1963 BMW R-Series

624513

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This description is as per the prior owner. It is now located in Southern Idaho and is in excellent running condition and reflectsmileage of 400 miles after its restoration. I am looking to sell because of a lack of use through the year and hope it goes to a good home that can appreciate it for years to come. Bike Overview I bought this bike in 2016 and prior my owning it came from an owner out of Kentucky. He got it in 2008 from the second owner of the bike that was out of Hurricane, WV. I am the fourth owner of this bike. As per the second owner out of WV, It showed 17469 miles on thespeedo. He had partially disassembled the bike and had all parts forit and quite a lot of NOS parts in their original boxes. The bike was98% complete. VIN # is 624513 and is confirmed to be 1963 by VBMWO. Itis a triple matching engine, frame, and ID Tag. Rex Floyd completedthe total restoration and rode the bike 100 miles and then adjustedthe valves and torqued all the engine fasteners. The speedo wasconnected after this, and it now reflects 370 miles which is how farit has been ridden since restored. Restoration Information Speedo was rebuilt by North Hollywood Speedometer and looks and functions as new. All black body parts are finished in the correct single stage paint with accurately reproduced painted pinstriping. All other parts were professionally powder coated in a beautiful gloss black. The engine, gearbox and final drive were stripped, cleaned and completely rebuilt with new parts and modern seals so hypoid lubricant can be used in the drivetrain with no worries. Drivetrain cases and wheel hubs were cleaned and finished by hand. No blasting of any kind was involved. The restoration included correct new pistons and rings, 1st oversize, new slingers, bearings, etc. Heads were redone by a professional machine shop that includes new valves, springs, and keepers. The valves have a 3- angle valve job commonly seen on high-performance engines. The exhaust threads on the heads are perfect. Valve covers were replaced with NOS covers. The crankshaft was rebuilt entirely by Brent’s Machine Works, and it drives a lightened flywheel for better acceleration. Wheels were spoked with S/S spokes from Buchanan's and current new aluminum rims from Benchmark Works and were trued within 10 thousandths. Carbs are original with correct numbers and were cleaned and rebuilt with new floats and lever tops. Brake shoes were lined with modern brake material and installed with the proper copper rivets. Headers and silencers are high-quality stainless steel reproductions. Handlebars are new along with new S/S risers. Handlebar perches were stripped and repainted the correct color. All polished aluminum was cleaned and polished to a high sheen. All cables are new BMW. New Denfield solo seat with new pillar block. All rubber parts were replaced with new. New High-quality Albert mirrors. The ignition system was refurbished with a new coil from Bench Mark Works along with copper core plug wires. The headlight was replaced with a Halogen 6V conversion, and the tail light is LED for better safety. All 4 shocks were replaced with new. Period saddlebags were painted the same as the body. This bike starts 1st or 2nd kick every time and runs and rides like a new bike. It could be shown in a bike show or be a daily rider. If you are looking for one of the most beautiful restorations in existence, look no further than here. I have all receipts without labor that total $18,399. All provenance will be included in the sale.