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The tech team from Max BMW did it! In four days, they built from a scratch a “new” 1975 BMW R90S from parts purchased from the company. The cost of those parts? More than $46,000.
In a 23-minute video showing the completed bike being given a once-over before test riding, master technician Phil Cheney marvels, “It’s amazing to think that this motorcycle two and half days ago was in plastic bags.”
At the 15:06 of the video, Max BMW owner Max Stratton jumps in to provide some background on the project. He explained that because of part unavailability, six used parts were used – the swingarm, the rear brake lever and rod, the right front fork slider, a spring clip for the airbox, and a tach drive and washer.
Regarding the $46,000-plus price tag, which doesn’t include labor, Stratton said, “We didn’t build it with any cost in mind. We just wanted to see if we could do it.” And they did. More info can be found on Max BMW’s website and on its Facebook page.
Here’s the full checklist video:
