Post a pic of your Airhead

patiodadio · Oct 19, 2009

This is my friend George's /6. It was a barn find he gave $300 for.

Sidmariner · Oct 20, 2009

Sadly Abused Airhead

I bought this horribly mistreated '77 R100/7 in Sep '09 on Pender Island BC. It was haemmoraging oil from every seal and orifice, firing only on one cyclinder, and belching blue smoke like an old tanker. The mufflers were held up by bits of wire and most hoses were bound in electrical tape. The gauges are busted, so the owner McGivered a bicycle speedometer to the dash. I overpaid for the bike, but she touched my heart and I saw the inner beauty that was sitting there. As I write this, I am waiting for $2000 worth of new parts and can't wait to start the rebuild.

Pictures of what I found can be seen at: http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/Margaree/R100 PROJECT/

mmmalmberg · Oct 20, 2009

capncut - awesome bike. Is that a lynx fairing? what are the bags? Great combo.

crazydrummerdude · Oct 20, 2009

Sidmariner said:
As I write this, I am waiting for $2000 worth of new parts and can't wait to start the rebuild.

Should we expect a thread on it?

criminaldesign · Oct 20, 2009

safe to say this bike is bitchin

rpeckham136133 said:
This one is not your all-stock BMW... though an awful lot of parts are BMW...just not the same vintage as the original....

She started life as a 1981 R100RT, Nikasil cylinders, 40mm Bings, etc. Maybe some ten years ago, she got a suspension transplant: rear mono drive 33:11, front is a late-airhead with a single Brembo. Nice handling, road-burner bike! Soon to be for sale, unless yacht sales pick up substantially and quickly.....

Engine "retro'd" with peanut valve covers, and the traditional starter cover and airbox. Re-positioned shifter and rear brake. Custom seat with rack.

NavyCWO · Oct 23, 2009

My GS'er

This is my 1991 GS. It has about 69,000 miles on it and still keep charging along. Nicest bike I've ever owned.

ALIENHITCHHIKER · Oct 23, 2009

NavyCWO said:
This is my 1991 GS. It has about 69,000 miles on it and still keep charging along. Nicest bike I've ever owned.

Nice looking GS

atyourservice · Oct 24, 2009

Thought I'd get mine on since all the other kids are doing it.

monsondm · Oct 27, 2009

A Family of "RS's"

The left two were acquired this summer. The blue/silver is a 77, the Motorsport is 78 and the Silver one is my wifes and it's a 81

Scott1007 · Nov 1, 2009

1987 r65

Here is my scooter with 8800 miles on the clock.

stanley83 · Nov 3, 2009

'76 r75/6

v2plus20 · Nov 4, 2009

1976 R75/6, new bike for me, love it all except for the seat! Any suggestions?

ROCKITDOC · Nov 4, 2009

Get a stock one. They're fantastic comfy.

S

beamster · Nov 4, 2009

She is finally finished, and ready to be sold.

beamster · Nov 4, 2009

It is a 1971 R75/5

subagon · Nov 4, 2009

v2plus20 said:
1976 R75/6, new bike for me, love it all except for the seat! Any suggestions?

You can find a stock seat at Hucky's

basketcase · Nov 5, 2009

rockitdoc said:
Get a stock one. They're fantastic comfy.

S

I do believe you are the first person I've ever seen who believes a stock BMW seat is "comfy." Personally, I have found them to be comfortable the same way a pine rail would be comfortable.

v2plus20 said:
1976 R75/6, new bike for me, love it all except for the seat! Any suggestions?

Nice bike. Seats are a known issue for BMW.

In terms of a blend of comfort, clean lines, and overall aesthetics, Corbin is my aftermarket seat of choice.

stanley83 · Nov 5, 2009

v2plus20 said:
1976 R75/6, new bike for me, love it all except for the seat! Any suggestions?

I don't know, but mine came with one of those, as well as the stock seat. I just couldn't see putting it on, no matter how comfy the PO told me it was. I switched to the Euro bars, so there's no going back. Let us know if you can sell it, 'cause I'd like to unload mine.

535IS · Nov 6, 2009

RickM said:
I do believe you are the first person I've ever seen who believes a stock BMW seat is "comfy." Personally, I have found them to be comfortable the same way a pine rail would be comfortable.

Honestly, I kinda' like mine. That didn't keep me from picking up another one.

In terms of a blend of comfort, clean lines, and overall aesthetics, Corbin is my aftermarket seat of choice.

There are two Corbins that frequently turn up used on ebay for about half what a new one would cost you (although, buying new, you can choose all kinds of color variations). There's a dual tourer that looks a lot like the one you have. I have one of these on my RS right now. Then, there's the 'Gunfighter' that I wish I had. Both are excellent seats.

CLAMP007 · Nov 7, 2009

1976 r90/6

I just bought this bike a month ago. Had been sitting outside & unloved for a year or so, so after much cleaning & polishing, carb cleaning, new rocker arm, valves done, points etc, it is running smoothly & is a great ride. I have had a 2004 Triumph Bonneville, a 2006 Triumph Scrambler, a 1969 Triumph & now this. It is the best ride of all 3. Love it!
<a href="http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l129/clamp007/?action=view&current=Rockstorepic2copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l129/clamp007/Rockstorepic2copy.jpg" border="0" alt="1976 BMW R90/6"></a>

<a href="http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l129/clamp007/?action=view&current=Rockstorepiccopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l129/clamp007/Rockstorepiccopy.jpg" border="0" alt="bmw R90 /6 classic ian emily mulholland highway"></a>

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