R51/3 metal fork covers

[Scott Schmidt]

I have an 1951 R51/3 with rubber fork gaitors and leaking seals. As part of my restoration, I would like to return to the metal fork covers. Is this possible? I see the fork covers are available, but I'm wondering if all the other seals, clips, etc. are available. Where could I find information on how to make this conversion back to the metal covers? Thanks, Scott

[Mark Huggett]

Hi Scott

The information that you require is in the original BMW parts catalogue which covers the models R51/2; R51/3 to R68. The part number is 01 00 9 796 022. This unfortunately, is only available in German, but with the exploded diagrams and a bit of imagination, the German should not present a problem...especially if your name is "Schmidt".

Most parts are available.

Best regards,

Mark
Mark Huggett GmbH

[Thomas Welzel]

Hi Scott,

I tried exactly the same - there was a re-building of the metal covers in South-Bavaria, but the fit was bad. So the fork covers scratched the black paint and I re-build the whole stuff...

If you have better experience, please let me know!

Thomas