[Tanx] Bike for sale in Eastern CT.

[Tyler Yandow]

Yes, the pre-R models seem to have fewer problems, although I have no
firsthand experience with them.

 

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My 1976 BMW R90/S has 110,000 miles on it. Original starter, original
universal. Owned MANY BMW Airheads over the years & never had a universal
fail but there were some issues in the 1990s with the GS/R series. Same for
the starters. Bosch starter same as a VW bug up to early 1990s then they
went to a Valeo which had issues. The last few years of Airhead production
92-95 lots of weird electrical issues. The R models were the worst for some
reason. My personal favorite Airhead is the long wheelbase 1973 R75/5 which
is why I still own one. Bought my 1976 R90/S new and rode it all over the
U.S., Canada & northern Mexico back in the no cell phone days. Put on 30,000
miles in the first 18 months. Never left me stranded anywhere.

 

John Borella

 

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It's a BMW. It's going to break down.  I owned a 1992 R100R which has the
same engine.  The alternator stator went, then the universal joint at the
wheel end of the driveshaft blew up while doing 70 on the interstate.  The
starters are weak and fail often.  The diode boards also have a bad track
record.  Valves need adjusting every 3000 miles.  Oil filters are
proprietary and expensive.  Don't waste good money on one of these boat
anchors.

 

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How would you say it compared to the TA? 

 

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They were built from 1988 -1995 when Airhead production stopped. Someone has
updated the front forks big time! Owned an 88 with the full PD kit for ten
years.

 

John

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Look s to be in good shape.  I don't know the year. 

John

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