Mono's, After ignoring the R2 for a few years I have decided to send it out for restoration but I am still missing a few parts. I need: Carburetor (I think an...
After many years of "wanting" I have obtained a airhead single. My other BMW single was a F-650. One very good machine but lacking in "personality." I'm very...
Carl, Glad to see another R26 here. I have a 1959 R26 that is in the process of correcting the mistakes made by the previous owner's 'restoration'. Also...
... Moi Carl, As I have here the new parts which are needed for sidecar use of the R26 I like to tell you that they are for sale. I once have mounted a sidecar...
Hello fellow-devotees, I'm thinking of changing the head bearings on my R26 from ball to taper. Does anyone have the reference number for these items, so I...
Frank, I don't think they are a standard bearing. I put a set in my R26 and only found hand-etched markings that made no sense to me. I took measurements, but...
Yes, in fact, they are a custom BMW/2 specific thing. Get them from Bob's BMW, or numerous other old BMW specific vendors, you will not find them in any SKF...
This may be what you are looking for, I think there are many suppliers other than the vintage BMW stores, you would have to check to be sure. SSW055*, 34 x 51...
Frank, I don't know your location, but you can try to look at this site from Mark Hugget www.bmwbike.com and checkout their online parts catalogue section on...
Many thanks for the advice from all who replied. I now know what I have to do! The Mono-Club is a superb resource - I'm very grateful also to those who have...
Hi I'm Brian Downing I live in Sunny California down in San Diego. I recently aquired an R25/3 in need of lots of attention. Having torn it down and started on...
Welcome Brian All of those parts that you mention can still be found second hand, usually at auto jumbles in Europe such as Veterama. I remember thinking in...
Here's the story so far. The bike ISN'T an R25/3 but a DSK A25 which is a direct copy of an R25/3. That makes life easier huh?? Anyway one part of the puzzle...
In the past I've tried to find some information on the DSK but didn't come up with much say for a few hits with google. I have found a couple of pictures of...
Brian, Interesting combinations for the carb. I don't know about Amals, but in your quest, keep the threaded parts in mind. At your DSK's time, I believe the...
Yes I've got to start sorting out the thread issues, I've bagged all the old fasteners and I'll run my metric taps and dies thru them to see which they are....
Ulis in Germany sells a replacement carb for the R25-R27. It's called a Blitz" carb. You could try one of those. Gil Stewart ... From: Brian Downing Date:...
It's probable that the parts for your carb could be replaced from other carburetors Amal or Bing. As for the slide, you could probably have a Bing or Amal...
Nice resource Ben thanks. I have had a gentleman from Surrey Cycles in Uk contact me to say they may be able to help with Amal parts! This is a great list to...
vince, i know nothing about side cars or this referenced site but i am of the opinion from what i have read on the internet that single cylinder bikes are over...
I have been to that shop on several occasions. They use to be called the zweirad museum, which was more like a private collection of old classic bikes pressed...
Don't know about the shop, but riding a single cylinder BMW with a sidecar is quite a different experience. Actually, riding *any* sidecar combination is...
"vince anderson" <unclviny@...> wrote:, ... They were known as Zweiradmuseum for several years, and sold Steib parts and reproduction Steibs. I bought a couple...
... The R26's had cracked frames unrelated to side car use. The crack occurred in the weld that joined a transition in tube size, on the left side under the...
Hi I have recently bought a R27, the bevel drive is 6/27, the book gives it as 6/25 solo and 5/26 sidecar. Is mine right and what grade of oil goes in the...
andy, i checked my r27 repair manual and found that it said what your's did. the r25,r25/2 repair manual, however, gives the rear end as 6/27 teeth (4.5:1)....
Andy, The R27 had that ratio available, but they're not common (in the US). I believe it was for special versions like police/parades/escorts. If you change...
