1955-1969 BMW R50, R50/2,R50S, R50US, R60, R60/2, R60US, R69, R69S, R69US Clymer Motorcycle Repair Manual

Description

This 1955-1969 BMW R50, R50/2,R50S, R50US, R60, R60/2, R60US, R69, R69S, and R69US Clymer Repair Manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for 1955-1969 BMW 500 & 600cc Twins including R50, R50/2,R50S, R50US, R60, R60/2, R60US, R69, R69S, and R69US motorcycles.

1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

Table of Contents

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE, GENERAL INFORMATION
, Manual organization, Service hints, Tools, Expendable supplies, Safety hints

CHAPTER TWO, TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements, Starting difficulties, Poor idling, Misfiring, Flat spots, Power loss, Overheating, Engine noises, Piston seizure, Excessive vibration, Clutch slip or drag, Transmission, Poor handling, Brake problems, Electrical problems, Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER THREE, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Maintenance intervals, Tools and parts, Servicing, Oil and filter, Tune-up, Head bolt torque and valve adjustment, Spark plugs, Breaker points, Ignition timing, Air cleaner, Fuel delivery, Float level, Carburetor, Clutch, Battery, Front forks, Final drive, Drive shaft

CHAPTER FOUR, ENGINE
Removal, Installation, Camshaft and timing gears, Cylinder head, Piston and cylinder, Crankshaft and connecting rods, Clutch and flywheel, Oil pump

CHAPTR FIVE, TRANSMISSION
Removal, Inspection, Installation

CHAPTER SIX, FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetors, Fuel tank and fuel valve

CHAPTER SEVEN, IGNITION AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Ignition, Charging system, Charging system (optional alternator), Battery

CHAPTER EIGHT, FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Earles type leading link front suspension, Telescopic front suspension

CHAPTER NINE, REAR SUSPENSION
Disassembly, Inspection, Reassembly

CHAPTER TEN, FINAL DRIVE
Disassembly, Inspection, Reassembly

CHAPTER ELEVEN, WHEELS AND BRAKES
Wheel removal, Bearings, Spoke replacement and adjustment, Wheel balancing, Drum brakes

CHAPTER TWELVE, FRAME
Stripping the frame, Reassembly

CHAPTER THIRTEEN, LIGHTING, WIRING, AND INSTRUMENTS
Headlight, Tail/stoplight, Turn signals, Flasher relay, Ignition switch, Switches, Horn, Front brake light switch, Rear brake light switch, Neutral switch, Indicator lights, Instruments, Wiring harness

CHAPTER FOURTEEN, RESTORATION
Original paint restoration, Repainting, Upholstery, Chromed parts, Rubber or vinyl parts, Performance

APPENDIX, SPECIFICATIONS
R 50 US, R 60 US, R 69 US

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