Even older airhead

[bob_menton]

Here's my 1969 R60US, in original, unrestored condition. I've owned it since about 1974. Just had the wheels disassembled, rusty chrome spokes thrown away, buffed out the aluminum rims to just-less-than-stainless shine, and re-laced with stainless spokes. The chromed air filter cover is not original - I liked it, so I did it. Runs as good as it looks - if I tickle the carbs just right, it starts on the first kick (even with a dead battery). I like older Beemers.

- Bob

http://f3.yahoofs.com/users/41bc5734z1f6f7378/2382/__sr_/c35bre2.jpg?phI8pXFBmVXEQFbF

[Blitzkreig]

I'm not sure that I have ever seen one which was actually "worn out". I have seen many trashed and crashed ... but never simply worn through.

And the older airheads are fairly easy to maintain on one's own ...

[bob_menton]

Back in the 1969 era, many /2 Beemers developed a bad rear main crankshaft bearing. I didn't know this when I bought the bike in 1973, and my bike had the problem. Since it was in great physical condition, I had the engine torn apart, slingers cleaned, and rear main bearing replaced (with a new design that won't develop the same problem, and hasn't for 33 years).

Thought I knew how to post pictures - guess I don't. Sorry.

- Bob

[messenger13]

Thought I knew how to post pictures - guess I don't. Sorry.Sure would like to see her. If you can't figure out how to attach, email them to me at messenger13 @ bmwlt.net (remove spaces) and I'll post em for you. :)