The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: montmil on June 24, 2013, 07:00:30 PM
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Obviously, that's a rhetorical question. Check this out...
For a mere $4200.00 you, too, can make your 2006-2013 BMW R1200R look like a 1970s Airhead.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/06/10/bmw-r1200r-conversion-classic-kit-sold-unit-garage/?cmpid=enews060613&spPodID=020&spMailingID=5517940&spUserID=MjA0MDMxNDg1MDMS1&spJobID=322330508&spReportId=MzIyMzMwNTA4S0
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I don't think so!
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I'd be happier (and more interested) if they'd simply sell an R1200R (or maybe even a lesser displacement model) with the "proper" BMW livery, spoke wheels, and RS or S model fairing straight from the factory!
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For a mere $4200.00 you, too, can make your 2006-2013 BMW R1200R look like a 1970s Airhead.
For a mere $4200 you could buy a nice example and have 2 bikes
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The tank is so tall, It looks like it would be at chest level when I ride on it. ;D
Besides the tank and that awkward looking rear fender, the front end and the seat looks good though.
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I looked at an old R90, years ago, and it had an aftermarket tank that looked very similar to that in the conversion. I think the dude said it was 9 or 10 gallons - it was huge!
The conversion really doesn't look that bad...
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Kind of like this tank currently listed on eBay for $11,950.
That's right, asking $12k for a gas tank. Granted it is nos and is rare but I have seen pristine used ones sell for $3-4k