T H E  O L D  G R E E N  B E E M E R RIDING A 1974 BMW R90/6 FLAT TWIN

Stretching the legs. All images © Aard van Holland KEEPING A 1974 BMW R90/6 FIT FOR THE ROAD 1990 was the year I acquired a 1974 BMW R90/6 motorcycle. In the year following it was stripped down completely and rebuild to a very healthy state and ready again for reliable everyday use, drove it many many miles since and it did not miss out a beat yet. In the rebuilding process and during the years following I have made some modifications here and there. Some for easier maintenance and better performance others just because I like to ride my own Non - Standard BMW two valve supertwin. I have been the test pilot for all this but... JUST REMEMBER THAT COPYING THESE ACTIONS ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Now First ... The very best thing you can do instead of riding And study it, thoroughly, before you go ahead. Learn to know your bike's innards and functions. It will make you an independant mechanic / owner / rider. Well, if you've done that and are still in for an even longer read, I certainly advice you to check out This website it looks a bit chaotic maybe, but if you can't find your answers there, then all hope is lost. For Engine Specifications and Torque Settings: Go Here Or directy to the source of these numbers Excellent maintenance instructions on the Tube as well, check this out! Now, If you really must, continue to my own writings, not recommended ... NEW ... COMPUTER AIDED IGNITION TUNING A Friendly way to Remove Rust Clutch Problems Metal in the Gearbox Oil ? Front Brakes Upgrade: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 New Fork Seals Leaking Front Wheel Bearings Air Intake Ducts New Valves New valve Guides Shaping the seats the jungle way Fresh from the Lab: Setting Rocker arm end play / float Cold start fuel enricher Carburettor adjustment Listen up Homebrew fork oil ? Revive your battery, yes it can be done ! Exhaust mufflers, a bit more sound please Points ignition setting Computer Aided Ignition Tuning Maintenance, Breakdowns and Peculiarities of this Contraption Gasket Sealer, Liquid Gasket Stubborn Screws Look ahead Far and Try to ride Safe Home MI rev 2021 A A R D  V A N  H O L L A N D . C O M