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I bought a BMW 600/7 1978 Motorbike this morning, but can find nothing on the Net about it??

It is Black and Yellow in colour and has 600/7 written on the side. I want to do it up as a hobby but can find nothing on the Internet about it. If you can give me any information i would be very greatful. Thank you in advance Smurf

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1. http://crozier.free.fr/flat.jpg http://www.classicmotorcycles.org.uk/bikemuseum/images/bmw/bmw_1978_r65_649cc.jpg That is all I could find for ya.
2. Don't you think you should have done your research BEFORE you bought it...?
3. You have a 60/7 which is a 600 cc. Look up R 60/7 its like the 75 or the 80. I ride an R100 they are great bikes.
4. 600 cc horizontaly opposed twin cyl engine with shaft drive----good reliable bike,popular in its time,i had a 1978 BMW R 90 S--great bike.If you are doing it up a Haynes manual would help
5. The BMW riders club will be able to give you more info than you'll know what to do with... http://www.boxerman.co.uk/bmriders.htm Since the weather is so rubbish, restoration seems like a good idea. Good luck.
6. Year of Manufacture - 1978 Engine - Twin cylinder, horizontally opposed “Boxer” - 599 cc Bore/stroke - 73.5 x 70.6 Compression Ratio - 9.2 : 1 Cubic capacity - 599cc Max power - 40 hp (29.5kw) at 6.400 rpm Engine lubrication - Wet sump Unladen weight (full tank) - 474lbs (215 kg) Transmission - 5 speed gearbox, Cardan shaft final drive Acceleration - 0-62mph – 6.7 seconds Top speed - 104mph Number sold - 11,163 There's a few links below for companies or people who may be able to give you some help and advice -
7. For spares see www.motorworks.co.uk, they're the BMW experts in the UK. I've been using them for years for my K100LT. They know their stuff and aren't afraid to share it. Good luck and welcome to the world of BMW motorbikes! Alan
8. Get in touch with the BMWRA Club on the web. Lots of gearheads there.