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1961 BWM R69S
Showing approximately 40k miles. 1961 BMW R69S serial number 656428. Correct and rare first year 1961 R69S. Serial numbers documented by BMW Archives in Munich. This example was carefully sorted and restored in 2012/2013 by master BMW technician Phil Cheney in Connecticut. Current owner is a well know BMW collector, who's collection was recently featured in the November 17, 2015 Edition of the Wall Street Journal. He purchased this R69S from a collector in Michigan in 2012 and immediately began an mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Note that the early production R69S did not have an emblem on the rear fender. Cosmetically all sheet metal was refinished, added Magura race levers, Albert mirrors, and Hoske exhaust pipes (originals come with the bike). Mechanical work included: Tank sealer and related materials Cylinder head gasket Sealed 6V battery Timing cover gasket Sport camshaft Everbest petcock Cable barrels for cable ends Aluminum square tubing Side stand rebuild Right and left switch lamps Magura twist throttle Hub caps Plug caps and sleeves Clutch lever Brake cable Fuel filler cap Headlamp reflector Air pump Air filter label Cable straps Brake lever Center stand springs Air filter assembley License plate holder Turn signal switch Barn end turn signals Albert mirrors Photographs of this R69S were taken last Saturday by Ken Richardson Photography of Boston Massachusetts. Located in Bedford, NY. Perspective buyers please contact Dean at 848-459-7776 C |
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