How much is it worth???

[mukluk25]

I have an opportunity to buy a 1978 R100 /7 that is running. Good motor, tranny, frame, and tank. It runs, but needs:

Tires and the rear wheel needs Woody to straighten her out, but not so out of whack that it cannot be ridden.
Headlight assembly
and a speedo cable

Any help would be great. Thx

[20774]

A couple of thou??

[rocketman]

not over 3K, that would only be for a complete running, no work needed machine.
2k? if you can.
Once on the road ride the piss outta it, airheads like staying above 3k rpm's or 4k even more!

RM

[sumran]

Welcome!

I got mine ('80 R100RT) for $2,900. It was in very good shape.

Expect to spend a good bit on pieces and parts to get it where you want it. If you have to pay to have the work done, it will cost more.

You may want to make a list of the everything you know needs to be done and get prices on the repairs and parts. Double that figure. The actual number will be higher in real life, but it will get you started on coming to a reasonable purchase price in your mind. If you don't have riding gear, work that into the equation.

The good news is, even though the cost of ownership may be higher than expected, it is more fun than you expected. :dance Now that gas is over $3 a gallon, you can even assemble statistics to make it seem downright responsible.

[mukluk25]

Thanks all for your input. I should be feeling pretty good at 4 - 500 bucks then. My wife is gonna kill me for bringing home another stray... Anyone interested in a 1968 Bultaco Matador serial number 8???? Thx

[bikerfish1100]

"feel good at $400- $500?" umm, no, that's not a "feel good". That's a solid deal, with plenty of cushion room for unexpected issues. I'd be jumping all over that sucker. that means you should be able to get it roadworthy and quite clean and sharp cosmetically for a few thou. in fact- if you turn it down, i'd be interested in it.
Dibs, Dibs, I call Dibs!! okay, all you other sharks can jsut back away slowlllly.

[Bill Burke]

If you don't like it, I'll give you $600 for it.

[Boxerkuh]

That is a steal at that price... You can go through the entire bike from front to back, replace all the tires, cables, battery, check the electrics, etc. Awesome... :dance

[bikerfish1100]

If you don't like it, I'll give you $600 for it.

back away from that offer. I called dibs first, remember?

[rkasal]

$700. And I'll be there by this time tomorrow anywhere in the continental U.S.

Seriously, though. Nice find. Please share pics when you can.

[mukluk25]

OK, So I dropped $500 on her today after work. Added bonuses I didnt know about: 24K miles, new top end, Vetter fairing. :dance I am not taking any offers.....................yet. Thanks for all of your encouragement.

[bikerfish1100]

steal of a deal. have fun with the rejuvenation.

[Bill Burke]

Was the seller really really old?

[mukluk25]

Was the seller really really old?


Nope, Apparantely, taking off on a ride last fall loaded down two up for a weekend trip the owner hit something in the road (common occurance here in the mountains) and popped the rear tire, but not going down. Wife was furious and still will not get back on a bike.
Anyway, the owner has another similar bike and has decided to prep it for riding and wants to get rid of this one. It has a slight bend in the rear wheel, but it holds a bead and air. Other than that she needs a headlight, battery, and a speedo cable already pilferred for his other bike. He is also taking the luggage racks, but oh well. I can weld something or buy on Fleabay. The owner just wanted to know that it was going to a good home. Which it is...dammit! Anybody got parts????? Thx

[Pezz_gs]

Pics Please ???

[mukluk25]

Pics Please ???


As soon as I can figure out how to get her home without a rear tire....

[tkpinsc]

"feel good at $400- $500?" umm, no, that's not a "feel good". That's a solid deal, with plenty of cushion room for unexpected issues. I'd be jumping all over that sucker. that means you should be able to get it roadworthy and quite clean and sharp cosmetically for a few thou. in fact- if you turn it down, i'd be interested in it.
Dibs, Dibs, I call Dibs!! okay, all you other sharks can jsut back away slowlllly.


Now you need to hope the seller isn't reading this thread.

[kstoo]

As soon as I can figure out how to get her home without a rear tire....

Wait a minute! I thought that in order to be an airhead you had to
A] have a friend with a truck or a trailer or
B] be the friend that has a truck or a trailer.

go to u-haul. If I have to come out there I am not bringing it to your house!!
:bolt
:whistle

[mukluk25]

Pics Please ???


OK Already...do you like the 250lb rated dirt bike tray I brought her home in? I was a little nervous.

[mukluk25]

Another

[mukluk25]

One last one for now...

[bikerfish1100]

good on you!

excuse my ignorance, but where in blazes is Bonedale? Somehow i've managed to miss it (i think) in my journeys around CO.

[mukluk25]

good on you!

excuse my ignorance, but where in blazes is Bonedale? Somehow i've managed to miss it (i think) in my journeys around CO.


Carbondale. or for the French.. Car-bun-duh-ley.

Where the heck is Banana Belt???

[bikerfish1100]

ah, i have visited Carbondale. The Gateway to Paonia, and to Aspen, if so inclinated.

'nana belt = Northern Front Range. Loveland, to be precise.
look for me at TOR-
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/bikerfish1100/topofGHroad-1.jpg

[bikerfish1100]

ah, i have visited Carbondale. The Gateway to Paonia, and to Aspen, if so inclinated.

'nana belt = Northern Front Range. Loveland, to be precise.
look for me at TOR-
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/bikerfish1100/stormapproaching-1.jpg

[mukluk25]

Nice pics of Mclure Pass. That is my after work de-stress ride at many miles per hour:)

[bikerfish1100]

McClure? One of my all-time CO faves (especially if you can include the reservoir to the south of it), but that shot of mine was sure not McClure. Mine was taken coming over the top of the Glen Haven Rd approaching Estes park, looking east back towards GH. Or did you try to ost a shot of McClure, and get an abort?

[bikerfish1100]

McClure? One of my all-time CO faves (especially if you can include the reservoir to the south of it), but that shot of mine was sure not McClure. Mine was taken looking at Mt. Meeker, off of CO 7. or did you try posting, and have it come up abort?

[mukluk25]

McClure? One of my all-time CO faves (especially if you can include the reservoir to the south of it), but that shot of mine was sure not McClure. Mine was taken looking at Mt. Meeker, off of CO 14. or did you try posting, and have it come up abort?

Wow, the first pic really looks like the top of Mclure. Paonia resevoir is great. I ran sport bikes through there for 12 years having a lot of fun. It figures that the first ticket I ever got at Paonia Resevoir was on my slow GS. Nice 'S' by the way. That is a sharp looking bike.

[bikerfish1100]

1st shot was 2006 (red valve cover bolt heads) at top of the Glen Haven Rd (aka Devil's Gulch) approaching RMNP/Estes Park.
2nd shot was this fall (blue bolt heads).

[AntonLargiader]

Cool. That R100 will look really nice when it's just cleaned and shined a bit.

That's a recalled front wheel on it. Looks better on the single-disk bikes than the replacement, though.

[20774]

That's a recalled front wheel on it.

Good catch!!

[mukluk25]

Cool. That R100 will look really nice when it's just cleaned and shined a bit.

That's a recalled front wheel on it. Looks better on the single-disk bikes than the replacement, though.


I thought it was recalled, but did not know how to tell. I read something about that last summer, but cannot find the info. So I can contact a dealer and get a replacement wheel? Can anyone give me more info on this? I have to send the rear to Woody's for straightening, but if I dont need to for the front that would be great. Thanks

[20774]

Info on recall here:

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/robpages1/Pages/dreaded_bmw_front_wheel_recall.htm

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/19inchrecall.htm

[AntonLargiader]

Good catch!!

Just bought a bike yesterday with the same wheel on it...

[535is]

I thought it was recalled, but did not know how to tell.

Once you see those wheels compared, it's easy to tell. I can see from your photos that this is a recall wheel that has not been replaced (as mine has).

[mukluk25]

Just bought a bike yesterday with the same wheel on it...

Are you going to have it replaced? If so how will you go about this? Also, how do you get to the air filter on this bike? Thx By the way "Congrats on your new bike" pics?

[bikerfish1100]

Also, how do you get to the air filter on this bike?
Air filter is under air intake box. air intake box is the 2 piece assembly that choke lever is mounted to on left side. it sits atop the trans, and looks like its the back of the engine.
loosen clamps on both ends of air intake tubes. undo loooong bolt on left side of airbox (just above black air intake tube connecting airbox to carb). wiggle left half of intake box off. you can now remove filter. if you need to remove battery, or do other work in that area, you could remove right side of airbox too- procedure will be obvious once you're in that far.
during refitting, keep air tubes off until after bolt has been started into threads on right side of intake box- you might want/need to get your fingers up in thru the right side intake port to guide the bolt to the correct spot.

get a Clymer or Haynes manual. these bikes are the epitome of the DIY machine (for most everything except internal transmission repairs).

[20774]

Are you going to have it replaced? If so how will you go about this?

Getting the wheel replaced by BMW will depend somewhat on the dealer. You'll need to call a dealer and ask what they want you to do. From what I understand, you will definintely need the VIN. That will make or break your recall request. If the VIN bike never had snowflake wheels, most likely your chances at getting the wheel replaced are nil. After that, you might have to bring the bike with wheels to the dealer.

Do a search on snowflake and/or recall on this forum for previous discussions.

[AntonLargiader]

Are you going to have it replaced?
Yeah, why not. It's free.

By the way "Congrats on your new bike" pics?

You mean, "Congrats on my new box and metal pile" pics? Not worth hijacking this thread for. :)

[pedrocasper]

This has been one of the best finds I have heard about in awhile. Good job and welcome to the club.

[mukluk25]

OK, so I got into the fuel cap...FINALLY! Luckily, someone had the foresight to line the inside of the tank...YES! Anyway, I am throwing around some directions to head in with this bike. One of them is cafe style. Does anyone have any expertise is putting on a Ducati half fairing like here on bike #36 and #92? I am wondering how you might have mounted it and if you retain the headlight how do you get clip-ons to mount? Thanks

http://www.pbase.com/r80ks/koizumi

[pedrocasper]

OK, so I got into the fuel cap...FINALLY! Luckily, someone had the foresight to line the inside of the tank...YES! Anyway, I am throwing around some directions to head in with this bike. One of them is cafe style. Does anyone have any expertise is putting on a Ducati half fairing like here on bike #36 and #92? I am wondering how you might have mounted it and if you retain the headlight how do you get clip-ons to mount? Thanks

http://www.pbase.com/r80ks/koizumi


Email User R90S on this forum. See link to connect to photos of his bike. I am interested in the same set up, eventually.
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23044mail