BMW R60 – 1963

Year: 1963
Manufacturer: BMW
Model: R60
Colour: Black
Engine Size: 600
Drive Type: Shaft
Start Type: Kick Start

Restored 1963 BMW R60 Motorcycle.

This BMW was professionally restored in the USA.

The speedo was rebuilt.

All of the black body parts were finished in the correct single stage paint with accurately reproduced painted pin striping.

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.

The drive-train cases and wheel hubs were cleaned and finished by hand.

No blasting of any kind was involved.

The work included correct new pistons and rings, 1st oversize, new slingers and bearings.

The heads were rebuilt by a professional machine shop and include new valves, springs and keepers.

The valve covers were replaced with NOS items.

The crankshaft was totally rebuilt.

The wheels were spoked with stainless steel spokes from Buchanans and new aluminium rims.

The carburettors were cleaned and rebuilt with new floats and lever tops.

The brake shoes were lined with modern brake material and installed with the proper copper rivets.

The headers and silencers were replaced with high quality stainless steel reproductions.

The handlebar perches were stripped and repainted in the correct colour.

All of the polished aluminium was cleaned and polished to a high sheen.

All of the cables were replaced with new BMW items.

A new Denfield solo seat was fitted.

All of the rubber parts were replaced with new items.

The ignition system was refurbished with a new coil and copper core plug wires.

The headlight was replaced with a Halogen 6V conversion..

All of the shocks absorbers were replaced.

The period saddlebags were painted the same as the body.

A stunning restored BMW R60 Motorcycle.

BMW R75/5 – 1973

Year: 1973
Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Size: 750
Model: R75/5
Gears: Four-speed manual
Colour: Black
Drive Type: Shaft
Start Type: Combo

Restored 1973 BMW R75/5 Motorcycle.

This BMW was restored by its owner.

The engine was stripped, the tolerances were checked and then reassembled with all new seals and gaskets.

The heads were overhauled.

All of the casings were vapour blasted.

A new clutch assembly and replacement starter motor was fitted.

The original kick start gearbox was rebuilt and a new end cover and kick start was fitted.

The only non standard item fitted was the inclusion of the deep sump kit for higher capacity and better oil cooling.

The carburettors were completely stripped and overhauled.

The wheel hubs were blasted, fitted with new bearings and rebuilt onto the original polished rims.

The paintwork was re-finished in traditional piano black with white coachlines.

Most of the nuts and bolts were replaced with new stainless items as were the exhaust pipes and silencers.

Many fasteners were also bright nickel plated.

The seat was replaced with a complete quality British made unit with a steel base, new cover, new hinges, grab rail and trims.

The original rear shocks were also stripped, the bodies were re-plated and the springs were powder coated.

The bike retains its tool kit and original tyre pump.

There were countless other replacement items including the fork gaiters, brakes, cables, battery, all oils and filters, grips, footrests and badges.

A superb quality BMW motorcycle restoration.