How to Restore Your BMW Motorcycle: Twins 1950-1969By Roland Slabon.At last, an accurate, in-depth and fully illustrated guide that focuses on BMW twin restoration. Specs, data, and all the changes are shown so you can restore every detail to like-new condition. Contains current, historical and factory photographs to guide you through every step. Provides BMW history, plus technical tips, service guidelines, show prep, and proper component set-up. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 10 5/8", 224 pgs., 236 b&w ill., 21 diagrams.

BMW expert Roland Slabon follows up his successful book on restoring BMW models from 1950-1969 with a detailed, authoritative guide to restoring BMW motorcycles produced from 1970 through 1985. Models covered in this new book are among the most readily available to collectors and restorers today.Whether a project consists of a complete, frame-up restoration or simply verifying details of a near-complete bike, this books will provide the accurate information enthusiasts demand. It offers thorough coverage of engines, suspensions, electrical systems, brakes, and details such as trim and accessories.

This BMW twins restoration guide covers all flat twins from 1955 through1985. These bikes are sought out worldwide and are restored and ridden by enthusiasts who love their heritage as well as their look, sound, and feel on the road. It’s an invaluable guide to the many engineering redesigns, technical modifications and restyling exercises carried out on the horizontally-opposed, twin-cylinder BMW motorcycles over thirty years.

This guide covers each stage of a real-life classic motorcycle restoration. Every step is covered in detail, sharing the techniques, tricks and tips used by experts. From choosing a project, setting up a workshop, and preparing a bike, to sourcing parts, dismantling, restoring and renovating, this book will provide invaluable advice.