How to Restore Your BMW Twin, 1955-1985 |
Contents
Background | 9 |
Where to start | 25 |
Preparation | 30 |
Engine | 35 |
Transmission | 76 |
Carburettor and exhaust | 92 |
Lubrication | 106 |
Frame | 112 |
Finishing techniques | 184 |
Accessories Fairings Luggage and Sidecars | 190 |
Getting back on the road | 215 |
Appendices | 220 |
2 Model alterations | 223 |
3 Engine and frame numbers | 225 |
4 Model chart | 228 |
5 Colour schemes | 229 |
Common terms and phrases
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