Description
This motorcycle is to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online June Sale, with public viewing available Wednesday 19th June, from Bonhams Motorcycles in Milton Keynes. The timed online auction runs between June 14th through June 24th, with lots closing from midday June 24th.
Lot 58
c. 1972 BMW 999cc Racing Motorcycle by Bracken Motorcycle Workshop Ltd
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. none visible
Offered here is the final incarnation of Bracken's BMW classic racer. Specification highlights include the following:
• Long swinging arm reinforced frame with additional side bars (one missing)
• Engine raised in frame
• 38mm Marzocchi forks with twin-piston Lockheed callipers
• Wider wheel rims
• P&M seat and fairing
• 999cc Schek narrow cylinder barrels with twin-ring pistons
• Lightened and balanced crankshaft
• Flowed cylinder heads built by Jim Cray
• 42mm Dell'Orto carburettors
• Reinforced gearbox
• Ben Parry exhaust system
• Öhlins rear shock absorbers
• Oil cooler
• (Damaged) dummy fuel tank joined to engine breather system to increase crankcase volume
• Aluminium under-seat fuel tank
• Electric starter
Stored for 20 years and offered in need of restoration, the machine is sold strictly as viewed. CRMC registered.
GBP700 - 1, 000
To be sold without reserve
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