1966 BMW R60 Special

A little history on R60-2. Contact us for correct shipping information!!!!Some 20. 33 of these 600 cc shaft-drive. nbsp;opposed twin R60 (1956–1960. 28 hp or 21 kW). R60/2 (1960–1969. 30 hp or 22 kW). and R60US (1968–1969. 30 hp) were built. These models. except for those with the "US" designation. were designed primarily as rugged motorcycles to pull sidecars (mounting points were built in) and had duplex tubular steel frames. Simultaneously manufactured were related models. including the 500 cc R50 (1955–1960. 26 hp or 19 kW). the R50/2 (1960–1969. 26 hp). the R50 S (1960–1962. 35 hp or 26 kW). the R50US (1968–1969. 26 hp). and the 600 cc sport-oriented R69 (1955–1960. 35 hp). nbsp;R69S (1960–1969. 42 hp or 31 kW). and R69US (1968–1969. 42 hp). In the United States. all these Earles-fork and US-fork (i. e. . telescopic fork) models from 1955 to 1969 are often lumped together as "Slash-2" BMWs. even though that is technically incorrect. Not all of them. as seen above. have the "/2" designation. Perhaps the most famous BMW rider of the 1960s was Danny Liska. 1] who took R60 models from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in one trip. and from Europe's North Cape to South Africa's Cape of Good Hope in a second journey. 1967 BMW R60/2 with 6? gallon tank and Craven Golden ArrowpanniersThough BMW first used oil-damped telescopic front forks in the 1930s. it chose to use Earles forks on these models. The triangular front Earles fork. named after its designer. Englishman Ernest Earles. 2] precluded any front-end dive during heavy front braking. which is common with telescopic front forks. It also worked well in sidecar duty. Though heavy and ponderous in turning. the Earles fork gave the old Beemer a steady and reassuring ride. Original 1968 photo of a brand-new BMW R60US with telescopic forks and standard dual saddle Earles fork and telescopic fork models both were manufactured for these two years and were available to customers. During the 1960s. very few motorcycles were available with shaft final drive. Motorcycles sold in America had high handlebars with a cross brace. Those sold elsewhere came with low. nbsp;Euro handlebars as pictured here on my bike!!! This bike is certainly not a trailer queen. however. it has been restored to its old glory days and then some. the Bike has the special Heinrich Racing tank which allows much further distance travelling than the original 3 1/2 gallon stock tank. the original seat and gas tank will also comes with the bike. Another rare comodity is the spot light mirror and Swiss made automatic clock that still works when bike is in motion as it is charged by movement of handle bar. Extra are the special powder coated stainless steel tear drop yellow Fog lights!! This Bike is also upgraded with a 12 volt electrical system. Over 20K has been invested into this machine and it shows. Please note i can assist with shipping the Bike worldwide but it will be at your expense. Mileage is correct. clear title at hand. Will need service as its been stored in the past few months. You can contact black Kat motorwerks for detail on this Bike. He is the authority on R60 in Los Angeles. Contact me first please. 424-333-5668. A real Head Turner!!!!Original Specification:EngineInternal designation 267 / 5Type four-stroke. two-cylinder. air-cooled boxerBore/stroke 72 mm ? 73 mm (2. 8 in ? 2. 9 in)Cubic capacity 594 cc (36. 2 cu in)Maximum power 30 hp (22 kW) at 5. 00 rpmCompression ratio 7. 5 : 1Valves per cylinder 2Carburation system 2 Bing 1/24/125-126 od. 1/24/133-134 od. 1/24/151-152Engine lubrication forced-feed lubricationOil pump gear pumpPower TransmissionClutch single disc saucer spring. dryNumber of gears 4Shifting foot shiftingGear ratios 4. 7 / 2. 73 / 1. 94 / 1. 54 (with sidecar: 5. 33 / 3. 02 / 2. 04 / 1. 54)Rear wheel ratio 1 : 3. 13 or 1:3. 38 (with sidecar 1 : 3. 86)Bevel/crown wheel 18 / 27 or 8 / 25 teeth (with sidecar 7 / 27)Electrical SystemAlternator Bosch LJ/CGE 60/6/1700 R. 12 Volt conversionIgnition magneto ignitionSpark plugs Bosch W 240 T 1 or Beru 240 / 14SuspensionDesignation 245/1Type of frame twin-loop steel tubular frameFront suspension long swinging arm with strut and oil-pressure shock absorbersRear suspension long swinging arm with strut and oil-pressure shock absorbersWheel rims deep-bed 2. 15 B x 18 at sidecar. rear 2. 75C x 18Tires front 3. 50 x 18Tires rear 3. 50 x 18 ( at sidecarbetrieb hinten 4 x 18)Brakes front drum brake. ? 200 mm Duplex full hubBrakes rear drum brake. ? 200 mm Simplex full hubDimensions and WeightsLength x width x height 84 x 26 x 39 inches (2125 x 660 x 980 mm)Wheelbase 55. 7 inch (1415 mm; with sidecar 1450 mm)Tank capacity 4. 5 US gallon (17 l) / optional 6. 5 US gallon (24. 6 l)Unladen weight. full tank 430 lb (195 kg; with orig. BMW sidecar 320 kg)Load rating 360 kg (with orig. BMW sidecaR600 kg)PerformanceIdle/riding noise 81/82 DIN-phon (from June 1967: 74 / 95 dB (A))Fuel consumption 47. 0 MPG (ca. 5. 0 l / 100 km)Oil consumption ca. 0. 5 - 1 l / 1000 kmTop speed 90 mph (145 km/h)On May-05-15 at 10:35:59 PDT. seller added the following information:This Bike was fully restored. mechanically is Perfect. it has been in my possession for the past 10 years. if desired. i can have the Bike serviced prior to pick up by the new owner. The Spot light. extra Seat and extra Gas Tank also is included with the Bike.

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