1974 BMW R90/6 review from United States of America
"Excellent choice for anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Two muffler bolts vibrated loose and got lost.
Tail light bulb.
Oil sending unit gasket leak.
Shock absorber top mount came loose.
General comments?
This is my sixth BMW motorcycle over the years, and my fourth Airhead.
Having had various brands with different fairings, fiberglass panels, luggage bags etc. This is the first one without any of those items.
I recently rode it on a 2300 mile trip with no problems other than a few muffler bolts and the center stand bolts loosening up.
If you would rather be riding than constantly working on your ride, these old airheads can't be beat.
And when it is time to do some wrenching, it's very easy and straightforward to work on.
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| Love it! |
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| Like an old friend - lots of fond memories |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | BMW K 100 LT |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2009 |