1968 BMW R-Series

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This is a "survivor" bike. I've owned this 1968 titled R69S since 1985 and am the third owner. The original speedo-odometer (R69S version with shift point at 84mph) shows the true milage of 25,500 miles. This working speedo-odometer has never been rebuilt nor replaced. The excellent original manufacturers plate serial number, motor number and frame number all match. The manufacturers plate mentions "R69S", and so this is NOT an R69US that could of had the USA front end replaced with an Earls fork front end. The frame has factory sidecar mounts, unlike the USA frame. The motorcycle has never been dropped, been in any accident, been taken apart, driven hard, had a sidecar mounted, or been abused in any way. In wintertime, the bike has always been stored in my house. The paint is all original with exception of the front half of the rear fender, nicely repainted and correctly restripped many years ago. The hydraulic steering damper, tank (two badges and tank interior both perfect), seat (perfect), headlamp, wiring harness, horn, exhaust, carbs, and fenders are all original to this bike, the rims and spokes are original and in fine condition, and new tires were mounted in 2012. In the past I've placed a factory original VDO labelled oil pump gear tachometer, dated to 1969 and fully functional, added an original Albert bar end mirror of the early type, replaced the carburetor float chamber covers with lever tops, and replaced the original Everbest petcock with a more practical Germa petcock. Included in the auction are the original tool kit, shop rag, owners manual, appropriate keys, a trophy from when the bike took first prize at a national MOA meet in 1987, the "S" crankshaft balancer, and a new, properly sized wet cell battery that has not been activated. The original BMW labelled rubber battery strap, battery tray cushion, and a new hi-lo/horn wiring harness are included in the sale, but are not shown on the pictures. The motorcycle is a first kick starter, and runs/handles as a well maintained factory assembled BMW should. The motorcycle is available for worldwide sale. Inspection by you or your representative is possible with prior arrangement. I am happy to answer questions, discuss by telephone with serious potential buyers, or provide more hi res photos as you require. The buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements and costs. I can store the bike for a reasonable time for foreign buyers. I would expect a prompt PayPal non-refundable deposit of $1000 at end of auction, and would require completed wire transfer to my bank for the balance of auction sale price within 72 hours of completed auction. A motorcycle is only original once, and I hope whoever gets this realizes that, keeps it original, and cares for it as well as it has been for the past 46 years.