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HisNibbs · #1 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun May 01, 2016 8:15 pm

Oh no done it again.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-BMW-R100 ... 7675.l2557

So that just about makes the set. Don't think I need an RT as the RS has a big enough fairing for me. Any ho this was bought for those trips we are planing on when I retire. Thought I best buy one now as prices on this model are rising, in fact I've been thinking for a while that a decent one for under 5K would be too good to miss. I had also been looking at a k1300s to replace tha already too fast Falco, so this was obviously the "sensible" option.

So that's four complete bikes and enough bits for about another two BMs. The wife is not best pleased and I'd better tidy up the garage in case she needs to get in there at some point.

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon May 02, 2016 8:56 am

HisNibbs wrote: The wife is not best pleased .......

I'm not surprised looking at the comfort of her pillion-perch ....

HisNibbs · #3 Post by **HisNibbs** » Mon May 02, 2016 11:56 am

DavShill · #4 Post by **DavShill** » Mon May 02, 2016 12:40 pm

Excellent purchase Keith

randomsquid · #5 Post by **randomsquid** » Mon May 02, 2016 8:27 pm

This is why I keep off fleabay while I'm drunk.
Seriously though, nice looking bike.

HisNibbs · #6 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sat May 07, 2016 7:19 pm

Got it back home now and so far i'm happy with it. A couple of small cosmetic blemishes but other than that all good. I've yet to give it a proper run as I couldn't arrange insurance today. I'm thinking this will pobably be the steed of choice for the Marches meet.

HisNibbs · #7 Post by **HisNibbs** » Mon May 09, 2016 6:56 pm

Chuffed. First ride on it this evening and it is very nice. I think the carbs need a bit of balancing and it is a bit hard to get on the center stand but other than that luverly.

HisNibbs · #8 Post by **HisNibbs** » Wed May 25, 2016 5:33 pm

Been using it for the daily commute and it is ideal for the bumpy single track back roads that involves. Pretty good on the wider roads too. Add to that 325 miles before going onto reserve. So I'm very pleased with it.

#9 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed May 25, 2016 5:40 pm

HisNibbs wrote:Add to that 325 miles before going onto reserve. So I'm very pleased with it.

That's not a motorbike, that's a petrol tank on two wheels... How big is that tank?

HisNibbs · #10 Post by **HisNibbs** » Wed May 25, 2016 5:54 pm

Filling it up after 350 miles was just under 35 Liters.

Falcopops · #11 Post by **Falcopops** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:26 am

very nice mate, I nearly bought one of these when they first came out

Gio · #12 Post by **Gio** » Tue May 31, 2016 3:42 pm

Whats the seat like?
The standard one on a GS1200 is total crap,its like a wet sponge in a loose pair of knickers.

flatlander · #13 Post by **flatlander** » Tue May 31, 2016 5:23 pm

HisNibbs wrote:
The wife is not best pleased .......

Yours or just a general statement ? I have to say I've only just got round to looking at it and it is a lot nicer than I expected.
I did have a share in an R80 when they first came around and never took to it mainly because I preferred the guzzi that was traded in and it was just too refined for me but that does look so much nicer than the one we had

HisNibbs · #14 Post by **HisNibbs** » Tue May 31, 2016 5:59 pm

Gio wrote:Whats the seat like?
The standard one on a GS1200 is total crap,its like a wet sponge in a loose pair of knickers.

Not done a long run on it yet and have not fitted the dual seat at all. The single seat feels a bit soft and short for my liking so I'll be trying the dual seat out at some point.

flatlander · #15 Post by **flatlander** » Tue May 31, 2016 7:46 pm

Daft as it sounds I do recall the r80 stalling and the dealer saying it was quite common and just needed you to tap the carbs with your boot

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