r100rt79
R100RT Pilot
I wanted to post to seek some guidance on how to approach the "restoration" of my first BMW. ...
The bike is a 1975 R-90/6 w/63k miles ... carbs are leaky monsters
I also have a '75 R90/6 and I'm in Brooklyn Center - may be right around the corner from you. I've got a R90/6 (bought new) and it's still running just fine today.
First thing for you to get is a carb rebuild kit (with the diaphragm as you will need them sooner than latter). Oil flush/change mandatory. Make note of oil colors - everyone will want to know if there was water or metal in the oil.
I've also got a '79 R100RT (also bought new from Karl's) and it's still my main ride.
Picked up a '80 R100RT in Colorado a couple of years ago (and drove it home).
Newest bike was a 1983 Harley Sportster XLH (IronHead) until November 28, 2008 when I picked up a 2005 FJR1300. Overworked RT may be able to get a rest.
Contact me by PM (private message) and I'll give you my number so you can tell me the exact condition of the bike and what you want to use it for - Riding or showing. can also contact me at westbankmc (dot) org where I'm the webmaster
You, of course, will then post all of your good and bad experiences on this site so others will be able to learn from you and maybe me also.
I've lurked here and other places for many years and also have over 60mb of AirHead info stashed in the active sections of my hard drive.
Good luck with your project.