Where to Buy Vintage BMW /2 Parts in 2026: 10 Verified Suppliers in the US, UK and Europe

Which BMW motorcycles does this guide cover?

The main focus is BMW’s pre-1970 horizontally opposed twins, including the R51/3, R67, R67/2, R67/3, R68, R50, R50/2, R50S, R60, R60/2, R69 and R69S. Some suppliers also support pre-war singles, sidecar models or later /5 motorcycles, but that wider coverage is not what qualified them for this list.

“/2” and “Airhead” are not interchangeable terms

BMW used the /2 suffix on models such as the R50/2 and R60/2. Enthusiasts often group the R69S with the same /2-era family because of its period and chassis architecture, but its correct model name is BMW R69S—not “R69S/2.”

In BMW enthusiast usage, Airhead usually refers to the air-cooled Type 247 generation introduced with the /5 series for 1970 and continuing through 1995. A store that specializes in Airheads may therefore be excellent for an R75/5 or R100 but carry little for an R50/2. Later-Airhead sources are listed separately near the end of this guide.

Ten verified vintage BMW parts suppliers at a glance

These businesses are presented by region, not ranked. “Best for” describes the most useful reason to check each source first; it does not imply that every listed item is currently in stock.

How these suppliers were selected

Each core supplier had to meet three conditions when this guide was reviewed on August 26, 2026: an active official website or official ordering page; clear evidence of parts coverage for specific pre-1970 BMW models or the 1950–1969 period; and a current way to buy or inquire. Social-media pages, general vintage-motorcycle dealers, media pages and businesses dedicated to another marque were not enough.

Vintage BMW /2 parts suppliers in the United States

1. MAX BMW and the Bench Mark Works legacy

MAX BMW’s online parts fiche is one of the most convenient starting points when you have a model and production year but still need to identify the assembly or part number. The linked example is the R69S catalog; other vintage models can be selected in the fiche system.

Bench Mark Works deserves special mention because Craig “Vech” Vechorik built it into a major source of /2-era knowledge and parts. However, it should not be counted as a separate current supplier: MAX BMW purchased Bench Mark Works on November 15, 2021. Owners searching for the former business should now begin with MAX BMW.

Start here when: you need a diagram, BMW part number or a broad first check for a US order.

2. Bob’s Motorcycles

Bob’s separates its inventory into useful categories, including reproduction and alternate parts for 1950–1969 BMW motorcycles and used parts for the same period. That makes it worth checking when the original component is unavailable or when appearance and condition matter as much as basic fitment.

The store uses “Airheads 1950–69” as a category label. That is the store’s taxonomy; it should not be confused with the more common enthusiast definition of Airheads as the 1970–1995 Type 247 generation.

Start here when: you want to compare reproduction, alternate and used options in one US catalog.

3. Capital Cycle

Capital Cycle, based in Sterling, Virginia, maintains a dedicated BMW twins 1955–1969 section. The parts are grouped by systems such as engine, electrical, fuel, controls and chassis, which can be faster than searching a large all-model catalog.

The company also publishes a current shipping and returns page. Read it before assembling a large or international order, especially where restocking terms, oversized items or delivery timing could affect the project.

Start here when: you know the motorcycle era and assembly but do not yet have every part number.

4. CycleWorks.net

CycleWorks.net is most valuable as a workshop source. Its catalog includes BMW /2 transmission tools, other special tools, manuals and selected mechanical parts.

This is not the first site to browse for every piece of trim or rubber. It becomes especially useful when a job requires a purpose-built puller, alignment tool or reference manual that can prevent damage to an irreplaceable component.

Start here when: the repair procedure and the correct tool are as important as the replacement part.

5. Vintage Beemer Parts

Vintage Beemer Parts carries a mixture of new and used inventory. Its current catalog includes engine electrical parts and a separate used parts and equipment section.

Used original parts can solve problems that reproduction catalogs cannot, but condition is part of the specification. Confirm wear, corrosion, threads, prior repairs and return eligibility before treating any used component as restoration-ready.

Start here when: you are searching for used original pieces or want another US source for electrical and restoration parts.

Vintage BMW parts supplier in the United Kingdom

6. Motorworks

Motorworks carries new and used BMW motorcycle parts and is the clearest current UK starting point in this guide. Model compatibility is shown on individual listings; for example, its vintage wheel-bearing listing cross-references the R50, R50S, R50/2, R60, R60/2, R69 and R69S.

Motorworks is a mail-order business without a walk-in shop. Check the exact product fitment and contact the company before ordering if your motorcycle has a mixed-year wheel, hub or front-end assembly.

Start here when: you want a UK-based mail-order source with individual fitment references for pre-1970 BMW models.

Vintage BMW /2 parts suppliers in continental Europe

7. BMWBike / Mark Huggett GmbH

BMWBike is the current online shop of Switzerland-based Mark Huggett GmbH. Its catalog reaches deeply into classic BMW motorcycles and uses model and part-number relationships that are valuable during an accuracy-focused restoration. A current example is a wheel-bearing spacer ring listed for R50 through R69S.

Even when a description names the right model family, compare the BMW part number and production details. Small spacers, seals and fasteners are exactly where an assumption can delay a rebuild.

Start here when: you want a specialist classic-BMW catalog with precise part references.

8. Uli’s Motorradladen

Uli’s provides an English-language R50–R69S catalog with model names and exploded assemblies. It explicitly covers the R50, R50/2, R50S, R60, R60/2, R69 and R69S, making it one of the most straightforward European sites for owners who prefer to shop from a diagram.

The site supports international ordering, but the total landed cost still depends on destination, parcel size, tax and import treatment. Build the cart first, then compare the full delivered price rather than the item price alone.

Start here when: exploded views are the easiest way for you to identify a group of related parts.

9. Motorrad Stemler

Motorrad Stemler publishes parts information for BMW motorcycles from the pre-war period through the 1950–1969 model range. It is particularly relevant when a project sits near the boundary between pre-war design, early post-war development and the better-known Earles-fork twins.

The physical storefront has closed, but the company’s official ordering information says orders continue by phone, mail, fax, email and eBay. Treat it as a remote-order specialist rather than planning a shop visit.

Start here when: you need a German catalog with coverage extending earlier than the familiar /2 models.

10. Salis Parts / BMW Classic Motorcycles

Netherlands-based Salis Parts supports classic BMW motorcycles with parts, tools, exploded views and restoration services. Its online structure includes detailed assemblies such as the R50–R69S cylinder parts view.

That combination is helpful when a project order contains both routine consumables and harder-to-identify assembly pieces. As with every supplier, confirm availability and model breakpoints before scheduling machine work around an expected delivery.

Start here when: you want a broad European source for 1948–1969 parts, diagrams and workshop-related items.

Component specialists worth checking

A general parts catalog is not always the best source for a specialist system. The following businesses are not counted among the ten broad suppliers, but they can be the right first call for a specific job.

Euro MotoElectrics: wiring and charging components

Euro MotoElectrics lists a 6-volt chassis wiring harness for early BMW motorcycles and also carries other charging, ignition and wiring products. Before ordering, establish whether the motorcycle still uses its original 6-volt system or has been converted to 12 volts; do not infer the electrical specification from the model badge alone.

Bing Agency International: carburetor parts

Bing Agency International’s early BMW catalog lists genuine Bing components and kits for models including the R51/2, R51/3, R67 family, R68, R50, R50/2, R60, R60/2, R69 and R69S. Record the carburetor type and stamped numbers from both sides of the motorcycle; decades of substitutions mean the installed carburetors may not match the factory specification.

Vintage BMW restoration and machine-work specialists

Some work should be scoped with a specialist before parts are purchased. Crankshaft, cylinder-head, transmission and final-drive jobs may require measurements, machine work and matched components—not just a shopping cart.

• Scottie’s Workshop publishes dedicated “Slash Two” services for 1948–1969 BMW twins, ranging from maintenance and repair to restoration and machine-shop work.
• Air Support BMW offers pre-1970 BMW service from routine work through restoration. Owners who remember the Airhead Parts Online Facebook page should note that its current web presence points to Air Support BMW.
• Tim Stafford Restorations focuses on BMW motorcycles from roughly 1949–1974, including the R51/3, R67, R68, R50, R60 and R69S families, with an emphasis on high-detail restoration.
• Barrington Motor Works provides vintage BMW repair, component rebuilding and restoration, and publishes examples involving models such as the R51/3 and R69S.
• BM Werks Australia documents classic BMW restoration work, including an R69S project, and is a relevant option for owners in Australia.

Before shipping an engine or component: ask what measurements and photographs the workshop needs, whether disassembly is included, who supplies replacement parts, how non-reusable parts are handled, and whether the shop has a current queue for that exact service.

What to confirm before ordering vintage BMW parts

The costliest mistake is often not buying a poor-quality part; it is buying a well-made part for a different production version or for a component that was swapped decades ago. Send the supplier a concise, complete description.

1. Exact model and year: write “1966 BMW R60/2,” not simply “old BMW.”
2. Frame and engine numbers: record both, especially if they do not match or the bike’s history is uncertain.
3. BMW part number: cross-check more than one fiche or catalog when possible.
4. Production breakpoint: ask whether the part changed during the model run.
5. What is actually installed: photograph the front end, hubs, controls, carburetor numbers, generator and mounting points. A conversion can make the current configuration more important than the original specification.
6. Electrical system: confirm 6 or 12 volts and identify any aftermarket charging or ignition conversion.
7. Left, right and thread direction: mirror perches, fasteners and controls can use side-specific or left-hand threads.
8. Part type and condition: distinguish genuine BMW, new old stock (NOS), reproduction, remanufactured and used.
9. Measurements: compare diameters, lengths, thread pitch, offsets and mounting-hole dimensions rather than judging from a photograph.
10. Total delivered cost: include freight, tax, import charges, currency conversion and the cost of a return.

Headlight mount or clutch-perch mount? Choose the system first

Vintage BMW mirrors can look similar in a product photo while using completely different mounting systems. Before choosing a mirror, inspect the motorcycle from both sides and answer two questions: where does the stem attach, and what thread or bolt dimension is present?

Headlight-side mounting

If the mirror attaches at the headlight’s side fastener, compare the bolt diameter, available clearance and stem orientation with the current motorcycle. KiWAV’s headlight-mount mirror for the BMW R50/2, R60/2 and R69S is supplied as a left-and-right pair and is designed for headlights secured by 8 mm side bolts. Its listed compatibility also includes other early BMW models. Use the printable 1:1 size reference on the product page before purchase.

Left clutch-perch mounting

If the motorcycle has a threaded mirror position at the clutch perch, first confirm the thread diameter and direction. The Albert-style clutch-side mirror for pre-1970 BMW motorcycles uses an M8 left-hand thread and is sold as one left-side mirror. Its listed models include the R50S, R50/2, R60, R60/2, R67 family, R68, R69 and R69S.

Wondering why there is no right-hand mirror, or why the glass gives slightly when pressed? Both are original design details. See why the pre-1970 BMW /2 came with only one mirror.

Do not choose by model name alone. Old BMWs often have replacement headlight ears, controls, handlebars or later conversions. Confirm the physical mounting point and dimensions on the motorcycle in front of you.

If your BMW is a 1970–1995 Airhead

Owners of /5, /6, /7, twin-shock, monolever and paralever boxers have a different—and generally larger—supplier pool. The following businesses are useful for later Airheads but were not counted among the ten core pre-1970 suppliers unless their official sites showed clear /2-era coverage.

• Boxer2Valve — later two-valve BMW parts plus detailed instructional videos.
• The BeemerShop — Airhead parts, suspension and service work.
• Motobins — BMW parts coverage beginning with 1970 models.
• Siebenrock — parts and upgrades for two-valve BMW boxers from the /5 period onward.
• James Sherlock — new and used BMW parts, mainly relevant to later machines.
• Moorespeed — specialist BMW engineering and performance work; not a general walk-in parts shop.
• Overland & Classic — classic BMW sales and restoration focused on /5 and later Airheads.
• Boxerworks — Airhead repair, custom work and conversions, with selected earlier-BMW experience.

Technical references and owner communities

A supplier can confirm what it sells; an archive or model community can help determine what the motorcycle should have. Use both, especially where a previous owner’s modification is involved.

• Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners — a community focused on early BMW motorcycles, with a useful technical library.
• BMW Motorcycle Owners of America forums — separate discussion areas for vintage pre-1970 motorcycles and 1970–1995 Airheads.
• Airheads Beemer Club — a valuable resource for the later 1970–1995 generation, not primarily a /2 organization.
• Duane Ausherman’s BMW technical articles — historical repair and setup information. Treat any old technical page as a reference to compare with current parts and workshop advice.
• BMW Group Classic motorcycle catalog and its motorcycle spare-parts information — first-party model history and current Classic support context.

When asking a forum for help, include the year, full model name, frame and engine information, part number if known, and clear photographs. “Which part fits my old BMW?” rarely contains enough information for a reliable answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BMW R69S a /2?

The R69S is commonly grouped with BMW’s /2-era Earles-fork twins, but the correct model name is BMW R69S, not R69S/2. Use “R69S” when searching catalogs or contacting a supplier.

Where should I buy BMW R50/2 or R60/2 parts in the US?

Start with MAX BMW, Bob’s Motorcycles, Capital Cycle and Vintage Beemer Parts for broad catalog coverage. Check CycleWorks.net when the job requires a special tool or manual. No single supplier will necessarily have every part, so compare part numbers, availability and the full delivered cost.

What is the best UK source for vintage BMW motorcycle parts?

Motorworks is the clearest UK mail-order starting point in this guide because its current individual listings include pre-1970 model compatibility. It does not have a walk-in shop, so verify fitment online or contact the business before ordering.

Which European suppliers have BMW R50–R69S catalogs?

BMWBike / Mark Huggett, Uli’s Motorradladen, Motorrad Stemler and Salis Parts all show relevant classic-BMW coverage on their current official sites. Uli’s and Salis are particularly easy to navigate through model groups or exploded assemblies.

Are NOS parts always better than reproductions?

No. New old stock may offer original appearance, but rubber, seals, insulation and some finishes can deteriorate in storage. A well-made modern reproduction may be safer or more durable. Ask who made the part, what material was used, how it was stored and whether it can be returned if the dimensions are wrong.

Can I order by model and year without a part number?

You can begin that way, but a BMW part number, measurements and photographs substantially reduce the risk. Production changes and decades of component swapping mean that two motorcycles with the same badge may need different parts.

Do all pre-1970 BMW mirrors use the same mount?

No. Headlight-side mounts and threaded clutch-perch mounts are different systems, and side-specific thread direction matters. Inspect the actual mounting point, measure it and compare it with the product drawing before ordering.