tire advice "Specifics" on a 1974 r90/6

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ME 109
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Re: tire advice "Specifics" on a 1974 r90/6

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jgleadle wrote:So far my bike is in frustratingly good condition, i like fixing things.
My bike is in good condition frustratingly. I'm always fixing things.
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Jean
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Re: tire advice "Specifics" on a 1974 r90/6

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jgleadle wrote:So far my bike is in frustratingly good condition, i like fixing things.
You can ALWAYS adjust the points...and the valves.
Go to ride. Something will need fixin'.
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Major Softie
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Re: tire advice "Specifics" on a 1974 r90/6

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Torque your heads. You'll probably strip a stud and need a helicoil. THEN you'll have something to do!
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Re: tire advice "Specifics" on a 1974 r90/6

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chasbmw wrote:Just a caveat on the 4.00 Bridgestone BT45, At the widest point it is 118mm wide and can be a bit do a bear to fit on pre 81 bikes, the Michelin pilot actives in 3.25 and 4.00 inch sizes are in contrast perfectly sized.

That's what I have on my '76 R90/6 and they are the bomb!!!
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