I also like how he chose to acquire this bike as a well worn and very dirty unit to rebuild. Shows how with proper leaned knowledge and determination it can be done in a basement.
I agree with you John, this bike is well worn! After being 50years on the road (mainly in the U.S), I want to bring it back to life with new parts and color. In doing so I will share a series of videos up until the final finish. Hopefully that will follow sooner than later😁
I‘m glad you found this video helpful! I have many videos on the R60/5 and I will be introducing more BMW‘s very soon. Let me know if you need to know about something specific. Regards Andreas
Just amazed at the amount of care and skill you devote to each video shot set up … The subject is so well viewed and timed to be interesting while informative every time.
Hi John, thanks for your amazing comment and feedback! I always think about the shot before I wrench on anything. This way it‘s clear what I‘m doing, even if I don‘t explain everything. Thanks for viewing!😃👍🏽 Regards Andreas
I cannot give too much away just yet, but I am already working on a special motorcycle project behind the scenes...that might be similar to what you just mentioned. Before I get to that, I‘ll complete this BMW R60/5 first!😃👍🏽 Thank you for your great idea.
Thanks for tuning in Len and I appreciate your words! I will try my best to cover every aspect of this bike and share as much knowledge as I can. Best regards Andreas
Since the cylinders stick out very far, I might reuse them once everything is said and done. If that's the case, I will have them replated and they should look like new after that. Thanks for your tip. Regards Andreas
Just hunting on the computer on BMW R/5 models (I have two /5's projects and a parts bike), I came across this channel today and I love it! counting all my BMW's besides the ones mentioned, I have a R/100/7 engine in a R/75/ 6 frame, a R/100T, an R/100RT and a R/100/7, just fully restored with around 1,000 miles ridden. These bikes are ridden monthly. Over the last 45 years or so I have had fourteen /5 or /6 series bikes, which I passed on to the next "caretaker." This is not counting the bikes I own now. Maybe some day you can get into the /5 headlight wiring system in detail (yeah, I have the manuals) as that would be of great help to me. when I take the headlight ring off and look at all that "spaghetti" I think "it's gonna be a LONG day! any tips you can offer would be appreciated by more people than me. Thanks for sharing your journey on You Tube, I subscribed.
Hi Robert, thank you for watching the /5 videos on my channel, I'm glad you found them! Your collection is simply AMAZING, especially since they are all put to use on a monthly basis. Do you still own your favourite bike, or has that been passed on to the next caretaker already? That's actually a great question, and YES, I will be working on the headlight bucket and the wiring system. The bucket will be fully restored with new paint, and it will receive a brand new key switch. The wiring on the other hand, will probably be discussed after I mount the drivetrain and the headlight bucket onto the the frame assembly. I will share details about the wiring on my table and then start pulling them on to the frame and into the headlight bucket (this probably just makes most sense and it will give you as a viewer the best overview). Thank you for your support and I cannot wait to share the final result with you on this BMW R60/5 restoration. Regards Andreas
Thanks, Andreas. You are keeping the /5 series alive with your videos! I got out of biking 7 years ago after a "too close" left turner almost wiped me out. I had 2 BMW's at the time and sold them to the New England Motorcycle Museum and donated some things also, like a 1930's Police Jacket and some old Indian memorabilia. I was out of riding and biking until last spring when I got back into it again. I hunt BMW bikes down and "resurrect" them as a hobby. That's where your videos have been great! I subscribed as soon as I watched your first video! Sure, I can wrench and do my own work but, even with the manuals, It's great to have a step by step video like the ones you create! I'll be 70 in a few weeks and I needed a hobby and here I am! BMW's will never let one down and I'm having a blast as I get back into it. Keep up the great work, my friend! @@WorkshopRebuild
I'm just getting started with these bikes and I've already learned so much about this R60/5 motorcycle! All I wish to do, is to share as much information as I possibly can, to help someone else down the road. I'm happy to hear that you're getting back into the BMW motorcycle scene by resurrecting them one after another. The /5 motorcycles still share some vintage vibes and you can definitely tell by the sleek headlight bucket and some other quirky features from the early 70's. This is something which is just so neat about these bikes in particular. I'm not doing everything by the book, as I do not have all specialty tools, but I try my best to share everything in as much detail as possible. This will allow you and every other viewer to have a clear angle of the disassembly and the assembly process. Something you don't always have in a workshop manual. Thank you for your support, Robert! It means a lot to me that you subscribed to the channel!! I hope you continue to wrench away on your newest acquisition and that you find joy in what you're doing. I will continue to upload videos until this R60/5 bike is complete and maybe in the meantime I will add another project to the video playlist. Thanks again for your engaging comment! Regards Andreas
Thanks a lot, Bill! I had some metal laying around and I decided that would be the best option. They do sell exhaust collar tools, but I didn‘t have one on hand. Maybe I‘ll pick one up for the assembly😁👍🏽
nice, keep up. two suggestions: a) don't mix content (tractors, cleaning etc), make one series, than another etc if you really have to. b) check your audio levels, background music will gave hear6t attack for headphone users after low audio of you speaking etc.
Thanks a lot, I appreciate your comment and feedback! It's hard to focus on just one project at a time, as I have a lot that I would like to accomplish. I always categorize my videos and sort them into playlists. This makes it easier for viewers to locate them. I will make sure to double-check my videos before I upload them. I'm glad you mentioned this. Thanks again, Regards Andreas
I highly recommend using disposable nitrile gloves when refurbishing a motorcycle. There are a lot of chemicals present that are hazardous to your health and best to keep them off your skin! If I'm not mistaken, there was water in the oil you drained - which means there's the potential for corrosion in the motor. I hope it's not too bad, but in any case, these are extremely rebuildable bikes and BMW has most parts available new. The aftermarket for used parts is also flourishing so there are options.
Thank you for your advice John and you are correct! There are many chemicals present on the parts I removed and it would be best to wear gloves! Yes, water did come out of the oil drainplug before oil and I hope there is not much corrosion internally. Since the engine seems to be leaking here and there, I have a feeling I will have to re-seal this engine with new gaskets and seals. If I'm that deep into the engine I will make sure everything is according to the specifications of BMW and I will address any issues. If all goes well I should have a very fun and reliable classic bike. My goal is to restore this back to original, but that means I do need some parts and I will refer to oem parts first. Thanks again John, Best regards Andreas
Hi there, the saddle is mounted onto the frame by two hooks on the right side, which you have to remove.. To lift the saddle you must first use your key to unlock the lock on the left side of the frame. I hope this helps
This would have probably would have been 2-3 hours of disassembly without the cameras on. I cant wait to clean everything and work on sub-assemblies! Thanks for tuning in
Hello Joseph, the electronics on the back of this BMW turned out to be a vintage anti-thef device built right into the license plate holder. This device has two mercury contactors to determine when a bike is tilted. Once the contact is made it will set an alarm off. I have not tested the unit just yet, but maybe I can bring it back to life! It would be neat to mount it back on, because it is from the 70's-80's. Thanks for asking! Regards Andreas
I have an R60/5. 1971. Battery that came in it when I bought has gone bad. Can’t figure out how to get the replacement a local parts place sold me into the bike!😮 it is a bit wider than the one I’m replacing. Not sure if their computer recommendation was bad info?
Hi Jason, you got yourself a nice bike! If I were you I'd take the battery back and ask for a replacement. You can take a measurement of the battery tray (Length, Width and Height). This will give you a rough size of the battery and it obviously has to be a little bit smaller to fit. The battery I removed was already a replacement by the previous owner and it measures roughly (7" x 4" x 7"). I hope this will assist you when looking for a battery. Regards Andreas
Wow, it's really great to watch you work. I have a /6, but have been hesitant to disassemble some of the major components. Watching this gives me confidence to dig deeper. Love the exhaust nut wrench - did you make that yourself?
Thank you so much Richard, I appreciate your kind words! A /6 Motorcycle has some very nice upgrades. especially the a 5 speed gearbox. Working on major assemblies like the engine or the gearbox can look very hard at first, but with a couple tools and little bit of confidence anyone can rebuild these components. That is correct, I made my own exhaust wrench from a 1/4" thick piece of mild steel. I measured the tabs on the exhaust and cut the material out with and angle grinder. I hope these videos help you and I will have some more in the near future. Regards- Andreas
Hi Simon, The tools is called "Exhaust Nut Wrench" and you can buy them online. I did not purchase one for the disassembly process, so I made my own from a piece of flat stock steel and made the shape of the exhaust nut. Here is a link to the supplier I use for my BMW parts and they have them for sale: www.euromotoelectrics.com/EXNut-Wrench758-p/exnut-wrench758.htm I hope this helps!
Great thorough video, very useful. Please consider abandoning the distracting music, learn the lesson from more successful mechanics channels like Mustie1; describe in your own words what you are doing as you do it. If you prefer to concentrate without talking as you do it, then keep the sounds of your workshop and overdub a commentary offline afterwards. I guarantee it will be better and your channel will take off! Even no commentary will be OK - but PLEASE ABANDON MUSIC! It's too personal; what you like may well not be liked by 90% of others!. It took me 40 years not to inflict my music tastes on people when they come over for a bite to eat, for example. Please take note. Not even 'tasteful' jazz, let alone crappy library music.
In my early videos I had an issue with the audio levels and I do understand the choice of music is not for everyone. I will try to improve my editing skills and try to implement voice-overs in my upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing these tips with me!! Regards Andreas
@@stevenchase1 have you considered that I am offering some constructive criticism? This is encouraged in higher education. I assume you are familiar with this concept?
@@jtreg no, what you are offering is your preference, based on nothing but your opinion. What exactly makes your opinion "constructive"? I don't see any videos from you telling me how your opinion should be valuable! Are you an expert in the film world? What I am familiar with is the film business and I have 40 years of experience to back me up. he made creative choices. They are his choices, not yours, and did you notice, he didn't ask you what you think?
You found yourself an amazing motorcycle John! The /2 models stand out due to their beautiful styling and I really like the rear of the /2 models myself. Are you going for a complete restoration or a mechanical restoration? Regards Andreas
I’ve never seen such a detailed series of disassembly videos like you have made here. These are a treasure. Thank you.
I also like how he chose to acquire this bike as a well worn and very dirty unit to rebuild.
Shows how with proper leaned knowledge and determination it can be done in a basement.
I agree with you John, this bike is well worn! After being 50years on the road (mainly in the U.S), I want to bring it back to life with new parts and color.
In doing so I will share a series of videos up until the final finish. Hopefully that will follow sooner than later😁
Super helpful!! I'm stoked to go through all these as i enter this world :)
I‘m glad you found this video helpful! I have many videos on the R60/5 and I will be introducing more BMW‘s very soon.
Let me know if you need to know about something specific.
Regards
Andreas
@@WorkshopRebuild Well, I'm going to be working on a R90/s so if you want to do it first I'd be grateful :)
Just amazed at the amount of care and skill you devote to each video shot set up …
The subject is so well viewed and timed to be interesting while informative every time.
Hi John, thanks for your amazing comment and feedback!
I always think about the shot before I wrench on anything. This way it‘s clear what I‘m doing, even if I don‘t explain everything.
Thanks for viewing!😃👍🏽 Regards Andreas
Good Job!
Thank you very much! Regards Andreas
Good luck with your Secret project .
Thanks a lot Tissa! It will be revealed as a custom project here on RUclips, just not yet.
Hi, Try to get two helical gears in place of the chain. I am sure hard core BMW enthusiast will Love it. Cheers.
I cannot give too much away just yet, but I am already working on a special motorcycle project behind the scenes...that might be similar to what you just mentioned.
Before I get to that, I‘ll complete this BMW R60/5 first!😃👍🏽 Thank you for your great idea.
Thank you
You are very welcome and thank you for tuning in!😃
So stoked for the rest of the series! These videos are amazingly thorough!
Thanks for tuning in Len and I appreciate your words! I will try my best to cover every aspect of this bike and share as much knowledge as I can. Best regards Andreas
thank you so much please do a video for harness ignition suitch good job my freind
You're very welcome! I will do a full video on the wiring harness Gustave. Stay tuned! -Andreas
I would say the Beemer would be about the only bike I would put engine guards back on!
Since the cylinders stick out very far, I might reuse them once everything is said and done. If that's the case, I will have them replated and they should look like new after that. Thanks for your tip. Regards Andreas
Just hunting on the computer on BMW R/5 models (I have two /5's projects and a parts bike), I came across this channel today and I love it! counting all my BMW's besides the ones mentioned, I have a R/100/7 engine in a R/75/ 6 frame, a R/100T, an R/100RT and a R/100/7, just fully restored with around 1,000 miles ridden. These bikes are ridden monthly. Over the last 45 years or so I have had fourteen /5 or /6 series bikes, which I passed on to the next "caretaker." This is not counting the bikes I own now. Maybe some day you can get into the /5 headlight wiring system in detail (yeah, I have the manuals) as that would be of great help to me. when I take the headlight ring off and look at all that "spaghetti" I think "it's gonna be a LONG day! any tips you can offer would be appreciated by more people than me. Thanks for sharing your journey on You Tube, I subscribed.
Hi Robert, thank you for watching the /5 videos on my channel, I'm glad you found them!
Your collection is simply AMAZING, especially since they are all put to use on a monthly basis. Do you still own your favourite bike, or has that been passed on to the next caretaker already?
That's actually a great question, and YES, I will be working on the headlight bucket and the wiring system. The bucket will be fully restored with new paint, and it will receive a brand new key switch. The wiring on the other hand, will probably be discussed after I mount the drivetrain and the headlight bucket onto the the frame assembly. I will share details about the wiring on my table and then start pulling them on to the frame and into the headlight bucket (this probably just makes most sense and it will give you as a viewer the best overview).
Thank you for your support and I cannot wait to share the final result with you on this BMW R60/5 restoration. Regards Andreas
Thanks, Andreas. You are keeping the /5 series alive with your videos! I got out of biking 7 years ago after a "too close" left turner almost wiped me out. I had 2 BMW's at the time and sold them to the New England Motorcycle Museum and donated some things also, like a 1930's Police Jacket and some old Indian memorabilia. I was out of riding and biking until last spring when I got back into it again. I hunt BMW bikes down and "resurrect" them as a hobby. That's where your videos have been great! I subscribed as soon as I watched your first video! Sure, I can wrench and do my own work but, even with the manuals, It's great to have a step by step video like the ones you create! I'll be 70 in a few weeks and I needed a hobby and here I am! BMW's will never let one down and I'm having a blast as I get back into it. Keep up the great work, my friend! @@WorkshopRebuild
I'm just getting started with these bikes and I've already learned so much about this R60/5 motorcycle! All I wish to do, is to share as much information as I possibly can, to help someone else down the road.
I'm happy to hear that you're getting back into the BMW motorcycle scene by resurrecting them one after another. The /5 motorcycles still share some vintage vibes and you can definitely tell by the sleek headlight bucket and some other quirky features from the early 70's. This is something which is just so neat about these bikes in particular.
I'm not doing everything by the book, as I do not have all specialty tools, but I try my best to share everything in as much detail as possible. This will allow you and every other viewer to have a clear angle of the disassembly and the assembly process. Something you don't always have in a workshop manual.
Thank you for your support, Robert! It means a lot to me that you subscribed to the channel!! I hope you continue to wrench away on your newest acquisition and that you find joy in what you're doing. I will continue to upload videos until this R60/5 bike is complete and maybe in the meantime I will add another project to the video playlist.
Thanks again for your engaging comment! Regards Andreas
Nice job on the exhaust collar removal and the metal bar mod you made!
Thanks a lot, Bill! I had some metal laying around and I decided that would be the best option. They do sell exhaust collar tools, but I didn‘t have one on hand. Maybe I‘ll pick one up for the assembly😁👍🏽
nice, keep up. two suggestions:
a) don't mix content (tractors, cleaning etc), make one series, than another etc if you really have to.
b) check your audio levels, background music will gave hear6t attack for headphone users after low audio of you speaking etc.
Thanks a lot, I appreciate your comment and feedback! It's hard to focus on just one project at a time, as I have a lot that I would like to accomplish. I always categorize my videos and sort them into playlists. This makes it easier for viewers to locate them.
I will make sure to double-check my videos before I upload them. I'm glad you mentioned this. Thanks again, Regards Andreas
I highly recommend using disposable nitrile gloves when refurbishing a motorcycle. There are a lot of chemicals present that are hazardous to your health and best to keep them off your skin! If I'm not mistaken, there was water in the oil you drained - which means there's the potential for corrosion in the motor. I hope it's not too bad, but in any case, these are extremely rebuildable bikes and BMW has most parts available new. The aftermarket for used parts is also flourishing so there are options.
Thank you for your advice John and you are correct! There are many chemicals present on the parts I removed and it would be best to wear gloves! Yes, water did come out of the oil drainplug before oil and I hope there is not much corrosion internally. Since the engine seems to be leaking here and there, I have a feeling I will have to re-seal this engine with new gaskets and seals. If I'm that deep into the engine I will make sure everything is according to the specifications of BMW and I will address any issues. If all goes well I should have a very fun and reliable classic bike. My goal is to restore this back to original, but that means I do need some parts and I will refer to oem parts first. Thanks again John, Best regards Andreas
This is my 4th time watching this video. Well done.
I appreciate your support and thanks for another wonderful comment! Regards Andreas
Hi! Can you explain better how to remove the saddle?
Hi there, the saddle is mounted onto the frame by two hooks on the right side, which you have to remove.. To lift the saddle you must first use your key to unlock the lock on the left side of the frame. I hope this helps
Glad to see an other airhead vid. How long would you say it took you to dismantle the bike in real time? Looking forward to the next one!
This would have probably would have been 2-3 hours of disassembly without the cameras on. I cant wait to clean everything and work on sub-assemblies! Thanks for tuning in
Whats all the electronics in The license plate bracket? Sorry just getting into these old bmws
Hello Joseph, the electronics on the back of this BMW turned out to be a vintage anti-thef device built right into the license plate holder. This device has two mercury contactors to determine when a bike is tilted. Once the contact is made it will set an alarm off. I have not tested the unit just yet, but maybe I can bring it back to life! It would be neat to mount it back on, because it is from the 70's-80's.
Thanks for asking! Regards Andreas
I have an R60/5. 1971.
Battery that came in it when I bought has gone bad. Can’t figure out how to get the replacement a local parts place sold me into the bike!😮 it is a bit wider than the one I’m replacing. Not sure if their computer recommendation was bad info?
Hi Jason, you got yourself a nice bike! If I were you I'd take the battery back and ask for a replacement. You can take a measurement of the battery tray (Length, Width and Height). This will give you a rough size of the battery and it obviously has to be a little bit smaller to fit. The battery I removed was already a replacement by the previous owner and it measures roughly (7" x 4" x 7").
I hope this will assist you when looking for a battery. Regards Andreas
Wow, it's really great to watch you work. I have a /6, but have been hesitant to disassemble some of the major components. Watching this gives me confidence to dig deeper. Love the exhaust nut wrench - did you make that yourself?
Thank you so much Richard, I appreciate your kind words! A /6 Motorcycle has some very nice upgrades. especially the a 5 speed gearbox. Working on major assemblies like the engine or the gearbox can look very hard at first, but with a couple tools and little bit of confidence anyone can rebuild these components.
That is correct, I made my own exhaust wrench from a 1/4" thick piece of mild steel. I measured the tabs on the exhaust and cut the material out with and angle grinder. I hope these videos help you and I will have some more in the near future. Regards- Andreas
I like this video better because you didn't;t talk so much during the disassembly of the engine
Thank you for your comment, Jack. This will help me make better videos in the near future. Regards Andreas
Hi there. What is the name of the tool you picked up @ 8:36 in the video to remove the exhaust pipes? Can they be purchased or was it homemade?
Hi Simon, The tools is called "Exhaust Nut Wrench" and you can buy them online. I did not purchase one for the disassembly process, so I made my own from a piece of flat stock steel and made the shape of the exhaust nut. Here is a link to the supplier I use for my BMW parts and they have them for sale: www.euromotoelectrics.com/EXNut-Wrench758-p/exnut-wrench758.htm
I hope this helps!
Great thorough video, very useful. Please consider abandoning the distracting music, learn the lesson from more successful mechanics channels like Mustie1; describe in your own words what you are doing as you do it. If you prefer to concentrate without talking as you do it, then keep the sounds of your workshop and overdub a commentary offline afterwards. I guarantee it will be better and your channel will take off! Even no commentary will be OK - but PLEASE ABANDON MUSIC! It's too personal; what you like may well not be liked by 90% of others!. It took me 40 years not to inflict my music tastes on people when they come over for a bite to eat, for example. Please take note. Not even 'tasteful' jazz, let alone crappy library music.
In my early videos I had an issue with the audio levels and I do understand the choice of music is not for everyone. I will try to improve my editing skills and try to implement voice-overs in my upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing these tips with me!! Regards Andreas
why don't you consider this video is exactly the way he wants it to be! if it doesn't suit you, you could always just make your own!
@@stevenchase1 have you considered that I am offering some constructive criticism? This is encouraged in higher education. I assume you are familiar with this concept?
@@jtreg no, what you are offering is your preference, based on nothing but your opinion. What exactly makes your opinion "constructive"? I don't see any videos from you telling me how your opinion should be valuable! Are you an expert in the film world? What I am familiar with is the film business and I have 40 years of experience to back me up. he made creative choices. They are his choices, not yours, and did you notice, he didn't ask you what you think?
@@stevenchase1 haha whatever man!
Finally, I am so very glad I had the chance to acquire a well cared for 1968 R60/2 to rework.
You found yourself an amazing motorcycle John! The /2 models stand out due to their beautiful styling and I really like the rear of the /2 models myself. Are you going for a complete restoration or a mechanical restoration? Regards Andreas