Innovations and/or New Groovy Stuff


/2 rear upper shock cap tool

Tool034 - This removes stubborn aluminum upper shock caps from the rear shock shaft. Install it on the cap using the two set screws, then spin with a 3/8 inch drive air impact tool.

New Crankshaft!

11 21 1 338 172 - Crankshaft, /5 to R90S, 10x1 fine thread. Old part # 11 21 1 257 909

Upgrade starter motors for BMW, 1970-1976 (8 tooth) and 1977-1995 (9 tooth)

12 41 1 357 500R - Nippondenso replacement/upgrade starter 8 tooth, 1970-1976
12 41 2 306 700R - Nippondenso replacement/upgrade starter 9 tooth, 1977-1995
These drop-in starter motors, originally for Toyota trucks, are mated to a new case and drive gear for BMW engines. An improved design allows approximately 30% to 35% less amperage to operate. Sturdy, rebuildable and with no glued-in magnets, they have half the weight of the original starters. No rewiring or modifications are required.

Albert bar end mirrors, solid stainless

ACC202 - mirrors mount in the end of the handlebar.

Something odd on the net, hand-drawn old BMW motorcycle cards

http://rigadoonglass.com/motorcycle-cards.html

Vech's R75 Finished!

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Decals now in stock!


Prewar bar grips

Bench seat cover, Earles Fork


Matra tools, pinion seal collar wrench for final drive nose

Tool029, /2 Tool033, /5/6/7

BMW /2 Tank Bag

ACC016: Black leather, compression zipper, clear top map case, tank pad, tank strap

Back in production

Rubber crank case ventilation tube /5 /6 original type

New stuff

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Tool030, Matra 499 crank gear puller
Tool001, Matra 338 exhaust nut pin spanner, laser cut, highest quality
Accessory014, original manufacture oil centigrade thermometer dipstick, /2
Tool031, Matra 422A flange puller for R51/2-R68 transmission
Tool032, Degree wheel, exact duplicate of factory originals R24-R27 R51/3-R69S


We are now a dealer for German Heidenau tires!

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Tire002 3.25"x19" front/rear universal pre 1955
Tire004 3.5"x19" front/rear universal pre 1955
Tire009 3.5"x18" post 1954 R50-R69S
Tire010 3.25"x18"post 1954 R26-R27

As of 02/24/2010, Bench Mark Works Canada is no longer associated with us. They are undergoing a name and business change. Canadian customers can call us here in the USA.

Good grief! Elaine, my wife, is now making SOAP! Go here: www.sturgissoapfactory.com.

New Magneto Timing Indicator!
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Solid state Magneto timing indicator now available.
Set timing on your magneto ignition BMW WITHOUT removing the points wire!

Open/Closed LED indicators and audible tone when the points open.
Unit uses electronic inductance to signal when the points break.
Compact design, 3 1/8 wide x 5 1/2 long x 3/4 inch high.
Comes ready to use, with replaceable 9v battery.
Vech's favorite timing tool!
Thanks to Chris Betjemann of Barrington Motor Works for turning us on to this tool.

In our online store:

Tool 028--solid state magneto timing indicator


New Albert Mirrors
Albert clamp on the bar mirrors now available.
LONG 12 1/2" stem length (so you can see past your elbows).
Bar clamp is constructed of forged, polished stainless steel, NOT a cheap stamping.
Mirror stem and mirror head are polished stainless steel.
We even reproduced the original box!
Available in left hand and right hand.
Perfect for /2 USA bars!

In our online store:

51 16 9 038 104LA--clamp-on Albert mirror oval left matches 51 16 9 038 104RA
51 16 9 038 104RA--clamp-on Albert mirror oval right matches 51 16 9 038 104RLA

Jeff Dean's R67/3 with Albert mirrors. See more of Jeff's bikes.


Parts I bet you didn't know we had!


NEW!
PJN 3--$137.45--prewar Bosch taillight cigar shape nickel plated for 1920's BMWs
PJN 3LED--$187.50--6V LED tail and brake light for prewar Bosch JN-3 taillight.

See more about this LED taillight at www.bulbsthatlast4ever.com/design-cd1008.html


NEW!
Photo of 46 53 9 024 012.3--$175.00--brown style /2 sidestand
Also similar in appearance 46 53 1 241 598.1--$158.00--brown style sidestand /5-R100RT



New Photos in Museum
Vech's 1968 R75/2 Conversion with Steib Sidecar R75/2








Photos of customer's bikes under construction.


NEW T-SHIRTS!!
The front:

The back:
Now In Stock!

The Importance of Clean BMW Oil Slingers by Craig Vechorik
It is very important, when you acquire your restoration project, to tear your engine down, and clean the oil slingers.

You have two choices here:
1) buy the tools, a torch, a book, and learn to do it for yourself, or
2) farm out the project someone who has both the tools and the skill. Either way, it 's important to get it done.

Why is it so important? Read more.
slinger
How to Pack a BMW Motorcycle Engine by Craig Vechorik

Bench Mark Works has available engine crates. Learn to build your own here.