post a pic of your airhead

[Wes]

you know you want to

[kbasa]

yummy

[brooksie]

http://www3.telus.net/rfbrooks/r75%20lh%20.jpg.jpg

My '74 R75/6 out for a preseason cleanup the other day...
Can't wait to put plates on it!

[Wes]

Originally posted by brooksie
http://www3.telus.net/rfbrooks/r75%20lh%20.jpg.jpg

My '74 R75/6 out for a preseason cleanup the other day...
Can't wait to put plates on it!

Very smooth. Damn nice.

[DarrylRi]

I do so love PCH.

http://darryl.crafty-fox.com/mcpics/R90S/PA240004med.jpg

[CanadaDan]

My R75/7 'Purple Haze' last fall in, and you'll love the name of this, Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba, Canada

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/purplehaze.jpg

[knary]

Originally posted by DarrylRi
I do so love PCH.

http://darryl.crafty-fox.com/mcpics/r90s/PA240004med.jpg

:clap

Beautiful!!

oh...and nice bike too.

[CanadaDan]

Originally posted by brooksie
http://www3.telus.net/rfbrooks/r75%20lh%20.jpg.jpg

My '74 R75/6 out for a preseason cleanup the other day...
Can't wait to put plates on it!

Got to be the same Brooksie from the www.canadianrider.com forum.

[brooksie]

Hiya, Dan! :wave :wave
Purp looks pretty good!

[lkchris]

My 1984 R100RS owned since new:

[CanadaDan]

Originally posted by brooksie
Hiya, Dan! :wave :wave
Purp looks pretty good!

Hey brookise, I didn't realise you were on a /6! :wave

She's a beaut!

Purp looks a lot better there than she does now... covered and frozen into 2 inches of water in my flooded garage :eek

[brooksie]

you ARE in Winterpeg, aren't you?
Haven't put many miles on the airhead as I can't seem to stay off the R1150R! :brow

[RebeccaV]

Nice bikes, everyone. That silver smoke is my favorite Beemer paint job of all time. Here's a picture of Hilda - my '75 R90/6.

[jdiaz]

My wife's R75/5 mit Heinrich:

http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/Geezerside.jpg

Her R90S:

http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/r90s.jpg

My R65:

http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/temp/R65/right-rear.jpg

[knary]

Jon,

For the record:
I *love* this bike...
http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/Geezerside.jpg

[CanadaDan]

Jon that is one wild wide... a heel-toe shifter to boot? Love it!

http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/Geezerside.jpg

[MarkF]

Originally posted by jdiaz
http://jon.diaz.home.mchsi.com/r90s.jpg


That has gotta be one of the nicest pics of the nicest bike ever made. What year? Original paint?

MarkF

[jdiaz]

Originally posted by CanadaDan
Jon that is one wild wide... a heel-toe shifter to boot? Love it!

The heel-toe shifter was a gift from the mechanic who slaved away on the bike for several years. Its actually not much fun to use, so we will be giving it back to him.

This bike is my wife's first love.....well, maybe second (I'm still Top10, but barely!). She bought it on a lark in the late 90s and while it isn't perfect from a cosmetic standpoint, its pretty stout mechanically and she really loves traveling on it.

[jdiaz]

Originally posted by MarkF
That has gotta be one of the nicest pics of the nicest bike ever made. What year? Original paint?

Its a '74, and AFAIK, has original paint. It was owned by a friend of ours for a long time, and when the opportunity came up to get it, we snapped it up. It needs some minor detail work, but the basics are there and its pretty fun to ride.

[knary]

Originally posted by MarkF
That has gotta be one of the nicest pics of the nicest bike ever made. What year? Original paint?

MarkF

You've got to be just drooling over this thread. :)

though I expected more photos

[DarrylRi]

Do these other ones qualify as Airheads, too?

http://darryl.crafty-fox.com/mcpics/2003/surfcitytechday/P4262203med.jpg

[jdiaz]

I guess I'll be the first to say it: DARRYL SUCKS! :D

[lorazepam]

You guys have some sweet rides!! I always find the older bikes to be more beautiful. However I find the new ones a true blast to ride. Maybe someday (sigh) I can find a basket case to rebuild and possibly restore.

[dlearl476]

Originally posted by lorazepam
You guys have some sweet rides!! I always find the older bikes to be more beautiful. However I find the new ones a true blast to ride. Maybe someday (sigh) I can find a basket case to rebuild and possibly restore.

Lrzpm-How far is the state of confusion from Nevada. I have a friend with a /2 (IIRC) or a 69/S in boxes he's looking for a new home for. He pestered me for a while, then I bought this from him. (Qualifies as an "airhead" doesn't it?) Don't have any pics of my R60/5 or my new R75/5.

[DarrylRi]

Originally posted by jdiaz
I guess I'll be the first to say it: DARRYL SUCKS! :D Hey, Diaper Dude, tell your wife that I'm incredibly envious of her bikes, too!

[DarrylRi]

Originally posted by dlearl
Lrzpm-How far is the state of confusion from Nevada. I have a friend with a /2 (IIRC) or a 69/S in boxes he's looking for a new home for. He pestered me for a while, then I bought this from him. (Qualifies as an "airhead" doesn't it?) Don't have any pics of my R60/5 or my new R75/5. A bevel head single with right side shifter -- very cool. I bet that's a blast! My R60/2 started out (for me) as a total basket case. What does your friend want for his /2 basket?

[dlearl476]

Originally posted by DarrylRi
A bevel head single with right side shifter -- very cool. I bet that's a blast! My R60/2 started out (for me) as a total basket case. What does your friend want for his /2 basket?

So far, the only "blast" has been a jet of water at the car wash before I stripped it. I'll let you know when I get it together. Imagine you're right, it will be. Perfect companion for my other Italian single, my '99 F650!

When last we spoke, he was asking $2k. If you're interested, I'll find out more.

[CanadaDan]

Here are some beemer (maybe a ural?) choppers I've found on-line over time...

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/barisbike.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/BMW_chopper.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/BMW_med_gull.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/bmw2.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/BMWChopper-vi.jpg

[lorazepam]

I am in Ohio, a fair distance from Nevada. Right now I don't have a shop to work in. I started a new job in January. I want to be there a bit longer before I start using space for "personal" projects. The garage at the apartment does not lend itself to bike restorations, I have to share it with the other tenants. Soon I hope to find a place I can do some rebuilding in. I miss doing that kind of thing, and it makes the winter go much better to have a project. If they are still available when I have the space, I will be interested.

[Wes]

Originally posted by lorazepam
I am in Ohio, a fair distance from Nevada. Right now I don't have a shop to work in. I started a new job in January. I want to be there a bit longer before I start using space for "personal" projects. The garage at the apartment does not lend itself to bike restorations, I have to share it with the other tenants. Soon I hope to find a place I can do some rebuilding in. I miss doing that kind of thing, and it makes the winter go much better to have a project. If they are still available when I have the space, I will be interested.

I'm in a similar situation as you space wise. I rented a 10x20' storage space at my local self storage facility (with outside access) and have turned it into a garage - I have electricity but no water. It's a great substitute for a garage for those of us who are apartment bound. Just an idea to consider.

[R90S]

Here's a photo of my R90S:

Here's a link to an album on Ofoto for the bike:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=e0gbqhj.156its4r&x=0&y=-cq86aw

Later,

Jon-Lars
Beverly, WA

[The_Veg]

The BatBike

[dlearl476]

Originally posted by R90S
Here's a photo of my R90S:

Here's a link to an album on Ofoto for the bike:

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?collid=89642495403

Later,

Jon-Lars
Beverly, WA

Nice A$$!:bliss
Now all you need is a Ceramic 2-1 and a Conti!

[RebeccaV]

Originally posted by R90S
Here's a photo of my R90S:
Here's a link to an album on Ofoto for the bike:
http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?collid=89642495403
Later,
Jon-Lars
Beverly, WA

DANG! I love your bike and your pictures!

[Cliffy777]

Like the orange one (could not get through to your link you have posted Jon-Lars, tried several times. How come BG made it I wonder?)
Love the two tone paint job on the grey/black one and Daryl's stable. Thanks for sharing everybody.
DANG - I like it when people say DANG!

[lorazepam]

They are some awesome bikes! Maybe we can have one when we grow up cliffy.

[kbasa]

Originally posted by lorazepam
They are some awesome bikes! Maybe we can have one when we grow up cliffy.

:rofl

You guys crack me up.

[rocketman]

My R60/5 and me on Skyline Drive VA

[rocketman]

here's me udder bike this is my "new" one, a 78 R100/7 taken in the fall of 02. just like me it's right out of the 70's :rofl

http://www.pbase.com/image/7199604

[kbasa]

http://image.pbase.com/u9/dertankmann/large/7199604.PB090019.jpg

Nice!

[lorazepam]

Nice bike and road! I know a few roads with scenery like that.

[BMWRich58]

1992 GS100
http://home.comcast.net/~bmwrich58/wsb/media/376768/site1013.JPG

[rocketman]

Originally posted by lorazepam
Nice bike and road! I know a few roads with scenery like that.

One of my favorate roads, nice little valley that runs between two ranges of the Blue Ridge, at the end this was taken at the valley closes up into a small narrow passage with a great trout stream running along next to it, fall riding is great, airheads love that kinda weather!

RM

[RevWillie]

This interesting rig is for sale!

The "Queen Mary" is a 1977 R75/5, mated to a mid-sixties Watsonian Monza, with a Russell seat and BMW bags from the 80's, and leading link forks and re-enforced cutaway swingarm from the 90's.

It has been a fun project bike and a cool sidecar to run around with, but my son has outgrown the car and I could use the garage space and extra bucks for future bike projects.

I'm shooting for around $7K for it, but I really want to get it out and living in a new home.

[RevWillie]

In 1977, BMW was making the R75/7

The Queen is a /7, not a /5.......

(...Gertie was a /5, the Queen is a /7......douh!)

[GSTom]

Here is my 92 R100GS at Buffalo Creek, Missouri (extreme SW corner of the state) It looks so clean because I had just dumped it into the creek coming across the low water crossing in too deep of water, (DOH!) and I had to push it out. Notice the left mirror is at a crazy angle. No permanent damage, just a wet riding suit and water in my boots.

[James.A]

First attemp to post a picture. Let me know how it works. My personal bike. Wife has a blue one. If you look closely, you'll know I'm a dirtbag.

[Cliffy777]

Good first picture post.
Good lookin' bike. (we wanna see the blue one now!)

[CanadaDan]

Love the last two...

here's one of my favourite shots from a ride last fall...

http://members.shaw.ca/canadadan/images/ohya640.jpg

[HankPfister]

Here is picture of my R75/5 Toaster with Dnepr sidecar as we were about to lead the St. Pat's Day Parade in Roanoke VA

[rocketman]

Originally posted by Hank Pfister
Here is picture of my R75/5 Toaster with Dnepr sidecar as we were about to lead the St. Pat's Day Parade in Roanoke VA

Hey Kool Hank! I see you've rigged it so you can drive from the side car, I always wanted to do that with a outrigger setup myself :rofl

RM

[bmwmick]

OK,
Youse guys made me do it. Here is my '84 (first) Last Edition R100RS. This pic is overlooking Tucson from mile marker 3 on Mt Lemmon Highway.
I had the Dual seat on this day but it came with both the Solo and the Dual. I keep the Solo on about 99% of the time because it just looks better. :brow

Mick

[Wes]

Originally posted by bmwmick
OK,
Youse guys made me do it. Here is my '84 (first) Last Edition R100RS. This pic is overlooking Tucson from mile marker 3 on Mt Lemmon Highway.
I had the Dual seat on this day but it came with both the Solo and the Dual. I keep the Solo on about 99% of the time because it just looks better. :brow

Mick

Damn fine. Where did you get your tank cover - looks sweet.

[bmwmick]

Wes, Thanks!
It's a Bagster and I have one on each bike. I modified a Multivario base so I can use my Multivario bag on all three bikes. I can also use the Bagster Alpha bag but it's pretty HUGE for anything other than long trips.

Mick

[Wes]

Bagster, hmmm....

I've got a Bagster on my GS - never thought about them making some for the older bikes. Cool.

[Cliffy777]

"This pic is overlooking Tucson from mile marker 3 on Mt Lemmon Highway."

That is one fine riding road up to Mt Lemmon. Haven't made that trip in forever, but your picture just made me drool thinking about it!!! Thanks.
(I was out there two years ago, but it was a family trip - you know four of us in a van.......)

[bmwmick]

The road has been closed part of the time since our big fire. The Mt Lemmon Cafe is about the only structure left in Summer Haven. You wouldn't recognize the place.
They hope to have the road damage repaired by May or June from what I've read. Lots of guard rail posts burnt to the ground and just 'dropped' the metal.

Mick

[daver80]

Photo of my 86 R80RT

[bmwmick]

Nice RT pic Dave!!


Mick

[bmwmick]

Here is a pic of my previous Airhead(NO, not my wife) . It's a 1984 60th Anniversary Edition

Mick

[Mag00]

This is my fourth Beemer to date.
http://nextune.com/r100gs.jpg
1st...77 R100/7
2nd...85 K100RT
3rd...89 R100GS
4th...91 R100GS
http://www.erfinderkapital.de/smilies/smiley7.gif

[Wes]

Got pictures of the previous three?

[Mag00]

Originally posted by Wes
Got pictures of the previous three?
I had to dig out my photo and take a digital foto of them, sorry 'bout the quality.
http://nextune.com/r1007.jpg
http://nextune.com/k100rt.jpg.jpg
http://nextune.com/89r100gs.jpg

[Wes]

Fun. And is that a little honda I see? CR something?

[HERRBAYEMVAY]

This is "Britta", my '84 R65.... She's got 116k miles on the clock, and runs "just fine", thank you very much! ;) PS... Where are all of the other R65s?

[Fritzc]

Before and After pics of my 1971 R75/5. Finally got it done.

[Fritzc]

And the After pic. Hey, It runs too!

[MarkF]

Originally posted by Mag00

http://nextune.com/89r100gs.jpg

Damn, that is sweet! Does it still look that good?

MarkF

[R80RTJohnny]

Hello Mick,

Had to smile when I read your post. Good one,

Here is a pic of mine

[bmwmick]

Johnny,
That's a beauty too! Is it really an R80 or are you packin' an R100 in R80 clothing?

Mick

[R80RTJohnny]

Hello Mick,

It truly is an 1986 R80. The fairing came from from one of our club members in Ottawa. This is the bike that got me into a lot of trouble. Met my future wife because of her.

As you saw in my other post "Can a BMW motorcycle change your life" this one certainly did. It's warped but it did.

I hope that your bike brings you as much pleasure.

Jean

[HERRBAYEMVAY]

Devo,

Sweet looking R65! Glad to see that there are others out there besides myself who are proud to show off their "runt of the litter" to everyone! ;)

John in SC

[RebeccaV]

Originally posted by Fritz
And the After pic. Hey, It runs too!

CONGRATULATIONS FRITZ!!!!

It's gorgeous!

[BMWBeauty]

Originally posted by Fritz
Before and After pics of my 1971 R75/5. Finally got it done.

WOW!!!! That is a fantastic job you did with that bike!!!!:clap
It is gorgeous !!!!!!;)

[coyotebmw]

Here is two of my three bikes! The third one is a R-26 still in the basket.

[Rbike]

Yes, I do clean this bike...at least twice a year.

[mrmaico]

My just purchased 86 R80RT. 30,000 miles, runs sweet, $2000!

[kbasa]

Originally posted by mrmaico
My just purchased 86 R80RT. 30,000 miles, runs sweet, $2000!

Now that's a major deal, man. Major, I tell ya. :thumb

[GlobalRider]

My Airheads...

1980 BMW R65
http://www.ott.igs.net/~ace/BMW R65.jpg

1986 BMW R80 G/S PD
http://www.ott.igs.net/~ace/BMW R80 GS PD.jpg

1990 BMW R100 GS
http://www.ott.igs.net/~ace/BMW R100 GS.jpg

Non Airheads...2003 BMW R1150 GS Adventure & 2004 BMW R1150 GS Adventure.

Non BMWs...2002 Kawasaki KLR 650.

[BMWBeauty]

Nice looking bikes you have Global Rider......:bliss :bliss :bliss

[BMWBeauty]

Originally posted by mrmaico
My just purchased 86 R80RT. 30,000 miles, runs sweet, $2000!

Sweet!!!!!!!:bliss :bliss
That was a good deal....:thumb

[MarkF]

Originally posted by mrmaico
My just purchased 86 R80RT. 30,000 miles, runs sweet, $2000!

You gotta be the luckiest guy I know (this week). Damn!

MarkF

[GlobalRider]

Originally posted by BMW Beauty
Nice looking bikes you have Global Rider......:bliss :bliss :bliss

Well I'm still looking for one more GS, preferably a R100 GS Paris Dakar. It'll replace the R65 that I use for my Euro tours. The R80 G/S PD was supposed to fill that need, but I've decided to keep and restore it to factory condition. So the search goes on. Good things come to those that wait.

[magwa]

She's an '82 R100RS.

Here's the before picture. There's no "after" yet.

Anybody know the stock colors or color codes for an '82 RS?

[Visian]

With supermodel son alongside.

[Visian]

... on the way to Charleston

[Visian]

... an after-work stress reduction ride.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=7290

[Capt_Curmudgeon]

My 'ol '82 R100 after an extensive refit. Runs sweeter than the day I brought her home 22 years ago.

Captain Curmudgeon
Mississippi

[Flash]

My 1978 R100S

http://fast.smugmug.com/photos/3223877-M.jpg

[Flash]

And the one I sold to pay for the R100S restoration.

1978 R100RS Motorsport.

http://fast.smugmug.com/photos/3170845-M.jpg

[kbasa]

Every time I read this thread I get reinfected with airhead disease.

[lorazepam]

I want one too, Dave. I think it will be a toss up between an airhead and an SV650. It is a very tough desicion.

[bmwmick]

Originally posted by KBasa
Every time I read this thread I get reinfected with airhead disease.

Be VERY VERY careful Dave. It IS addictive!

Mick

[Rich]

I've always been in love with those white "last editions". They are attractive as hell. Someday I want to own one of those!

[bmwmick]

Originally posted by Rich
I've always been in love with those white "last editions". They are attractive as hell. Someday I want to own one of those!

Thanks Rich,
I looked about 5 years before I found this one. A guy up in Minnesota had kept it as a Collectible with only 14k miles on it.
Now it has 19K but it SURE is fun. :clap

Mick

[kbasa]

Originally posted by bmwmick
Be VERY VERY careful Dave. It IS addictive!

Mick

I know. I had an 83 R100RS. I should find a picture of it.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled thread.

Nice bike too, Mick.

[MarkF]

I want a R100RS

and a R100CS

and a R90S

and a R80ST

and a......



MarkF

[Tinboatcapt]

These are the bikes that created my lust for a BMW. I really regret buying the brick. ... now if I sell the brick...
Thanks for sharing.
Jim

[wvcajun]

My first baby.

[MarkF]

Originally posted by tinboatcapt Thanks for sharing.
Jim

I really love that signature line. But it kinda scares me. I wash mine when she gets dirty, she turns 4 in August and I love to ride her all day long. I think I might be in trouble with the law.

MarkF

[wvcajun]

I'm working on getting the picture to show up where it should.

MG

[wvcajun]

I'm working on getting the picture to show up where it should.

MG

[TZOLK]

Its my first. Ive lusted after this for years!

[MarkF]

Originally posted by TZOLK
Its my first. Ive lusted after this for years!

That is one pretty airhead, and clean, too!

MarkF

[RebeccaV]

Originally posted by TZOLK
Its my first. Ive lusted after this for years!

Double DANG that is one pretty bike! I don't think that I've ever seen that paint job. How many miles on it?

[TZOLK]

Yeah, its the original paint style before they changed it the next year. something about infringing on the name of the Paris Dakar Rally. It has 39,000 on it, runs great. Do you catch yourself spending minutes/ hours just staring at them outside or in the garage? That goes great with a good Hefeweizen if you savy!
I just put the Jesse bags on it last week.

[RebeccaV]

Originally posted by TZOLK
That goes great with a good Hefeweizen if you savy!

You look kinda young to be drinking or riding a motorcycle....

;)

[clang]

1990 GSPD with about 44k miles on the clock

[clang]

'92 gs with aobut 21K on the clock :brow

[clang]

Originally posted by TZOLK
Its my first. Ive lusted after this for years!

Congratulations on your bike! They are great!! I've probably owned 30 bikes in the last 20 years and my GSs are far and away my favorites!

[TZOLK]

Wow. Those are totally cool! How do you like the original windshield on your PD. I cant seem to find one anywhere. How about problems with the drivetrain on the airheads...trans...heads..ect? No problems here 39,000. Ticking on the right head but gonna try to shim the rockers...runs great.Greaseable shaft and Lucas Oil Stabilizer and Lucas gear Oil in the gearbox. Shifts good. How do you rate ,compare your PD(the original Adventure) with your Adventure. Cant get enough!!

[dlearl476]

This is my newest baby. Finally persuaded my brother to sell it to me after it sat un-loved in his garage for 10+years. It's especially sweet since it's the first Beemer I ever rode. I now own the first two street bikes I ever rode. The first was an RD400 which is nearing completion.

[devo]

Trying this again. I love this bike.

[kbasa]

Originally posted by dlearl
This is my newest baby. Finally persuaded my brother to sell it to me after it sat un-loved in his garage for 10+years. It's especially sweet since it's the first Beemer I ever rode. I now own the first two street bikes I ever rode. The first was an RD400 which is nearing completion.

Is that an ST hiding in there?

[BubbaZanetti]

better late than never i suppose.........

84 r100 with /5 handlebars, always looks better in pictures, but for $1500 w/42K i wasn't complaining

[dlearl476]

Originally posted by KBasa
Is that an ST hiding in there?

Sorry, didn't mean to ignore you Dave, somehow this never popped up on the "view new post" search. Yes, it is indeed my '99 Sprint ST. And today my '74 Alpina* was delivered, so next week it's time to clean the garage a bit and get a "family portrait" for the "show us your garage thread".

*Of the Bultaco variety. The search continues for an Alpina 3.0CSi.

[MarkF]

This thread always gets me drooling. Keep 'em coming.

MarkF

[Guzzi]

Okay, I'm computer dumb, but I'm gonna try to attach a pic of my pride & joy! :dunno

Okay...gonna try it again, but I'm still clueless:dunno

[b_h_dowell]

I had to have the centre stand lugs welded on my 79 R100RT over the winter so decided to bite the bullet and have the frame powdercoated. I've had it for 7 years now and have had many mods installed. I had trouble bleeding the rear brakes but have finally solved that problem by ensuring that the various brake fluid lines were in a continuously ascending position while I was doing the bleeding. Here's what she looks like now.

[Guzzi]

Originally posted by Guzzi
Okay, I'm computer dumb, but I'm gonna try to attach a pic of my pride & joy! :dunno


Well...so much for that attempt! Too many bytes, I guess. Does anyone know how (or IF) I can reduce the bytes of the pic I've got, so I can post it?:confused:

[rmoser]

Usually, when you have the file open in something like Microsoft Photo Editor you can do a File...Save As. Then choose a format that has compression (jpeg would be a good choice). If you choose jpeg, you'll either have or can select (in Microsoft Photo Editor there's a More... button to display advanced settings) a setting that saves space over quality.

For example, here's a picture of my '85 R80. In the original high quality JPEG format it's about half a meg in size. Setting the size/quality setting down yielded a file of about 90K and still made a usable picture.

Rob

[bmwmick]

Rob,
Even Paint works for resizing pics. I sent Guzzi some tips too.

Your pic would show up better as a 640X480 on this forum.

Mick

[rmoser]

True; I should have resized it. To hurried, I guess.

Really was more of an example than anything else. Kind of a poor picture :)

Rob

[Guzzi]

Originally posted by bmwmick
Rob,
Even Paint works for resizing pics. I sent Guzzi some tips too.

Your pic would show up better as a 640X480 on this forum.

Mick

...and the tips were good ones!:clap Thanx, Mick!:bliss

[Guzzi]

Okay...let's see how this one works.....

[Guzzi]

Imagine THAT!!! :jawdrop

[dlearl476]

One with a little nicer backdrop: (experimenting with Photoshop resizing!)

[bmwmick]

Originally posted by Guzzi
Okay...let's see how this one works.....

Nice,
You do good work Guzzi!! :bliss

Mick

[Guzzi]

Originally posted by bmwmick
Nice,
You do good work Guzzi!! :bliss

Mick

Yeah...with alittle help from my friends! :thumb

[honard]

Jack's racing on the R50

[Rbike]

Here's a new shot from the past weekend spent riding on dirt...

[MarkF]

Originally posted by honard
Jack's racing on the R50

Isn't he supposed to wear goggles, speedo and a bathing cap? I saw that in an BMW ad somewhere...

MarkF

[kbasa]

Originally posted by Rbike
Here's a new shot from the past weekend spent riding on dirt...

Awesome picture!

[Bob_M]

Greetings
I am new to the MOA forum. I have heard that there is a conversion to move the oil filter to an accessible location on the R100 series bikes with Oil Cooler. Attached is a jpeg of my R100 which is tarted up like an "S"
B

[fetishbear]

an oldie but a goodie!

[MarkF]

Originally posted by Rbike
Here's a new shot from the past weekend spent riding on dirt...

Love that white and blue R100GSPD! What year is it? Wish I could find one for sale that wasn't beat to crap or over $6,000.

MarkF

[Rbike]

Welllllll...that uh blue PD is a '93 Purple PD with the graphics removed. It comes with some stickers that look like flying gravel on the tank. That was removed before I got it for $5500 with 24K miles. It needed a new front brake rotor so I puton one of the oversized rotors from M.A.P. Engineering.

When I first got it I thought I would paint over the purple when winter arrived...but by the time winter arived I didn't seem to care about it being purple anymore.

You can still find a nice PD for about $5500 if you take some time. There were two black ones in the Airmail last month.

[mogu83]

1971 /5 Cafed

[MarkF]

Originally posted by mogu83
1971 /5 Cafed

Cool rear sets and valve covers. Tell us more about it, please?

MArkF

[James.A]

The black fork legs are very nice also.

[bmwmick]

Beautiful Cafe111:clap

Hoske tank? Supertrap stainless exhaust?
Chrome oil cooler, CC Products Valve covers, custom seat.

ALL very nice.

Thanks,
Mick

[MarkF]

I finally gave into my inner urges. I bought me another airhead. I had a R75 briefly in 91 or 92. After riding an oilhead to BMW rallies for 4 years I had a serious case of airhead envy. So tonight my 2000 Roadster shares the garage with this 1987 R65.

My plans are to remove the windscreen, replace the US spec handlebars with Euro spec handlebars and convert it to dual front discs.

MarkF

[bmwmick]

That's a real Beauty Mark!! :clap

Mick

[lorazepam]

nice bike Mark, now I am Jealous!

[mikea]

Bob_M
That is one nice bike. It is also the look I want for my R100R- if I get the leaks stopped. Could you please tell me what type fairing, windscreen, bars, and mirrors those are? Classy!
mikea

[88bmwJeff]

Here's a photo of my bike right after I bought it about 6 weeks ago. 1988 R100RT There's more photos on my website for those who are interested. I'm getting to know airheads, and I'm enjoying riding them.

http://home.earthlink.net/~88bmwjeff/

[MarkF]

That is a beauty. I would happily trade my oilhead for a new looking monolever RT or RS. Well, maybe not but I would sure like one. Blue has always been my fav color, too.

MarkF

[James.A]

Mark, I did happily trade my oilhead for the R75/5 pictured in on page 3 or 4 of this thread. I was tired of collecting speeding tickets. I also collected more that enough cash to get a new roof on my house.

[donkey doctor]

Hello; After many attempts, here it is.

[jgr451]

R100/7?

Very nice.

[wvcajun]

Here is my addition to the picture list.

1977 R100RS
I am the second owner.

MG

[wvcajun]

Here's a closer view of the other woman in my life.

MG

[lorazepam]

Dang Magwa, that is one beautiful bike. thanks for sharing.

[SCDorman]

Here's my recently acquired R100s, dubbed Van Gogh. After some initial ignition trouble, I've put on about 1500 miles and love it. FYI, Skyler the cat does NOT ride along.

Steve

[JATownsend]

Mt. Snow, Vermont October 2003

[mrmaico]

Here's a pic of my new R65 I picked up last week to keep my 86 R80RT company. 1984 with 6000 miles.......$650!! It was a bankruptcy auction at a lawyers office. They also had a 1986 K75 with 1200 miles that sold for $1150! I am kicking myself now for not buying that one also.

[MarkF]

Originally posted by mrmaico
Here's a pic of my new R65 I picked up last week to keep my 86 R80RT company. 1984 with 6000 miles.......$650!! It was a bankruptcy auction at a lawyers office. They also had a 1986 K75 with 1200 miles that sold for $1150! I am kicking myself now for not buying that one also.

Gee, that is a beauty. Guess I didn't get such a good deal after all. And you have dual discs to boot. I's be kicking myself over that K75, too.

MarkF

[dlearl476]

My seat finally came from Germany Friday. Had a chance to mount it and the "Authority" Bags this morning before work. Looks significantly more "Germanic" in person:

[Villalobos]

R100R 1992 from Mexico City Recently reconstructed

[Rokoneer]

Mutant GS using a conglomoration of Airheads as well as even some, egads! K bike stuff........

[Cliffy777]

That is one Baaaaad-ass scooter my friend. Wow. Dang. Cool.

[Trizcuit]

This is my 95 R100GS coming back from a weekend camping trip

[MarkF]

Wow! That is one big ass stuff sack. Whatcha have in there, a body?

MarkF

[rocketman]

Originally posted by MarkF
Wow! That is one big ass stuff sack. Whatcha have in there, a body?

MarkF

That must be one of those "wheelie assist" weights! :bliss

Weekend?? camping whatdoya suppose they took, besides the kitchen sink, counter top and cabinets, that is? :dunno

RM

[rocketman]

Originally posted by JATownsend
Mt. Snow, Vermont October 2003

Looks just like my 78 R100/7, except clean!:bliss

Nice.

RM

[bcpub]

My 'new' 1984 R80RT on a trip in Central/Eastern Washington this summer.

[MarkF]

Originally posted by bcpub
My 'new' 1984 R80RT on a trip in Central/Eastern Washington this summer.

Nice bike! Love those pop-out aux lights.

MarkF

[Visian]

These pics are scattered around other pages on this forum, but...

http://www.visian.nu/images/r69s.jpg

http://www.visian.nu/images/r100rs.jpg

http://www.visian.nu/images/r80gs_1.jpg

... and without bags

http://www.visian.nu/images/r80gs.jpg

Ian

[katoom]

My NEW girl 92' R100RS

[fedagato]

I've looked at every airhead in here twice but now this is my favorite.

[charleshehl]

My 1988 R100GS.

[MarkF]

Originally posted by katoom
My NEW girl 92' R100RS

I want, I want, I want....

MarkF

[katoom]

Originally posted by katoom
My NEW girl 92' R100RS

Sadly, I must report that I wrecked the beautiful RS pictured above. A 16 year old girl pulled out in front of me and I t-boned her. The impact sheared the steering stem in half on my bike. Lots of front end damage.

Thanks to my Shoei helmet and riding gear I got away with a bad contusion to my shin and a badly wrenched neck/back.

The RS is without question the most enjoyable bike I have ever ridden.

Be careful out there,
Wayne

[Bob_M]

Thanks for the comment on the silver bike. Like the original posting said it is a 1984 tarted out like an S.
The fairing is the BMW S fairing with a medium ht. parabellum windscreen. The windscreen works quite well here in Oregon where we have weather. I don't remember who made the mirrors, but I do know that they are polished stainless and made in Mississippi. (maybe Vech) Dave Quinn motorcycles has some similar mirrors on his web site.
The bars are Magura with the S rise and bend. (they were on the bike when I got it 40k miles ago) Also on the bike when I got it was the black chrome Luftmiester 2 into one pipe with reverse megaphone glass pack. It sounds fine. The front fender is the police fender. Mine is from germany, but Bob's has repros. Corbin seat w/ backrest (for my wife). I got Saeng night cutters on little angle brackets just below the turn signals. The brackets use the lower triple clamp bolts for mounting. I used to have a R11RT, but when the stars fell out of alignment and I had to sell it, I got Silver. The giggle per mile are at least as good, and often better on the airhead. I hope to go to Lima this summer.
Bob

[lorazepam]

Mark, you are just a bike slut. You make me smile when you drool over every bike ever pictured. I have to admit that I would love to have an R80GS in my stable though.

[MarkF]

Originally posted by lorazepam
Mark, you are just a bike slut. You make me smile when you drool over every bike ever pictured. I have to admit that I would love to have an R80GS in my stable though.

Guilty

I want them all - plus the time to ride them, too

MarkF

[Braddog]

I picked up ANOTHER airhead today. I'll try to have pics within the week. Mark can wring his hands some more...

[JSBKC]

Rode my first Airhead last week and brought this one home yesterday. Started wrenching on her today - and she's running better already. I think I'm hooked...

http://home.sprintmail.com/~jimbrady/r75/

[snoskier1]

My '86 R80RT

[ChrisF]

My '73 R75/5 just before I traded it in on an '04 RT. It's not as good-looking as most of the bikes in this thread, but it took me all over the country in my younger days. As you can see, after-market stuff was somewhat different!:)

[bobw]

Just acquired Saturday, R100GS. Great running bike, almost like new. Really fun to ride.

[moelaz]

Just took delivery of a 1992 R100RS. 7,000 miles and in superb condition. Runs and looks sweet. I love this bike! :)


http://lazzaro.smugmug.com/photos/11158866-M.jpg

Moe L.

[bmwmick]

That's a beauty Moe :clap Where did you find one with only 7,000 miles? My '84 R100RS had 14K on it a couple of years ago when I found it up in MN.

Mick :type

[moelaz]

Mick, Thanks. I purchased it from a guy in New Mexico. It took a giant leap of faith for me to buy the bike over the net. The seller was a great guy and helped with the shipping. The bike was actually better than I expected.

Moe L.

[bmwmick]

Mick, Thanks. I purchased it from a guy in New Mexico. It took a giant leap of faith for me to buy the bike over the net. The seller was a great guy and helped with the shipping. The bike was actually better than I expected.

Moe L.

Moe,
That is very similar to my purchase. I had looked for a nice R100RS Twin Shock for about 3 years. Drove over to Ca to look at a couple that were described as (Excellent condition) NOT. Finally found the one in MN and bought it over the net (IBMWR Marketplace). The owner even arranged the shipping and when it arrived I was very pleasantly surprised that it was even better than the pictures and history indicated.
Congrats on getting a good one!


Mick

[moelaz]

Moe,
That is very similar to my purchase. I had looked for a nice R100RS Twin Shock for about 3 years. Drove over to Ca to look at a couple that were described as (Excellent condition) NOT. Finally found the one in MN and bought it over the net (IBMWR Marketplace). The owner even arranged the shipping and when it arrived I was very pleasantly surprised that it was even better than the pictures and history indicated.
Congrats on getting a good one!


Mick

Thanks Mick,

Love my R100RS

Moe
92' R100RS
96' K1100RS

[Oznay]

Somehow,when ya can't get out t'ride,with the temperature sittin'at 40 below,it just makes ya feel good,seein'yer scoot,sittin'in the livin'room...

[peteremsley]

Now thats art! I guess you're single :)

[kbasa]

Somehow,when ya can't get out t'ride,with the temperature sittin'at 40 below,it just makes ya feel good,seein'yer scoot,sittin'in the livin'room...

:thumb :thumb

[pmdave]

I bought my R75 from the original owner after it had sat for almost 20 years following an electrical short in the main wiring bundle. The pistons were seized, the rubber was rotting, and various parts were missing. It took me two years to get it back into running condition, but it's a sweet bike now. It made the trip to the Spokane rally and back with no problems.
pmdave

[pmdave]

I bought the R100 new in 1980, and after many years of use I converted it to a sidecar outfit. The conversion got further modified in 1997 to run in the LA-Barstow-Las Vegas dual sport desert ride. I gave the rig to my son, and it has been in Virginia for several years, but It's about to make the coast-to-coast trip back "home" to Washington state for a rebuild.
pmdave

[R80RTJohnny]

Hello Dave,

Those are two great looking bikes. But I have to admit that the rig looks like one sweeeet ride.

Fantastic.

[Ksrob]

Here is my "new" '91 R100GS/PD that I picked up this summer. As you can see, it is an award winner. My town has a bike show during it's homecoming celebration each August and I entered the PD. It won it's class. This photo is with the trophy the same day as the show. Can you guess what class?

[kbasa]

Here is my "new" '91 R100GS/PD that I picked up this summer. As you can see, it is an award winner. My town has a bike show during it's homecoming celebration each August and I entered the PD. It won it's class. This photo is with the trophy the same day as the show. Can you guess what class?

Big German Dual Sports? :buds :wave :)

[jmerlino]

Those are some sweet rides y'all got. Here's mine. Well... it's not mine yet, but I've got a deposit on it, and as soon as I sell my F650 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49975&item=4507691661&rd=1), I can pay it off.

[Braddog]

She's been my daily rider for the last 3 years, a '77 R100RS, I call her "Halle" for short...
http://www.gigabikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/normal_Dec_02_001.jpg

[Braddog]

I just picked her up in October. She's an S in RS clothing...
http://www.gigabikes.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/normal_Dec_02_003.jpg

[mrmaico]

Hey snoskier, did you get that bike from "Duke" in Illinois? I almost bought that bike. Send me an e mail if you would, I have a couple questions.

Barry

[lorazepam]

Here is the latest addition to the stable minus the aftermarket stuff. It is a 1984 R80ST. (all you guys with deposits, I have my ST first :D )
http://lorazepam.smugmug.com/photos/15805121-M.jpg

[lorazepam]

http://lorazepam.smugmug.com/photos/15805122-M.jpg Yes that is ice on the water in the background.

[RebeccaV]

Here is the latest addition to the stable
Welcome to the airhead family loraz!!! The bike is gorgeous. Do you have bags? You just couldn't wait to get that fairing off, could you!

What will it's plate/tag say?

[kbasa]

:thumb

Nice one, Loraz!

[tommy]

here's the latest - got her cleaned up today - runs like a watch -

[tommy]

another angle

[tommy]

with bags

[ggfossen]

The pic was to show off the welder on another site. The bike (1983 R80RT) just happened to be in the back ground. I built a crane with which to load it on the truck to take along while snow birding. Then the snow wouldn't let us get the trailer out of the driveway. Life marches on.

[tomkat]

my 1978 R100/7

[lorazepam]

You just couldn't wait to get that fairing off, could you!

What will it's plate/tag say?


I would rather have something smaller than that flat huge piece of plastic up front.

As far as a plate, I am thinking R80ST. I think I can get that ;)

[kbasa]

Here is the latest addition to the stable minus the aftermarket stuff. It is a 1984 R80ST. (all you guys with deposits, I have my ST first :D )
http://lorazepam.smugmug.com/photos/15805121-M.jpg

Looks like you have a Russells rack on the back there, along with the bag mounts. Those things are NLA, so take care of them.

dave

[Stuff2C]

87 R80 RS Conversion :D

[naddy100]

I didn't really ask Ken whether I could (1) take his picture, (2) post it on the club website http://www.bmwridersofmississippi.org , or (3) post it here. Nevertheless, here it is, from Saturday's meeting:

[lorazepam]

Wow those are a couple really nice bikes, black looks good on them.

[wvcajun]

I think I tried this earlier in the thread, but I don't think the picture came through. Here goes again. This is my baby, a 1977 R100RS. Several modifications have been made to her, mostly be the original owner. I am the second owner. Estimated displacement 1200cc due to bored 1mm over with new pistons.(If any of you guys doubt my estimate, please tell me because I am going on the opinion of a mechanic I know) New black diamond exhuast valves with stainless steel intakes. Double sparks heads with unleaded gas conversion. Cromo fork braces. Solid aluminum (thick) triple tree. Barbacks with Parabellum screen. Krausers with a Corbin. That's all I can think of at the moment.

enjoy
MG

[kbasa]

On our way home yesterday.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/16226289-M.jpg

[kbasa]

Meeting the new kid in the garage.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/16226299-M.jpg

[RebeccaV]

Nice looking bike! I'll bet it'll be a wonderful addition to the family.

[kbasa]

Nice looking bike! I'll bet it'll be a wonderful addition to the family.

It needs some things, but this bike belonged to a now departed friend of mine. I should really put together a ride report for this.

I've got a long list of parts to buy, but it should be ride ready in a couple weeks. The current tires are 5+ years old and are as grippy as a bowling ball. :lol

Thanks, BG.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/16226305-M.jpg

[magwa]

....back.

[kbasa]

....back.

Glad to be back, man. You started it in me when you bought that RS. You know what they do to me......

[BubbaZanetti]

sweet bike man, i'm really starting to think getting rid of the airhead might not be such a wise idea..........

[lorazepam]

sweet bike man, i'm really starting to think getting rid of the airhead might not be such a wise idea..........

Magwa and Dave, you guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Putting the fever in a young man like this. :evil
He will never have any money now, what with the care and feeding of two motorcycles.

[BeemoKat]

Post a pic of my airhead? I can do that.

[HiFiGuy]

A new-to-me 1978 BMW R100RS.

Purchased from the original owner who even gave me my first Airhead tech lesson. A great guy who obviously put a lot of time, sweat, and hard earned cash into keeping this bike in great condition over the years. I have never had a better buying experience with anyone in my life. I hope I have made a new friend & riding buddy. He recently purchased a new R1150RT (STUNNING BIKE) and was kind enough to allow me to become the caretaker of his beloved R100RS for the next 27 years or so.

After geting schooled on Bings & things I took her out for a nice hour long ride. Me on the R100RS and my wife on her H-D Spotster. My last bike was an R1200C so this will take a bit of getting used to but she handles great, goes real well, and stops good once I figured out how to use the non-assited, non-ABS brakes

Here are a few pics. Hopefully I'll be geting in plenty of miles and learning to maintain her as I go along.

http://www.hifidesign.com/studio_ftp/hifi_uploads/r100rs/IMG_3041.jpg
1978 R100RS

http://www.hifidesign.com/studio_ftp/hifi_uploads/r100rs/IMG_3065.jpg
View from the pilot's seat

http://www.hifidesign.com/studio_ftp/hifi_uploads/r100rs/IMG_3091.jpg
With luggage installed

[magwa]

....Anyone know where I can buy a standard height, clear R100RS screen? Or is it *shield*? Or *Windshield*?

And does anyone know if this is a higher than stock shield?

[kbasa]

That one's taller than stock, I believe. You can get the standard height shields at a *good* dealer, I believe. I'd try Bob's first, they have all kinds of stuff hanging around. It should also have a bead on the trailing edge that looks like weatherstripping. You might also want to try Rusty at Max BMWmotorcycles in Portsmouth, NH. He's the best parts guy in the business.

The little rivets that attach the shield take a special tool to install. I need to find the tool so replace the shield on mine.

[kbasa]

HiFi Guy, that's absolutely beautiful. :thumb

Congrats, I'm envious.

[HiFiGuy]

Thanks KBasa. My first airhead and quite a learning experience. So far I am loving it. My last bike was an R1200C so this is quite a change.

How do you like your VFR? Tell me more about the CS.

[PeoriaMac]

I wish.....

[lkchris]

....Anyone know where I can buy a standard height, clear R100RS screen? Or is it *shield*? Or *Windshield*?

And does anyone know if this is a higher than stock shield?

Yes it is a higher shield, but doesn't look bad.

The OEM shields are clear only, and chances are you won't be able to see your clock/voltmeter in riding position with one unless you're short.

There is no special tool required to install the plastic windshield rivets, although there may be one. Just lube 'em with WD-40 and push the center shaft in with the butt end of a screwdriver or something. They don't have to go all the way in--just cut off excess. They can be reused.

99% of the parts for this bike are available from the dealer, including the shield.

[wvcajun]

listed in the Bob's BMW airhead catalog. I think they are around $80-$100.

MG

[Visian]

....Anyone know where I can buy a standard height, clear R100RS screen? Or is it *shield*? Or *Windshield*?

And does anyone know if this is a higher than stock shield?

Definitely a higher than stock. I got a new shield for my 1983 R100RS at my local dealer... came with the correct edging. You need to order the plastic attaching screws separately.

I think I paid well under $100.

Ian

This is my "movie star" son next to "his" R100RS (recently reclaimed in trade for a Honda CRF450)

http://www.visian.nu/images/kurt_R100RS_2003.jpg

[Wes]

time to breath some life back into this post -

We've shown ours, now show yours

[scjack]

1978 R100S

[Wes]

she has had some TLC - beautiful!

:thumb

[Bob_M]

I love the detail work on the early R100s. What is the story with the hand guards? Your bike is SWEEEEET!
:thumb

[peteremsley]

scjack - is that an original color?

I just picked up a '78 100s that is now silver but was originally red. I didn't think they made solid colors for the s in that year, just the smoke version. Yours looks great!

[scjack]

The bike has been professionaly repainted BUT it's an original factory color for 1978. It was called metallic red. Two reds were offered in 1978...................the smoke red and the metallic red.
Here's a link to a page that shows the available colors for 1978:
http://www.bynumonline.com/airheads/slash7/78paint/

Here's another link to a page that shows the colors that were offered from the factory by year.
http://home.jps.net/~snowbum/pcodes.htm

I have only ever seen a couple of bikes with these handguards. They were offered by a German company (can't remember the name) and are glassed into the factory fairing. The prior owner (who had the repaint done a couple of years ago) had them lying in his garage for many years and decided that it was time to have them installed when the repaint was done.

The bike had 17,300 miles on it when I bought it 5 months ago. Runs as good as it looks. Thanks for the positive comments.

[magwa]

....over on gear. Here's another shot:


http://www.sierranet.net/~keener/Bill8.html

[cmartin]

1988 PDGS with custom colors.

http://www.geocities.com/cbmwgs/pdriver.jpg


cbmw1150 NZ Tour (http://www.geocities.com/cbmwgs)

[Bob_M]

Crazy color, but I like it. The New Zealand trip looked great. Welcome aboard the Forum

[terham]

89K miles on Heinrich, but still runs pretty sweet.

http://terham.smugmug.com/gallery/474458/1/22665546

[terham]

89K miles on Heinrich, but still runs pretty sweet.

I'm having trouble inserting the picture, but here's a link.

http://terham.smugmug.com/photos/22665546-M.jpg

[lorazepam]

1988 PDGS with custom colors.

http://www.geocities.com/cbmwgs/pdriver.jpg


cbmw1150 NZ Tour (http://www.geocities.com/cbmwgs)


Nice topcase, I have one on my RRS and it works great. Beats spending triple digits for a topcase, and it looks great.

[lorazepam]

Here is a shot of the R80ST with the bag mounts removed, the Avons, and the deflector shield. It works well this way. I plan on using Nelson Rigg touring saddlebags and the bag mounts for longer journeys.

http://lorazepam.smugmug.com/photos/34811327-M.jpg

[lorazepam]

Here is another view.

http://lorazepam.smugmug.com/photos/34811325-M.jpg

[jmerlino]

I use a Deflector Screen as well. It's just enough to take the worst of the wind pressure off my chest.

[Stuff2C]

Does this count as an Airhead? :dance

[RevWillie]

Does this count as an Airhead? :dance
How about a "Airhead with severe cramps"?
:laugh

[Radar41]

Aren't these "FUN" to ride? This one has several "modifications" to make it better.

[Bob_M]

Aren't these "FUN" to ride? This one has several "modifications" to make it better.

Nice bike. :thumb