R80g/s rebuild - some pics as I go along....

[bakerlonglegs]

I will, if wanted, show any of the conserned Airhead folk a few more of my route list
different degrees of difficulty can be accomodated from "Is that it" up to the "what the fooook am I doin up this trail". I would like the group to be a max of around 6 or 7
almost anytime but preferably mid week
I live in Derbyshire

Mick

That's a quality offer, thanks very much
After looking at the EM ride pics, that's got to be a good ruse......
but first I've got to finish the bike

 

[Rob Farmer]

That's a quality offer, thanks very much
After looking at the EM ride pics, that's got to be a good ruse......
but first I've got to finish the bike

Sure you'll be done by next weekend.

 

[bakerlonglegs]

Some more pics....

Well, some more pics as requested......

Sorry, crap pictures, difficult to get good pics in a dingy garage



It's not fully finished (mirrors, etc.) but it sounds luuverly

Would like some bar risers eventually...

What? Beg pardon? The box in the background Oh, that's stage 2....

Needs something else, no?

Can't wait to do some miles.....

 

[Trippy]

Looks really good mate, what rear shock is that?

 

[ECM]

It could end up like mine (only yours is much cleaner)

 

[Flipfly]

Me likey!!!!!

Where did you get the seat and rack from and how much???. I want one for mine but fear it may be too dear.

Never mind if it is, a few bolts and I can whip yours off at the next meeting

Good job

 

[Rob Farmer]

Looks really good mate, what rear shock is that?

It's a Maxton Trippy. Lovely shocks, much stronger than Ohlins, give a really nice ride and made in the UK as well


Andy,

It's coming together really well

 

[Uncle Rob]

and the other box (in pic 1)

 

[Rob Farmer]

and the other box (in pic 1)

It's a brand new mainstand and mounting kit. Oops!







Just kidding

 

[bakerlonglegs]

for comments all Autumn is here, perfect season for bimbling, can't wait to get riding!

It's a Maxton Trippy. Lovely shocks, much stronger than Ohlins, give a really nice ride and made in the UK as well

'Tis indeed. I need to adjust the static sag, as I think the back end sits rather low, but that's for later.

The top of the shock is wider than the OE, as it fouls the battery on one side and the sidepanel on the other. Can post pics if you want.

 

[bakerlonglegs]

Passed!

This is the last pic, promise but got to be done....

The bike passed it's MOT today

Really nice to finally do some miles. A few little probs to sort, such as weak charging and a sticking throttle , but I won't bore you with more pics so tha-tha-tha-tha-that's all folks!!

A huge thank you to everyone on here who has helped this numpty with advice and words of encouragement when I got stuck (which was a lot ).

Meal and with Mrs BLL to celebrate tonight

 

[Trippy]

Very nice.

 

[DrAlf]

Get the PD kit on and let's have some more pix

 

[MiGSel]

Amazing

 

[seancb]

info on your bike

i was looking at you r80gs and is the sidestand standard one or is it an after
market one if so were does it fit on the frame.
i am looking for a better sidestand for my r100gs

thanks sean

 

[Two wheels good]

Better stand for boxer

Sean

My R100GS has an Overland Solutions side-stand. It's welded to the frame behind the footrest. Great improvement, large footprint too.
See the photos on website: http://www.overland-solutions.com/

Regards
David

 

[bakerlonglegs]

i was looking at you r80gs and is the sidestand standard one or is it an after
market one if so were does it fit on the frame.
i am looking for a better sidestand for my r100gs

thanks sean

Hi Sean,
It's the standard one, actually built into the LH engine bar. I got the whole lot from Motorworks. If you haven't already got the engine bar, it does work out rather expensive .

As well as the Overland option, I had also heard that Migsel was developing a side stand mounted to the frame ( www.migsel.com ).