BMW PD Racer

MattB · May 11, 2015

A mate of mine has the following bike which he may sell, but we don't know what to ask for it. Any advice would be very helpful
Thanks Matt.
First registered 21/1/1977
Harris Paris Dakar Racer
BMW Engine (898cc) rebuilt 1989
Harris frame and exhaust (frame/VIN No. PDR104)
WP suspension
7 gallon Tank with original paint (Marlboro Playboy and Motoraad stripes)
New Mot and runs and rides well
We have been told by Harris that this is one of three they made, the other 2 competed this was a spare that never raced

RedRick Esq. · May 11, 2015

I have no idea what that is worth but I am fairly certain that it is way beyond my means but i sooooo want it

JPR · May 11, 2015

I feel a Deja Vu moment coming on.

Davey B · May 11, 2015

I'd say it needs to go to a proper auction house and get evaluated and sold properly, if he wants to sell it.

JohnnyBoxer · May 11, 2015

JPR said:
I feel a Deja Vu moment coming on.

I'm sure I've seen it before, can you find any reference to 101 on it, anywhere?

Flipfly · May 11, 2015

Totally different animal to Camille JB.

snelly · May 11, 2015

JohnnyBoxer said:
I'm sure I've seen it before, can you find any reference to 101 on it, anywhere?

The frame looks like it's stamped with 104, if you squint hard enough.

JohnnyBoxer · May 11, 2015

Flipfly said:
Totally different animal to Camille JB.

There is a certain likeness, must be my eyesight - all those Playboy stickers

MattB · May 11, 2015

Yes frame number is PDR104, I did ask some vague questions on this site a while ago

MattB · May 13, 2015

Thanks folks, I think we will take it to the MCN event this weekend and talk to Bonhams :thumby:

Nice 'n' Fat · May 13, 2015

Are they going to be there?

MattB · May 13, 2015

Yes its in the exhibitors list on the MCN page, might just call them to be sure

DrAlf · May 13, 2015

I'm fairly certain that I've owned an almost identical tank to that in the past. Owned it about 10+ years ago and bought it via ebay. Sold it on via this forum and occasionally it turns up for sale. It's white and blue, same shape and has the same filler cap. I bought it to use with an R80G/S but it never fitted properly.

I'm was unaware that Harris made any of the Paris Dakar bikes but I do know that prior to HPN/BMW's involvement a number of privateers raced BMW's in the late 70's and early 80's. I guess this is one of those bikes. Out of interest what is the bike registered as? R100RS? etc.

Looks interesting :thumby:

MattB · May 13, 2015

Hi Dr Alf, not sure what it's registered as my mate has the docs. I do know that he bought the bike complete in 1989 from a local small dealer. I think you may be right about the privateer use although the sponsors seem to suggest there may have been some bmw involvment :nenau

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