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An Originality Question About the Fairing Mount Hardware
Hi Can someone with an original bike (1975 would be ideal) help me with the markings and finish on the bolt heads for the fairing mounts? The ones I have are : "FHS" and chrome on the top triple
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
Scott M¡¯s answer is correct regarding the 3 VIN locations
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
Web page not available thanks will check my bike.
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
Web page not available thanks _ where were the 3 spots on bikes that had 3 vins? engine, frame and _? Ted
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
Triple matching is a misnomer IMO since IDNT you will find the same number in 3 different places on the bike. Also this changed over the years. I¡¯m in Baja so can¡¯t check my bikes in PA. Mac
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
There are two places on the head stock showing frame number and one place on the engine with matching engine number.
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
I assume its the frame, engine and transmission stamped numbers which should all match when leaving the factory. A bike assembled with parts from different donor bikes or new replacement components
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
Web page not available sorry for my ignorance but what is triple numbers matching? Ted Cymbaly 75 R90 s SS original owner
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Re: R90S Sold For $60,000
Yes its a repaint and looks well done.
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R90S Sold For $60,000
See https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-bmw-r90s-11/ This guy does over the top restorations. I don¡¯t recall from when we spoke if it is repainted. Mac -- Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After
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Re: 16mm Master Cylinder Needed
Hi Steve Clean the inside of the cylinder with brake cleaner type stuff. Check it for any pitting at all. Brake fluid can attract water given the right circumstances and any sitting water, even a
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Re: 16mm Master Cylinder Needed
I have lended new condition relined MC's in the past and they have come back in rough shape after brake fluid sat in them. Is there a way to clean out for dry storage without relining and new gasket
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Re: 16mm Master Cylinder Needed
Found one. Thank you. Richard.
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16mm Master Cylinder Needed
Hi guys I've been looking on and off for a while for a correct 'up to 09/75' 16mm master cylinder for a while without success. That usually means I've been looking in the wrong place(s) so I thought
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Schuco Model Daytona Orange, eBay
See https://www.ebay.com/itm/203846214660 -- Mac Kirkpatrick Glenmoore, PA "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?" C. Donahue
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Re: Lower Triple Clamp - Clear Coated or Not Clear Coated?
No clear coat on my 76
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Donald Walter <chipwalter@...>
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Re: Lower Triple Clamp - Clear Coated or Not Clear Coated?
Thank you.
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Re: Lower Triple Clamp - Clear Coated or Not Clear Coated?
No clear coat on my '74-R60/6, '75-R90/6, & '75-R90/S Ted
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Re: Lower Triple Clamp - Clear Coated or Not Clear Coated?
No clear coat on my ¡®75. Bill in NH
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Lower Triple Clamp - Clear Coated or Not Clear Coated?
Hi A very picky restorer here! I'm trying to figure out if the original 90S lower triple clamps were clear coated in 74 to 76 era or bear aluminum. I have several slightly different ones that are
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