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Post by Jack P on Apr 22, 2012 20:11:03 GMT -6
The bike looks really good now that we can see it.. I believe your right on the taking things apart is the easiest... I took mine apart pretty quickly now to much thinking and changing my mind....Looks as though you are staying pretty focused and we should you running around town in no time.
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Post by greaser on Apr 22, 2012 21:08:41 GMT -6
38.5 MM fork tubes are what's on that bike
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Post by zoomzoommo on Apr 23, 2012 12:48:26 GMT -6
Seat cowl and the rear fender are now off:  Since I lost the mounting point for the tail lights and rear blinkers, I used zip ties to secure them to the frame, so the bike is at least operable. The license plate is fastened to the bottom of the seat using some 3M VHB (very high bond) tape I had on hand.  I'm pretty much at a stopping point until I get parts. Considering an upgrade to progressive springs up front, to help with the nose dive under braking. If I do that I'll also upgrade the rear unit to something a bit less dated. Now, to list some stuff on Ebay. |
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Post by Tim-WT on Apr 23, 2012 13:09:32 GMT -6
Wow just at that it looks great!
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Post by greaser on Apr 23, 2012 14:21:11 GMT -6
Looking good!
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Post by zoomzoommo on Apr 24, 2012 20:36:03 GMT -6
Got this lovely 'drive off' side stand removed tonight. The bike already had a Brown side stand plus the center stand:  I found a left headlight ear on Ebay, now just need a right one:  I ordered replica R90s handlebars today upon the recommendation of a BMW enthusiast that also makes fiberglass radio control and BMW cafe parts in Garfield AR just South of Cassville. The guy had at least 25 BMW's and perhaps another 25 Honda's. www.boxercafe.com is his website, along with www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com.  Bars ordered:  And finally these fiberglass cafe parts:    Friend of mine is a decent painter, and he'll tackle the parts above and the tank. The bikini fairing will bolt into the headlights, so it'll be simple to swap it around. Rode for about 20 minutes this evening, and was happy to feel much less dive under heavy braking. I think the 40 or so pounds that I removed from the front of the bike definitely made a difference, as The bike is noticeably lighter. And a little research showed that BMW used heavier front springs on the fully faired models. Since the handlebars are ordered, it's time to think about bar end mirrors. Riding today without mirrors drove me nuts. Thinking about these Napoleon mirrors from Amazon, but I'd appreciate opinions and other ideas.  |
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Post by Tim-WT on Apr 24, 2012 20:47:03 GMT -6
Wow that guy has some cool parts!
Your bike is going to have a great look!
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Post by Jack P on Apr 24, 2012 20:51:45 GMT -6
Nice Zoomer.. thanks for the boxercafe site... have been wanting one of the engine spoiler for mine for quite some time.. that little fairing is way cool..
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Post by Phillip-S on Apr 24, 2012 21:05:32 GMT -6
I can't imagine a better bike to emulate than an R90S, especially with 35 years of technological progress. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh. Buy me a cup of coffee some time and I'll regale you with my story about the one that got away.  |
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Post by zoomzoommo on Apr 24, 2012 21:14:59 GMT -6
Just ride with me to pick up those parts in AR and you can salivate over the boxercafe guy's collection!
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Post by Tim-WT on Apr 24, 2012 21:28:59 GMT -6
I wannna go...
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Post by zoomzoommo on Apr 24, 2012 21:46:05 GMT -6
SUV trip then!
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Post by Phillip-S on Apr 24, 2012 22:01:06 GMT -6
Count me in please!
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Post by Tim-WT on Apr 25, 2012 18:59:53 GMT -6
And me...
Did i say that already?
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Post by greaser on Apr 27, 2012 18:52:59 GMT -6
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