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1967 BMW R69S– ALL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR! 3 OWNERS FROM NEW, 34,856 ORIGINAL MILES, FRAME AND ENGINE #662917, ORIGINAL SADDLE BAGS AND FAIRING/WINDSHIELD INCLUDED 96 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE 1967 BMW R69S– ALL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR! 3 OWNERS FROM NEW, 34,856 ORIGINAL MILES, FRAME AND ENGINE #662917, ORIGINAL SADDLE BAGS AND FAIRING/WINDSHIELD INCLUDEDThis BMW R69S epitomizes the 1960’s cruiser that became a permanent part of BMW history that carries on to this day… The condition of this machine is original and un-restored. It has just 34,856 original miles from new. The frame and engine numbers are factory correct, matching, and original. It is the 590 cc engine. The gearbox is also original to the machine. This R69S is completely original and has never been apart. I am the third owner from new. It is in basically un-restored and good original condition. This machine has been in my collection for some time, is started on a regular basis, and is ridden occasionally. When I purchased the bike, it was in the same condition you see in the photos. I went through the machine top to bottom and checked all of the major engine, transmission, and braking components for functionality and safety. The gas tank is in good condition, the inside having no corrosion evident, the carburetors were inspected, cleaned, and re-installed, the air filter checked, all fluids changed, and both front and rear brakes taken apart, cleaned, re-built, and re-installed. The seat is original and in good condition. I also have an additional seat which will be included in the sale as well as the original hard saddle bags and correct Wixom fairing/windshield. The photos of all of the included accessories are shown in the photos below. The engine and transmission are in excellent interior condition due to the low mileage and absence of any type of harsh conditions or abuse throughout its life. A complete cleaning and detailing was performed, and although detailing on an original machine is never completed, the overall condition of the finishes is good, with the bike having a nice patina overall. The aluminum and chrome parts are in fair condition overall, but due to the originality, I did not want to go too far polishing any parts. The paint is, and as far as I can tell, the original factory paint on the machine, although I can’t guarantee it. The original badges are still applied to the gas tank and the pinstriping on the tank and fenders is also original. If you would like additional higher resolution photos of the paint, please let me know and I would be happy to email them to you. The R69S on the road is very easy to handle, and rides down the road very tight, with no shakes, shimmies, or rattles. It shifts and accelerates smoothly and holds the road as it should. There is absolutely NOTHING that needs to be done to this machine to ride it occasionally and enjoy it. Unlike a lot of collector motorcycles for sale on the internet, this R69S is ready to ride and not in need of any expensive service once you get it home. I am always looking for new machines to add to my collection and love talking shop about old bikes. Please contact me if you’re looking for something or have something interesting you might want to part with. TERMS: $500 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE VIA PAYPAL OR OTHER MEANS MENTIONED BELOW. BALANCE OF AUCTION AMOUNT MUST BE PAID BY CASH IN PERSON, BANK TO BANK TRANSFER, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS (WITH VERIFICATION) ONLY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE. SORRY, NO C.O.D. AND NO PAYPAL FOR FINAL PAYMENT. The description of this motorcycle is written to the best of my knowledge. However, I am by no means an expert on vintage BMW motorcycles. Please don’t hesitate to ask for more photos and, if possible, come and look in person before the auction ends. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! If you have any questions, please contact me before the auction ends. If you have any questions, please contact me. If you live close to Chicago, I encourage you to come and inspect the motorcycle in person! In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between sellers and bidders, eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information. Nevertheless, I STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact me directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence. Seller reserves the right to not accept bids or sell the vehicle to anyone with a zero or negative eBay feedback rating. This motorcycle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed, written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the motorcycle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this motorcycle at the buyer's request PRIOR to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any statements regardless of any oral statements about any part of the machine. Please remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item. If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding. I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the motorcycle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, inspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior to bidding. Please do not waste my time or yours bidding on an item you do not intend to pay for. If you bid on this part and win, you are expected to pay for the part and pick it up in a timely manner! I welcome ALL international bidders and am happy to assist with making shipping arrangements. I can also arrange crating for shipment on my end for a nominal extra charge. If you are an international buyer, I understand it can take some time to arrange shipping, so I do not mind keeping the motorcycle for a longer period of time until pick up. Please contact me before the sale ends, if possible, to discuss the specifics. Thanks for your interest! For more on the BWM R69S, please read on past the photos… The R69S, R69US, and R69 are motorcycles fitted with 594 cc boxer twin engines, that were manufactured by BMW in Munich, Germany.Production History:From 1955 to 1969, 15,347 of these 594 cc shaft-drive, opposed twinmotorcycles were built. The 35 hp (26 kW) R69 was produced from 1955 to 1960, the 42 hp (31 kW) R69S was produced from 1960 to 1969, and the 42 hp R69US was produced from 1968 to 1969. These models were designed as relatively high powered, high compression sport bikes, although the Earles forkR69 and R69S came with sidecar lugs installed on the frames. These lugs were deleted from the telescopic fork "US" models. The low compression 30 hp (22 kW) R60/2, produced from 1955 to 1960, was designed primarily for sidecar use, though it was popularly used as a solo bike, along with the 30 hp R60US, which was produced between 1968 and 1969.The sport-oriented R69S, R69US, and R69 succeeded the plunger-framed 1951 to 1955 R68, which had an engine very similar to that in the later R69.The R69US models, with telescopic forks, which were used later on the BMW R-/5 series motorcycles, were introduced in the United States for the 1968 model year and then continued for 1969.Front and rear side reflectors, demanded by the U. S. Department of Transportation, were introduced only for the 1969 model year, along with a DOT sticker that was placed on the rear fender. The previous Earles fork continued to be offered during these years.In June 1962, Cycle World magazine published a review of the R69S. Its initial and concluding paragraphs read:“Ask any motorcyclist what he considers to be the two-wheeled equivalent of the Rolls-Royce and you will almost certainly be told "BMW". That answer will not be too far wrong, either, except that the products coming from the Bayerische Motoren Werke incorporate a good deal more in advanced engineering features than the famous English car.Actually, the BMW motorcycle is more like the Mercedes than a Rolls-Royce: conservative in many respects, but quite advanced nonetheless. In any case, the BMW has attributes that make it unique, and it has acquired a reputation that makes it a "prestige" motorcycle — even among people who ordinarily don't give two wheelers a second glance.Whatever the BMW's merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that anyone who would worry much over its performance-potential is a bit of a booby.The R69S is fast enough to handle any encounter, and it has attributes that are, in touring, infinitely more valuable than mere speed. All things considered, if we were planning a two-wheel style vacation/tour, the BMW would have to be our choice of mount.”Specifications: R69S Specifications. (R69 specifications shown in parentheses when different from the R69S)Start of Production — 1960 (1955)End of Production — 1969 (1960)Numbers Produced — 11,317 (2,956) Engine:Internal Designation — 268/3 (268/2)Motor Type — Four-stroke two cylinder flat twinBore × Stroke — 72 mm × 73 mm (2.83 in × 2.87 in)Displacement — 594 ccMax Power — 42 hp (31 kW) at 7000 rpm (35 hp or 26 kW at 6800 rpm)Compression Ratio — 9.5:1 (7.5:1)Valves — OHVCarburation System — 2 carburetors, Type Bing 1/26/75-1/26/76 or 1/26/91-1/26/92 (1/26/9-1/26/10)Engine Lubricating System — Forced feed lubricationOil Pump — Gear pump Transmission:Clutch — Single plate, saucer spring, dryNumber of Gears — 4Shifting — Foot shiftingGearbox Ratios — 4.17/2.73/1.94/1.54 (5.33/3.02/2/04/1.54)Rear Wheel Ratio — 1:3.375 or 1:3.13; with sidecar 1:4.33 (1:3.18 or 1:4.25 sidecar)Bevel/Crownwheel — 8/25 or 8/27 teeth; with sidecar 6/26 (11/35; 8/34 sidecar) Electrical System:Ignition System — Magneto ignitionGenerator — Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 R (Noris L 60/6/1500L)Spark Plugs — Bosch W260T1 or Beru 260/14 (Bosch W240T1) Chassis:Designation — 245/2 (245/1)Frame — Double loop steel tubular frameFront wheel suspension — Earles fork with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbersRear wheel suspension — Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbersWheel rims — Deep bed 2.15B × 18; with sidecar, rear 2.75C × 18Tires, Front — 3.5 × 18 STires, Rear — 3.50 S (4 × 18 S with sidecar)Brakes, Front — Drum brake 200 mm (7.9 in) diameter duplex full hubBrakes, Rear — Drum brake 200 mm (7.9 in) diameter simplex full hubDimensions/WeightsLength × Width × Height — 2125 mm × 722 mm × 980 mm; (83.66 in × 28.42 in × 38.58 in)Wheel Base — 1415 mm (55.7 in); with original sidecar 1450 mm (57.1 in)Fuel Tank Capacity — 17 l (3.73 imp or 4.49 US gal)Unladen Weight with Full Tank — 202 kg (445 lb); with original sidecar 324 kg (714 lb)Idle/Riding Noise — 84/82 DIN phon; from 13 September 1966: 78/84 dB(A)Load Rating — 360 kg (790 lb); with original sidecar 600 kg (1,300 lb)Fuel Consumption — 5.3 liters/100 km / 44 mpg (US) (3.6 l/100 km or 64 mpg (US))Oil Consumption — 0.5 - 1 liters/1,000 km approx.Top Speed — 175 km/h (109 mph) (165 km/h or 103 mph) References:Falloon, page 15Falloon, page 19June, 1962 Cycle World Road Test Bibliography:Falloon, Ian (2003). Original BMW Air-Cooled Boxer Twins 1950–1996.MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-7603-1424-1.“Birth of a Legend,” Cycle World magazine, June 1962“1965 R69S,” The Art of BMW: 85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence, by Peter Gantriis and Henry von Wartenburg, MBI Publishing Co., Minneapolis, 2008BMW Profiles: Motorcycles from Munich, 1923–1969, BMW Mobile Tradition, Munich, Germany, 1997