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...R 80 RT (and sold it only a few months later...)
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:19 am
by 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…
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:04 pm
by bigblackfalco
Nice one!I had an '89 100RT and managed to put 225'000 miles on it.
A great bike.
Bailey.
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:13 pm
by 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...

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:41 pm
by nab 301
Gromit wrote: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
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:55 am
by RoLoo
Gromit wrote:...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)
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:06 am
by RoLoo
...bike has a new owner ; 10 June 2006...
...pity...

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:13 pm
by Gromit
Sad news Ron
Hope it's gone to a good home.
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:18 pm
by RoLoo
Gromit wrote: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...!
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:03 am
by RoLoo
RoLoo wrote:Gromit wrote: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...
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:01 pm
by 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
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:04 am
by RoLoo
gus wrote:...I bet he promised to cherish it and everything,so you let him have it at a good price, right ?...
...right !!
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:04 pm
by Dog Tyred
And the moral of this storey is....................................??????
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:13 pm
by RoLoo
...moral...?
...don't know ; it's just a 'sad' story about a fine old bike...
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:34 pm
by 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.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:32 am
by RoLoo
thanx !