We are regularly asked for a list of tools that are needed for a complete overhaul of the gearbox.
Below an overview of the special Matra tools and some of the standard tools that are required / recommended for a succesful gearbox rebuild:
Most important “tool” is a good manual:
- Barrington manual:
- https://bmwclassicmotorcycles.com/index.php/tools-products/bmw-r50-r69s-motorcycle-restoration-and-service-manual.html
- BMW Factory manual – can be downloaded here:
- https://www.bmwclassicmotorcycles.com/parts/bmw-service-sheets/1760
NB0017 – Gearbox holder for vise
M494/2 – socket wrench M14 for nut on output shaft (R50, R60)
M494/2/1 – socket wrench M16 for nut on output shaft (R50/2 – R69S)
M501 – puller for flange on output shaft
Spindlebar – for Matra 501 puller
NB0008 – Kickstarter tool (to hold the kickstarter segment in place while removing the gearbox cover)
M233a – Push-off tool for gearbox cover
NB0016 – Snap ring tool (gearbox input shaft)
M504 – Setting tool for gearbox output shaft (to hold the output shaft in place, while aligning the shifter forks)
233600 – Adjusting tool for neutral switch
Other tools & products (some of them optional)
- set of metric wrenches (SW10, SW12, SW13……), deadblow hammer, (impact) screw driver set, etc. etc
- MAPP torch
- gasket scraper
- caliper
- external micrometer (to measure shaft diameters and bronze bushing diameters)
- depth micrometer & set of precision steel parallels, matched ( for shimming the input, intermediate and output shafts)
- internal micrometer (to measure the bearing seats)
- workshop press with a range of press tools
- Stud remover
- brake cleaner / degreaser
- Loctite
- chemical resistant & heat resistant gloves
- safety glasses