1959 BMW R60
The BMW R60 is one of BMW’s most iconic models.
Originally made to have a Steib sidecar fitted, the bike has cast fittings attached to the frame to mount the side car. This bike does not have a side car fitted.
This BMW motorcycle has not been started for 8 years and is showing lots of rust and oxidation and old parts that are worn out and need replacing. The engine needs pistons, rings, valves, guides and many of the chrome parts need to be re-chromed.
The fuel tank, front and back guards and headlight bucket will be repaired and all but the tank will painted in high gloss black with original white hand painted double pin lines.
AS with all restoration we find many parts that need to be replaced as we progress through the restoration. This is one of the challenges with restoration and it is impossible to put a final price on a restoration.
This project is expected to take around 12 – 16 weeks to complete.
Stock Photo of how it should look when finished
Stock Photo of how it should look when finished
UPDATE
The engine has been cleaned and scrubbed down.
The guards have been painted and refitted.
The front wheels were sent away for repairs and are ready to be fitted.
some more engine work needs to be done.
UPDATE
The guards have been removed and motor etc covered ready for the frame to be spray painted.
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The fame has now been painted
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it is slowly being assembled, but need a discussion with customer about respraying the tank as it looks a bit dodgy against the other parts that have been resprayed.
UPDATE
a bit more mechanical work has been done and a bit of buffing so its beginning to look amazing.
Top marks to the crew that are working on it…
UPDATE:
Project is now completed