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Another bike in the garage (BMW)

trevor

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I've always loved the look of these bikes....1981 R100RS. One came up for sale 10 min from my house.
Guy in his 70s said he hasn't really ridden it in 6 years....has owned it for 14 years...bought from perhaps the original owner.
Needs the usual stuff...tires, fluids etc and I'm sure I'll find other things needing attention.
Has the original BMW tool kit, hand tire pump and Krauser bags that are like new!
Told my wife I was going for a little ride before dinner....she ended up texting me later "where are you"? Lol
Wow, really looking forward to getting to know this beautiful bike.
Of course it was designed by famous car/bike designer Hans Muth who later famously designed the Suzuki Katana, which I have as well now. :)
The owner I bought it from has an awesome Truimph as well....he's coming to my safety meeting Friday in it.









 
I don’t often use the term “pretty” to describe a motorcycle. But that’s the adjective that fits. The black/red fade paint job is 🔥 Is that factory paint?
 
Rich82GS750TZ said:
I don’t often use the term “pretty” to describe a motorcycle. But that’s the adjective that fits. The black/red fade paint job is 🔥 Is that factory paint?
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Yes, factory.
I cleaned it up today...polished etc for pictures to apply for a collector plate....add it to my multi plate....
How the Factory Smoke Effect Was Applied
    • Spray Gun Application: The iconic gradient fade was sprayed using an automotive spray gun by skilled painters. [1, 2]
    • The Technique: The base color (like Candy Red or Silver/Graphite) was laid down first across the entire piece. Then, a translucent dark "smoke" or candy-black/dark-blue/dark-green fringe was carefully feathered and faded in around the edges and perimeters of the tank, fairing, or fenders using controlled gun pressure, distance, and fading sweeps. [1, 2, 3]
    • Hand-Painted Pinstripes: While the smoke gradient itself was sprayed with a gun, the signature pinstripes (such as gold or contrasting lines) overlaid on the scheme were traditionally hand-painted by specialized pin-stripers using a long-haired sword striping brush. [1, 2]




 
I'd have another R80RT tomorrow, if they were still cheap and available.
<told this before, but here ya go>
I replaced the barrels, pistons, heads and carbs from a broken R100, but left the original gearing in place.
That thing turned into a stump-puller.
Eventually it ran a big end, but the bind I was in, I had no means of fixing it, so chopped it in for a horrid bike to keep going.
 
Grimly said:
I'd have another R80RT tomorrow, if they were still cheap and available.
<told this before, but here ya go>
I replaced the barrels, pistons, heads and carbs from a broken R100, but left the original gearing in place.
That thing turned into a stump-puller.
Eventually it ran a big end, but the bind I was in, I had no means of fixing it, so chopped it in for a horrid bike to keep going.
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I got a very good deal on it.....$3200
 
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