I am not an expert in any way. Please don’t hold me responsible for any mishaps.
If there is an error in my postings, i’d appreciate a friendly note and I’ll make a correction.
I am posting these tips to be of assistance to others and to keep more classic airhead BMW motorcycles on the road.
Ride Safe!
FRAME
Motorcycle frame alignment jig
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/11/bmw-motorcycle-frame-alignment-tool/
Center stand improvements on a typical airhead BMW motorcycle:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/09/airhead-center-stand-rehab/
Installing a new steering lock from BMW.
http://beemersandbits.com/2012/07/steering-lock-install/
Reinforce the passenger peg, rear brake, muffler hanger section of a BMW airhead frame: http://beemersandbits.com/2017/05/reinforced-passeā¦n-bmw-motorcycle/
The size difference between a short wheelbase subframe and long wheel base:
FORKS
Fixing leaking front fork studs on a /5 BMW motorcycle fork slider:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/12/fix-leaking-fork-brace-studs/
Disassembled /5 Fork Anatomy:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/12/lower-fork-leg-anatomy-of-a-5-bmw-motorcycle/
A photo of the triple tree bearing removal tool in action:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/11/cycle-works-triple-tree-bearing-removal-tool/
Steering race removal:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/12/pulling-steering-races-from-bmw-motorcycle-frame/
Steering race and bearing install:
http://beemersandbits.com/2012/06/steering-race-and-bearing-install/
Race Tech Gold Valve Emulators
http://beemersandbits.com/2013/07/race-tech-gold-valve-emulators-on-a-bmw-r755/
REAR SUSPENSION
Swing arm races and bearings install:
http://beemersandbits.com/2012/07/swing-arm-race-and-bearing-install/
ENGINE
Lightened flywheel:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/08/bmw-r755-flywheel-lightening-weight/
BMW clutch removal done cheaply:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/06/bmw-airhead-clutch-and-flywheel-removal-on-the-cheap/
Removing BMW clutch plate with flat head screws:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/07/bmw-clutch-plate-with-flat-head-screws/
Installing the Transmission:
http://beemersandbits.com/transmission-install/
WIRING / ELECTRICAL
1979 and 1980 Boyer Brandsen electronic ignition installation:
http://beemersandbits.com/2015/11/boyer-brandsen-electronic-ignition-in-1979-1980-r65-points-bean-can-install/
BMW /2 or /5 motorcycle key retrofit from Rocky Point Cycles:
http://beemersandbits.com/2011/05/bmw-5-rocky-point-key-retrofit/
Speedometer and headlight wiring http://beemersandbits.com/5-bmw-speedometer-wiring/
Making custom battery cables:
http://beemersandbits.com/custom-battery-cables/
How to prep or prevent a 5 speed neutral switch from leaking BEFORE you install it:
http://beemersandbits.com/2013/06/5-speed-neutral-switch-prep-work/
BODYWORK
Attaching a cafe seat pan to a cafe tail section:
http://beemersandbits.com/2012/05/attaching-cafe-seat-pan-to-tail-section/
Replacing the /5 and /6 cork gascap gasket:
http://beemersandbits.com/2013/04/gascap-cork-replacement/
WHEELS
BMW rim offset specs:
http://beemersandbits.com/2012/07/bmw-5-wheel-offset-information/
BMW R90/6 rear wheel bearing install photos:
http://beemersandbits.com/2015/06/bmw-r906-rear-wheel-bearing-install/
BMW Tire sizes for 70’s era motorcycles:
http://beemersandbits.com/2020/01/bmw-70s-era-tire-sizes-and-their-equivalents/
The starter runs on after replacing the battery. MY K75 1994 Just touching the cable starts the
motor turning with key on or off. please help