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May 20, 2011 9:33 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork

My friend found himself floundering on the rocks of finacial despair and needed money. He was talking about his "beater" bike and had a standing offer for $1700 which he was considering.

"Wait, I haven't seen the bike in 10 years, you've owned it for over 20, and you'd take $1700 for it?

I jokingly said I'd give hime $1800.

He accepted.

First, I don't have $1800 but given the right motivation I could find it. I did.

The bike is a BMW R90/6 that has the dual disc S conversion up front and the Bing carbs have been replaced by flat slide Mikunis. It comes with a stock seat, the factory solo seat you see here and Krauser hard luggage. It currently has an aftermarket two into one pipe, but I also have the stock pipes. I may go for stock pipes with aftermarket mufflers, but first I have to wash it.

Dan
May 20, 2011 11:24 a.m. oldsaw SuperDork

That's a sweet ride, Dan! Some cleaning and detailing l and, voila, awesome sport-tourer.

I'd keep the current configuration unless SWMBO likes to snuggle-up behind you.
May 20, 2011 11:37 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork

SWMBO likes the back of this one better.
May 20, 2011 12:14 p.m. ransom Reader

That's a super-nice /6, and I'm not advocating doing anything unnecessary to it.

But, sometimes you just get ideas...
May 20, 2011 12:35 p.m. minimac SuperDork

Nice addition to the family. This one may have fit in the trailer.
May 20, 2011 12:46 p.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

ransom wrote:

That's a super-nice /6, and I'm not advocating doing anything unnecessary to it.

But, sometimes you just get ideas...

yeah... ditch the fairing, ad some clip ons, and a smaller seat were the first things I thought of too
May 20, 2011 12:54 p.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork

BMW's were always "socially acceptable." Not a Harley, mind you, but we'd let you ride with the pack, unlike the Honduhs that would just have to meet us at the bar.
May 20, 2011 1:03 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork

Looks like a nice find. I wouldn't toss the fairing, particularly if it's a factory R90S part - they're worth some money.

I was going to write a response to the Harley comment, but I decided to bite my tongue instead.
May 20, 2011 2:45 p.m. Tom Heath Web Manager

That's the 3rd flat twin BMW I've seen change hands this week. Must be a sign.

Let me know if you decide you hate it. I need an excuse to get back to NY.
May 20, 2011 4:43 p.m. minimac SuperDork

Tom Heath wrote:

...... I need an excuse to get back to NY.

You mean besides real chicken wings, beef on weck, webers horseradish mustard and sponge candy?
May 20, 2011 5:30 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

Tom Heath

I'm keeping it, but you never need a reason to come up and sit in Wally's hot tub.

Dr. Hess

I know, air cooled twins are bird of a feather, but I think the Germans have been at it longer.

Minimac

dick.
May 20, 2011 7:31 p.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork

First Harley twin: 1909.

First BMW motorcycle (a twin): 1923. Bunch of posers.
May 20, 2011 10:57 p.m. Cotton Dork

I like it. I like the fairing too.
May 20, 2011 11:45 p.m. skierd Dork

Great looking bike! Don't futz with it, just get it into running shape and ride the piss out of as doG intended.
May 21, 2011 6:00 p.m. Xceler8x SuperDork

I like ice cream. All flavors. If you like vanilla and I like pistachio we can still have a cone together.

That BMW is damned fine. I'd clean it and ride it. It's a beautiful time capsule.
May 22, 2011 7:11 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork

I spent Friday and part of Saturday just washing it. I never thought I would ever use a power washer on a bike ....

Poser Dan
May 22, 2011 10:10 a.m. oldsaw SuperDork

In reply to 914Driver:

You know the drill - PICS or it didn't happen.
May 22, 2011 4:26 p.m. Xceler8x SuperDork

914Driver wrote:

I spent Friday and part of Saturday just washing it. I never thought I would ever use a power washer on a bike ....

Poser Dan

That dirty?
May 22, 2011 6:54 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

HoYeah . Dirtier than a Pittsburgh streetwalker's feet.

I'll take new pictures this weekend (Memorial). In the mean time, think about what color you would paint the tank, fenders and side covers.

Dan
May 22, 2011 7:07 p.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

How about this color scheme?

Oxford? green and tan. I can get the color codes
May 22, 2011 7:51 p.m. Xceler8x SuperDork

914Driver wrote:

HoYeah . Dirtier than a Pittsburgh's streetwalker's feet.

I'll take new pictures this weekend (Memorial). In the mean time, think about what color you would paint the tank, fenders and side covers.

Dan

No question. If I ever get a BMW the same as your vintage?

This!

Daytona Orange. More pics of parts painted this color here.
May 23, 2011 6:30 p.m. Mental SuperDork

AAAAHHH!!!! Soooooo jealous!

I can have all the parts of my R/60 in the back of my rust free van and drop both off at your house at the end of the month.

That offer stands as long as the snow hasn't fallen and I can ride it back to OK.

I can even throw in an 80 GS 750 project plus another 1/3 of one...

set of steak knives?....

smoke and a pancake?

no?
May 23, 2011 6:43 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

Almost had me with the steak knives.

Almost ....
May 23, 2011 7:53 p.m. alex SuperDork

Smoke paint jobs are notoriously hard to get right, or at least right enough for the attention of the Beemer nerds it will certainly attract.

Now, there's a fella in town here who used to be a BMW shop owner, now retired, who does one or two a year, with hand stripes. I might could get a phone number if you're interested.

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