My scrapbook (maybe in time)

...things I like and things I liked enough to steal; click for larger images...

A late '70s R100RS

Speaks for itself.

Mr Higgins and his R60

Martin Higgins Esq. and his '75 R60 with "S" fairing and 1000cc conversion. Click here for bonus pic!

Better than nitrous oxide

It's been widely posted but I still love it.

Bing CV carb

Part 1
Part 2

"Understanding the BMW Constant-Velocity Carburettor". Good overview from BMW Motorcycle Journal 1978 (US). Scanned in two parts -large images.

Boxer lubrication

Part 1
Part 2

Also from the Journal -a 1979 article on Boxer engine lubrication. There's also a nicely dated piece on leaded vs. unleaded fuel. Again in two parts + large images.

RS in a wind tunnel

Part 1
Part 2

And two more articles from 1977. The first is about the design of the RS fairing; the second about long travel forks as used on /6 and /7 bikes. Two parts + large images.

We all have a darker side...  

I have to admit it -I just love a classy ratbike!

The perfect R100RT  

Sometimes they look like a barn door but other times they look just right.

...in the dreamworld  

If I hadn't sold the 100RS it would probably have ended up like this.

Lauren Bacall on three wheels  

Yes, sidecars can be sexy! (-can't speak for the extras).

droool  

Oh sooo neat!

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