My Motorsport

[georgej]

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[Manfred]

Simply beautiful!

[535is]

A couple of oddities about your RS.

I already posted about your serial number being lower than any other Motorsport in the registry.

I see it has a kick starter. I was under the impression that only Euro bikes had that 'accessory' (not that it does much good trying to start a liter bike) - or was the kick starter a regular option for all /7-based bikes?

The seat appears to be black. Not real unusual to be recovered or replaced after all these years (my Corbin is black), but the original was blue. Do you still have it?

I have seen Motorsports with both black and white side covers, so nothing remarkable there. Do you have the side bags? If so, what color are they? Again, I have seen both black and white, more white ones on Euro bikes.


P.S.: I'd really get a spare set of black valve covers or paint the ones you have black. I'd do the same with the non-stock windshield, so the bike can be seen very near its original design with only an hour's work to swap them. Then, one day, we gotta get a handful of these things together. :thumb

[mmmalmberg]

Are the Motorsports cosmetic variants only, or are there functional differences vs any other RS? I had a '92 R100RS Rennsport Edition and I'm also unclear as to whether this was a cosmetic-only variation.

[jforgo]

Are the Motorsports cosmetic variants only, or are there functional differences vs any other RS? I had a '92 R100RS Rennsport Edition and I'm also unclear as to whether this was a cosmetic-only variation.

The Motorsports are cosmetic - mechanically same as other 1978 RS's.

[mmmalmberg]

Thanks. So basically there were no performance editions, just visual versions. Aside from the Euro vs. US differences.

[lkchris]

I have seen Motorsports with both black and white side covers ...

But never did a 1000cc motor come from the factory with anything but the black ones.

[lkchris]

So basically there were no performance editions, just visual versions.

Never ever in the entire production run of Airheads, i.e. 1969-1995.

[lkchris]

Besides the windshield, sissy bar, Brown sidestand, unpainted valve covers, the other visually disturbing thing is the nonstandard rear shocks. Even some IKONs would look better, as their forte is function rather than chrome.

[georgej]

On my list of things to do are change the valve covers and the windscreen.Then the side covers.Paint them black and put 1000cc decals on them. The BMW brochure shows the side covers black with the orange decals. I have Krausers ,they are black. I'm also getting rid of that Brown's side stand and putting a stock one on.I have no problem with the stock sidestands.The previous owner had a small square piece of steel welded to that brown's standto make it more stable I guess. I'll do the shocks last as I'll have the bags on most of the time.Yes the seat is black and I have an nos grab rail to put on in place of that backrest. The stock grab rail is the grabrail only without the rack that covers the tail section.
The seat is black,even in the brochure the seat in the picture looks black.What i do have is one of those BMW vinyl tank covers.It's blue,never seen a blue one before.
I've also posted to the VIN post if anyone is interested.

[535is]

Yes the seat is black and I have an nos grab rail to put on in place of that backrest. The stock grab rail is the grab rail only without the rack that covers the tail section.
I dunno. I think mine is the original piece and it has a very abbreviated rack over the cowl's badge. Or maybe all the grab rails were options. I'm sure Chris will let us know.
The seat is black,even in the brochure the seat in the picture looks black.
The one in the brochure may have been black, or it may have been poor color reproduction. If you read the brochure, it specifically mentions the seat color as a feature. It is a very dark blue that is difficult to see in photos. If you click on my link, you can see a bigger version of my avatar where the original seat does look blue. In person, it's unmistakable.
What i do have is one of those BMW vinyl tank covers.It's blue,never seen a blue one before.
What the hell? Go for it! :thumb

[crazydrummerdude]

Simply beautiful!

+1

Looks good as is.

I'm now afraid to post a picture of anything around this crowd..

:ha

[PGlaves]

Not sure about the rest of the non-standard stuff, but the Brown sidestand is so much an improvement that I wouldn't even consider removing it. No BMW I've ever owned (24 or 25 so far) has ever been box-stock for long, because there are certain things the aftermarket does better than the compromises any manufacturer puts on their bikes.

But my bikes are riders, not show bikes. I did win "dirtiest bike" once at a Long Distance Rider's ride-to-eat - but that was walk-around judging without owner's knowledge.

[bikerfish1100]

But never did a 1000cc motor come from the factory with anything but the black ones.

my R100S Motorsport came with white side covers. decals were not affixed.

[bikerfish1100]

Never ever in the entire production run of Airheads, i.e. 1969-1995.

that would be not counting the 40mm heads & pipes versions, of course.

[Mika]

Nice bike. I always liked the R100RS and especially the Motor Sports.

I didn’t realize that posting a picture of your bike in the airhead section set off a 100 point Concours ‘de Elegance Judging, cool!. Is there an awards ceremony at the end of the year? Will there be a gallery of the finalists? Are there classes? If so what are they? I take it from the comments in some of the posts lkchris is not an official judge; to bad. His pithy comments can be a bit sardonic even for my tastes but they normally are razor sharp and full of information making them more often than not worth the read and taking the time to get the point. So how is the final judging done?

Again – Nice Bike. :thumb.

[georgej]

The thing I like most about this forum is I can show a picture of my bike and talk about it. Where I live,not a lot of fans/riders/owners of airheads or older bikes for that matter.Here, everyone thinks they have to have a Harley.I have nothing against Harleys,I used to own one. I just like BMW's more. So this is like showing off my newly acquired bike to my friends I guess. Too bad we couldn't be out in the garage looking at it and having a beer.

[535is]

The thing I like most about this forum is I can show a picture of my bike and talk about it. Where I live,not a lot of fans/riders/owners of airheads or older bikes for that matter.Here, everyone thinks they have to have a Harley.I have nothing against Harleys,I used to own one. I just like BMW's more. So this is like showing off my newly acquired bike to my friends I guess. Too bad we couldn't be out in the garage looking at it and having a beer.

I'll go out in the garage and look at mine if you'll send me the beer ... :drink

[Yarddog]

Hey, George...I got the best of both worlds, cuz I have both a Harley and a Beemer! This is my first BMW, and my GF prefers it because it's more comfortable. For me, they each have their own separate roles...apples and oranges...

[monsondm]

I was looking at that RS when you bought it. It was from CT wasn't it? I ended up buying one the next day in Minnesota that had been owned since new by two men in one family. Father/son This bike has not been altraed in any way that I can see. It has the blue seat, white side covers and black valve covers. I know of someone that modified his Motorsport with 40mm exhaust, but I think that is the only one I have heard of that had them.

I am going to try to show my bike in a photo.

[bikerfish1100]

i might be mistaken (don't think so, but i'll leave room for bad memory or incorrect original info), but i seem to recall that there were a handful of R100S Motorsport models that came over with their engines sporting a R100RS badging. these were the supposed "Australian models", and came thru with 40mm exhaust.
anybody know more on that?

[toooldtocare]

Origional condition, 14K miles. Many upgrades thanks to San Jose BMW in the 80s.

[535is]

Two more good-looking Motorsports. Maybe enough to suggest that Kent might be wrong about those white side covers.

The information bikerfish1100 seeks is here. (http://www.geocities.com/rs77webmaster/ms78/) Not conclusive, by any means, but at least a starting place for more research. There are plenty of conflicting stories and rumors about these bikes.

[georgej]

On my list of thing to do to my bike is paint the side covers. Now I'm wondering which color to paint them,white or black.The only ones I've seen black are on the bike in the brochure.Every other picture of a Motorsport I've seen has white ones.Well i guess I'll have all winter to think on it.

[toooldtocare]

Attached is a photo from page 49 of BMW R100RS Motorcycle Collector Series books. Shows white side covers.

[AnnapolisAirhead]

I like the look of the white side covers, and the bags. Wish my set were that white still.

[Yarddog]

The white side covers tie everything all in...black simply makes the side covers relate to the frame...I would suggest painting them to suit the look you want, not necessarily try to make it 100% original...You'll be happier thataway...

[Radar41]

Not sure about the rest of the non-standard stuff, but the Brown sidestand is so much an improvement that I wouldn't even consider removing it. No BMW I've ever owned (24 or 25 so far) has ever been box-stock for long, because there are certain things the aftermarket does better than the compromises any manufacturer puts on their bikes.

But my bikes are riders, not show bikes. I did win "dirtiest bike" once at a Long Distance Rider's ride-to-eat - but that was walk-around judging without owner's knowledge.

Thank you Paul!!:clap

My 84 RS was painted and made to look like a 78 RS when I purchased it 5 years ago, complete with the old style airbox and starter cover. I rode it until I could no longer stand it looking like something it wasn't. It is in parts on my lift now being repainted (BMW Artic Silver Metalic - same color as my Z3) and other parts powder coated wrinkle black, colors I like. :nono When she is running again it will be ridden hard and put away wet :). Regardless of whether she is "original" or not. :bikes

[Yarddog]

...and ain't that what it's all about?

[535is]

I like the look of the white side covers, and the bags. Wish my set were that white still.
That is why God made paint. The body parts are Polizeiweiß and you could paint your bags that color. Or you could do what I did and use Krylon Fusion Dover White, which is a very close match, and has slightly matte finish, like the black Krausers. Or you could do the other thing I did, which was lie in wait for a set of used white Krausers that sold for $75, but looked like dead animals lived in them ... :sick They will get the Krylon Treatment as well.

[goboyboat]

This picture is on the BRP on our way home from the ralley .My buddys bike has the morris wheels My bike is badged with the r100RS/s totaly original even down to the paper badging on the tail section Yes I do have the blue seat

[georgej]

Those are two very nice machines,very nice.

[jamesdunn]

Those are two very nice machines,very nice.
George, did you sell the gold RS? Just wondering, as I see you have the Motosport.

[georgej]

I did sell it and shortly afterwards I realized I made a dumb mistake. Of course I've never heard of a smart mistake. But anyway,I have another '78 RS and it's a keeper.

[kgadley01]

This was mine. also my first BMW...

[habdala]

This was mine. also my first BMW...


That is a nice bike, was?

[jamesdunn]

I did sell it and shortly afterwards I realized I made a dumb mistake. Of course I've never heard of a smart mistake. But anyway,I have another '78 RS and it's a keeper.
Well, good to see you have another. I always liked the motosport edition.

[jamesdunn]

Nice bike. I always liked the R100RS and especially the Motor Sports.

I didn’t realize that posting a picture of your bike in the airhead section set off a 100 point Concours ‘de Elegance Judging, cool!. Is there an awards ceremony at the end of the year? Will there be a gallery of the finalists? Are there classes? If so what are they? I take it from the comments in some of the posts lkchris is not an official judge; to bad. His pithy comments can be a bit sardonic even for my tastes but they normally are razor sharp and full of information making them more often than not worth the read and taking the time to get the point. So how is the final judging done?

Again – Nice Bike. :thumb.

My bike is far from original. It has a lot of accessories that make it more useful, such as a Brown's, Reynolds rack and back rest, just to name a few add on's. I think a lot of us start out wanting to keep our bike original and end up somewhere north of that!

[kgadley01]

That is a nice bike, was?

still is, last I heard. it lives in Calif. now...

[mikeb921]

My bike is far from original. It has a lot of accessories that make it more useful, such as a Brown's, Reynolds rack and back rest, just to name a few add on's. I think a lot of us start out wanting to keep our bike original and end up somewhere north of that!


Nothing wrong with making a bike practical as long as a bunch of holes aren't drilled and original parts thrown away.

Ride Safe
MB

[jamesdunn]

Nothing wrong with making a bike practical as long as a bunch of holes aren't drilled and original parts thrown away.

Ride Safe
MB
I have the original parts still, though not many were removed. Reynolds, Brown's etcetera work with what is there, OEM sidestand is still in place. I did have to add Reynold's bag mounts when I installed the rear rack. These look similar to BMW bags and Hepco-Becker. No holes have been drilled save for a BMW mudflap on the rear fender and one on the front.