...R 80 RT (and sold it only a few months later...)

[RoLoo]

…spring is in the air (…?..) and if that’s the case, things start getting itchy…
…somehow I always liked the (old) boxer RT, and this one almost came cheap (read : less expensive…)
…first registration August 1987.
…only done 76.000 kilometers.
…scratch-free screen.
…first, scratch-free paint.
…complete with BMW Touring cases, Volt meter, quartz clock, all the (little) keys, the original BMW toolkit, users manual, and with a fresh Metzeler rear tire.
…this R/RT is a Monolever version
…it has only 800 cc, and a staggering 50 HP, but maximum torque at a low 3.500 RPM.
…choke, ignition, a little touch on the starter button, and : shake-shake-shake-shake…

…only thing ‘missing’ is a second front brake…; but these are easy to get.

…the only thing I now have to do, is to find a little extra storage space in my garage…

[bigblackfalco]

Nice one!I had an '89 100RT and managed to put 225'000 miles on it.
A great bike.
Bailey.

[Gromit]

Ron - that is one sweet scoot. Like it, lots

It's probably an insult to such a nice bike to say this, but quite possibly the ultimate winter bike. Big fairing, heated grips & a low CofG. Perfect

Nearly as perfect as an MZ of course...

[nab 301]

Ron - that is one sweet scoot. Like it, lots

It's probably an insult to such a nice bike to say this, but quite possibly the ultimate winter bike. Big fairing, heated grips & a low CofG. Perfect

Nearly as perfect as an MZ of course...

The wheels look an identical pattern to my MZ 301
Nigel B

[RoLoo]

...quite possibly the ultimate winter bike. Big fairing, heated grips...

...perfect bike ; did a little tour yesterday with only 3 degrees Celcius, but it was fun ! Low costs, great fun !!







(Mini + S + RT)

[RoLoo]

...bike has a new owner ; 10 June 2006...
...pity...

[Gromit]

Sad news Ron

Hope it's gone to a good home.

[RoLoo]

Sad news Ron. Hope it's gone to a good home.

...3 bikes, and 3 cars around the house is a bit too much...
...and yes ; the bike found a happy, and carefull new owner. A man with a
lot care (and knowlegde) for old Beemers...!

[RoLoo]

Sad news Ron. Hope it's gone to a good home.

...and yes ; the bike found a happy, and carefull new owner...

...eh...not...

...latest news ; this man sold 'my' beautiful RT after only 3 days...; and with a huge profit...
...he bought the bike only in order to make money...

[gus]

We have a phrase for that kind of bloke here.
We call em "Wankers" ,or more suitable in this case "C**t".
I bet he promised to cherish it and everything,so you let him have it at a good price,right?
gus

[RoLoo]

...I bet he promised to cherish it and everything,so you let him have it at a good price, right ?...

...right !!

[Dog Tyred]

And the moral of this storey is....................................??????

[RoLoo]

...moral...?

...don't know ; it's just a 'sad' story about a fine old bike...

[Dog Tyred]

Ron

The moral of the story is 'never trust a buyer with a good heart and not enough cash!'

Think of this way. The guy who bought the bike from you was probably not a nice man as he was willing to turn you over for a fast buck.

The person he sold the bike too is probably a mad keen BMW enthusiast who has wanted that particular model for many years and who will cherish the bike for many years, doing only a handful of carefully riden miles a year, while continuing to carry out the necessary maintenance and services at the recommended millages and eventually offer the bike to a museum, where it will be kept at optimum temperature and humidity ensuring it will continue to look immaculate for enternity.


Alternatively of course he may just be a dispatch rider looking for a realiable hack to take him through the winter months

Eitherway, its gone forever so just get out there and enjoy your fantastic new bike.

[RoLoo]

thanx !