$16,000
Redford, Michigan
Category
Standard Motorcycles
Engine
1040
Posted Over 1 Month
In October 2010 I bought what is call a BMW /2 “Conversion” Motorbike. It is constructed from taking a /2 bmw chassis (1955-1969), and implanting a /5 Engine (1970-1973). In the years since it has been completely rebuilt mechanically, while preserving it's look as an old bike. I have kept a detailed blog, with thousands of photos and a few videos starting here: http://kirkusblog.com/2011/01/10/a-new-direction/ You can keep hitting the "next" button in the upper right corner to read through it all, but here is the bike in a nutshell. REAL 1966 R69s 1973 R75/5 motor with Siebenrock 1000cc Big Bore KitNew Nikasil cylinders. Stainless steel pushrod tubes. Lightweight 9.5:1 1000cc pistons . Dellorto carbs, Real Paul Dunstall Silencers (not copies), SUPER rare Sig Erson cam. New /5 and /2 wiring harness, Rear Fender Wires Replaced, Valeo Starter, Dyna Coil, Uli Electronic Ignition with adjustable Advance Curves, Omega Alternator, 12v AGM Battery, H-4 headlight, new handgrips, mirrors and turnsignals. All engine, transmission and Final drive seal replaced. Final drive rebuilt with new gear and spacer plate. Head redone: Valves, Guides, Springs, Pivots, lifters, and Hardened Valve Seats Timing Chain, Tensioner, Front crank bearing, and sprockets replaced, later model engine front cover installed. New period correct Metzler tires, stainless spokes, wheels trued, New High Friction Brake linings installed, wheel bearings packed. Total R90s Heavy Duty Clutch installed, Oil pump and cover. Engine Breather RARE tachometer installed, with specail cable to mate to the /5 engine. All shock absorbers replaced, swingarms greased and adjusted. All Bowden Cables replaced, Solo seat mounted back 3 inches,Stainless Seat Rail, Fibreglas Enduro Saddlebags, Small windscreen, EZ_clutch I reserve the right to pull this ad at any time, for any reason. I'm sure I am forgetting something, please feel free to ask serious questions! "How does It run?" I cant believe that in my effort to get all the mechanical details correct I did not talk at all about how it all works as a motorcycle. It starts, runs shifts and stops just fine! Because of the cam its happiest at higher revs, and drives like a regular R1000 engined bike until about 3500 rpm, and thats when the cam really comes on, then it pulls like a freight train! The Dellortos have accelerator pumps in them and are very responsive. The brakes have a high friction lining, but are still R69s drum brakes. As always, please message with any questions. I should mention that the full persormance potential of this bike has yet to be realized due to having less than 1000 miles on the new Seibenrock cylinders, pistons and rings.
Trim r69s
