1965 BMW R69S

Description

Please Note: This is part of the McCord Collection. Greg McCord has been an avid motorcyclist and collector for the last 25 years. Mr. McCord owns several motorcycle dealerships throughout the United States including 3 European dealerships in Northern California and a new flagship Triumph store opening soon on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles, California.

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In 1967, BMW created 1,420 examples of their legendary R69S, a machine that had already developed a deserved reputation for being the ultimate /2. Thanks to a compression ratio of 9.5:1, it produced 42 horsepower.

The R69S was BMW’s flagship sports bike throughout the 1960s and although it wasn’t the fastest machine on the roads (top speed was still a very respectable 110 mph), it was renowned for its superbly smooth handling, reliability, build quality and finish as well as its classic clean looks. 11,317 units were produced throughout the 60s with hardly any updates as the original design was so successful.

Based around a 594cc air-cooled boxer motor, the top-of-the-range model featured added luxuries like plush Earles fork and a steering damper as standard. The R69S was, and remains, a prestige motorcycle and has been described as a ‘work of mechanical art.’ Some classic fans still considered it to be the ultimate BMW production motorcycle.

This example is VIN: 677844.

The odometer shows 53,109 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller drain the fuel, clean and sync the carbs, and replace the battery. Yonni did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Gas tank Internal: Good and Clean (no signs of rust)
Tire Year Front: 2110 / Rear: 2038
Tire Life Front: 90% / Rear: 90% Tread good but cracked and aged unsafe to ride
Tire Press Front: 29 PSI / Rear: 30 PSI
Brake Life Front/ Rear : N/A
Hydraulic: N/A
Oil Quality: Ok Level Ok
Coolant: N/A
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: N/A
Turn: N/A
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Fail
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: New

Notes:
• Needs Spark Plugs
• Oil Leak From Left & Right Cylinder
• Signs of leak all around oil pan
• Needs New Tires

Service Completed:
• Carbs
• Installed new Battery
• RR Fuel

Modifications:
Fiamm horns.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Roadmaster tires that have aged out.

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this BMW is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in September of 2013.

Per the CA DMV, it would cost $774 to make registration current through September 2024.

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