Back on an Airhead - 1975 BMW R90/6 - Page 21

tete · 10-13-2012, 01:52 PM

It's lit up pretty good. I'm under a carport because where usually work on the bike has no light or electricity.

tete · 10-13-2012, 02:57 PM

Came by the local tech day. Some really nice bikes. Bummer I couldn't bring my bike but I at least wanted to see what was going on

I like the rearsets on this bike.

tete · 10-13-2012, 05:41 PM

Front wheel ready to go. I wanted a bike with mags. Now that they look the part I'm stoked

tete · 10-13-2012, 11:41 PM

I'm getting there.

The question I have is ......

Should I leave it with no emblems.?

I think it looks kinda clean without them.

gsd4me · 10-14-2012, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tete

Should I leave it with no emblems.?

It looks unfinished without them......IMO.

tete · 10-14-2012, 01:49 PM

tete · 10-14-2012, 08:22 PM

Took a few pics today on my lawn. I'll wait till im totally done for something more proper. Still need to install the acewell and figure out if I wanna keep this seat or not.

Kai Ju · 10-14-2012, 08:55 PM

Your rear tire looks to be very low in post #306
I'd guess below 20 psi. Please tell me I'm wrong.
Should be about 30 psi.

tete · 10-14-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai Ju

Your rear tire looks to be very low in post #306
I'd guess below 20 psi. Please tell me I'm wrong.
Should be about 30 psi.

Actually it was at like 10. I forgot to refill after install / before that pic. No worries. It's where it need to be now.

boxerboy81 · 10-14-2012, 09:08 PM

Looks good. I do find my eye drawn to the gloss side cover...how would it look if it was matt black?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tete

tete · 10-14-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxerboy81

Looks good. I do find my eye drawn to the gloss side cover...how would it look if it was matt black?

I think I will omit it entirely once I make / find a battery box that fits the bill.

I think this angle being low makes it stand out more. Not as noticeable to me in the other pics. I think this pic was posted prematurely but I could not contain my excitement of seeing the finish line.

Kt-88 · 10-15-2012, 12:54 AM

I think this: beautiful.

tete · 10-15-2012, 11:38 PM

My headlight is incredibly dimm. How do I remedy this. This has nothing to do with the battery or electrical. This seems to be a standard issue on these old airheads. Any recommendations would be welcomed.

Kt-88 · 10-15-2012, 11:54 PM

Let me see what's on mine. It's like daylight.

tete · 10-16-2012, 05:22 AM

My headlight was has always been very dim on this machine. My other problem I am noticing is the blinkers are blinking rapidly, and the amber notification is not blinking at all. I believe this would indicate a short somewhere. I also notice that the brights used to work but not when I hit the switch the headlight turns off. Leaving me with nothing. This happen on the way to work tonight. Not good.

It would seem the dim headlight is not related to this new problem as before when everything worked the headlight was dim.

The brights and amber idiot light issue is new since tonight, on the way to work. Perhaps a ground somewhere is loose or something is grounding, OR perhaps some wires are crossed. I did notice when installing the taillight ont he repainted fender that

The tailight housing is broken ( the actual brake light housing made of black plastic ) and the wiring in there is rather janky, as if tampered with in the past. I could be wrong but I have a feeling that is the culprit. if anyone is familiar with these symptoms please advise.

10-13-2012, 01:52 PM	#301
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	It's lit up pretty good. I'm under a carport because where usually work on the bike has no light or electricity. __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-13-2012, 02:57 PM	#302
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	Came by the local tech day. Some really nice bikes. Bummer I couldn't bring my bike but I at least wanted to see what was going on I like the rearsets on this bike. __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-13-2012, 05:41 PM	#303
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	Front wheel ready to go. I wanted a bike with mags. Now that they look the part I'm stoked __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-13-2012, 11:41 PM	#304
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	I'm getting there. The question I have is ...... Should I leave it with no emblems.? I think it looks kinda clean without them. __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-14-2012, 01:49 PM	#306
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	__________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-14-2012, 08:22 PM	#307
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	Took a few pics. Took a few pics today on my lawn. I'll wait till im totally done for something more proper. Still need to install the acewell and figure out if I wanna keep this seat or not. __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-14-2012, 08:55 PM	#308
Kai Ju Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 1,025	Low tire pressure Your rear tire looks to be very low in post #306 I'd guess below 20 psi. Please tell me I'm wrong. Should be about 30 psi.

10-15-2012, 12:54 AM	#312
Kt-88 I like everything. Joined: Sep 2012 Location: SLC area, Utah Oddometer: 355	I think this: beautiful.

10-15-2012, 11:38 PM	#313
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	My headlight is incredibly dimm. How do I remedy this. This has nothing to do with the battery or electrical. This seems to be a standard issue on these old airheads. Any recommendations would be welcomed. __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

10-15-2012, 11:54 PM	#314
Kt-88 I like everything. Joined: Sep 2012 Location: SLC area, Utah Oddometer: 355	Let me see what's on mine. It's like daylight.

10-16-2012, 05:22 AM	#315
tete ^OP clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	My headlight was has always been very dim on this machine. My other problem I am noticing is the blinkers are blinking rapidly, and the amber notification is not blinking at all. I believe this would indicate a short somewhere. I also notice that the brights used to work but not when I hit the switch the headlight turns off. Leaving me with nothing. This happen on the way to work tonight. Not good. It would seem the dim headlight is not related to this new problem as before when everything worked the headlight was dim. The brights and amber idiot light issue is new since tonight, on the way to work. Perhaps a ground somewhere is loose or something is grounding, OR perhaps some wires are crossed. I did notice when installing the taillight ont he repainted fender that The tailight housing is broken ( the actual brake light housing made of black plastic ) and the wiring in there is rather janky, as if tampered with in the past. I could be wrong but I have a feeling that is the culprit. if anyone is familiar with these symptoms please advise. __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

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