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1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
While it looks like a clean runner, my limited knowledge of the differences between 1974-75-76
models tells me this might NOT be a real '74 bike.
For example, where are the white rings around the speedo and tach. The voltmeter and clock
don't look right. Mirrors appear straight. Clutch and brake levers are chrome and not black.
Any other red flags? I'm interested in the bike but concerned it isn't authentic.
1969 BMW R69S (For Sale)
1975 BMW R90S Silber Rauch
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'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
1969 BMW R69S (For Sale)
1975 BMW R90S Silber Rauch
1999 BMW R1100S (Sold)
2005 BMW R1200 GS (Sold)
1972 Ducati 350 Desmo (For Sale)
1978 Ducati 900SS (Sold)
1985 Ducati Mille S2 (Sold)
2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S (Sold)
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Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
I'm going to try and delete the duplicate post...hope I don't mess things up!
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
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Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
If you want a perfect 74 R90S, this is not it and depending on the asking price it may not be even a pretty good deal.
Good luck finding a low mile original condition R90S these days, they do come on the market from some guy who bought them and put them in a show room or living room or private collection, but a lot of them have been ridden either hard, little or have been restored. Good luck what ever you do. St.
Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
1969 BMW R69S (For Sale)
1975 BMW R90S Silber Rauch
1999 BMW R1100S (Sold)
2005 BMW R1200 GS (Sold)
1972 Ducati 350 Desmo (For Sale)
1978 Ducati 900SS (Sold)
1985 Ducati Mille S2 (Sold)
2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S (Sold)
Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
I've never seen an R90S with two hose clamps at the air filter end of the inlet tubes. And the pinstripe on the tank should line up with the stripe on the seat.
Restored has many meanings. In the car world I've seen 'Fully Restored' with a list of modifications??????
So, it can mean something between 'Cleaned up' to " Restoration cost twice the asking price'.
Mike
69 R60/2 76 R90S 78 R100RS
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Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
I have heard of this guy who has the bike for sale only by internet search. The pictures of the bike look like he did a really nice job but it is of course not 100% correct for a 74R90S. I don't see a price listed, LOL, maybe I am not reading the ad properly but it would be nice to know just what he is asking for it. It could be a very good deal or it may not be.
That is my buck's worth of feelings. If you choose to buy it, what ever the price you pay, enjoy it. It never made sense to me for someone to buy a vehicle and park it. St.
Re: 1974 BMW R90S - Silver Smoke - Is it authentic?
1969 BMW R69S (For Sale)
1975 BMW R90S Silber Rauch
1999 BMW R1100S (Sold)
2005 BMW R1200 GS (Sold)
1972 Ducati 350 Desmo (For Sale)
1978 Ducati 900SS (Sold)
1985 Ducati Mille S2 (Sold)
2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S (Sold)