Black (of course) • 18,667 miles
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$16,995
Here is a really nice matching numbers R69S featuring all the right kit. First, an R69S was the Hot Rod of the line up featuring BMW's 590cc boxer twin making 42hp compared to the 30hp of a standard R60/2 which BMW accomplished with a higher compression ration (9.5:1 vs. 7.5:1), dual 26mm Bing cars (vs. 24mm), higher spec pistons, bigger valves and a crank balancer. The R69S was able to do the ton and on paper hit 109mph. The R69S also featured an additional lower steering damper. This Earles fork bike features the large 6.25 gallon "Sport" tank, low Euro bars and Denfeld solo saddle (repro) giving it the most desired look. The telescopic Earles was a variety of leading link fork where the pivot point was aft of the rear of the front wheel - this was the basis of the Earle's patent. Designed by Englishman Ernest Earles, this triangulated fork actually caused the front end of a motorcycle to rise when braking hard - the reverse of the action of a telescopic fork. It was designed to accommodate sidecars with two positions and was on BMWs from 1955 to 1969. It also features chrome steel rims (better than the high shoulder aluminum rims for day to day use), repro Albert head light mirrors, bar end turn signals, repro tail light guard, repro head light guard, repro BMW exhaust (originals rarely exist), correct plug wires and caps, correct painted (maybe original) air cleaner, air pump, new repro peg rubbers, correct Magura grips, and chrome s/s hub caps. There are the usual factory installed side car lugs and this bike has been the recipient of a repaint of the tank and fenders as witnessed by the crisp lined of the stripes. Original painted stripes were hand done and a tad wavy and uneven in their application. These bikes feature 6 volt charging systems and are kick started. We purchased this bike from a long time Bob's customer and thoroughly reviewed the bike making corrections where needed and basically tidying it up as it is a solid bike. It runs and shifts good and had a recent oil change and valve adjustment. We have serviced this bike since 2005 (mostly minor stuff and oil changes). In 2008 we adjusted the valves, oil rocker shafts, sync's and adjusted idle, and adjusted the front brake. We believe the mileage to be correct and it is reflected on the title. Not too long ago this was a $22-25,000 bike.