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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | I know this is a stretch but, I also know there are some bike fans out in O land (I'm posting for a trusted friend, the bike is in VA)
Year: 1986
Make:BMW
Model: R 80
Location:Natural Bridge, Virginia, USA
Price:$4500.00
Miles:23200
Color:Black
Engine Size(cc):800
VIN Number: WB1046304G6480549
Description: 1986 R-80, Very Clean, Low Miles, New Tires, brakes, Fluids, Gel Battery, Corbin Seat, Original Seat, New Marsee Soft Luggege, Clymer Manual, Haynes Manual, Original Riders Manual, Tool Kit, Dual Front Discs, 50+ MPG. Runs Great, No Leaks.
PM me if you would like more info... |
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Location: Midland, MI | About two months ago, I came across a late 80s K100RT (or maybe it was a K75S) that was calling my name...that eventually went away, though. |
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Location: NJ | cheap clean fast |
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Location: Reno, NV | Its right in that era where its not really a classic and its pretty far surpassed by modern day bikes. I think in order to sell it you're going to have to run across some BMW kook that wants an R80 specifically. You never know though, BMW people are like that.
Have you tried Craigslist yet? I sold my motorcycle in 3 days on craigslist. |
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Location: ranson,wva | ive got a bmw motorcycle t-shirt that says "LONG LIVE THE AIRHEAD'S"...i find the bmw bikes interesting even tho ive got a yamaha RZ350 i hardly ride...bmw's are verry cool bikes...jason |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Folks who ride Beemers, are kinda like Harley folks... They swear by them, and you ain't gonna change their minds.
The horizontally-opposed cylinders and shaft drive make for a smooth ride. They are dependable, and will last years.
BMW freaks think water-cooled engines are an annoying fad!
Harley People feel the same.
Go with what you know. History will win out.
You should have no trouble selling it.
(But it is at that mystery-age... Not quite an antique.) |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
Folks who ride Beemers, are kinda like Harley folks... I thought your next line was going to be "...except without the smelly leathers, leaking oil and penchant for referring to their wives as bit.." never mind.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Aw, Well...
Euro-bikers invented the term "cafe racer"
American Bikers invented the term "Beer Run" |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I'm into both Harleys and BMWs, among others. $4500 for an R-80 is at the upper end of the price spectrum for this model, but with only 23k miles, and if it has been well cared for, he shouldn't have much problem finding a buyer. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | A BMW enthusiast sent me th following...
"tell him to post it on the free classifieds at IBMWR.org. That's where it will get the most relevant traffic."
Isn't "high priced BMW" a redundant statement ?
Seriously, if you can swing it, BMW is a worthwhile investment in a bike. However if it breaks, it's gonna cost ya. The good news is that they don't break often. My friend sold his last BMW after he uttered the phrase, "yeah, I'm riding my Guzzi cause the Beemer is in the shop." For those that know, that's just wrong on so many levels.
As far as Harley's... well, it's kindof like all those posts about the Fender Blackie. Personally of the the Harley's I have tried, they makes a great bike for $12,000, unfortunately they cost 20K and up.
I (and everyone else in the motorcycle world) has been impressed with the latest offerings from Moto Guzzi. Same parts issues as BMW as far as time and availability, but that's also a factor of the dealer. I've ordered some really odd parts that came within a couple weeks, but I have heard others not so lucky.
For big-twin bikes, made in the USA, Victory is the way to go. Not a fan of the current sytles available, but there hasn't been any significant issues with anything they've made since 2002, so if big V-twin is your thing, these are bulletproof and provide a huge bang-for-bucks factor if your slant is toward performance, handling etc..
If you are looking for a reliable, smooth, cost effective... than Honda is still so far out in front it's just silly.
For me, I'm a big guy so I really like low-end torque and performance, don't really care "how fast" it goes, comfortable ride, quick handling, low maintenance. As a result my garage has two Moto Guzzi's, a Victory and a Honda. All V-Twins |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Seriously, if you can swing it, BMW is a worthwhile investment in a bike. However if it breaks, it's gonna cost ya.
It's tough riding a bike knowing you're the cheapest thing to replace.
Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
If you are looking for a reliable, smooth, cost effective... than Honda is still so far out in front it's just silly.
You forgot "comfortable as a BarcaLounger" :D |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Thanks Miles (I assume you received my email?), I'll pass it along.
I gave up riding and/or owning bikes about 15 years ago. I just can't act responsibly on one....fortunately, I learned to accept that before I hurt some one or myself - and before I lost lots of money or privileges... loved riding though. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Bought my (Low Rider Custom) Harley new in 1992 for a bit under $11,000. Put 65k miles on it and it has never had an issue nor left me stranded, and it is still worth maybe $9,000. I also have two BMWs currently, and just sold another last summer. The big K1200LT tourer has 51,000 miles since I bought it new in 1999 (for about $17,000 as I recall) and it just cost me about $3,500 over the summer for various levels of service, brakes, a new clutch and rear end, among other parts. Great bike, but very costly. Plus, its resale value is currently worth only half the value of the Harley. The other BMW is an R100GS with a sidecar I attached a few years ago. Now it is more of a novelty, but I still take it on a 1,000 mile trip in the summer. What am I riding mostly these days . . . the big BMW. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I sold my last motorcycle just before I started law school. I might have realized that my life might have some value to someone else and I couldn't afford life insurance. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Boise Mark, I, on the other hand, commuted to law school more often on a bike than in a car. |
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Location: Reno, NV | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
For me, I'm a big guy so I really like low-end torque and performance, don't really care "how fast" it goes, comfortable ride, quick handling, low maintenance. As a result my garage has two Moto Guzzi's, a Victory and a Honda. All V-Twins Triumph is making quite a splash in the market the last few years. Their offerings in every catagory, (except "large tourer" ie. Goldwing, ST1300 etc..) are really doing well. Their Triple motor is a real jem and a nice blend of torque and quick reving power, both the 675 and 1050. The Daytona 675 is really changing people's minds about non-Japanese sport bikes.
I have a Triumph Speed Four myself and I love it. I wouldn't trade it for a Japanese bike for anything. Im entrigued by your Guzzi. I was looking at the Breva but not knowing much about the brand decided to look elsewhere. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Hey YAK... how can you mention Triumph without mentioning the Rocket III.. Truly awesome ride that's worth keeping an eye on. I saw a fairly dressed one at the IMS show last weekend. As soon as someone comes out with some decent hard bags, that bike will be a force to be reckoned with more than it already is. I have ridden one and it's got everything from over the top power, without "feeling" over powered... it handles like a sport bike, it's comfortable and at a good price point. The only thing it really lacks it practicality. Not really a great two-up ride, and not enough luggage. If I lived in the Southwest I think it would be the ride to have. I just sold a Bonnie America that was a blast, but when it came to the choices in the garage... it just didn't get chosen, so it's on to a new home.
On Guzzi... my favorite motto is "Going Out Of Business Since 1923" The new Norge will hopefully be added to my garage in the spring, but something else will have to go.. maybe a couple may go for that to happen. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Mister O-- I have looked at the Victory on the web. Hey, it's American Made, and you can get one for a penny less than $10,000! Maybe less if you haggle. But there are only two styles ($10K and $14K), with assorted colors. But I think they do offer the Best Bang.
Different subject... When I had my 650 Yammer-hammer, this dude kept saying "When you wreck your bike..." I said he was a jerk. But he was right...
It is "when", not "if"! (I am living proof.) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Boise Mark, I, on the other hand, commuted to law school more often on a bike than in a car. I walked every day for 3 years. Of course, I never lived more than a few blocks away, but when it was minus 30 in Iowa, it was tough. Good to see that someone who went to law school got a real job. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Love the Triumphs. Sold a '72 TR6C a bit over a year ago because I could never ride it anywhere without thereafter smelling like gas for hours. Then a few months later, the new Triumph Scrambler came out and boy dies it ever have my name on it, just as does the new BMW R1200R that resides next to it in the showroom. The older I get, the more I appreciate these lighter bikes. On the other hand, guitars are so much easier to sneak into the basement than a new motorcycle into the garage. |
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