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by hovean
Fri 31 Dec, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: R90/6 Non starter
Replies: 12
Views: 6899

Re: R90/6 Non starter

How far to go in restoring a 34 year old bike could get you into a quandary real quick. I've owned mine since 1977, and being an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' sort its covered in patina/character. I like this as it can be seen as a measure of my last 30 odd years. Over the years I've used everyt...
by hovean
Sun 12 Dec, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: R90/6 Non starter
Replies: 12
Views: 6899

Re: R90/6 Non starter

G'day 10 morris, I fitted a Lumenition MCK 500 electronic ignition kit (English manufacture) to my 90/6 in December 1980 - best thing i ever did to it. Instant cold starting, and no maintenance. I recall timing it once since, and changing the plugs a couple of times. (I suspect neither was actually ...