Chris,
That 90° petcock is a perfectly fine replacement and will work well without any issues.?
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-------- Original message -------- From: Chris Perry <cdp888@...> Date: 7/25/23 7:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] R90s petcocks
Hi All,?
Anyone ever swap the original Karcoma style petcocks (straight down style with plastic nipple) to the more modern 45 degree angle all metal (BMW Karcoma) types? ?
MAX parts states it will work, but they’re definitely different height tubes (originals are shorter height tall tube) and also use different copper screens, ?The newer ones are of course the full tube screen with built in crush washer, the older ones seem to have two tiny thimble like screens that sit loosely on each white gas intake tube. ?
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Good advice, Todd. I'm still riding mine.?
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:51 AM, James Marciano <marciano@...> wrote: For what it's worth, I'm with Todd. He helped me buy my '75 R90S two years ago (paid $14k for it), and then I put another $5k into it to modernize it a bit (upgraded brake lines, e-z clutch, electronic ignition) and a bunch of maintenance stuff (it had been sitting for a few years). It's for sure still an?old bike, but that's what makes it fun! On Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 10:38?PM Todd Trumbore via <motorrader= [email protected]> wrote: Why don't you post some photos with a complete description and all pertinent details and advertise on this site.
A perfectly fine venue I would say.
BTW, nothing wrong with lightening the flywheel or upgrading the charging system. Those are common modifications or improvements and have no effect on the stock appearance of your bike.
Let's see what you have before you start getting too carried away on one of the classics.
Regards, Todd
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I had advertised my 1976 R90S for sale in the local (Manitoba) sites and Facebook Marketplace with no bites. I had tried Bring a Trailer but they did not wish to do it with a reserve, so I declined. At this point I'm thinking about keeping and customizing mostly by reducing it's weight and modernizing it. I know some of you might find that unthinkable but I don't think I have much of a choice other than selling it for about $5,000 and buying an F800ST or F800R. Some of the mods I'm thinking about are lightened flywheel, replacing the charging system and battery. I would appreciate any suggestions from the group. Thanks.
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Hi All,?
Anyone ever swap the original Karcoma style petcocks (straight down style with plastic nipple) to the more modern 45 degree angle all metal (BMW Karcoma) types? ?
MAX parts states it will work, but they’re definitely different height tubes (originals are shorter height tall tube) and also use different copper screens, ?The newer ones are of course the full tube screen with built in crush washer, the older ones seem to have two tiny thimble like screens that sit loosely on each white gas intake tube. ?
Best,? Chris Perry?
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For what it's worth, I'm with Todd. He helped me buy my '75 R90S two years ago (paid $14k for it), and then I put another $5k into it to modernize it a bit (upgraded brake lines, e-z clutch, electronic ignition) and a bunch of maintenance stuff (it had been sitting for a few years). It's for sure still an?old bike, but that's what makes it fun!
On Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 10:38?PM Todd Trumbore via <motorrader= [email protected]> wrote: Why don't you post some photos with a complete description and all pertinent details and advertise on this site.
A perfectly fine venue I would say.
BTW, nothing wrong with lightening the flywheel or upgrading the charging system. Those are common modifications or improvements and have no effect on the stock appearance of your bike.
Let's see what you have before you start getting too carried away on one of the classics.
Regards, Todd
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I had advertised my 1976 R90S for sale in the local (Manitoba) sites and Facebook Marketplace with no bites. I had tried Bring a Trailer but they did not wish to do it with a reserve, so I declined. At this point I'm thinking about keeping and customizing mostly by reducing it's weight and modernizing it. I know some of you might find that unthinkable but I don't think I have much of a choice other than selling it for about $5,000 and buying an F800ST or F800R. Some of the mods I'm thinking about are lightened flywheel, replacing the charging system and battery. I would appreciate any suggestions from the group. Thanks.
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A good mod is to replace the stock master cylinder with a 14mm from an R90/6, and replace the brake calipers with 40mm ATE from a 77 or later /7.? This will give you a more favorable mechanical advantage.? If you paint the later calipers black they look stock, so the entire modification does not detract from the bike's value. More details here:?https://www.r90s.info/Articles/upgrade_brakes.html
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Here are some pictures. And here's the ad on kijiji Manitoba. Price I quoted was $10K Canadian (about $7.5K US)
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PRICE REDUCTION! Finally decided to let my R90S go. It runs well and is clean with triple matching numbers. Not concourse by any means but is in good condition for a bike that is about 47 years old.
Tires are quite new, seat foam and cover is new. Spiegler SS brake lines, stainless headers, e-z clutch and a few other minor upgrades. Pictures will show a couple of small dents on the exhaust pipes and pitted gas cap. Otherwise it shows the patina of age.
A bunch of spares to go with it and Krauser bags and that are not in great condition. It is an excellent candidate for a full restoration but should be a good rider as is.
Asking $10,000 or best offer. Need to sell for sure.
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Why don't you post some photos with a complete description and all pertinent details and advertise on this site.
A perfectly fine venue I would say.
BTW, nothing wrong with lightening the flywheel or upgrading the charging system. Those are common modifications or improvements and have no effect on the stock appearance of your bike.
Let's see what you have before you start getting too carried away on one of the classics.
Regards, Todd
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-------- Original message -------- From: snair4337@... Date: 7/24/23 10:07 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
I had advertised my 1976 R90S for sale in the local (Manitoba) sites and Facebook Marketplace with no bites. I had tried Bring a Trailer but they did not wish to do it with a reserve, so I declined. At this point I'm thinking about keeping and customizing mostly by reducing it's weight and modernizing it. I know some of you might find that unthinkable but I don't think I have much of a choice other than selling it for about $5,000 and buying an F800ST or F800R. Some of the mods I'm thinking about are lightened flywheel, replacing the charging system and battery. I would appreciate any suggestions from the group. Thanks.
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I had advertised my 1976 R90S for sale in the local (Manitoba) sites and Facebook Marketplace with no bites. I had tried Bring a Trailer but they did not wish to do it with a reserve, so I declined. At this point I'm thinking about keeping and customizing mostly by reducing it's weight and modernizing it. I know some of you might find that unthinkable but I don't think I have much of a choice other than selling it for about $5,000 and buying an F800ST or F800R.
Some of the mods I'm thinking about are lightened flywheel, replacing the charging system and battery. I would appreciate any suggestions from the group.
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Not for nothing but that’s an incredible price. ? Wish him the best on the sale. ? I don’t think it would last 24hrs on most media platforms for that price.?
If I had the room I’d go get it tmr!?
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On Jul 1, 2023, at 8:01 PM, Bill Ballon <bmwbill@...> wrote:
? My friend has had the bike for many years.?? Over 20 years ago, he moved from Pennsylvania to California.? The bike was stored in his parent's basement.??? The parents have passed away, and he is liquidating the estate.?? The house is closing soon, and the bike was priced to sell.??? It is all original, is rider quality, and is very sound.??? With a little elbow grease, this bike will be a good rider.?? It is not a showpiece, but presentable.
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Seems like a steal!?
On Sat, Jul 1, 2023 at 6:22 PM Todd Trumbore via <motorrader= [email protected]> wrote:
Bill ,
That bike seems to in fine shape and a good buy for someone.?
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My friend has had the bike for many years.?? Over 20 years ago, he moved from Pennsylvania to California.? The bike was stored in his parent's basement.??? The parents have passed away, and he is liquidating the estate.?? The house is closing soon, and the bike was priced to sell.??? It is all original, is rider quality, and is very sound.??? With a little elbow grease, this bike will be a good rider.?? It is not a showpiece, but presentable.
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Seems like a steal!?
On Sat, Jul 1, 2023 at 6:22 PM Todd Trumbore via <motorrader= [email protected]> wrote:
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That bike seems to in fine shape and a good buy for someone.?
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On Sat, Jul 1, 2023 at 6:22 PM Todd Trumbore via <motorrader= [email protected]> wrote: Bill , That bike seems to in fine shape and a good buy for someone.?
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I am posting for my friend, who is selling his 1975 R90S.? It's a good bike for the money. Bill Ballon Pittsburgh, PA
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Bill , That bike seems to in fine shape and a good buy for someone.?
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I am posting for my friend, who is selling his 1975 R90S.? It's a good bike for the money. Bill Ballon Pittsburgh, PA
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I am posting for my friend, who is selling his 1975 R90S. It's a good bike for the money.
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Well, that would include me.? I sold my R90S last summer and it was the last one in the stable.? It was not an easy decision but I have kinda moved on.
John Gallagher Danville, CA
On Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 10:06 PM Robert Alexander < rockersbmw@...> wrote: Ceased Riding?.....sell the “S”?? Hopefully never. ? The “S” made it there and back from the MOA Rally (1st place- S).? Only 3,000 miles RT ? ? Once you have ceased riding and sold your bikes, would it be nice to have such an exquisite model to display in your house? ? That's useful information.? Much as I love those models I can't justify spending that much on one - almost as much as the new clutch I'm going to have to buy soon.
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Ceased Riding?.....sell the “S”?? Hopefully never. ? The “S” made it there and back from the MOA Rally (1st place- S).? Only 3,000 miles RT ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Mac Kirkpatrick Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:52 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: Another one on Ebay Re: [R90SWORLDNET] schuco r90s: 2 NEW! ? Once you have ceased riding and sold your bikes, would it be nice to have such an exquisite model to display in your house? ? That's useful information.? Much as I love those models I can't justify spending that much on one - almost as much as the new clutch I'm going to have to buy soon.
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Buy it because an opportunity like this doesn't come up every day---------------
The statement "Too Costly"? or similar statement such as a "Need to justify the expenditure" it is used perhaps far too often. Should the pleasure of owning such an item be denied by cost? Why not look at the item from a complete different perspective? Look at it from a mathematical point. Example --- An item cost $1000. If you buy it and use it or look at it or appreciate it for 1000 days then all you have spent is just a $1 a day---How cheap is that to get so much pleasure? That figure will place a smile on your face up to 28th June 2026.?
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Too costly? But one thought: Once you have ceased riding and sold your bikes, would it be nice to have such an exquisite model to display in your house?
Mac Kirkpatrick
That's useful information.? Much as I love those models I can't justify spending that much on one - almost as much as the new clutch I'm going to have to buy soon. Craig Freeman? Wet NZ
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That's useful information.? Much as I love those models I can't justify spending that much on one - almost as much as the new clutch I'm going to have to buy soon. Craig Freeman? Wet NZ
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That's useful information.? Much as I love those models I can't justify spending that much on one - almost as much as the new clutch I'm going to have to buy soon. Craig Freeman? Wet NZ
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