The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Kokopelli]

I am going to sell my R80G/S soon. I thought I'd let people know soon enough.

I've cleaned it up, but it's by no means restored. Still needs work. Should be a good basis for an Airhead special.

[Eddieb]

I am going to sell my R80G/S soon. I thought I'd let people know soon enough.

I've cleaned it up, but it's by no means restored. Still needs work. Should be a good basis for an Airhead special.

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I want, unfortunately I've already got 3 projects, 2 bikes and a house.

[Kokopelli]

I want, unfortunately I've already got 3 projects, 2 bikes and a house.

That's my problem, too.

[Box'a'bits]

So would you throw in the original tank to sweeten the deal?

[Kokopelli]

So would you throw in the original tank to sweeten the deal?

No.....

[Kokopelli]

I've just reinstalled the carbs. Hooked up the battery, adjusted to the basic settings and pushed the starter. Turned over strongly, but did not fire. Then I thought, perhaps if I open the fuel tap first, that might make a difference. Voila, started straight away. Fiddled with the idle a little bit, than took it for a quick spin down the road. I pulls and shifts better than Basil, the clutch is way easier to use, but it stops even worse. Perhaps new pads will make a difference. All I need to do now is to cable tie all the wires back in place. Then I need to make sure the speedo runs true, before crimping the lid.

The bike has:
Powder coated (subframe, starter cover, pack rack, handle bars and battery box)
Stainless steel Staintune system
Good battery
New seat cover
The tank is near new, but I've managed to put a small dent in at the 42nd, you have to look closely. Something must have happened.
New Wilbers shock
Reconditioned Carbs (needle, jet, o-rings, diaphragms, and gasket)
New trip meter reset button (very expensive)
New air filter, oil filter, plugs and oils (need to change the oil yet)
Stuff I've forgotten I did

The bike needs:
The wiring is not pretty, probably will need a new loom
The front brake is poor
The steering head bearings are too tight, at least compared to Basil's
The frame could be powder coated
I could imagine that the starter motor might need cleaning.
The brake lever has a nice curve in it.
The rear fender has seen better days

What I would do if I kept it.

Put a new front end on it. That would take care of the head bearing, and the brakes as well.
Replace the loom once I found a good second hand one.

Ride it until I could afford to turn it into something special.

Another few weeks and it will turn up on Trade me

[Padmei]

You left out the most important detail...

[NordieBoy]

You left out the most important detail...

Yeah, what oil is it using?

[Kokopelli]

Yeah, what oil is it using?

At the moment it's more a case of losing it. I've put new valve cover gaskets on but both sides drip a little. I'll have to check if the covers are warped.

[Kokopelli]

You left out the most important detail...

I'll put up an auction and that should sort out that detail. G/S's don't come up for sale that often, but if it's too far off what I am hoping to get, I'll keep it. It won't go bad in my garage.

[Padmei]

. It won't go bad in my garage.

I've heard if you squeeze lemon juice over them they don't go brown.

[Kokopelli]

I've heard if you squeeze lemon juice over them they don't go brown.

Cool, I'll try that tomorrow. Hang on, I am off to Mahia tomorrow, maybe Monday then.

[Box'a'bits]

I've heard if you squeeze lemon juice over them they don't go brown.

The previous owner of EddieB's Africa Corp bike obviously hadnt heard that...

[Kokopelli]

So would you throw in the original tank to sweeten the deal?

The bike will now be sold as an R80G/S PD. This means with the PD tank. It is far from mint, but I believe it's a factory PD and not one that has been converted later. Breaking it up would be a shame and I've come to realize that I want to concentrate on my R80GS Basic. It does everything I want it to do, so the G/S is going, unless I win the lotto in the near future. I have a figure in mind, but I am open to offers. I am not desperate to sell it as it is not going to go bad in my garage. Oh, the tank will definitely not be sold separately.

Here it is with the PD tank.

[Padmei]

That looks good koko. Best of luck with the sale.