slash2 question

weeman · 11-07-2012, 09:32 AM

Hello all,

Almost new to me will be a 1967 r50/2 with 52k miles condition good with some scrapes, no rust but runs with low compression between 65-72 psi per cylinder. Previous owner (77yrs. old) doesn't remember if slingers were done so that's on the list to do.
Question, can this bike run with low compression like this without tearing into it right away? I'm wanting to ride it a few miles (maybe 100 miles) to see how it rides before overhauling the engine.
Does $5k sound like a good price for this Beemer? I know that since I don't posses special tools and the time I will be ready to shell out rebuild costs for the engine.
Thanks!

Steve

lucky6600 · 11-07-2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeman

Hello all,

Almost new to me will be a 1967 r50/2 with 52k miles condition good with some scrapes, no rust but runs with low compression between 65-72 psi per cylinder. Previous owner (77yrs. old) doesn't remember if slingers were done so that's on the list to do.
Question, can this bike run with low compression like this without tearing into it right away? I'm wanting to ride it a few miles (maybe 100 miles) to see how it rides before overhauling the engine.
Does $5k sound like a good price for this Beemer? I know that since I don't posses special tools and the time I will be ready to shell out rebuild costs for the engine.
Thanks!

Steve

Photos would be the only way to tell you it's $5K worth or not

weeman · 11-07-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky6600

Photos would be the only way to tell you it's $5K worth or not

I'm working from my smartphone only and can't seem to upload piccys, any suggestions?

Steve

weeman · 11-07-2012, 12:30 PM

I've posted a picture on the BMWMOA site in the Vintage section under "post a picture" and should be on the last page under weeman.

Steve

zenduddhist · 11-07-2012, 03:32 PM

You may want to check out this forum also : http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/forum/124

Bunch of good guys there with great information!

danedg · 11-07-2012, 04:36 PM

MOA isn't really helpful for /2's.
This site will keep you more entertained.
If it's not too beat up, 5k is the upper limit for initial purchase.
At 52K it must be rebuilt, but you could/should ride a few miles to set the hook....

weeman · 11-07-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danedg

MOA isn't really helpful for /2's.
This site will keep you more entertained.
If it's not too beat up, 5k is the upper limit for initial purchase.
At 52K it must be rebuilt, but you could/should ride a few miles to set the hook....

Thanks for the reply. The r50 has a few scratches here and there but paintwork is descent for the year with no corrosion on the brightwork (chrome). The only dent is on the very front of the fender as I was the noob that did it by carrying a handful of tools when one got away.

Steve

SlackerSteve · 11-08-2012, 05:05 AM

http://bmwvmca.org/ a /2 club that has an excellent FREE tool loan program for all the special /2 tools for members

slash2 yahoo group, lots of great people and info even Vech posts here.

weeman · 11-08-2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlackerSteve

http://bmwvmca.org/ a /2 club that has an excellent FREE tool loan program for all the special /2 tools for members

slash2 yahoo group, lots of great people and info even Vech posts here.

Thanks for that!

Steve

bpeckm · 11-08-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeman

I've posted a picture on the BMWMOA site in the Vintage section under "post a picture" and should be on the last page under weeman.

Steve

...can't get into the photos unless a member? I couldnt' get it to open....

danedg · 11-08-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpeckm

...can't get into the photos unless a member? I couldnt' get it to open....

You can't access much at MOA without paying your dues.

weeman · 11-08-2012, 04:12 PM

If I were to email a photo of the /2 to someone maybe it can be posted that way...just a thought.

Steve

bpeckm · 11-08-2012, 06:19 PM

sure... to bpeckm at gmail dot com

danedg · 11-08-2012, 07:14 PM

Beamer Bum · 11-08-2012, 07:20 PM

Dan,
You should finish Lulubel first.

11-07-2012, 09:32 AM	#1
weeman ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Upper left corner of the USA Oddometer: 45	slash2 question Hello all, Almost new to me will be a 1967 r50/2 with 52k miles condition good with some scrapes, no rust but runs with low compression between 65-72 psi per cylinder. Previous owner (77yrs. old) doesn't remember if slingers were done so that's on the list to do. Question, can this bike run with low compression like this without tearing into it right away? I'm wanting to ride it a few miles (maybe 100 miles) to see how it rides before overhauling the engine. Does $5k sound like a good price for this Beemer? I know that since I don't posses special tools and the time I will be ready to shell out rebuild costs for the engine. Thanks! Steve

11-07-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
zenduddhist Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio Oddometer: 145	You may want to check out this forum also : http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/forum/124 Bunch of good guys there with great information! __________________ 1974 Norton Commando, 1968 BMW R69S, 1975 BMW R90/6, 2011 BMW R1200RT, 2010 Bonneville T-100 w/CSM Sidecar, 2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa

11-07-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
danedg Horizontally Opposed Joined: May 2008 Location: U-puku-ipi-sing Oddometer: 5,287	Nice find MOA isn't really helpful for /2's. This site will keep you more entertained. If it's not too beat up, 5k is the upper limit for initial purchase. At 52K it must be rebuilt, but you could/should ride a few miles to set the hook....

11-08-2012, 05:05 AM	#8
SlackerSteve Homely Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Further... Oddometer: 452	other resources http://bmwvmca.org/ a /2 club that has an excellent FREE tool loan program for all the special /2 tools for members slash2 yahoo group, lots of great people and info even Vech posts here. __________________ When you create with your brain, it is work When you create with your heart, it is craft When you create with your soul, it is art

11-08-2012, 06:19 PM	#13
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,428	sure... to bpeckm at gmail dot com __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

11-07-2012, 12:30 PM	#4
weeman ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Upper left corner of the USA Oddometer: 45	I've posted a picture on the BMWMOA site in the Vintage section under "post a picture" and should be on the last page under weeman. Steve

11-08-2012, 04:12 PM	#12
weeman ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Upper left corner of the USA Oddometer: 45	If I were to email a photo of the /2 to someone maybe it can be posted that way...just a thought. Steve

11-08-2012, 07:14 PM	#14
danedg Horizontally Opposed Joined: May 2008 Location: U-puku-ipi-sing Oddometer: 5,287	I'll give you 6K tonight

11-08-2012, 07:20 PM	#15
Beamer Bum Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Between Rides Oddometer: 177	Dan, You should finish Lulubel first. __________________ Working for my next trip http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721872

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