We have completed assembly of our
R60/2 restoration project. As you can see the
bike is stunning. I especially like the solo seat
and alloy wheels. We tried to stay as close to stock
as possible. The elegance of the BMW design is not
enhanced with extra chrome or gaudy accessories,
even the small tank looks perfect on this bike. We
will paint the battery black so it looks more authentic. After
a little fine tuning the bike purrs like a kitten.
We will treat it like a new bike, with 500 easy miles
followed by an oil change an valve adjustment. Steering
head bearings should also be snugged and brakes adjusted
after some break in miles.
These mid 60's BMW's are
truly a pleasure to ride, smooth and quiet, the quality
is obvious. Take
a another
look at episode
1 as you can see we turned back
the clock and erased 40 years of neglect. It is very
rewarding to own and ride a motorcycle you restored
yourself. I would encourage anyone with the desire
to restore a motorcycle to go for it. If the bike
you decide to restore is a BMW keep us in mind.
We are always available with parts and technical expertise
to help you complete your project. Happy riding
and wrenching.
John Landstrom
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