BMW - R50S - 500 cc - 1961
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BMW R50S, year 1961, frame and engine number 564125, 290 km from new, located in the Netherlands with Dutch registration papers and no CoC, recently restored in 2024 to excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
BMW R50S. One of the 1,634 produced in total.
This is one of the top models in the 500 cc class from the early 1960s.
These engines were equipped as standard with, among other things:
*hydraulic steering damper
*reinforced crankshaft
*special main bearings
*sport camshaft
*26 mm Bing carburetors
*aluminium rims
special driveshaft transmission
*larger air filter in combination with the larger carburetors
*special "S" dampers
This BMW has been completely restored in 2024 and equipped with many new parts:
-Engine:
crankshaft bearings, big-ends, pistons, valves, camshaft, cam followers and clutch
Transmission:
*all the bearings, seals, shift plates and shift forks
-Cardan:
Special Solo transmission: cross, bearings and seals.
-Wheels:
*new brake drums and lining, retainers, aluminum rims and stainless steel spokes
-Electric:
*new dynamo and electronic regulator, new magneto ignition, new wiring harness and lighting
Visual
*Frame parts epoxy and tank, fenders, headlight sprayed in 2K and clear coat.
* All chrome parts renewed
BMW R50S. One of the 1,634 produced in total.
This is one of the top models in the 500 cc class from the early 1960s.
These engines were equipped as standard with, among other things:
*hydraulic steering damper
*reinforced crankshaft
*special main bearings
*sport camshaft
*26 mm Bing carburetors
*aluminium rims
special driveshaft transmission
*larger air filter in combination with the larger carburetors
*special "S" dampers
This BMW has been completely restored in 2024 and equipped with many new parts:
-Engine:
crankshaft bearings, big-ends, pistons, valves, camshaft, cam followers and clutch
Transmission:
*all the bearings, seals, shift plates and shift forks
-Cardan:
Special Solo transmission: cross, bearings and seals.
-Wheels:
*new brake drums and lining, retainers, aluminum rims and stainless steel spokes
-Electric:
*new dynamo and electronic regulator, new magneto ignition, new wiring harness and lighting
Visual
*Frame parts epoxy and tank, fenders, headlight sprayed in 2K and clear coat.
* All chrome parts renewed
Details
Brand
BMW
Model Type
R50S
Engine size (in cc)
500
Year of first registration
1961
Condition
Excellent
Registration papers
with Dutch registration
Mileage
290 km
Frame number
564125
Engine number
564125
Located in country
Netherlands
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
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