having had 2xr1100gs and 1xr1150gs im looking at buying a r 60/6 or a r80 or similar just not sure what to avoid or what to go for any suggestions. the more i look at the old bm`s the more i like.
r60/6 r80 ?
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Nothing too much to avoid really. The /6 are bullet proof really, ran from around 1974 to 1976 coming in a variety of engine sizes, the R80 came in from around 1977/78, replacing the R75/7. Will be a bit more poke to the 80, and importantly the brakes will be a step ahead. I've got a /6 and even with front discs (R90s) the front brake is more for decoration. That said, ride accordingly and it's great fun. I'd suggest you'd be happy with either, go with what takes your fancy.
ive had what youve had ,plus about 10 more ,one of the best bikes ,for me in the airhead range is the R80/7,heavy flywheel,twin shock,one of the best they ever made 
thanks guy`s are they ok running on unleaded
the rt version of the airhead ,is a nice one to consider,a very nice way of touring in classic style
Box’a’bits
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A good question to ask a seller. They need a conversion. By now most will have had that done, but a low mileage / low useage bike might still be running the old unleaded friendly seats.
the bike im looking at has done 64,000 miles so i would imagine it would have been done but thanks for the advice. is it a costly thing to have done.
i think it would be in the £300-350 region to have an unleaded conversion
just been told the bike im after hasn't had the heads done and the current owner uses lead replacement every other tank full. any suggestions 
the civil one
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just been told the bike im after hasn't had the heads done and the current owner uses lead replacement every other tank full. any suggestions
If the price is right , buy it .
Its not the end of the world , and its not that expensive.
http://www.jonspeedracing.co.uk/index.php?webpage=store.php&cID=951
as stated above ,if its a good one ,and the price is right ,buy it ,there getting harder to find .
I know this is a how long is a piece of string type of question 
but what would be the right price for what seems to be a good clean well serviced 1974 original R60/6
but what would be the right price for what seems to be a good clean well serviced 1974 original R60/6That depends if you're buying or selling !
If you're selling, none of this lot will offer more than a tenner - if you're buying one of them, it would be a steal at anything under £1200
If you're selling, none of this lot will offer more than a tenner - if you're buying one of them, it would be a steal at anything under £1200
R60/6 usually have serious pinking problems. There's a special base gasket available to lower compression.
cheers steptoe. im thinking of buying one
ahutcheon
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Is that an issue with the /5's as well? Particularly the R75/5, since there's one being sold round here (with a 1974 5 speed gearbox that I presume is from a /6 - is a bitza best avoided?)
Thanks...
the civil one
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I have no connection to this guy .
He has quite a selection available for sale.
Take your pick and question him .
Although he is in Wexford , you could have your purchase transported over..
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagebikes/4652268
He has quite a selection available for sale.
Take your pick and question him .
Although he is in Wexford , you could have your purchase transported over..
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagebikes/4652268
The 5-speed gearbox is a "good thing" IMO, & if it's an early one ( without ribbed casing ) it won't even show. Personally, I'd like the 5-speed 'box. The 75/5's that I've owned & ridden always ran well, but they are getting old now, so the quality of maintenance over the years may have been excellent - or poor. As always, ask questions, look at any paperwork & make your mind up on condition.
To be clear, you are thinking of buying the R75 shown above? If the kiwi dollar is around 50pc of sterling, I'd snap it up. They ain't making any more of these and this one looks pretty good. If it has a gearbox problem eventually then get it fixed. That's the beauty of a classic and half the fun: they are not disposable consumer items.
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