R51/3 – R69S engine gear set dimensions

Based on a sample of 74 gear sets, this graph shows the frequency of the different gear sets and the spread around the target dimension of +0.

List of bearings in the 1 & 2 cylinder engine, gearbox and final drive

  Click thumbnail to open the list. R24 – R27           R51/3 – R68           R50 – R69S            

2 cylinder crankshaft identification

Flow chart to identify a 2 cylinder crankshaft. Click on the flow chart and table for larger images, click <- arrow in your browser to return to this page.                                                            

Parts list – conversion from 6V to 12V for R51/3 – R68, R50 – R69S

This list shows the part numbers for all parts that need to be changed in case of a conversion to 12V  

BING inserts (Mischkammer Einsatz)

Overview of the different inserts used in Bing carburetors

Crankshaft shims

Overview of the different crankshaft shims used in the boxer engines

Wheel offset

Wheel offset for R51/2 – R68, R50 – R69S models (from “1000 Tricks für Schnelle BMW’s”)                

Motorcycle models

Overview of  BMW motorcycle models produced from 1948 to 1969 (specials not included) Click for larger image: Models & Production Numbers  

Valves types and related components

Overview of the different valve types and related components, used in the BMW 1 and 2-cylinder motorcycles 1948 – 1969

Fuel cocks

Overview of fuel cock types for 1 and 2-cylinders