Resources and Links

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The following is a collection of websites and forum posts (here and elsewhere) which offer resources to answer those burning questions about your BMW motorcycle! Most of these links focus on the Airhead model (1970 through 1995), but there are links to general areas as well.

No endorsement by the BMWMOA is offered in the presentation of these links. They are provided for consideration and general reading to provide more detailed information about our motorcycles. The reader should consider all information here, on the forum and the internet, and make his/her own decision about the appropriateness of what is presented. Always consult a professional or skilled mechanic before embarking on major repairs to your motorcycle.

These links and resources have been compiled from various individuals in the BMW community. We solicit your input to other resources deemed to be useful for understanding and maintaining our motorcycles. If you have a suggestion for inclusion in this list, send a Private Message (PM) to me or any other moderator. Your suggestion will be reviewed and considered for inclusion.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the following links are active. However, since the web and links are an ever changing environment, links may be modified or deleted by their owners. If you should find one of the following links to be inactive or have changed, please let either of the two moderators mentioned above know by way of a PM. The links will be updated as necessary.

Model Information and Specifications

Phil Hawkley's collection of BMW info - http://www.bmbikes.co.uk
Build date - http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
Build date - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do...ies=K56&arch=0
(enter VIN to find date)
Post 1981 17-digit nos. - http://www.analogx.com/contents/vinview.htm

Brochures, Bulletins, and Other General Info

General 1978 info - http://www.omnilex.com/public/bmw78/
Jeff Dean - http://bmwdean.com/
Service bulletins for vintage BMWs (mostly before 1970) - http://www.beemergarage.com
Information about European Motorcycles - http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/index.html
Bike Ergonomics - http://cycle-ergo.com/

Clubs and Forums

That "Other Club" BMWRA - http://www.bmwra.org/
K1200LT Website and Forum - http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/cmps_index.php
Airheads - http://www.airheads.org/
R90S - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/R90SWORLDNET/
R65 Forum - http://www.bmwr65.org/
R80ST Forum - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/R80STriders/
The Chain Gage - http://www.f650.com
F800 Riders - http://f800riders.org/forum/
R1150R - http://www.r1150r.org
R1100S/R1200S - http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r...0s-tech-forum/
Oilhead - http://www.ibmwr.org/
R1200C Chromeheads - http://www.chromeheads.org/
Sport Touring - http://bmwsporttouring.com/
/5 Forum - http://www.slash5.org/
5United Club Website (repair, links, history) - http://www.5united.org/
Boxerworks Forum (Airheads and other models) - http://boxerworks.com/forum2/
Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners - http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/
/2 Forum - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/slash2/
/2 Conversion Forum - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/slash2conversions/
Vintage Motorcycle Club - http://bmwvmca.org/
Mono Forum - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmw-mono-club/
Another Mono Forum - http://www.bmw-einzylinder.de/index2.php
Vintage Restoration Services and Forum - http://www.bmwbike.com/index.php?l=english&c=0&n=0
Sidecars - http://www.sidecar.com
Sidecars - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SCT/
Sidecars - http://www.sidecars.ca/

BMW Tech Pages - Contains Discussions on Mulitple Topics

Bob Fleischer (aka Snowbum) - http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/techni...icles-list.htm
Anton Largiader's page - http://www.largiader.com/
Scott's page mostly for /5- http://www.bmwscotter.org/
Duane Ausherman (all things /2 and /5) - http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/bmw.html
Vintage Tech Info by Craig Vechorik - http://www.benchmarkworks.com/faq.html
Rob Frankham's site - http://robfrankham.co.uk/bike/bike_index.htm
Main BMW pages by Joerg - http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/
IBMWR Tech pages - http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/airheads/index.shtml
Horizons Unlimited BMW Bits - http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tech/
J.R. Buchanan (mostly /5) - http://www.buchanan1.net/motorcycles.shtml
Oak Okleshen: Guru Emeritus and BMW Friend of the Marque - reached at askoak at aol dot com
Airhead Museum Tech Archive - http://airheadtechforum.yuku.com/for...-Tech-Archive-
Mostly Oilhead and Sidecar - http://www.theroadscholar.net/Motorcycle_Tech.htm
Chris Bynum on Airheads - http://www.bynumonline.com/airheads/index.html

Micro Fiche On-Line

Max BMW - http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/fiche.asp
A&S Cycles - http://www.ascycles.com/illustrated_...alog_main.aspx
RealOEM - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?vin=&kind=M&arch=0
Hammersley - http://www.webparts.com/

Parts Sales and/or Service

Ted Porter - http://www.beemershop.com
Tom Cutter - http://rubberchickenracinggarage.com/
Anton Largiader - http://www.largiader.com/shop/
Hucky's - http://www.bmwhucky.com/
Bob's BMW - http://www.bobsbmw.com/
Boxerworks - http://www.boxerworks-service.com/index.html
Boxers By Bruce - http://www.boxerbruce.com/
Capital Cycle - http://capitalcycle.com/
Motobins - http://www.motobins.co.uk/
James Sherlock in UK - http://www.james-sherlock.co.uk/
Moteren Israel - http://www.motoren-israel.com/
Eurotech Motorsports (closed as of 12/28/11) - http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/f...d=BMW&do=model
Craig Vechorik - http://www.benchmarkworks.com/
Mark Huggett - http://www.bmwbike.com/index.php?l=english&c=0&n=0
Carl Santora - http://www.flyingtpot.com/main.htm
Joshua Buck - [no website] Parts Haus, Telephone: (562) 254-0452 PST
Hard to Find Parts - http://www.kalecoauto.com/
BMW Dealer Locator - http://www.bmwmotorcyclesus.com/dealerlocator/
Listing of Independent Mechanics - http://www.ibmwr.org/dealers-independent.shtml
Vendor and Dealer Ratings - http://www.sanfransysco.com/pub/experience.html
For Airheads Beemer Club Members - Airhead Friendly Shop - http://www.airheads.org/index.php?op...362&Itemid=147
or try http://micapeak.com/bmw/Airhead-Shops.html
Map of Airhead Friendly Shops - http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/vi...1685850c9f7bb7
(Requires membership)
Independent BMW Shops with GPS Locations - http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35200
iTunes App - itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airhead-friendly-shops-locator/id386508280?mt=8
iPhone App info - http://brainzai.com/?project=afs
Google Map of Airhead Friendly Shops - http://micapeak.com/bmw/Airhead-Shops-Map.html
Airhead Shops in North America - http://potlach.org/2011/airhead/shops/
Head Service by Randy Long - http://www.algeo.com/~joe/randy_long.htm
/2 Electronic Ignition and Engine Stands - http://www.rapose.biz/index.html
Brakes and Restorations - http://thenickwackettgarage.com/bmw/
Keys - http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/
Folding Keys - http://motokeys.ecrater.com/p/112944...ad-folding-key
Info on Keys - http://www.stephenbottcher.net/BMW/keys.htm
More Info on Keys - http://users.telenet.be/tups/keys.htm
Bing Carbs - http://www.bingcarburetor.com/
Dellorto Carbs - http://www.herdan.com/dellorto/
Driveshaft Repair - http://www.brunos.us/
Driveshaft Repair - http://www.hendersenprecision.com/in..._products.html

Used Parts

http://www.re-psycle.com
http://www.cyclesrecycled.com - Fred Rowland, Morgantown, NC, 828-433-1067
West Coast Beemer Recycling, Fresno, CA - 559.456.3245, Larry after 6PM
http://www.airheadsalvage.com/ - Martindale, TX
http://www.beemerboneyard.com/
http://www.bikeboneyard.com/
Robert Van Vliet 831-426-2527 (local startup used parts business in Santa Cruz)
http://www.cyclepsycho.com/ - Eugene, OR
Joshua Buck at Partshaus - 562-254-0452 - Long Beach, CA
Listing of Salvage Yards - http://www.moto-directory.com/salvage.asp
Not primarily BMW but they get parts or can get parts - http://www.necycle.com/
Also not BMW but some grips, Wixom bag latches, etc., changing inventory - http://www.cyclepsycho.com/forsale/forsale.html

Part Substitutions

IBMWR - http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/partsubs.shtml
Relays, etc. - http://www.airheads.org/content/view/159/98/
Gaskets - http://www.realgaskets.com/files/motorcycle.htm
(note: silicone gaskets might not work so well in/around gas such as carb bowls)

Repair and Rebuild Sites

Koni/Ikon Shocks - http://mechanicalhusbandry.com/2011/...shock-rebuild/
Shocks (some pictures) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/getprod...7600027144019/
Pushrod Tube Reseal - http://www.pbase.com/dqmohan/prtseals
http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling...bes/index.html
Bosch Starter - http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbend...ir_-bosch-.htm
http://gallery.oldholden.com/Jack_s/...Starter+Motor/
Starter - http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/r-elec.html
Valeo Starter - http://www.largiader.com/tech/valeo/
Wheel Bearings - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388220
Transmission Overhaul Pictorial - http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271570
Transmission Spline Lube - http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/spline/
Transmission Circlip Description - http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling...lip/index.html
Transmission Circlip Discussion - http://www.largiader.com/articles/circlip/
R69S Restoration - http://www.snafu.org/restore/
R65 Restoration - http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/q...20Restoration/
R65 Oil Pan and Pickup Servicing - http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/q...Pickup%20Srvc/
Master Cylinder Seal Installation - https://picasaweb.google.com/eng444/...at=directlink#
/5 Engine Stud Repair - http://picasaweb.google.com/blaisede...OKW7sKaptKfQA#
R1150 Spline Lube - http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=Grant
Krauser/BMW Latch Repair - http://janetkagan.com/BMW/Latch_Repair.html
Engine Break-In Procedure - http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Luggage Repair

Luggage and Zipper Repair - http://rainypass.com/

General Maintenance

Air filter replacement R1200GSA - http://www.itrider.net/downloads/BMW..._AirFilter.pdf
Airhead clutch cable adjustment - http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost...45&postcount=3
BMW Service Schedules - http://www.ascycles.com/bmw_motorcyc...schedules.aspx
/5 Steering Stem Bearing Service - https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/m...g-service.aspx

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs - http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/t...chw5a-y6dc.htm
Spark plugs - http://ngksparkplugs.com/tech_suppor...lugs/index.asp
Spark plug reading - http://www.dansmc.com/spark_plugs/sp...s_catalog.html
Spark plug reading - http://www.verrill.com/moto/sellingg...colorchart.htm
Spark plug reading - http://www.4strokes.com/tech/sparkplg.asp
Bosch spark plug reference - http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/Articles.asp?ID=136
Bosch references - http://www.retrospeed.org/documentac...e_official.pdf
NGK Spark plug info - http://www.ngk.com/sparkplug411_ngk.asp
NGK Spark plug info - http://www.stealth316.com/misc/ngk-partnumberkey.pdf
Cross references - http://matchlessclueless.com/mechani...n/spark-plugs/
Bosch to NGK - http://www.clubplug.net/bosch_ngk.html

Carbs Tuning and Overhaul

Bing - http://www.bingcarburetor.com/
Bing website (English) - http://www.bingpower.de/english/home.html
CV Carb tuning - http://www.factorypro.com/tech/carbtun.html
Carb rebuilding - http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling...ild/index.html
Carb rebuilding - http://www2.buoy.com/gallery/carb_rebuild
Carb rebuliding - http://www.pt-photos.com/carb_page.htm
Carb rebuilding (no pics) - http://www.buchanan1.net/carb_rebuild.shtml
The Carb Chronicles - http://home.insightbb.com/~cdpumphr/...chronicles.htm
Karcoma Petcock Overhaul (in French) - http://www.flat-twin-bmw.com/t9520-t...ssence-karcoma
Del Ortos - http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/dellorto.htm
More Del Ortos - http://www.mypage.tsn.cc/rdd/TT/cont...rto/index.html

Carb Synchronizers

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...carburetors%3F
http://www.airheads.org/content/view/183/98/
http://brogdensmuse.menofhonorminist...nchronizer.htm
http://obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/manometer.html

Ethanol-Free Gas Stations

http://www.historicvehicle.org/Resou...s/Pure-Gas-Map
http://pure-gas.org/

Charging and Electrics

Motorrad Electrik - http://www.motoelekt.com
EuroMotoElectrics - http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/
Eastern Beaver - http://www.easternbeaver.com/
Thunderchild System Checks - http://thunderchild-design.com/info.html#chargsys
Charging - www.buchanan1.net/charge.shtml
Charging - http://www.largiader.com/articles/charging/
Charging - http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/elec.htm
Relay Tech and FAQs - http://www.airheads.org/content/view/159/98
Enduralast System Installation - http://berettaconsulting.com/other/E...Enduralast.htm
Enduralast Regulator Mounting - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=655092
How to use a digital multimeter - http://support.fluke.com/find-sales/..._source=Eloqua

Lighting Upgrades

LED Project - http://hstrial-wniglobalinc.intuitwe.../BMW-LEDs.html

Ignition - Electronic

http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/elec.htm
Dyna - http://www.dynaonline.com/skins/Default.aspx
Boyer instructions - http://www.boyerbransden.com/instructions.html
Renewing heat sink paste - http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ion-heat-sink/

Ignition - Sensor

http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling...nce/index.html
http://maniac.deathstar.org/~flash/ig_trig.html
http://www.roadkill.com/~davet/moto/timeCanister.html
Hall Sender Parts List - http://www.discountvdubparts.com/VW_...~Kit_list.html
Replacing Hall Effect Sensor - http://robfrankham.co.uk/bike/replac...ect_sensor.htm
Testing Hall Effect Vane Sensor - http://robfrankham.co.uk/bike/vane_s...er_circuit.htm
For R65 - http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost...56&postcount=7
Ignition Module Checks - http://thunderchild-design.com/info.html#chargsys

Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams (1978) - http://www.omnilex.com/public/bmw78/78r100wire.jpg
Wiring diagrams (early /5) - http://rna.ucsc.edu/albion/bmw/images/slash5_wire.jpg
Wiring diagrams (/5 fused and un-fused) - http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/Slash5Schematic.jpg
Wiring diagrams (/5 fused) - http://www.brianberlin.net/berlinmm/5fuse.jpg
Wiring diagrams (/5 un-fused) - http://www.brianberlin.net/berlinmm/5nofuse.jpg
Wiring diagrams (/6) - http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/schematic1975,1976.htm
Wiring diagrams ('81-'84 R80-R100) - http://www.stephenbottcher.net/BMW/w...lor_wiring.pdf
Wiring diagrams (more from Stephen) - http://www.stephenbottcher.net/BMW/wiring_diagrams/
Wiring diagrams (in German) - http://www.powerboxer.de/schalt-wart...schaltpl-foxer

Wiring Codes and Colors

DIN wiring information - http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quat...terminals.html
http://www.motor.com/article.asp?article_ID=651
Wiring Colors and Codes - http://www.airheads.org/content/view/314/98/
Wiring Harnesses - http://www.wirewerkes.com/About_Us.html

Speedometer

Speedo repair - http://www.pbase.com/dwerbil/1978_r1007_odometer_repair
Speedo speed adjustment - http://home.jtan.com/~joe/speedo.htm
R100GS Odometer Adjustment - http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling...s/speedometer/
Palo Alto - http://www.paspeedo.com/
North Hollywood Speedometer - http://www.nhspeedometer.com/
Overseas (Austin)- http://www.speedometer.com/
Foreign Speedo Inc. (San Diego) - http://foreignspeedoinc.com/default.aspx
Mechanical Speedo/Tach Repair by "Wirespokes" - contact Terry terryvrla at hotmail dot com
Joel Levine (Atlanta) - http://www.joellevinecompany.com/
Odometer Gears - http://www.odometergears.com/product...Motorcycles/42

Suspension

John Chay's page on parts and forks - http://mysite.verizon.net/vze4dp63/bmwmotorcycleparts/
John Chay's Fork information (cached) - http://www.bmwscotter.org/topics/sus.../john-chay.htm
Fork information - http://www.bmwscotter.org/topics/for...fork-tubes.htm
"Toaster Tan" Top Brace Installation - http://www.pbase.com/toastertan/inst..._photos&page=1
Suspension - http://www.tonyfoale.com/
Fork Alignment - http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/fork/title.html
Frame Alignment - http://www.motorcycleframeman.com/
Emulators - http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/re...n-upgrade.aspx
Ikon Damping Adjustments (applies to original Konis) - http://www.ikonsuspension.com/conten...justment.shtml
Suspension Setup Manual by Ohlins - http://www.ohlins.com/Products/Owner...M_07241-02.pdf
Info on Suspension Fluids - http://www.peterverdone.com/wiki/ind...spension_Fluid
Gold Valve Emulators - How They Work - http://www.racetech.com/page/title/E...%20They%20Work
Gold Valve Emulators - Tuning Guide - http://www.racetech.com/page/title/E...Tuning%20Guide


Windscreens and Fairings

Gustafasson - http://www.bikescreen.com/index.html
Clearview - http://www.clearviewshields.com/
Aeroflow - http://www.aeroflowscreens.com/
http://omarsdtr.com/fairnew4.html
http://www.jcwhitney.com/motorcycle-.../p2003822.jcwx
http://www.rifle.com/
http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sp...sptbks/800.htm
http://www.boxercafe.com/
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/...e/bmwboxer.htm
http://www.giviusa.com/Screens--spoilers/
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/289/
http://flatracer.com/#/bmw-package-deals/4538147751
http://www.parabellum.com/

Wheels and Brakes

Master Cylinder Resleeving - http://www.brakecylinder.com/
Support for Vintage and Classic Brakes - http://www.vintagebrake.com/
Buchanan's - http://www.buchananspokes.net/
Woody's Wheelworks - http://www.woodyswheelworks.com
Bent Wheels and Repair - http://www.mcwheel.com/
Lonnie Walker Wheel Building - http://agwalker.com/wheelbuilding.html

Tires and Information

Michelin - http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/in...recatalog.view
Metzeler - http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/web/default.page
Metzeler Pressure Recommendations - http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/web/p...s/default.page
Bridgestone - http://www.bridgestone.eu/bfe/tyreSe...e&locale=en_US
Avon - http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle
Continental - http://www.conti-online.com/generato.../index_en.html
Pirelli - http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/motorcycle/catalog

Pistons and Cams

Information on piston shapes - http://falcons.dyndns.org/links/open/bmw_pistons/
Information on 336 cams - http://falcons.dyndns.org/links/open/BMW_336_cam/

Performance Tuning

High performance tuning (Dr. Curve) - http://garnet.acns.fsu.edu/~jroche/
Measuring compression ratio - http://www.cafebeemer.com.au/blog/Co...ion_ratio.html

Tools

Cycleworks - http://www.cycleworks.net/
Northwoods - http://www.northwoodsairheads.com/Tools.html
Determination of torque w/ and w/o offsets - http://www.akotorque.com/html/wit.html
Use of torque wrench - http://www.bmwscotter.org/tools/torq...que-wrench.htm
Joes's Tools - http://www.culayer.com/Joes_tools.htm
Homemade Soda Blaster - http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-o.../soda_blaster/

Fasteners

Dzus - http://kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=104
McMaster-Carr - http://www.mcmaster.com/#
Aircraft Spruce - http://www.aircraftspruce.com/
The Bolt Guy - http://www.theboltguy.com/
Rocky Point - http://www.rockypointcycle.com/c-bmw...ware_kits.html

Repair Videos / DVDs / Manuals

For R1100/1150/1200 - http://www.jimvonbaden.com/JVB_Productions.html
From BMW of Denmark - http://www.bmw-motorrad.dk/dk/da/ind...html&notrack=1
From BMW Motorrad - http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/i...uals_main.html
Chris Harris on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/BavarianBomberWrench/videos

Motorcycle Shippers

http://www.haulbikes.com
http://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com
http://www.CurvesAheadTransport.com ÔÇô enclosed trailer
http://www.motorcycleshippers.com/
https://www.forwardair.com/prepaid/MCmainpage.jsp ÔÇô pallets with tie downs
http://wolverinetransport.com
http://alliedmotorcycleshipping.com/
http://u-ship.com
http://www.threejokersinc.com/ - enclosed, air ride vans/trailers

Search for Stolen Vehicles and VIN Search

Canada - http://www.cpic-cipc.ca/English/inde...41316262253413
VIN Search - http://www.cyclevin.com/

Used and Out of Print Books and Manuals

http://www.powells.com/
http://www.secondstorybooks.com/index.php

Standing Recalls

Airhead Front 19" Snowflake Rim http://robfrankham.co.uk/bike/dreade...eel_recall.htm
More About Snowflake Recall http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/19inchrecall.htm
C600 Sport Scooter (Canada) - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/...eng&rn=2012404
C600 Recall (US) - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls...rue&refurl=rss

Motorcycling Maps

https://madmaps.com/
For California - http://www.pashnit.com/motoroads.htm
http://motorides.com/

Map of Tent Space Availability

ADVRider Website - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776925

Helmet Testing and Rating

In the UK - http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/

BMW NA Warranty Statement

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost...07&postcount=3

Used Price Guide

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles