1974 BMW R90/6 review from United States of America
"Love it!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Bike sat for 12 years before I bought it. So take that into account.
1. Carbs overflowed until I got ALL the garbage out of the carbs.
2. Petcocks leaked - fixed by replacing O-rings and 5 hole washers. No more problems.
General comments?
This classic BMW started the first time I put a battery in and hit the starter button. Carbs hadn't even been opened and cleaned at that point.
I've just gone over three thousand miles on here, and she keeps getting better.
If you buy one, get the Clymer's and don't be afraid to turn a wrench on it. This bike is very easy to work on and seems to have been made to last forever. I'm so confident in mine that I'm using it to commute to and from work.
Tracks well through hard turns and curves, just have to remember that when down shifting, this is an older bike and it will really slow you down when you drop into 2nd or first.
The only possible downside is you keep having to explain the "Opposing cylinders" to non-BMW folks... Oh and some Hog fans will admit a bit of Euro-envy:-)
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda VF750C Magna |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2008 |