80s BMW GS v new model GS
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Re: 80s BMW GS v new model GS
We have a 1981 R80 G/S--and totally agree---with Ohlins rear, cartridge emulators, harrison 6 pot etc it really is the dogs. ps pic added--the remus is shortened 1150 GS and the link pipe is special. The ORIGINAL silencer is in good nick and tucked away safely. It also has the very expensive clock and rev counter pods--I must add that its my son's!--the crash bars and sidestand are also a bit special and do a proper job (from Germany)--its for riding, not looking at--he did the MCC Exeter trial on it a couple of years back.
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Re: 80s BMW GS v new model GS
First gen , bare bones R80gs; looked lovely in white- couldn't afford one back in the day, couldn't pay what they're going for now in concours.......ah well, c'est la vie
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Re: 80s BMW GS v new model GS
My 1988 r100 GS ,this is my favourite bike out of the three I own.
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Re: 80s BMW GS v new model GS
I've had mine since 2001. It's definitely a keeper.
Makes me grin every time I ride it.
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Makes me grin every time I ride it.
IMG_3450 by tuftywhite, on Flickr
Snow by tuftywhite, on Flickr