For your consideration is this 1968 R60US BMW motorcycle. There were about 1,879 US forked R60's built between 1967-1969. While these machine don't necessarily have the charm of the Earles forked bikes almost everyone who's ridden both will agree that these telescopic forked bikes ride and handle much better. With the limited number of these built in the 3 years of production along side the Earles bikes , it makes them somewhat rare today. This example has very straight front and rear fenders and a decent gas tank. The rings were stuck in the bores when purchased but freed up when the cylinders were pulled off. The headlite shell will need replaced as it's toast as it the alloy handlebar risers and fork caps. The speedo reads 23,000 smiles and when restored (or just rebuilt) it'll be ready for many more. This machine came with steel chrome wheels that will need replaced or blasted and painted. Also something unusual for this bike is it has sidecar lugs welded on it whereas most (all?) other US bikes did NOT. This is a complete bike that needs restored by a loving owner. I would like nothing else than to keep this machine and return it to it's former glory but it's down the list a ways of my projects and finances unless i win the lottery before the auction ends...lol The cylinders, heads , carbs etc... that were on this machine will go with the new owner. The non-stock seat will sell with it also unless the buyer would rather have an original narrow or wide dual seat instead. It will be titled in my name with a current Ohio title when sold. Restoring these old bikes is easier now than it was 25-30 years ago thanks to BMW Mobile Traditions reproducing most of whats needed and Vech (and co.) at Bench Mark Works will be happy to answer any and all questions and sell you whats needed to put this desired antique back on the road reliably. I've been riding these classics since 1979 and still have that very bike i bought back then and it's never let me down. How many british bike owners can say the same??? ( i love brit bikes and currently have a 1958 Norton 19S but really .....) Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer but i can put you in touch with a very reliable , covered , affordable , insured ( a cool million $$) shipper to help you ,,,,, hey Bernie! International sales are possible but please contact me before. Review my feedback and buy with confidence but please understand this is a nearly 50 year old machine that needs restore or rebuilt at the very least. If you have to ask your Mother....... ; { THANK YOU
This beautiful 1969 R60US was restored in 2010 with the original 18,500 miles. Only 600 miles have been added since the restoration.This motorcycle runs very well and starts with one or two kicks. It runs like a BMW and the riding position feels like a cruiser. I am selling the bike for the current owner. Modifications and/or Repairs: Color was changed from black to Granada RedFrame and swing arms powder coatedFenders and metal parts professionally painted with BSAF paint Rims professionally polishedNew stainless steel spokesNew wheel bearingsWheels properly trued with offset and balanced New Heidneau 350/18 tiresNew tubesAll aluminum parts professionally polishedTapered roller steering head bearingsNew indicator switchNew blinker switchHella bar end signalsNew top end seals and gaskets Transmission and final drive re-sealedNew push rod seals Valves lapped inCarburetors rebuiltNew cables Albert headlight mirrors installedCorbin solo seat with passenger seatFellig cylinder guardsHand pinstriping by Mark WeldFurther information at airheadrestorations
