1968 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos
Year:1968
Mileage:58
Olympia, Washington, United States
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1968 BMW R60-2 with highly desirable and rare original Steib S501 Sidecar. This rig has been restored to like-new condition and the sidecar was recently adjusted for lean, tow-in and wheel lead. It also has the correct tires for sidecar use.
Work on this bike over the last ten years amounts to nearly $10K. All work has been done by one of the leading vintage BMW specialists in the world. Work in the last month alone($4128.00) includes complete tune and safety check, cylinder head upgrade - complete rebuild with four new black diamond valves, custom guides with stem seals, new spring kit with lower collars and titanium upper spring retainers. In addition, the carburetors were rebuilt with brass slide modifications to prevent sticking.
It starts right up and runs beautifully. This rig comes with a modified Hamlet trailer which was expressly build for this unit. It has a seventeen inch deep diamond deck toolbox, diamond deck, and polished aluminum fenders. When ordered new it cost $3,320. Pulls and hauls perfectly. Three extra tires and rims. Bike also comes with a windshield for the bike and luggage rack for the sidecar.
This rig is ready to drive and has been professionally set up to ensure safe handling.
Steve Jobs, past CEO of Apple rode a BMW R60/2 and parked it in Apple's headquarter's building to show his employees what quality craftsmanship looked like. This unit is stunning and represents museum quality. One of the best in the world.
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