I Restored My Vintage BMW R90/6

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[@done4210]

My R90/6 I purchased in October of 1976. I ride it on a regular basis, looks and runs like new with 6 digits of mileage on the bike, 5 on the odometer as it passed 99999 long ago. I'll never stop riding this bike and yes I don't do long trips anymore with it, I have two modern BMW's, but this is still my favorite ride. The nicest thing about this bike is you don't need computers, electronics or anything special to maintain it beyond wrenches and a timing light. These are the best. Yes, it has a gas "gauge" when it starts sputtering, twist the petcock to RES, start looking for a gas station, but you will have another 20 plus miles before you run out.

[@AmenMoto]

Sounds like a nice bike.

[@scott.lindroth]

I can completely understand why you like the bike so much. And yes, I discovered the interesting gas gauge as well.

[@brianwallington9744]

@@scott.lindroth I bought one of these around 1978 off a guy that owned a garage,I drove off and ran out of juice so I "pushed the machine a couple of km's back to the garage and he said "sorry I should have told you about the reserve position" So I was very happy that there was nothing wrong with the bike. When I eventually sold it this was the first thing I told them about.I drove all over Europe with the bike and never had any problems at all..would love to have one again..

[@scott.lindroth]

@@brianwallington9744 Haha. Such a great bike. I love it more and more even though it needs TLC.

[@alynnhiscox7303]

I've had an R90/6 since 1994, and I still love it! It's as honest as a motorcycle can get, and still incredibly capable.

[@scott.lindroth]

Completely agree.

[@robertadams2857]

I’ve had my R90/6 since 1979. Been down a few years for maint but putting back together now. Had a Vetter fairing too. Purchased a light kit to put back original. Mine is white and congrats on your find.

[@scott.lindroth]

It’s been a great bike, but yeah, it needs attention. I recently had to put on a new clutch but it’s running great now.

[@chiba131]

Good job remembering to turn the petcocks off :)

[@MirchiBoy]

Awesome bike. Sounds like John Lithgow narrated this video 👍

[@marie7431]

Bravisssssssssimo. Gobsmacked on this epic project. LOL. Great plan to ride around home “in case things fall off the bike.” In awe…..

[@scott.lindroth]

Cara Marie, you're too kind! But yes, I am enjoying myself... 😊

[@a1treated]

Wow ,looks great ,iv just bought his smaller bro the r60/6, same color..35 ,000 mls ,bought at a bike show,in u.k. winked at me & had to have it, love the basic engineering , changed front tyre alread as dot dated 92..! hairlines eek..! Keep strong bruv..

[@AmenMoto]

Man, a 30 year old tire, yikes! Congrats on the new wheels, love to see your progress as you work on it.

[@scott.lindroth]

Congrats on the bike. I hope you enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed mine.

[@RiseRyder]

So classic.

[@Jedz123]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@Deezy762]

My grandfather (who I’m named after) had one of these for years and years and loved it but it was given to some friend of his when his Alzheimer’s started getting bad about 15 years ago. He passed away years ago and I don’t really have anything of his, so I’ve been trying to track it down for years and figure out how to get it back but I recently got a lead that is looking very promising. I’d love to see this thing in its glory again, looks like an awesome bike.

[@AmenMoto]

How amazing would it be to get it back! Please let us know how it goes.

[@bruddajas7993]

Did you get it back?

[@christopherross3439]

Great job there! Looks like a good runner.

[@scott.lindroth]

Thanks! Hope it stays that way... 😊

[@dougmacdonald7269]

My R90/6 story just the same I couldn't do much to my newer GS or should I say it didn't need much. I enjoyed getting my Barn find Maine BMW R90/6 back on the road.

[@AmenMoto]

Very cool. If you ever want to shoot a walkaround video of it, I'd be happy to edit it and put it on our channel. Always like hearing about cool bikes.

[@scott.lindroth]

It's a fun bike to work on. Enjoy!

[@oliverburke]

It reminds me of the one I had. Thanks for the video :)

[@mT-py4lq]

Got my r90/6 daytona in 2021. Haven't had time to work on it. Where do you guys source your parts from?

[@AmenMoto]

I'll see if I can get Scott (from this video) to chime in with some answers for you on that.

[@scott.lindroth]

Congrats! I get parts from boxer2valve and maxbmw, maintenance items from Bob’s Motorcycles (formerly Bob’s BMW), and electrics from Euro Moto Electric. I’ve been able to find everything I need (and more…).