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1963 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $16,000.00
YearYear:1963 MileageMileage:98 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Brandenburg, Kentucky, United States

Brandenburg, Kentucky, United States
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BMW R-Series photos

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BMW R-Series tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):600 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:R-Series For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BMW R-Series description

READ PAYMENT & SHIPPING DETAILS CAREFULLY. LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. I reserve the right to end this auction if it is sold before auction end. Also listed locally. Please contact me at if you have any question or you have buy it now offer, and you are welcome to inspect this bike in person. please contact me if you require more detailed photos.


I bought this BMW R60/2 in 2008 in Hurricane, WV in 2008.  It was a mess and needed restoring.  The owner I bought it from got it from his high school teacher, the original owner, in 1977.  


I decided to have it restored in 2012.  I took it Rex at Brit bike repair in Franklinton, NC.  The rebuild consisted of a  total top and bottom end rebuild, Slingers cleaned and all motor bearings and seals replaced, new rings and honed cylinders, new top end valve work, new valve covers, new coil from Germany, halogen conversion 6v headlight, LED bulb in taillight, new chrome exhaust from Germany, new albert mirrors, powder coated frame and fenders. All new rubber components, new wiring harness.  I put less than 100 miles on it since restoration and haven’t ridden it much since and was parked in a garage.Bike had 17,000 miles on it before I sent Speedo off to be rebuilt and turned back to 0.   Bike comes with clear Kentucky Title and registration. original denfeld seat, original advance, etc.. Also has tire pump, steering lock key, and partial tool kit,  . The R60/2 starts right up w/ 1 kick.  Performs flawlessly, engine is very quiet. Gets lots of admiration. In excellent restored condition, it is a one kick ready to ride bike. Matching 1963 R60/2 triple Matching engine, ID tag & frame numbers. Please contact me at if you have any questions, and you are welcome to come over to inspect the bike. It‘s buyer’s responsibility to pick up the bike and all the parts. cashiers check due at time of pick up within 7 days.  We can discuss payment also.  Can assist with shipping if you do all the legwork, otherwise Local pickup ONLY.

PH: nine10-eight50-nine899.  Auction goes forward AS IS / WHERE IS, with no warranties or guarantees either expressed or implied...

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