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by Lpalfa
Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: R26 electrical problem
Replies: 8
Views: 5981

Re: R26 electrical problem

I have the bmw workshop manual trying to troubleshoot this charging system. Hope I can work through it with you to fix it. So far I have used my digital meter at the battery and at 2500 rpm, no charge, actually voltage went from 6.45 at no running to 6.25 running but that's probably normal load. The...
by Lpalfa
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: R26 electrical problem
Replies: 8
Views: 5981

R26 electrical problem

I have restored a 1958 r26 over the winter. The idea was to maintain originality and it came out great. I have ridden it about 200 miles and runs great. However it does have an electrical issue which I hope the forum can help me with. These bikes had no fuse but I installed a 15 amp fuse on the posi...
by Lpalfa
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: 1958 r26 restoration
Replies: 2
Views: 1713

1958 r26 restoration

I have decided to restore an r26 this year that I found in rough shape locally and need some help. I did an r60/6 last year which I ride daily. I will have al lot of questions in the next few months so here is the first ones. I am tearing down the engine and want to replace the piston rings. The one...
by Lpalfa
Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: 59 R68 electrical issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3510

Re: 59 R68 electrical issue

Do you have any ideas where I can get the parts. Used will be fine. I'm in Vancouver Canada so there were some local shops but no luck so far.

Thanks again

Lawrence
by Lpalfa
Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: 59 R68 electrical issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3510

Re: 59 R68 electrical issue

Thanks Garnet. Just the picture I was looking for.

Lawrence
by Lpalfa
Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: 59 R68 electrical issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3510

Re: 59 R68 electrical issue

Sorry on my previous post, it's an r26, not a 68. Not sure where I got that!

Lawrence
by Lpalfa
Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Classic 1955-1969
Topic: 59 R68 electrical issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3510

59 R68 electrical issue

Hello This is my first posting to this forum however I have been an active reader for the last year. I purchased a 1976 r 60/6 last year which I restored and it is my daily ride. My question is about an r68 that I just purchased and would like to restore as original as possible. The bike was convert...