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BMW R-series (1935-1969) service & repair manuals

A repair manual for your BMW R-series (1935-1969)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on BMW motorcycles. Get step-by-step instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

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BMW 500 & 600 cc Twins - R50, R50/2, R60, R60/2, R69, R69/2 (1955-1969) | Clymer Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the BMW Boxer motorcycles:
- R50 (1955-1960), R50/2 (1960-1969), R50S (1960-1962), R50US (1967-1969)
- R60 (1956-1960), R60/2 (1960-1969), R60US (1967-1969)
- R69 (1955-1960), R69S (1960-1969), R69US (1967-1969).

This Clymer manual for classic BMW 500 and 600 cc Boxer motorcycles describes service and repair of the engine, clutch and gearbox, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system, and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

  • Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:160 pages, 26 x 18 x 1 cm / 10.25 x 7.1 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Clymer (USA, 1998)
Series:Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual (M308)
ISBN:9780892872244

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BMW 500 & 600 cc Twins - R50, R50/2, R60, R60/2, R69, R69/2 (1955-1969) | Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual (M308)

BMW 500 & 600 cc Twins - R50, R50/2, R60, R60/2, R69, R69/2 (1955-1969)

Language: English

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BMW R50, R50S, R60, R69S - Workshop Manual / Reparaturanleitung / Manuel de Réparation | Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint of the original BMW workshop manual) for maintenance and repair of the BMW R 50, R 50S, R 60 and R 69S motorcycles as well as the American versions R50US, R60US and R69US.

  • This factory workshop manual for BMW R50, R50S, R60 and R69S motorcycles contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of all components: 2-cylinder engine, carburator, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.
  • In four languages: British, German, French and Spanish.

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Author:BMW
Details:180 pages, 28 x 21 x 0.9 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:257 photos and drawings
Publisher:BMW / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2007)
Series:Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
ISBN:9781588500670
BMW R50, R50S, R60, R69S - Workshop Manual / Reparaturanleitung / Manuel de Réparation | Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint

BMW R50, R50S, R60, R69S - Workshop Manual / Reparaturanleitung / Manuel de Réparation

Language: English + German + French

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BMW Single Cylinder Models - R26, R27 (1956-1967) - Workshop Manual / Reparaturanleitung / Manuel de Réparation | Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint of the original BMW workshop manual) for maintenance and repair of the BMW R26 (1956-1961) and R27 (1960-1967).

  • This factory workshop manual for BMW R26 and R27 motorcycles contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of all components: 1-cylinder engine, carburator, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.
  • In four languages: British, German, French and Spanish.

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Author:BMW
Details:164 pages, 28 x 21 x 0.9 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:257 photos and drawings
Publisher:BMW / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2007)
Series:Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
ISBN:9781588500687
BMW Single Cylinder Models - R26, R27 (1956-1967) - Workshop Manual / Reparaturanleitung / Manuel de Réparation | Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint

BMW Single Cylinder Models - R26, R27 (1956-1967) - Workshop Manual / Reparaturanleitung / Manuel de Réparation

Language: English + German + French

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Klacks schraubt an NSU Max und BMW-Einzylinder

His motorcycle chronicles became cult books and were out of print for a long time. But actually "Klacks" was at least as much a mechanic as he was a writer.
In the 50s and 60s he offered Max and BMW drivers assistance to help themselves in almost endless series of sequels. His "Richtig angreifen" volumes based on these have long been considered classics.

Pages of the book Klacks schraubt an NSU Max und BMW-Einzylinder (1)

In this special edition, both single-cylinder vintage motorcycles are presented once again. A manual based on specialist knowledge and peppered with many interesting photos.

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Author:Ernst Leverkus
Details:248 pages, 21 x 14.5 cm / 8.25 x 5.7 in, paperback
Illustrations:434 b&w photos, 49 drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2009)
ISBN:9783613030428
Klacks schraubt an NSU Max und BMW-Einzylinder

Klacks schraubt an NSU Max und BMW-Einzylinder

Language: German

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Years covered: 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969