1960 BMW R-Series

561592

Pristine and completely restored Dover White R50 for auction. 1960 R50 with a ground-up restoration by classic BMW specialist. This R50 model is a must for any collection - the first of the Earles Forks series during this period for BMW. At the end of 1954, BMW dropped its existing trio of flat twins - the R51/3, R67/2 and R68 - replacing them with the R50 and R69. The engines were little altered, significant changes being concentrated on the frame and cycle parts, which now featured an Earles-type leading link front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. This R50, purchased from its original owner only two years ago, benefits from a fresh complete restoration, with full engine rebuild. Presented in the original and ever-desirable Dover White livery the matching numbers example is offered ready to show or ride. Bike being offered for sale locally - Seller reserves the right to end auction early. Engine: · Complete tear down · Complete Crank rebuild · All new bearings and seals · Slingers cleaned · Engine cases steam-cleaned and media-blasted · New hardware · All threads cleaned and serviced prior to reassembly · Flywheel inspected and cleaned · New clutch · New pistons and rings 2nd overbore and paint on cylinders · Heads fully rebuilt and Valves re-lapped and serviced Carburetors: · Complete rebuild and tune Transmission: · Complete tear down and service · New seals and bearings Electronics: · New electrical wire harness, new points and plug wires, Bosch spark plugs · All electronic components inspected and cleaned · Voltage regulator, magneto, coil, ignition advancer and generator all serviced, cleaned connectors · Motor timed as per manual · New 6 volt gel battery · New BMW battery strap Frame: · Bead-blasted down to bare metal, new tapered steering head bearings · Earls Fork and rear swing-arm, controls, battery pan, rear brake pedal, steering head yoke bead blasted and powder coated · New swing arm bearings and seals · New keylock cover Paint: · Tank, fenders, headlight assembly Pinstripe: · Tank and Fenders as per Roland Slabon BMW restoration spec Wheels: · Buchannan’s complete wheel re-construction including SS Spokes and BMW chrome rims · New hub covers and HeidenauVintage Tires · Wheel hubs media blasted · New bearing and seals New Parts/Accessories: · All headlight chrome pieces, handlebars and risers, seat, complete exhaust system. · All new rubber including foot pegs, shifter and hand grips, fender, headlight, engine and transmission plugs · OEM BMW Speedometer · Fuel Petcock · Clutch, brake, carburator cables · Chrome gas tank cap, brake and clutch levers, mirrors, BMW service towel Don't miss out on this beauty newly restored by Sonoma Classic Motorbikes. De Alba was featured in the Dec 2010 BMW ON magazine with one of his recent restorations of a 1957 R69 called "a work of art" by its buyer and also featured in the author's upcoming book.