pretend it's a GS...

[Guest]

Sold all my bikes last month; the pretty Skunk, a 50% done GS1100E project bike, and even the Connie, and went through withdrawals for 2 days earlier this week. I then broke down in sweats and picked this up at a good price...an '85 K100RT. 150 lbs lighter than the Connie, few pounds lighter than my naked GSes, but with the bags, a very effective fairing, heated grips, Russell seat and 5.8 gal tank, I can still use as my commuter, enjoy the cold morning rides, take overnight trips, and it is very comfy with the wife. Already logged 200 miles in the last 2 days between taking the "long" way home from work yesterday and a leisure ride with my wife today. And this bike handles better than all the big GSes too. I'm happy for now and we'll see how the shoulder holds out.

But don't worry...I still got a weak spot for the old GSes if one pops up again at the right price.

[almarconi]

Very nice score .. I've always liked those bikes

[tkent02]

Excellent bikes, you will enjoy it. That one looks like a nice clean example.
Mine have all been extremely reliable, nice to ride anywhere, and comfortable as could be.

There are a few things to check not listed in the manuals that will make it even more bombproof than it is. None of my old BMWs have ever had anything fail, not even a light bulb, not ever.

Congrats!

[steve murdoch]

That didn't take long.
Congrats on the new bike.