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Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
- srankin
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Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
I have to say, you did some fine detective work and had your eyes open on this bike and that certainly helped you out a lot.
Good luck on the search. St.
Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
I’m glad you saw the light, and walked on the “ R90 S”. That would have been a disappointment, and probably colored your opinion of these venerable machines.
The R90/6, is the bread and butter version, with Bing carbs. IMO, the Bings work fine, and I prefer them to the Del Ortos.
The R90/6 is a very competent machine, and is starting to be appreciated for what it is. It’s a good starting point into the airhead appreciation society. Heres a nice one, but It’s in the Chicago area.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/ ... 19776.html
2000 R1100
- drpetemurray
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Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
Stroudsburg,Pa
73 R75/5 , 1014 RTW, IBA 359
Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
This one...?drpetemurray wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:34 amHermys BMW Port Clinton, PA has a restored R90S. Check the used bike section.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-r90s-12/
Same VIN # 1018.
2000 R1100
Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
Thank you. If I were within 250 miles of Chicago I'd buy this bike if everything checks out as listed.SDCR wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:11 amBayou,
I’m glad you saw the light, and walked on the “ R90 S”. That would have been a disappointment, and probably colored your opinion of these venerable machines.
The R90/6, is the bread and butter version, with Bing carbs. IMO, the Bings work fine, and I prefer them to the Del Ortos.
The R90/6 is a very competent machine, and is starting to be appreciated for what it is. It’s a good starting point into the airhead appreciation society. Heres a nice one, but It’s in the Chicago area.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/ ... 19776.html
Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
There's one R90S in DO color listed at $30k. I'm sure I can find good ones for lot less, moreover, not a fan of this color.drpetemurray wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:34 amHermys BMW Port Clinton, PA has a restored R90S. Check the used bike section.
SDCR, it is the same VIN#. It sold for $17k in May but now listed for $13k more. Wow!
- srankin
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Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
Yeah, there are cheaper R90S bikes out there in pretty darned good condition for a lot less money. Two are listed in the BMWMOA market.
LOL, the best price on a bike will be the bike that comes up for sale the day after you buy yours. St.
3 Bikes have showed up on CL
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/m ... 28823.html
2. 1973 Restored 75/5 LWB - 7.5 hours away. Asking $5k
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy ... 84372.html
3. 1978 R100 - an hour away, fully restored, needs a paint job I feel. Asking $11.5k
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcd/d/ ... 65405.html
Please let me know what you think. Thank you for your time.
Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
Don’t even finish reading my response.
Grab some cash and run over to Gary’s place, and buy the 1976 R90S.
It’s the one.
2000 R1100
- drpetemurray
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Re: Looking to buy an Airhead R90S - first time buyer
YesSDCR wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:28 amThis one...?drpetemurray wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:34 amHermys BMW Port Clinton, PA has a restored R90S. Check the used bike section.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-r90s-12/
Same VIN # 1018.
Stroudsburg,Pa
73 R75/5 , 1014 RTW, IBA 359