[QUOTE=John Holmes III;1315830]I have a '86 Sporty with a single S&S Super E carb, that once jetted right, is bulletproof. It also has chain drive, so I can do a roadside repair, unlike belt drives that require removal of many more parts to service.

Beemers, with dual Bing carbs, need a deft touch and much love in order to keep running right. I should know, I also have a mid '60s R50/2. Right now I am thinking about doing a oil slinger service. Which is really a lower end rebuild. That's what happens when BMW makes a bike without a oil filter.


when i was riding my bmw regularly it was no trick to start. tickle them a bit, then give oneekick and off you go.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.