Humbug
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Any good? Advice required about buying one please? Any inherent problems to look for, what sort of price to pay for a good'un, etc?
R90/6
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Lovely machines and a much better buy than the 90s
Double disk conversion is advisable. Heavy flywheel clutches can be a nightmare so make sure it all works and feels good. Same for the gearbox.
81 on swing arm conversion is a plus point if you aren't interested in originality.
handlebar master cylinder conversion is also a plus.
I heard on the grapevine that RichC was talking about selling the one he had off me. May be worth dropping him a line.
Double disk conversion is advisable. Heavy flywheel clutches can be a nightmare so make sure it all works and feels good. Same for the gearbox.
81 on swing arm conversion is a plus point if you aren't interested in originality.
handlebar master cylinder conversion is also a plus.
I heard on the grapevine that RichC was talking about selling the one he had off me. May be worth dropping him a line.
I love my R90/6, bought off Eng on here. I had it together with my R1200GS and ended up selling the GS as I preferred riding the old bike.
Humbug
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Viewing one next week. Watch this space. 
Humbug
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Picked this beauty up yesterday. One owner for 37 years, one other before and one after. It was used for touring on the continent and was stored in a warm kitchen for seven years after the second owner died. It's in lovely original condition (apart from the silencers - the originals came with it but the baffles are shot) and rides beautifully. I think it's going to give me years of pleasure but I'm frequently having to check to make sure I'm not dribbling wee - yet! 
A big thanks to all those who offered me some very sound buying advice and a massive thanks to Andy (Devon) for taking me to view the bike and bring it back.
A big thanks to all those who offered me some very sound buying advice and a massive thanks to Andy (Devon) for taking me to view the bike and bring it back.
I hope it's not going to be jet another street scrambler
Nice, well done 
Humbug
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I hope it's not going to be jet another street scrambler
No Rob, but that CB450 is crying out for you to turn it into one!
No Rob, but that CB450 is crying out for you to turn it into one!
I need to sort out the bikes I've already got but am so tempted..
Johnnymac
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great looking bike!
Lovely looking bike
Nice bike
I love the old "pedestrian slicer" front number plate.
I love the old "pedestrian slicer" front number plate.
