1966 BMW R-Series

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0 0 1 236 1348 Architect 11 3 1581 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE 9,000 miles since complete restoration in 1999 from basket case with 3,200 miles. Mechanical rebuild included: Engine oil slingers, bearings and seals. 4th oversize piston in re-bored cylinder. Black Diamond valves, with guides and seats for unleaded fuel. Transmission bearings and seals. Final drive bearings and seals. New bearings and seals in front and rear swing arms and wheels. Restoration and subsequent items include:New steel wheels, re-chromed better. Restored speedometer with new face, original mileage retained. Mint condition unrestored tank with perfect interior, from another bike. Huggett Schorsh-Meier narrow bench seat. Turn signals. Denfeld folding rack. Albert clamp-on mirrors. Alloy deep sump with magnetic plug. Huggett SS side stand with a 1" extension welded in (to correct excessive lean). 12V /5 alternator with diode regulator board, a kit from Clanton Austell, 2004. 50W halogen headlight, 20W halogen parking light. New clutch, 2009 (after 10 years of grabbiness; rebuilder had overlubed the tip of the push rod when he reused the old clutch). Carb body bored and slide sleeved with brass, by Bruce Chessel, 2011. Heidenau 3.25x18 Block C tires, 700 miles. Yuasa 12V battery in 2012, with vent tube to ground, inline fuse and tender connection. Also included: Fork key. Toolbox key. Owners Manual. File of receipts. List of parts and costs, Excel. Maintenance log, Word. The R27 starts, idles, runs, shifts, rides and brakes perfectly. The engine is tight and quiet and burns no oil. The bike is in flawless mechanical and cosmetic condition.