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October 26, 2003:  I am in the process of reviving my 1976 BMW R90/6 with 133,000 miles on the odometer.  I am hoping to finish in the Spring depending on time and money.  I'll be posting more photos as I make progress. 

10/5/2003 - The "before" photo - Still looking good in my eyes but in need of being revived.

10/5/2003 - Beginning the disassembly

10/18/2003 - Preparing to remove the engine and tranny

10/19/2003 - Still tearing it down

10/26/2003 - Still on wheels but getting bare

 

Update December 11, 2003:  My revival project has hit a snag.  I found out that the damage to the motor is catastrophic and would cost well over $4000 to repair. So now I'm in search of a "short block" or complete engine.

Update December 18, 2003:  My revival project has turned into a re-incarnation.  I bought 75 R90/6 bare engine and frame (with the title) from a guy in Sacramento.  The engine has 20K on it and the frame has a fairly recent powder coat.  Combined with the necessary parts from my 1976, a brand new motorcycle will hopefully emerge.  Stay tuned.

Update May 10, 2004:  Below are photos of how the re-incarnation is progressing so far.

This is what I started with . . . a 75 R90/6 engine and frame

Installed the starter, the charging system, the cover, and the tranny

All the parts and supplies have been gathered.  Now all I need is the time to put it together. I am hoping to have it together and running by the end of June.

Update June 5, 2004:  More Progess.  The "end of June" prediction is looking better.  It may not  be painted by then, but hopefully it will be running and ride-able.

New shocks

Fork assembly

Progress to date

Update June 13:  Installed front brake system, handle bars & controls, cleaned & rebuilt carbs

Before & after carb rebuild

Front brakes

Master Cylinder

New Tires

Update June 20:  Removed Boyer ignition, installed Dyna III, centerstand, Brown sidestand, new exhaust system

Dyna III ignition

Speedo/Tach, stock coils, ignition switch

Stock centerstand, Brown sidestand

Progress to date

Update July 15:  BMW Reincarnation

Finally!  The day I have been working towards so long has finally arrived.  She lives and breathes again.  This revival has been a long time coming and I'm savoring it.  Tomorrow she gets licensed and taken out for a shake down cruise.

  Check out the BMW Evolution link to see the progression over the years.

 

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