BMW Full Custom Build - R90/6 Airhead Rebuilt from the Crankshaft UP!

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  • čas přidán 30. 09. 2021
  • Grab a snack 'cause this is a long one! This 1975 BMW R90/6 was an ideal candidate for a complete custom transformation. It was a solid runner and in good shape overall, though it was far from a perfect specimen. With over 53,000 miles, the engine was in sore need of a rebuild and had received some suspect work in the past. Additionally, the paint job looked good from afar but was far from good, with plenty of chips, small dents and some wobbly pinstripes. Some overspray had made its way onto the engine and frame as well. This video shows the enormous effort that went into turning this staid old-man BMW into a hopped-up custom done in the popular euro-bobber style.
    If you'd like to see more about the work that went into this bike, there's twenty additional videos breaking down each phase of the build, where I explain the what and why of each modification and restoration process.
    R90 Playlist: • BMW R90/6 Custom build
    Custom touches:
    ⦁ Complete crankshaft up engine rebuild featuring a Seibenrock 1000cc power kit
    ⦁ Rebuilt heads with dual-plug conversion and larger exhaust valves
    ⦁ Brand new clutch kit
    ⦁ Lossa Engineering stainless steel cone mufflers
    ⦁ Refreshed front forks, cut down 100mm with new progressive-wound springs
    ⦁ New 420mm rear shocks hung from custom fabricated shock mounts
    ⦁ Refreshed final drive and new driveshaft U-joint
    ⦁ Custom fabricated subframe and solo seat
    ⦁ Single-wire dual LED taillights
    ⦁ Cognito Moto LED headlight modified to accept OEM BMW key switch
    ⦁ Motogadget Bar-end turn signals and Mirror
    ⦁ Motogadget M-unit Blue control unit
    ⦁ Motogadget Chronoclassic Tachometer/Speedometer combo on custom mount
    ⦁ TheMotoworks 3-button handlebar switches (designed and manufactured by me!) shop.themotoworks.com/collect...
    ⦁ Renthal 1 1/8" Fatbar handlebars with custom CNC machined clamps
    ⦁ Brembo brake master cylinder and clutch lever with custom stainless brake lines
    ⦁ Domino single-pull cable and custom 1-into-2 throttle splitter
    ⦁ Dyna 3 electronic ignition and Dyna dual-output ignition coils with custom plug wires
    ⦁ Complete scratch-built wiring harness
    ⦁ Cognito Moto tachometer drive block-off plug
    ⦁ Heidenau K60 Scout tires
    ⦁ A fine, fresh coating of black paint, powdercoat and grey cerakote
    ⦁ Much, much more!
    I'm on Instagram @roodlum / roodlum
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Komentáře • 317

  • @petebike
    @petebike Před rokem +9

    Every time a vintage R bike gets crapped into a cafe bike, the world becomes a little less awesome.

    • @mberrey45
      @mberrey45 Před 29 dny

      Agreed. Turning it into a Cafe racer ruins the history and character of the machine. Unfortunate.

    • @TomSarros-bj2mq
      @TomSarros-bj2mq Před 25 dny

      I agree was a beautiful bike now a junker!!!

    • @lpalokan
      @lpalokan Před 12 dny

      A good reason to have two of them!

  • @jaedong87
    @jaedong87 Před 2 lety +42

    I would totally watch the 2 hours extended version, no background music, only tools clanking, ASMR version of this! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @DrewKendall11
    @DrewKendall11 Před 2 lety

    The subtle M division stitching on the seat 🤌🏼

  • @cspark9186
    @cspark9186 Před 2 lety +59

    This guy is incredibly talented and must have vast experience working on BMW racing machines. Whether you like Cafe racers or not, you have to appreciate this level of skill.

  • @danielriv4532
    @danielriv4532 Před měsícem

    FRIEND...CAI I SEEN THAT YOU KNOWS A LOT OF MOTORS AND BIKES. BYES SINCE ARGENTINA. CONGRATULATIONS.😊❤

  • @rustynuts82
    @rustynuts82 Před rokem +2

    The hours and skill required for this level of rebuild is immense. Nicely presented too.

    • @Spodokamono
      @Spodokamono Před rokem +1

      Hi Rusty Nuts, I just checked your channel and was looking at your videos. I saw you have a review of the multistrada 620 and 1000.
      I will be watching this later. I had a 620 and absolutely loved it. Not a very good looking bike. I toured for nearly 2000 miles from the UK to Mulhouse and Geneva and all around the area. The bike never missed a beat. It was so comfortable, I loved it.
      New subscriber and catching up with your videos later 👍

    • @rustynuts82
      @rustynuts82 Před rokem

      @@Spodokamono my sons bike, he likes it too. The looks divide, but it was the first performance adventure in 1000 spec.

  • @mooman351
    @mooman351 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome, got an r100 I have lost motivation on consider it regained!

  • @onemaxlight
    @onemaxlight Před rokem

    the cure on detail and the job you have done give me shivers..
    Compliments from italy

  • @questioneverything1123
    @questioneverything1123 Před rokem +1

    What beautiful lines as finished!!! That is / would be my dream bike, to go out and rip on the pavement for brief periods.
    I love that era of BMWs, I marveled my mothers' boyfriends late 70s, R90 completely factory tricked out. I used to just stop and stare at it... like a fine sculpture. In hindsight they "look so dated" to me. Then BAM, your EPIC CREATION, nip tuck, super clean chassis, everything caressing the frame closely while cruising, the country roads would be such a blast. KUDOS MAN!!!
    I do not ride motorcycles at this point in life. Neck and shoulder issues, make riding (even an upright cruiser) bicycle challenging for me. Living isolated, on gravel roads, in dense country, there are too many deer that influence driving on 4 wheels.

  • @sebastianbunea5174
    @sebastianbunea5174 Před 2 lety +12

    Generally scared to death by motorcycles, but this BMW and generally the Cafe Racer style makes me wanna get one in the near future.
    I've subscribed, cannot wait for more videos like this.

  • @Paradigm1976
    @Paradigm1976 Před 2 lety +12

    Great work. I love learning from folks who know what they're doing, hands down.

  • @keyboarddancers7751
    @keyboarddancers7751 Před rokem +1

    The greenest tech is refurb tech.

  • @barextoyogon9422
    @barextoyogon9422 Před 2 lety +1

    the music gives a "how did they do it?" vibe love it. great build!

  • @schlappimichael8351
    @schlappimichael8351 Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing. What a craftsman! I wish I had such marvellous skills! Thanks a lot for sharing.

  • @konstantinosampatzidis9856

    CONGRATS ! THE BEST MECHANICAL BUILDER EVER ! I LIKE TO SEE YOU WORKING AND BUILDING THE BIKE !

  • @elfenomeno9244
    @elfenomeno9244 Před 2 lety

    how many fields of knowledge you have to have to build something like this. hats off man.

  • @Mapandacompass
    @Mapandacompass Před 9 měsíci

    Love the Harbor Freight lift. Not greatest but the very best for restorations. Bravo Zulu

    • @roodlum
      @roodlum  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks! I agree, my lift has done me well over the years. Perhaps they're not great for massive bikes, but the largest things I ever put on it are airheads or my ironhead so I've not had any trouble. Cheers!

  • @chrisstclair3954
    @chrisstclair3954 Před 2 lety

    That's a piece of art.You did an amazing work . What a beauty.

  • @elcin1229
    @elcin1229 Před rokem

    Very nice performance

  • @torokun
    @torokun Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful work

  • @zacharias_b
    @zacharias_b Před 2 lety +1

    damn the algorithm, this is a top notch video! Great music selection too

  • @fryhy7724
    @fryhy7724 Před 2 lety

    I'm taking off my hat. Absolute beauty and great professional work!

  • @Spodokamono
    @Spodokamono Před rokem +1

    Super video, super impressive build. I like it a lot. I will be watching the other individual vids you made as well.
    I have an R65LS from 81 which is in great original condition. Watching videos like yours make it harder to keep it original.
    Thanks for sharing your content and subscribed ready for more content.
    👍👏👍👏

    • @roodlum
      @roodlum  Před rokem

      Thanks man welcome to the team!

  • @GeorgiyMorozov77
    @GeorgiyMorozov77 Před 2 lety +3

    Замечательный, отлично реализованный проект. Ребят, вы - молодцы!

  • @alexwotherspoon5630
    @alexwotherspoon5630 Před rokem

    What an amazing build 👍 Fantastic work

  • @philtobin9510
    @philtobin9510 Před rokem

    I'm in the process of a full transformation project at the moment, I couldn't afford an R90 though and as it's my first project of this type I've gone for a Dnepr 650, remodelling to get as close to the Rennsport RS54 only with 19" wheels. You videos have been a huge inspiration, Thank you.

  • @croracer1987
    @croracer1987 Před rokem

    Thanks for this awesome video, i was spellbound. Amazing work dude, big big respect. Crazy looking bike

  • @meliquidlightning
    @meliquidlightning Před rokem

    you did such a great work with that motor, holly molly, honestly, such a talent!!

  • @markocernic8659
    @markocernic8659 Před rokem

    You are the MAN !!! Insane work. Wonderful bike. I wish . . . .

  • @TechnMoto
    @TechnMoto Před 2 lety +1

    Dam dude. Job well done!

  • @RubiconDONN
    @RubiconDONN Před 7 měsíci

    This was mad wizard skills and knowledge on the build. Much respect

  • @IASONASful
    @IASONASful Před rokem

    Excellent work!!! Congrats!!!

  • @user-lp9fj1sd7f
    @user-lp9fj1sd7f Před 2 lety +4

    Новая жизнь старой техники! Здорово!

  • @CaseyAcaster
    @CaseyAcaster Před 2 lety +9

    woah...right when I thought I might keep my R80 rebuild stock I find this. Very inspiring and excellent work on this build and video. Stoked to see what other machines you've built 👏

    • @roodlum
      @roodlum  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you! Take that bike and make something cool!

  • @agussugiarto3488
    @agussugiarto3488 Před 2 lety

    Genius man rebuild bike.....wonderful.

  • @filipshulikov143
    @filipshulikov143 Před 2 lety

    I am absolutely envious of people with your talent. One day! Amazing work bro

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před rokem +1

      Keep working and practicing, dude! Talent is found through repetition.

  • @kryptotrader4699
    @kryptotrader4699 Před rokem

    What a bike! nice job bro!

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat Před rokem

    Fantastic job indeed! 👍👏😀

  • @Hunterhere2959
    @Hunterhere2959 Před 2 lety

    Awesome work bro

  • @Chg294
    @Chg294 Před 2 lety

    คุณคือจิตรกรเอกของโลกในด้าน จักรยานยนตร์ ตลอดกว่า 30 นาที ที่ผมใช้ในการดูคลิปนี้ มันช่างเป็นช่วงเวลาที่ผมมีความสุขมากครับ และผมได้กดติดตามคุณแล้ว และหวังว่าจะได้รับชม ความเป็นเลิศของคุณอีกครับ

    • @roodlum
      @roodlum  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @fortismonsadv
    @fortismonsadv Před 10 měsíci

    So glad I found this - well done! Subscribed.

  • @LoganFan
    @LoganFan Před 2 lety

    Excellent job!

  • @godsangryhands4499
    @godsangryhands4499 Před 2 lety

    I enjoyed this! Great Job!

  • @highendtrends3508
    @highendtrends3508 Před 2 lety

    Extremely awesome video!

  • @brunoalmeida1238
    @brunoalmeida1238 Před 2 lety

    Perfect work.

  • @monty00701
    @monty00701 Před 2 měsíci

    Great job brother!!

  • @Thewatson77
    @Thewatson77 Před 2 lety

    Very nice work and such a pleasurable video to watch. Thank you for the video. You’ve got a new subscriber here.

    • @roodlum
      @roodlum  Před 2 lety

      Thanks and welcome aboard!

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango Před 2 lety

    Nice work bro!

  • @PauloMartins-pt3bh
    @PauloMartins-pt3bh Před rokem

    Estou daqui do Brasil acompanhando seu trabalho!
    Parabéns , sucesso!

  • @jeffreylindop5782
    @jeffreylindop5782 Před rokem

    great talent, and great work.

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina Před 2 lety +2

    Sub-freaking-scribed! Beautiful, man. You're a damn wizard. Such a clean bike to start with, too. Someone took care of it.

  • @Oldiebiker
    @Oldiebiker Před 2 lety

    Great video, thank you 👍

  • @gav825able
    @gav825able Před 2 lety

    Amazing awesome work 👏

  • @ericsondmd
    @ericsondmd Před 2 lety

    That was stuff of legends.
    Subscribed!

  • @mohamadzaidi6378
    @mohamadzaidi6378 Před rokem

    great job

  • @Llamadosalvaje
    @Llamadosalvaje Před rokem

    Cool! Congrats from Chile!

  • @ADDvanced
    @ADDvanced Před 2 lety

    This is awesome. Dude we are now friends.

  • @nikolajskrabelj4503
    @nikolajskrabelj4503 Před 2 lety

    Young boy , very good work.

  • @eskanderx1027
    @eskanderx1027 Před 2 lety

    Pure art.

  • @notiskoundouris9320
    @notiskoundouris9320 Před 2 lety

    Τοp quality work.Well done!

  • @TheHamnicam
    @TheHamnicam Před rokem

    星間 is very good name!!! I like it!!

  • @black-on3187
    @black-on3187 Před 2 lety

    it's amazing!!! thx for good job, man!

  • @ferroasgaya7889
    @ferroasgaya7889 Před 2 lety

    Amazing job mate, absolutely crazy details 🤌🏽👌🏽 new subscriber. New subscriber from Spain, un saludo.

  • @claudechamouni97
    @claudechamouni97 Před 2 lety

    You are the boss, fantastic job, bravo 👍

  • @davilozada
    @davilozada Před 2 lety

    I’m from Brazil, great job man, i’ts a perfect bike.

  • @ShinmenTakezoVgbnd
    @ShinmenTakezoVgbnd Před 2 lety

    Wow! Nice build!!!

  • @sinushkin
    @sinushkin Před rokem

    you are the first who started correcly (withoug dragging legs)

  • @ughidontcareok
    @ughidontcareok Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful bike dude!

  • @franciscoromero9180
    @franciscoromero9180 Před 2 lety

    Artista que eres un artista, muy muy buen trabajo, saludos desde el sur de España

  • @Ammon6
    @Ammon6 Před 2 lety

    Wow great stuff man

  • @johnwest7233
    @johnwest7233 Před 2 lety

    Mate, your a pleasure to watch 👍🏼

  • @geebee1689
    @geebee1689 Před 2 lety

    Awesome vid, came across you whilst watching cafe racer garage, subscribed instantly.

  • @fidelqueimporta..6786

    impresionante !! te quedo estupenda !✌

  • @MonoStev
    @MonoStev Před 2 lety +2

    I love this kind of videos, your work its great so here you have a new subscriber. I hope you get beter numbers, your work deserve it

  • @agussugiarto3488
    @agussugiarto3488 Před 2 lety

    Nice build...

  • @robertcondra1920
    @robertcondra1920 Před 2 lety

    Very talented guy

  • @paulmorris4773
    @paulmorris4773 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video, just aquired a 1980 r100. Farthers old bike stood for 23 years. I was thinking of what to do with it, I now know what I am going to try and do with it. I think I am watching all the other vids, great work.

    • @benitopussolini544
      @benitopussolini544 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes, totally butcher your dad's old bike that probably meant a lot to him.he,d probably be heartbroken.dont do it!

    • @Lux-Exterior
      @Lux-Exterior Před 2 lety +1

      Please consider just getting it up and running properly. Then ride it! Bit by bit do Minor performance mods like upgrading suspension, brakes, fork brace and maybe exhaust. Then ride it some more! Too many of these airheads are getting hacked up. They’re great bikes as is. I regret selling my r90/6 almost everyday

    • @paulmorris4773
      @paulmorris4773 Před 2 lety +1

      @@benitopussolini544 I hear you but, the bike need to be ridden and this is the only way its going to see the light of day with me on it. I think he would be more heartbroken with what I am doing to the ZZR1100, thats another story.

  • @motosviejas6380
    @motosviejas6380 Před 2 lety

    Killer BMW clasic

  • @martinberger9975
    @martinberger9975 Před 2 lety

    Wow....and you did it all by yourself, no help? SUPER!

  • @benjaminday5238
    @benjaminday5238 Před rokem

    Such an awesome video

  • @TheGorillafoot
    @TheGorillafoot Před 2 lety +1

    It's sweet man. Love the horizontally opposed piston motor.

  • @dozer877
    @dozer877 Před rokem

    Amazing content!

  • @gregd.88
    @gregd.88 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this bike. I would put some mud guards front and back but cool bike man.

  • @robertesek2930
    @robertesek2930 Před 2 lety

    Awesome work and great video! You have a new subscriber my friend!

  • @willythomas1287
    @willythomas1287 Před 2 lety

    Only one word....Wau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DrewKendall11
    @DrewKendall11 Před 2 lety

    Your shop is sick

  • @mohinhcute8006
    @mohinhcute8006 Před rokem

    great, I like your work

  • @saintjackass6445
    @saintjackass6445 Před rokem

    I never skipped this video! Good job!salute! I just subscribed btw👍🏻.. u deserved it!

  • @portosportos1507
    @portosportos1507 Před 2 lety

    Very Good Job 👍✌

  • @istvantorok26
    @istvantorok26 Před rokem

    awesome build ! love your vids and your work !

  • @gonzalopacheco7684
    @gonzalopacheco7684 Před 2 lety

    INCREÍBLE 👏👏👏

  • @williagustin3973
    @williagustin3973 Před rokem

    amazing

  • @jenkukkim8441
    @jenkukkim8441 Před rokem

    Good engineer

  • @Maciste982
    @Maciste982 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic!!! Monster!!!!

  • @imsgoalie1
    @imsgoalie1 Před 2 lety

    That motor looked pretty clean coming apart, tbh. Somebody gave a damn about that bike. I ride an old ass 1100 Shadow that I'm doing a little this and that to in order to make it less Chrome Boat-y. The motogadget led lighting, grips and mirrors looked familiar. But now that I saw what a cool thing you did with the ignition switch...I'm tempted to bust out the step drill and take apart my little cheesy chromed stock one...
    That was a slick touch!

  • @bossroster3807
    @bossroster3807 Před rokem

    Superb💓

  • @wuttmodel3232
    @wuttmodel3232 Před 2 lety

    So cool sir

  • @Bimmercasta
    @Bimmercasta Před 2 lety

    Perfect 👍

  • @user-hg8zt2og5u
    @user-hg8zt2og5u Před rokem +1

    Немного жаль исходный образец, он был великолепен!
    Но и результат переделки потрясный!!!

  • @scottgibbs5903
    @scottgibbs5903 Před rokem

    Respect