1964 R-60/2 Frame...R-69 Motor...w/ a 1960's Globe GS 200 Sidecar...

1964 BMW R-60/2 Frame...VIN # 626442... BMW R-69 Motor... VIN # 652899... Odometer reads 8697 miles...

It's a safe bet that the mileage is not original to either the motor or the frame but more likely this mileage represents the miles clockedsincethis unit was restored but we don't really know if that is the case...

This unit is completed by the attachment of a 1960's era Globe GS 200 sidecar...

So... This motorcycle / sidecar unit was owned by a family member who was forced to terminate his motorcycle enthusiasm due to the relentless aging process complicated by increasing health issues... Since his subsequent passing we have been very slowly placing the contents of his shop back into circulation for the benefit of his widow... We may not have all of the answers but we will do what we can to encapsulate our recollections and observations to the best of our ability...

This all having been said the following observations represent the DOWNSIDE of things as we see them....

Although the kick starter depresses smoothly and shows plenty of compression this bike has not been started much less ridden in several years and may require a little TLC to get it to fire up. The custom in our uncle's shop was always to stow away or store bikes properly ie: drain the fuel tank disconnect the battery leads etc. etc. etc. thus insuring minimum hassle when time came for a revival but in reiterating it has been sitting for some time...... Due to age and inactivity the clutch cable the front brake cable and the throttle cables are all a bit sticky and should probably be changed... Although the spokes look pretty good the rims are slightly pitted as are some of the other chrome bits but all in all the pitting on the rims does not call attention to itself... The tires are not a matched set and although they look to be in great shape they are nonetheless older so please be advised... The battery is dead... There is no tire pump no steering lock key no tool kit no manual no shop rag...re: The sidecar the top of the deck has an unobtrusive quarter size dent. The rubber suspension strapsare somewhatcracked and will need to be changed out. We do have a couple of pairs in a spares box however and will be most happy to include them. The sidecar fender had a quarter size ding in the very back at the bottom...

The following observations represent theUPSIDE of things as we see them...

When depressing the kick starter as mentioned there is plenty of compression and when the clutch cable is depressed there is unquestionablyplenty of spring...The most interesting and/or attractive element to this unit is the fairly rare late 50's R-69 motor which masters the drive train... It was the heart of the higher compression limited production R-69 which was the precursor to the much coveted R-69 S. There were only 2955 R-69 motors ever produced...

Overall the paint is better than decent and the seat looks absolutely new... The fuel tank is clean and dent free... The tool box hinge is clean and tight and the key is present... The sheet metal is straight and true save for a couple of smallish wrinkles in the rear fender near the hinge... As mentioned the chrome bits throughout are not all perfect but they show pretty well and are certainly all better than serviceable... The silencers although slightly more pitted than the other chrome bits still present very well and the header pipes are perfect and dent free... Some minor accessories worth mentioning would be a set of finned header nuts an oil temp gauge at the filler holea pair of chrome roundel trim rings an eyebrow headlamp ring complete with a chrome headlamp protector and a pair of headlamp mounted mirrors...

The sidecar although not a "Steib" is the Globe GS 200 which is/was a contemporaneous licensed copy of the Steib LS 200 manufactured in collaboration with Steib in India... This chair is clean and straight and the hull is sound without any rust or deterioration. The paint is certainly better than decent and the upholstery is in good shape with no rips tears or abrasions...

I guess what we remember is that our uncle didn't restore this particular unit. He acquired it "mostly done" and tidied it up. We think the motor and tranny were rebuilt by one of the "old pro's" in the club who is now gone but there isn't a clear timelineand there are no documents or receipts... The California title is free and clear and without trying to much to oversell this thing it really is very clean and would present a wonderful opportunity for the right buyer.....

When deciding if this particular set-up might in fact be for you please make no mistake it is not in mint or original condition... It looks pretty good in the photographs but it was restored at some point several years ago and it does bear a slight patina of age and use. PLEASE do bear that in mind if you plan to engage in the bidding process.....

This sale / auction goes forward AS IS / WHERE IS with no warranties or guarantees either expressed or implied... The shipping and / or transport is to be the sole responsibility of the buyer however we will be happy to assist in the coordination and / or logistics...

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