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*Specifications:
==Specifications==
Bore (mm):                68
*Bore (mm):                68<br>
Stroke: (mm):              68
*Stroke: (mm):              68<br>
Number of cylinders:      1
*Number of cylinders:      1<br>
Plug gap (inches):        0.024 (0.6mm)
*Plug gap (inches):        0.024 (0.6mm)<br>
Point gap (inches):        0.016 (0.4mm)
*Point gap (inches):        0.016 (0.4mm)<br>
Ignition timing - Advance: Automatic
*Ignition timing - Advance: Automatic<br>
  degrees BTDC - retarded: 7
*:degrees BTDC - retarded: 7<br>
  degrees BTDC - advanced: 40-44
*:degrees BTDC - advanced: 40-44<br>
Valve clearance (cold)
*Valve clearance (cold)<br>
  inlet (inches):          0.006 (0.15mm)
*:inlet (inches):          0.006 (0.15mm)<br>
  exhaust (inches):        0.008 (0.20mm)
*:exhaust (inches):        0.008 (0.20mm)<br>
Electrical system voltage: 6
*Electrical system voltage: 6<br>
Battery terminal grounded: Negative
*Battery terminal grounded: Negative<br>
Tire size:                3.25 x 18
*Tire size:                3.25 x 18<br>
Tire pressure
*Tire pressure<br>
  front (PSI):            21-22
*:front (PSI):            21-22<br>
  rear (PSI):              22-23 (28-29 when carrying passengers)
*:rear (PSI):              22-23 (28-29 when carrying passengers)<br>
Number of gears:          4
*Number of gears:          4<br>
Approx. weight (Lbs.):    356
*Approx. weight (Lbs.):    356<br>


*Maintenance:
==Maintenance==
Recommended spark plugs were:
*Recommended spark plugs were:<br>
  Bosch type W240T1
*:Bosch type W240T1<br>
  BERU type 240/14
*:BERU type 240/14<br>
  Champion type L-85
*:Champion type L-85<br>


Timing marks are located on the flywheel. These marks align with a notch in a timing hole which is located in the left side of the flywheel housing. Marks on the flywheel are:
*Timing marks are located on the flywheel. These marks align with a notch in a timing hole which is located in the left side of the flywheel housing. Marks on the flywheel are:<br>
  - "OT" for top dead center
::"OT" for top dead center<br>
  - "S" for static timing
::"S" for static timing<br>
  - "F" for advanced timing
::"F" for advanced timing<br>
Advanced timing is checked with the motor running at 3000RPM. Adjustment is accomplished by moving the entire breaker plate assembly after loosening two screws and sliding the assembly along elongated holes.
Advanced timing is checked with the motor running at 3000RPM. Adjustment is accomplished by moving the entire breaker plate assembly after loosening two screws and sliding the assembly along elongated holes.<br>




[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R27]]
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles|R27]]
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Revision as of 02:31, 12 May 2008

  • 247cc single cylinder.

1967

1967 BMW R27 in Black
1967 BMW R27 in Black
1967 BMW R27 in Black
1967 BMW R27 in Black
1967 BMW R27 in Black
1967 BMW R27 in Black


Specifications

  • Bore (mm): 68
  • Stroke: (mm): 68
  • Number of cylinders: 1
  • Plug gap (inches): 0.024 (0.6mm)
  • Point gap (inches): 0.016 (0.4mm)
  • Ignition timing - Advance: Automatic
    degrees BTDC - retarded: 7
    degrees BTDC - advanced: 40-44
  • Valve clearance (cold)
    inlet (inches): 0.006 (0.15mm)
    exhaust (inches): 0.008 (0.20mm)
  • Electrical system voltage: 6
  • Battery terminal grounded: Negative
  • Tire size: 3.25 x 18
  • Tire pressure
    front (PSI): 21-22
    rear (PSI): 22-23 (28-29 when carrying passengers)
  • Number of gears: 4
  • Approx. weight (Lbs.): 356

Maintenance

  • Recommended spark plugs were:
    Bosch type W240T1
    BERU type 240/14
    Champion type L-85
  • Timing marks are located on the flywheel. These marks align with a notch in a timing hole which is located in the left side of the flywheel housing. Marks on the flywheel are:
"OT" for top dead center
"S" for static timing
"F" for advanced timing

Advanced timing is checked with the motor running at 3000RPM. Adjustment is accomplished by moving the entire breaker plate assembly after loosening two screws and sliding the assembly along elongated holes.