R80 GS Basic

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I have the opportunity to buy an R80 GS Basic which was partly restored a few years back but has sat ever since in a dry garage as part of a collection of bikes/cars

The owner is selling off various bits & bobs and I have been given the opportunity to buy the Basic on a "make me an offer" basis. Not knowing enough about airhead BMWs I don't want to insult him with a low ball offer and neither do I wish to pay too much for something I may only keep for a few years

I have attached the few (really crap) photos I have been sent but would appreciate the collective's wisdom as to value ?

Paul

 

[Montydog]

I guess a lot depends on the history of it, previous owners, it's use and maintenance records.. All will play a part in its valuation... Going to be hard to give a value without further info really.

 

[steve hughes]

There is a nice Basic on the Bamw site , that should give you an indication of top prices.
Steve

http://www.bamw.co.uk/bikes/96-r80gs.html

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I guess a lot depends on the history of it, previous owners, it's use and maintenance records.. All will play a part in its valuation... Going to be hard to give a value without further info really.

All I know at present is the mileage (27000 miles) and the fact it has at least two previous owners

 

[Florence]

Paul,i think it's an £8k bike.....I know it's not worth that but they really are commanding big money.I've seen bikes on mobile de fetching 8,9 and 10k. If you made him an offer of £5 or £6k I'm sure he wouldn't be insulted and one thing for sure is it's only going up in money. Hope this helps, John.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Cheers John that does help a lot

 

[Kenny]

Yup..worth an initial offer of £6,500 but if owner knows his stuff, then you will be in the region of £7 - £8,000 ( as Florence says, they are simply not worth this but Airheads are fetching premium prices at the moment ).

 

[cherokee]

Give him £5000...you dont know what work you are going to have to do...

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Give him £5000...you dont know what work you are going to have to do...

A good approach

 

[Montydog]

I'd say £5-6,000 as an investment is a steal , good luck let us know how you get on

 

[solidstate100]

HAve you run the VIN to check it is a basic and not a looky likey?

 

[Rob Farmer]

Kalahari tank (Paris Dakar) on there adding hundreds to the value. Does it also have the basic tank as well?

luggage racks are also a big bonus. The rack and left pannier frame are the same as the mono g/s but the right hand frame was unique to the basic and are no longer available

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

HAve you run the VIN to check it is a basic and not a looky likey?

Not as yet as I haven't seen the bike only the iffy photos

I'm hoping to get over and view the bike in person next week

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Kalahari tank (Paris Dakar) on there adding hundreds to the value. Does it also have the basic tank as well?

luggage racks are also a big bonus. The rack and left pannier frame are the same as the mono g/s but the right hand frame was unique to the basic and are no longer available

As far as I'm aware Rob he only has the big tank but I know he also has a set of aluminium (TT?) panniers that will come with the bike

This is all great advice chaps and much appreciated

 

[twizzle]

Looks like a fancy WP shock as well..

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I thought the WP shock was standard fit on the Basic?

 

[scooter paul]

Looks like a fancy WP shock as well..

As a previous owner of a 'Basic' I believe this was standard.

 

[Florence]

Yes standard WP shock, if you don't buy it I could be tempted

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

HAve you run the VIN to check it is a basic and not a looky likey?

I've got a VIN for it

It is 0266289 after a GOOGLE search I've found that the VIN for the Basic & Kalahari run from 0263504 to 0267503 so it appears to be a genuine one

http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R80GSBasic.htm

Does anyone know where I can get an actual date of manufacture and confirmation of model?

 

[dr nosh]

Give him £5000...you dont know what work you are going to have to do...

Engine been reworked?

Stainless steel push rod tubes, picture 3.