I’m the proud owner of a1967 R50/2 that has been in our family since new. It’s all original and took best of show several years ago at the Mods and Rockers gathering.
I’ve had a problem for the last several years with fouled plugs. Last week, after installing some new Bing carb parts, I fired it up to take it for a ride. After warming it up briefly, I was about to pull out when I heard what sounded like something breaking internally, followed by a severe knocking sound. I immediately shut it off, restarted it briefly, just to confirm what I thought I heard, then shut it off again.
I took the valve covers off and gently turned the engine over by hand to verify the valves operated, thinking maybe the cam chain broke, but everything looks good. I’m looking for a /2 mechanic to take this to. I was given the number of a Bob Bancroft in Ohio, but there is no answer. Does anyone know if Craig Imel is still working on old BMWs, or is there anyone else who may help? I really don’t want to drive to Bobs BMW in Maryland, but will if I must.