R90/6 #18 Handlebars, Levers, Grips & Cables

[@boxer2valve]

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[@steveshoemaker2917]

Thank you William for a stellar series of videos, I just picked up a 1974 R90/6 with 24k on the clock, so your videos are a Godsend to me! I will be coming to visit soon with parts list in hand. You. are an absolute wealth of knowledge and a true treasure for sharing that knowledge, Thanks Steve

[@pauldaviesvoiceover]

Thank you for the helpful video William, so patiently and expertly explained.

[@danilodegoma8495]

I've been looking profusely for information on how the throttle cam assembly works and at 7:30 you give the exact info needed. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to help us keep these bikes on the road.

[@mysticapprentice]

11:10 I'm just gonna leave this time stamp here for the next time I forget how to connect the throttle cables and go nuts 😅😂 thank you William 🙂👍

[@piotrniewiarowski1176]

I love this guy! Great information for an airhead owner.....definitely ordering parts from their site especially with that Misfits poster in the background....they get it...

[@yvanzborowski4832]

Hello, as soon as I have a moment, I watch your videos and I do not know how to thank you. Thank you for producing videos as educational and interesting. I am French and I do not even have a motorcycle! Despite this, it's amazing to see the beautiful mechanics of this beautiful BMW. As soon as possible, I will buy one of those old boxers! I can not wait to see more episodes! I encourage you to continue your channel project and I just wanted to take two minutes to express my gratitude and admiration. YOU RULE !

[@boxer2valve]

Merci Beaucoup! We are happy that you like the videos and wish you Bonne Chance with your future project!

[@manuelschwab1856]

really great videos, very well structured, nicely explained with very good video quality

[@boxer2valve]

Much appreciated!

[@jonreynolds369]

Great video as always! Good to know about the index keys that connect the throttle grip and cables.

[@davidfinkelstein6292]

well done. very clear. i will be following these videos for my rebuild. 1976 r75/6

[@garrysmith5024]

Great info. Restoring r100s and would be lost without it. Thanks garry

[@boxer2valve]

Hi Garry, it's a pleasure to know that you can benefit from the work that we do.

[@Junk65]

Wow! I need to watch your videos BEFORE I work on my r100. Thank you! I ordered some parts for my carbs and they worked out great! Thanx

[@boxer2valve]

Great that it all worked out for you. Thanks for letting us know.

[@cliffordayers8948]

Thank you so very much this was a big help.

[@MervandtheMagicTones]

I put your euro low bars and new cables on my Slash 5 not long ago. Excellent quality.

[@boxer2valve]

Great! Thanks very much!

[@video3ish]

Best channel on YT - thank you

[@boxer2valve]

Wow, thanks!

[@3v3rtony]

Only just come across B2V...just brilliant for a novice like me. Need to adjust the clutch cable on my R100RS...this has helped tremendously.

[@boxer2valve]

Hi, glad that we could help you!

[@3v3rtony]

@@boxer2valve And help you did! Just spent 2 Hrs with 10mm and 13mm spanners and that clutch is engaging like a new one...top tutorial...Thanks

[@CurtisSound]

Great video. Once you find the perfect amount of clutch freeplay with the adjuster screw on the clutch arm you can simply squeeze the clutch lever all the way in with one hand and tighten the lock nut with the other. The tension will ensure the adjuster screw doesn't move while tightening the lock nut.

[@lznicu]

I have just assembled yesterday a handlebar like the ones presented in this clip that are produced by Fehling, nice handlebar with good chrome and thick material. The controls are not fitting easily because at the ends of the handlebar the diameter is just a little bit larger then 22mm because of the manufacturing process (cutting). So I have grinded a little at the ends of the handlebars and had no problem to assemble the controls.

[@AlanMartin-v8x]

Thanks very very helpful,

[@priveprive6762]

From Amsterdam the Netherlands, i only can say 👍

[@boxer2valve]

Thanks Olaf! Thumbs up to you!

[@pgayed2]

Great video thank you so much.

[@6CylSuccessVideos]

Another great job, William! Thank you! Maybe some more detail on cable routing would be helpful. Often confusing to us laymen without another bike to reference.

[@boxer2valve]

Hi Frank, Great input! Please feel free to call or e-mail me directly and I will try to help you with that.

[@davidpowell63]

In this video you show the clutch cable going down the left side of the instruments but later on in the video it's been moved to the right side. Which is correct. I have a /7 and find the cable is very tight going down the right side. Also my clutch is very heavy even with a new cable. Is this normal. ? Thanks for your videos. David.

[@rateoneturn]

Thanks for your great videos !!

[@kaput450]

I really appreciate your videos on the R90/6! You do an excellent job of explaining and showing what you are doing. I have a 74 with very basic switches on it for the headlights and turn signals. The ones shown here seem to be more advanced, I also have no kill switch. Do you have a suggestion for a bike year/model that would be a good SWAP/upgrade?

[@topcat1421]

Very helpful video thank you very much. One question, some models have a felt piece that goes in the cables and the adjustment mechanism, my question is if those pieces of felt are necessary with new cables? Any help will be appreciated, thanks

[@henryt2830]

Awesome videos. I just installed the same handlebar that you recommended and just as you stated, the fit and finish is like from the original factory and I love the look and feel of the low S bar. By the way, I don't recall if you mention (or not) about the "wedge" on the clutch and brake handles- I only found one on mine and surely lost it shortly taking them apart. The fit is still very good without the wedge, so I hope that will be ok....Thank you again for great set of tutorials.

[@boxer2valve]

The wedge is there for added "bite" of the control into the bar. If just tightening the clamping screw holds it, there should be no problem with that I think.

[@reedfilz7180]

Good morning, the mirror threads on the left are stripped. Left hand threads as you know. Do you have helicoil or replace the leaver mount?

[@xtophr]

William, great videos and I enjoy watching them all. I’ve got to ask where you get your bib coveralls. I’ve seen German factory workers wearing similar ones and I need a set for wrenching in my garage. Thanks!

[@boxer2valve]

Hi Christopher, I get my overalls in Germany and each year when I go there, I pick up some more to replace the worn out ones. To my wife's dismay, that's about all I wear when at home. We are planning to offer these overalls soon. There have been quite a few requests.

[@xtophr]

That’s fantastic! I can hardly wait for you to begin carrying them. Be sure to offer tall sizes as well.

[@jamesgault7383]

@@xtophr I agree and hope they offer the tall ones, I am 6'9" needing 37 inch inseam! LOL

[@davidfinkelstein6292]

thanks for the well made video. also is that a Nimbus in the opening scene? my buddy just got a nimbus, and i have a /6 that we go out with together.

[@mikemcallister757]

Thanks for the great video! Always look forward to the next one. Oh, by the way, what motorcycle did you ride in on? Couldn't quite catch what it was. Once again, thank you!

[@XavierDelcourt]

The logo says Nimbus. Never seen before.

[@boxer2valve]

Hi, That is one of my favorite bikes: a Nimbus, made in Denmark.

[@hamkimj65]

boxer2valve BMW Restoration and Parts Supplier Correct. This type of Nimbus was in production until 1960, and used by the Danish police, military and postal service - and with a sidecar as a delivery vehicle by many small businesses. They are still a fairly common sight in Denmark. The maker; Fisker & Nielsen stopped making motorcycle after this one and focussed on their main product line; vacuum cleaners sold under the Nilfisk brand.

[@endurito74]

Saludos desde Mexico, muy buenos videos, ojalá puedas hacer uno exclusivo de como conectar el sistema eléctrico de R100.

[@slicon4]

Great videos William. Did you install the perch wedges in the control assemblies? I can't seem to get my perch wedges to fit in between the bars and controls. Thanks again.

[@boxer2valve]

Yes, the wedges are in there. It can be a tight fit, especially if you are installing new handlebars. Sometimes, the chrome plating pools up a bit on the end of the bar and you may need to knock that down a bit with a file. The controls get hung up on the first few millimeters in this case and once past that, everything fits fine in most all cases.

[@lostboys8297]

Thank you. Very helpful. I just purchased an R90/6 and throttle only turns a few MM. It runs that way but at speeds of just about 40 mph max. Seller who is an elderly gentleman and has had the bike since new said he had it apart and something was not reassembled correctly. Never the less he insisted I take it for a ride of several miles. I did but with caution as I had no helmet or riding gear. One other thing the gear box is past clunky and into VERY clunky like a bang when shifted. He said it has always been that way and his wife confirmed but my previous R90S shifted smooth like butter. What do you think is going on there? Liked and subbed. Cheers

[@boxer2valve]

Hi, I suggest that you take the throttle twist grip assembly apart and make sure that the teeth are not worn out and or that the throttle sleeve is properly indexed with the cam gear. As for the shifting, check the clutch adjustment. If you are not getting proper disengagement, the shifting could be more clunky that it needs to be .

[@lostboys8297]

@@boxer2valve Thank you. I didn't address the clutch and shifting issue yet but the throttle gear was reassembled incorrectly. And the teeth are badly worn...

[@vespasandengines]

Is there a little triangle shim for the bar controls? I remember there is one, but can’t remember where it slots in...

[@cebrady]

Yes - that's the wedge or perch: w6rec.com/duane/bmw/perch/index.htm

[@59jaguar]

Doing the exact same thing on my recently purchased r90. Do I need short or long stem mirrors if Iam using the S fairing ?

[@boxer2valve]

Get the long stems .

[@59jaguar]

Do you guys carry correct size barrel style grips to fit s bars?

[@boxer2valve]

Sure do. What style are you looking for ?

[@59jaguar]

@@boxer2valve something barrel shaped in a rubber grip that will fit on S style 22mm bars ie long enough to fit over throttle too.

[@MRMETZGAR1962]

I always used clear spray paint for the grips, they never came off.

[@boxer2valve]

That's a very good idea! Great suggestion!

[@Propwashpirate]

Is that a Sunbeam your riding?

[@davewolfe4520]

Love you. Hate video work :{

[@Technikus54]

Hello, excellent video, only one comment. The way you adjust the coupling is not correct. First step is always to adjust the angle of the lever at the gearbox using the adjustment screw down there. This guarantees the optimum = low force needed. The play gets adjusted as the second step with the adjustment screw at the handle bar.