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 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() 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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |