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Offline montmil

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Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« on: August 31, 2012, 06:53:26 PM »
Tomorrow, Saturday 01 Sept 2012, I'll collect another specific Airhead that I have had the Jonses for for a very long time. A sweet BMW R100S.

I know, I know. Without photos, the bike doesn't exist so I'll post up a couple of snaps Saturday afternoon.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
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1978 BMW R100S
1981 BMW R65
1983 BMW R65
1995 Triumph Trophy
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2012, 09:11:41 PM »
Gee willickers Monte!  

How do you manage to do this AND still be married?

Sounds like a good score - we all anxiously await the pictures and the story that goes with it!

I figured that we had both settled on (3) motorcycles in the garage as the appropriate number - 2 older ones and 1 newer one.   Well, now you've gone and upped the ante on us...

I received the first batch of parts from Jay at Dauntless motors - going to start the process of fitting up a side car on the R100 after I figure out why the thing appears to be leaking from multiple places at once - maybe my crankcase breather valve is stopped up..hmm
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2012, 02:52:21 PM »
The newest addition to my Airhead collection in a 1978 R100S. I have had my eye on this local bike for over eight years. The back story is lengthy so will save it for another post.

This "S" is a minimalist approach, sans fairing, with some nice aftermarket features: billet aluminum upper triple clamp, fork brace replaces the under fender OEM part, powder coated chassis, some air shocks that I have not yet identified, what I believe are stainless mufflers, braided stainless brake lines, an electronic ignition plus new Metzler Lasertracs.

This hot rod is a torque monster in comparison to the frisky R65s in the stable. I'm still pretty run down with the after effects of pneumonia so have only put a couple miles on the bike.

A follow-up later as I discover more...










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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2012, 04:22:30 PM »
NIce.  I can see the possible farkels already...    [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2012, 05:23:18 PM »
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How do you manage to do this AND still be married?

Sounds like a good score - we all anxiously await the pictures and the story that goes with it!

I figured that we had both settled on (3) motorcycles in the garage as the appropriate number - 2 older ones and 1 newer one. Well, now you've gone and upped the ante on us...

WHO said three was the perfect number?  That's news to me.  See, you guys just don't understand Texas women and the way they appreciate their men folk.  I think my number is seven and that's not counting Mrs. Phorqs R1100R.

That's a pretty one for sure Monty.  Bring it on down and we'll christen it with a Shiner bottle on the front fender.   ;D
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2012, 07:56:41 PM »
The R100S make five in my garage. Pretty Wife loves it.
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2012, 08:11:06 PM »
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The R100S make five in my garage. Pretty Wife loves it.

You're short two more bikes, one for everyday of the week  ;)

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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2012, 08:13:02 PM »
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The R100S make five in my garage. Pretty Wife loves it.

You're short two more bikes, one for everyday of the week  ;)

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Working on it...  ;)
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2012, 10:36:43 PM »
Wow, Monty!  Very cool.  Beautiful bike.  

I don't think there are too many bikes!   ;D  That way you've always got at least one running and ready to ride.   ;)  At least you have a garage to hold them all.  

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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2012, 10:41:07 PM »
Damned showoff Monte.  Is this to supplant a midlife crisis?  Looks as though you're getting more agressive in your golden years.  Love my 78 R100, good year.

Very nice bike!

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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2012, 04:47:42 PM »
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Wow, Monty!  Very cool.  Beautiful bike.  

I don't think there are too many bikes!   ;D  That way you've always got at least one running and ready to ride.   ;)  At least you have a garage to hold them all.  


Bicyclists refer to "N + 1", where N is the number of bikes you have now and N + 1 is the number of bikes you need.  Or desire anyway.  It certainly goes for motorcycles too.

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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2012, 11:27:48 PM »
(drool)  Nice bike, Monte!

I *really* wish that I had dual disks and a fork brace on my 1978 R100/7 as I prepare to add the sidecar.  Well, maybe later, I'll find some more parts..
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2012, 03:06:43 AM »
Looks nice.  I especially like the cleaned up, less cluttered front end, spoked wheels, and generally simplified look.

Not quite so sure about the rear, though.  Cut down rear fender?  Just looks like a little more thought required in this area - just in the detail, to tidy it up a little.  

Put your mark on it Monte - its 98% there already.

I'd make room for it in my garage though, if I did not already have this my R100.  But having seen your new machine, I might be taking another look at mine......Its too 'stock' really, isn't it?

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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2012, 08:06:45 AM »
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... I might be taking another look at mine... Its too 'stock' really, isn't it? Rev. Light

No way, Jose!

Your R100 is a beautiful example of an unmolested survivor. Keep it factory and you'll honor the design. IMHO.  ;)
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1978 BMW R100S
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Re: Bought a New-To-Me Bike
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2012, 10:28:07 AM »
I would hardly call it unmolested - a survivor maybe.

Its too high a mileage to be worth anything - it aint no 90S.

Do you want to swap?
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