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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: rob650 on June 17, 2008, 10:43:47 PM

Title: pics of an R80
Post by: rob650 on June 17, 2008, 10:43:47 PM

http://picasaweb.google.com/rob94080/GrayR80?authkey=mH9D29Wxlvs

The link above is to my Picasa page.  Its a few shots of a super cool R80 I saw in Calistoga

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: Justin B. on June 17, 2008, 10:46:55 PM

Looks like maybe somebody spliced in a car alternator, or something.  Cool!

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on June 17, 2008, 10:51:39 PM

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvegomatic.smugmug.com%2Fphotos%2F175520311-M-1.jpg&hash=a171610375a5fab6181cd7032c21548aba20c7a0) (http://www.boxerworks.com/phorum/read.php?f=4&i=47949&t=47900)

Big-a$$ Bosch 800 watt alternator!

click on the pic for my picture source...

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: Semper Gumby on July 04, 2008, 02:11:04 PM

I want the tank....   :o

The reason I didn't do this Bosch alternator mod was because I would loose my Omega Ignition.  

Deal breaker   :(

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: Melena on July 04, 2008, 04:09:47 PM

You saw that in Calistoga?  And with the keys in it?   But then I've accidentally left my keys in my bike a couple of times.   :o  

That tank is huge.  I think it would look silly on my R65 though.    :-/  This person wants to put on some high mileage probably where there are no gas stations.  I say "wants to" because the bike is so clean.  

So, Rob 650, you live in Calistoga?  Cool!  I live in Windsor.  And as soon as I can start riding again you just might see me ride through there on my way to some fun road.   :)

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: Ed Miller on July 05, 2008, 12:42:22 PM

Could you even ride that thing off road?  It looks like dirt would get in there and mess everything up by the alternator and belt.  

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: rob650 on July 12, 2008, 03:32:14 PM

Melena - I was in Calistoga for the weekend with family.  I live in the san francisco area.  

A few days later, my buddy let me know that there were a couple of guys keeping a close eye on me from across the street while I took those pictures.  I'm sure there would have been a dust-up if I actually reached for those keys.

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: SCJJR65 on July 12, 2008, 07:27:39 PM

That is one sweet looking R80, indeed!  :P

Title: Re: pics of an R80
Post by: R80rider on July 17, 2008, 03:58:14 PM

Gorgeous cycle!  If the mileage displayed is accurate, then it is not even broken in yet.