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Old 18 Jun 2005
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F650 Front Caliper from Breakers?

I am in desperate need of a front caliper for a 1999 F650 from a breakers anywhere in the UK. I leave on a trip on Thursday next week and have just found a totally seized mechanism whilst replacing my pads.

I have tried a loads of UK breakers in the past, bur very few ever have BMW bits. Although there are rumours of a Breaker specialising in BMW's.....

Does anyone know if there is a BMW breakers??

Or better still where I can get a front caliper from without spending £200!!!

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Have you tried?
"The UK's leading independent BMW motorcycle parts and accessories supplier."
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/rd/home.php
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there's a guy breaking one on ebay, email him for bits, he's in your part of the country as well.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...981709889&rd=1

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If you have no luck there try Motobins.Although motoworks claim to be the biggest,Motobins ONLY deal in BM's and their knowlage and experience is propably better than anyone else in the country. www.motobins.co.uk or phone 01775 680881.They will overnight any part,anywhere in the UK.

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Hi Dave

There's also www.james-sherlock.co.uk who also posts same day. I've used him a few times and can recommend him.

Good Luck.

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Sent you an email with a possible source.good luck.
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