1952 BMW R-Series

614355

1952 BMW R67/2 This bike is my daily runabout and weekend rider. Only 4234 (see link for specs - http://bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R67-2.htm) R67/2s were produced from 1952 through 1954. This model was a dedicated sidecar bike with increased displacement (600cc) over the R51/3. I love the metal fork shrouds as opposed to the usual rubber gators. I have not seen these fork shrouds on another bike, although I have seen some in pictures. Gears and springs were swapped out long ago from sidecar to solo. It has the correct small rear light and low euro solo bars. Headlight has the concave ‘dent’ underneath. Showing 5976 kilometers on the clock, for what it’s worth. Frame, front elephant ear fender, and headlight still have the original urethane paint, where it is still attached. It is cracked and popping off in places, but there is zero rust. At some point, the frame was swapped out and strikethroughs were punched over the rear frame number (516861?, 516801?) originally indicating the donor was a 1950 - 1951 R 51/2. The source of the full width hubs is unknown, but they began around 1953. One of the torpedo mufflers is seamless, one has the welds. I have the other muffler with the welds (needs rechroming) and it is included. VIN # 614355. The front frame tag matches the engine numbers; looks to be professionally done some time ago - not one of the stamped silkscreens you see on eBay. Sidecar boss also looks to have been attached long ago (ugly welds). In any case, all mods had been completed prior to 1986, the earliest point to which I have records (also full rebuild documentation from Stan’s in Doylestown, PA in 1989). Tank and rear fender received a lacquer coat and paint pinstripe then. Triple tree in good shape – no steering grooving. When I first acquired the bike, I disassembled it for inspection and installed a complete gasket set as well as a magnesium oil pan, new clutch cable, pressure plate, friction disc, clutch springs, clutch rod and throw out bearing, brake cable, throttle cable, Dunlop K70 tires and tubes, chrome and glass fuel filters, tire pump, folding Denfeld pegs, 6v horn, gel battery, battery pad and battery cover and NOS Throttle assembly from S. Meyer in Germany. The initial disassembly of the original transmission indicated heavy scoring of the output shaft due to a sheared woodruff key and poor mating to the output flange. I smoothed the shaft, recut the keyway and installed a high strength woodruff key as I searched for a replacement tranny. It took two years and a French speaking friend to finally secure the proper replacement from France which is now on the bike. During the initial inspection of the replacement and gasket swap, all gears looked to have less than average wear, normal wear on the kick start crow foot (obligatory first tooth chipped) and very little velvety aluminum ‘paste’ buildup on the drain plug magnet. Good input shaft splines. The new transmission leaked a bit more than the original one, so the square main bearing cover and the kick start spring cover received a coat of gasket sealer as well as new gaskets. The transmission shifts well through all gears, does not leak and should last for years with an experienced ‘BMW clunk’ rider. New tranny has incorrect brass fill plug, larger than stock. During shipping from France, one of the bosses that secure the clutch cable was broken off, but it does not affect the function or retention of the cable (see picture). The old tranny still works and comes with the bike. Final drive is 35/9. The original fabric wrapped coil gave out on me and left me stranded a few months after I bought the bike. I could not initially find an acceptable replacement with better windings, so I wired up a 6V Dyna coil under the gas tank with plug leads and ran it hot (thanks Duane Ausherman, he’s got a great website). Even after purchasing a $180 Emerald Isle coil, I still find the battery setup easier to start so I always use it. I purchased the Pentacomm points plate, but could not get it to work – maybe you will have better luck, it’s included. I have added NOS bar end lights from S. Meyer Germany, and upgraded the signals, taillights, neutral/generator and high beam lamps to LEDs to cut down the battery draw. Red lenses on the reverse were added from Blue Moon cycle. I modified some Harley mirrors to bolt up to the headlight mounts. They’re canted low and fit my riding style better than the Albert mirrors I tried earlier. I have included some bar mount ‘Bumm’ style mirrors from S. Meyer in case you want something different. Steel luggage rack is from Bench Mark Works. Other than the obvious repaint, here’s the To Do list. Needs a correct battery hold down strap. The original rubber rotted away and a bungee is there now. The ignition switch is finicky and should be reconditioned or replaced – I just leave it on and use the cutoff at the battery instead. Green high beam indicator lens assembly lock tab is cracked and glued in with silicone. Rear rim has a tweak; spokes have surface rust in spots. I dented and scored the driveshaft bell cover changing the rear tire on a cold rainy day with a channel lock wrench. It still works fine without interference with the u-joint and I have some black tape over it to cover the scratch damage. A toggle switch and fuse was added to the battery cover as a cutoff and it all could be executed better (with black silicone instead of orange, at least). Very slow leak in the front tube. Pipes have blued up over time from unbalanced carbs. Carbs were never rebuilt and were next on my list. Brakes and hubs can use a resurface and new friction material. Overall it needs to be tuned. You tube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8CFLF4h6xM Additional items you will receive: Chrome headlight guard Chrome engine guards Pentacomm points plate Round Bumm style mirrors Second working transmission complete (correct 1951-55 era) Headlight brow / visor (aftermarket) Original muffler w/ visible welds that needs re-chroming Period R67 / R68 accessory side stand (that I couldn’t figure out) from eBay. Correct rear plate holder I removed for a cleaner look Box of nuts/bolts & miscellaneous small hardware Magura ‘sport’ throttle assembly (s.Meyer new and unused) Workshop repair manual and parts list Receipts and paperwork from myself and prior owners Two brand new extra tire tubes for those long trips Black saddlebags, almost new Original oil pan New rear shock covers Extra condenser I have the clear New Jersey title in hand, as well as a copy of the old NY transferrable registration/title from when I was living in NY. I am located in Sussex County NJ, and you are welcome to come and inspect it. I can send you detailed pictures of whatever you would like to see via email. I am not a business and have earned my 100% positive feedback over the years. There is an extremely informed and dedicated community of vintage BMW motorcycle enthusiasts online at vintagebmw.org. I highly recommend looking into this site before bidding. The community has been an invaluable help over the years for troubleshooting and restoration advice. The bike is for sale locally and there is a reasonable reserve. Do not bid if you do not have the funds. A $500.00 deposit is due in 48 hours of the auctions end, and the balance is due within seven days. I will reasonably assist in shipping to the extent of making myself available to help you load, but I will not arrange to have it shipped. I can store the bike for a bit if you can’t pick it up right away. Thanks for looking, and good luck!