BMW R80 GS

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Having had numerous BMW's over the years I now fancy an airhead and have boiled it down to either a R80 G/S or a later model R80 GS

I have been offered a really nice R80 G/S which I am seriously considering , but having seen some recent posts and pictures of a R80 GS on here , which I really like the look of , I thought I would see if anyone is looking to sell one

Ideally I would want a black and yellow "Bumblebee"

 
There's something about the black and yellow which really works. I used to occasionally see a chap on a black and yellow XT350 near Angel of Islington in the mid 90's. It really stuck in my mind. I also really like the round headlight gs too.

Remember, if you're of the mind to do it, you can pick a similar one and get it changed to a bumble bee if you're not too worried about being a purist.

Good luck with your search. :thumby:

By the way, Mikeyboy has just picked up a GS project so that may be worth asking him what that is. Then you can get one fettled to suit you. A virtually new old bike. :D
 
Also worth looking at is BaMW, Gary Burton has some top notch restorations. If not in stock he might have existing customers looking to sell their bike.
 
charlie batty said:
Good luck on your search mate ... didn't think that was such a terrible price ...you'll be lucky to get a decent one for much less ... :0(
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I was about to say the same thing. You'll get something cheaper but you'll spend more rebuilding it. That, on first looks, looks a decent bike for the price.
 
These things are not cheap, but they don’t depreciate. So you can spend the same as you would for a modern LC, but it’ll still be with the same ina few years time!


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tuftywhite said:
I was about to say the same thing. You'll get something cheaper but you'll spend more rebuilding it. That, on first looks, looks a decent bike for the price.
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The preferred option would be a cheaper bike initially and then do all of the work myself (or as much as i can) over time even if it ends up costing more
 
I don't think ive ever seen a bumble bee 80gs I think the red ones were more popular. much nicer to ride and look at than a g/s for me and possibly the paralever gs is my favourite bike if pushed to name one. though I prefer riding newer bikes now :p I still have 80 basic for nostalgia and pulling out the shed on occasions . good luck with your search :thumb
 
I posted up as I thought that was a reasonable price.

Of course not knowing your budget.......
 
dr nosh said:
I posted up as I thought that was a reasonable price.

Of course not knowing your budget.......
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I appreciate the heads up , I think it may be a while before I find one but you never know.....


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I have a fantastic r100gs bumble out there somewhere, if you see it in your search please give me a shout!!
 
nicholsonj2252 said:
I would prefer a UK bike but if the price was right i would consider it
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i have a r80gs bumble bee 1992 uk bike totally standard un molested for £5000 and i am only half an hour away from you i think about 60 to 65 thousand mile last owner had it a long time i have had it about 5 years but not used it much
 
mick oliver said:
i have a r80gs bumble bee 1992 uk bike totally standard un molested for £5000 and i am only half an hour away from you i think about 60 to 65 thousand mile last owner had it a long time i have had it about 5 years but not used it much
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Sounds great , I’ll send you a PM , hopefully we can do a deal :)


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