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"Motorrad Elektrik has been offering the best in electrical parts for classic and modern BMW's for over 18 years. From 12 volt conversion for /2 to better than stock replacement parts for your late model "R" or "K", we've got you covered. Specialty parts for 'hardening' the charging and ignition systems for world-travelling Airhead GS's. Riders like Bob Higdon, Dr. Gregory Frazier, Grant Johnson and hundreds of others depend on Motorrad Elektrik components as they wander the globe.
Our Omega system has solved the charging problems for 1970-95 Boxers with 450 Watts Output, and our Nippon Denso starter is the perfect cure for Valeo syndrome."
Ever wondered exactly when your BMW was built? The parts guys like to know, and sometimes BMW changes things from one month to the next. Give this handy VIN decoder (Vehicle Identification Number) your frame number and it will tell you when it was made!
H and P and N "invented" the R80G/S, and still produce some amazing bikes and equipment. Good stuff.
Lots of information about BMW motorcycle models and riding techniques. One interesting article is about how wearing a white helmet veresus a darker one could redue risk by 24%.
The best on the subject I've seen. Even includes wiring diagrams!
Joerg Hau has a very nicely done page on how to overhaul a BMW airhead (R bike) gearbox in your own workshop, including a lot of clear photos, drawings (and links to drawings) of the few necessary tools etc.
This is a site that has a large collection of BMW parts on sale, both for cars and motorcycles.
A new website dedicated to BMW's new flagship, the wonderful new R1200R. This is a fan website, and is no way connected to or associated with BMW. You will find all sorts of information about the RT here, as up-to-date as possible, and specifically tailored to South African conditions." Has news, technical, gallery sections.
Excellent BMW "Boxer" Bulletin Board Forum, in German only
With links to GS-related info.
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