The sound of persistently pumping a reluctant kickstarter pulls me back to my youth; the only thing missing are the accompanying sounds of powerful and often painful profanities. Alliteration intended.
The bike you always admired but budget just wouldn't stretch too ha ha. Thanks to Geoff & yourself for getting this out there, I do hope it finds a new home very soon, regards to everyone. atvb t ..
Thanks Mick. Yes I agree, it’s a really cool timeless looking bike. Geoff and I were just chatting about how different the German bikes looked to the British bikes from the 50s. It’s probably not the fastest bike in the world, but it will probably go all day :-) Best wishes, Mike
I had one of those 30 years ago. It was the later variant with full width hubs and torpedo mufflers. Probabely the most beautiful bike I ever owned. And by the way, it always needs quite some effort to get it on the main stand. To be honest, it cant compete with contemporary brit bikes when ridden solo, but it performs excellent and is great fun when used with a sidecar.
Thank you very much for sharing. Also for the information about the main stand. Really appreciate that. It seems like it would be a really enjoyable, relaxing bike to ride. Best wishes, Mike
I'm sorry to say Jim that this was recorded back in the good old days - September 2019! But things appear to be getting a little bit better thankfully. Best wishes, Mike
Thanks Chris. I agree. I don't think it will take much to have it in really top condition again. It also needs a good clean and polish ;) Best wishes, Mike
Hi Mike! Ok I will have to admit that before Brit bikes I got into old BMWs. That said a few things about this and many other /2s. When the kick starter does that the gear box needs to come apart to fix asap. Continuing to use it will make matters worse. The gear box comes out very easily and there are few people on your side of the county that are very talented with them. Email me and I will set you in touch with them. To start them cold you tickle for a slow count of two. 2-3 priming kicks without the ignition on and then 1/4 throttle (that should hold itself in that position as it is like an early cruse control) Then a kick down with the ignition on. She should fire right up. These are a joy to ride and while not barn burners they do provide a firm yet comfy ride that is equally good in the twistys as long as you do not out run your brakes.. Ride on!
Hi Eric. Thanks a lot for The starting information. That helped a lot. Yes, it’s a really cool bike. It will be a shame to see it go, like the Zündapp, but it needs to go to someone who can give it the TLC it deserves. Cheers, Mike
Some years ago I was with a crowd of BMW's touring the alps (me on the Vincent) when on one of the BMW's the housing of the clown and bevel gear came loose and lost its oil. He noticed soon enough so no big damage happend. But I dared to say 'wouldn't have happend with a chain drive'. That night for dinner I Was sitting on a far away table all by myself...
Ha ha, thanks for sharing that great story Michael. That’s very funny! Yes, it’s a really cool old bike. I think someone’s going to really like it. Best wishes, Mike
Sounds Ike an old war film - wonderful bike. I should ask, its true thousands of these old BMW were sold in the US after the war, and they were cheap like the Russian Ural?
