I did a thing
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Mad Mike
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I was on the brink of snatching up that bike, it would fit perfectly beside my Yamaha TR1 -- killer price and looks to be in great shape. It would have been my first Eurobike and I couldn't build enough courage to pull the trigger.
It’s got 94K on the clock but, meticulously cared for. New tires, battery, brakes, fluids etc.
First owner bought it new in Europe (Belarus) and owned it there for some time and brought it with him when they moved to Canada. So it’s a true Euro spec model. It’s registered for here in Ontario and has full service records from Europe as well as Canada. Comes with the RT package but, was striped down short trips.
After that it changed hands with 2 more BMW enthusiasts. The current seller (3rd owner) has a beautiful stable of eye candy and enjoys riding.
Real easy to work out a deal with no nonsense. Very happy.
First owner bought it new in Europe (Belarus) and owned it there for some time and brought it with him when they moved to Canada. So it’s a true Euro spec model. It’s registered for here in Ontario and has full service records from Europe as well as Canada. Comes with the RT package but, was striped down short trips.
After that it changed hands with 2 more BMW enthusiasts. The current seller (3rd owner) has a beautiful stable of eye candy and enjoys riding.
Real easy to work out a deal with no nonsense. Very happy.
Marty.
I may add the panniers just for convenience but, don’t think I’ll install the front fairing.
The tank has some paint damage where the fairing rubbed but, it’s superficial. I’m far from an expert but, I took it for a rip Friday and it’s smooth and everything works pretty good for a bike from the late 80s.
It’s no rocket but, it does have character and was sold when I took it for a ride.
The tank has some paint damage where the fairing rubbed but, it’s superficial. I’m far from an expert but, I took it for a rip Friday and it’s smooth and everything works pretty good for a bike from the late 80s.
It’s no rocket but, it does have character and was sold when I took it for a ride.
I might install it just for those nice days during the off season. But, need to look into the work involved.
. I just love the clean look without
That's Marty. He's been to Alaska and back a few times. He seems to know everything there is to know about the airheads and can fix anything.
I still remember stumbing across an old-timer north of Port hope with a shed full of them. So many variations including sidecars and some sunburst orange. His favorite had the paint worn off the tank by his knees. He was a cool dude. I doubt he's around anymore.
I think he is, but has sold off most of the stable.
I occasionally see the doors open and bikes inside.
Didn't know Marty was up to 600K 
Amazing guy - in his 70s afaik and still camping out on long trips. He lived nearby in Sauga and helped me a couple of times. His beemer in behind the riders - how many bikes still carrying Windjammers. I recall driving all the way to the factory with buddy over a long weekend to get a factory second fairing, only to discover he could not keep awake for more than a couple hours behind the wheel. That was a looooong drive. My best friend from uni and we are still in touch.
Marty had so many stories to tell. He had some bad luck with rain doing Alaska....a couple years running.
I do miss the Forks..nothing similar here.
Very pretty
Need to get out on my Beemer while it is still cool. Guy I was riding with yesterday had one and his seat was lower than mine. Who'd a thought my maybe last bike would be a BMW?
Amazing guy - in his 70s afaik and still camping out on long trips. He lived nearby in Sauga and helped me a couple of times. His beemer in behind the riders - how many bikes still carrying Windjammers. I recall driving all the way to the factory with buddy over a long weekend to get a factory second fairing, only to discover he could not keep awake for more than a couple hours behind the wheel. That was a looooong drive. My best friend from uni and we are still in touch.Marty had so many stories to tell. He had some bad luck with rain doing Alaska....a couple years running.
I do miss the Forks..nothing similar here.
Very pretty
Need to get out on my Beemer while it is still cool. Guy I was riding with yesterday had one and his seat was lower than mine. Who'd a thought my maybe last bike would be a BMW?
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Such an awesome bike. The 80 was actually a better bike than the 100. Very smooth with smaller pistons. But the airhead had it's quirks. Charging system wasn't very reliable, and expensive to fix. Speedo drive cable bolted to the transmission with a special drilled bolt that was also the negative ground. When it vibrated out people would replace it with a plain hex head bolt and carry on. But wonder why thier trans oil looked like choc milk.(no vent for moisture). But one of the best touring bikes ever made.
