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« on: January 04, 2013, 01:40:00 PM »
In the 15 years I've worked at this law firm, the only bikes ever gracing the parking lot have been my assorted Hondas and Kawasakis.  Last week, I saw this beauty parked in one of the attorney's spots:

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww300/kniepm/Linked/DSC03957_zps26c60b06.jpg

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According to the owner,  "it's a '78 R100RS Motorsport, bone stock except for some suspension pieces, and an extended oil pan with 32k on it."  To my eye, it's almost as clean as the day it was rolled out of the showroom.

When I sent the owner an email to complement him on such a nice looking bike, his immediate response was, "If you've ever wondered what a stock '78 Euro spec RS drives like, you're welcome to take it 4 a spin."

I'm pretty sure this was a genuine offer but I declined as I didn't have my gear with me that day and I don't make a habit of riding bikes I know I could never replace in the event of a mishap but boy did he shatter all the stereotypes of both attorneys and BMW riders.   Lol  Nice bike, nice guy.
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2013, 05:53:38 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2013, 06:18:27 PM »
I was drooling over one of those last weekend.
Want it.



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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013, 06:47:47 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2013, 07:48:21 PM »
Beautiful bike!
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2013, 07:36:31 AM »
Cool roundel. Not ordinary, but not in your face either.
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2013, 06:56:39 PM »
Quote from: TiPirate on January 05, 2013, 07:36:31 AM

Cool roundel. Not ordinary, but not in your face either.


It's the BMW Motorsport one. I ordered a pair for the G650X, but gave them to my buddy for his R100RT project.
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2013, 08:21:25 PM »
You're right - nice guy, nice bike.
I had something similar a while back - that is the best ST fairing and riding position I have experienced.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj236/Budsboy/FZ-1/R100RS.jpg
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2013, 06:49:47 AM »
Sorry, never been a fan of the Gummikuh.

To me, they look so staid.

Unless it's a much older one, like an R75 that's been Cafe'd tastefully, then I can dig it.

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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2013, 07:18:57 AM »
Quote from: veefer800canuck on January 06, 2013, 06:49:47 AM

Sorry, never been a fan of the Gummikuh.

To me, they look so staid.

Unless it's a much older one, like an R75 that's been Cafe'd tastefully, then I can dig it.




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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2013, 08:02:39 AM »
Nice Martin, thanks for sharing.

I trust all is good for you down in AZ.

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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2013, 09:18:32 AM »
Quote from: Kneescrubber on January 06, 2013, 07:18:57 AM



Like this?

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/pak714/bmw_caferacer4.jpg


That's pretty wild. Yeah, getting there. I was thinking of one in particular I've seen before, but I gOOgled it and could not find the exact one.

Super minimalist, no fairing, stripped to the bone cafe' R75 (or similar).
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2013, 11:09:59 AM »
Thanks for sharing a beautiful motorcycle with us!

Staid - "sedate dignity with a straight laced sense of propriety"  Pretty accurately describes the boxer!

I had two R100/7, dreamt of owning a beautiful RS.  IMO the finest 60 or so horsepower motorcycles ever built.  Unless you were riding with sportbikes the lack of acceleration was never a problem, and the wonderful character, reliability, and fuel economy were a joy.  Bought my first when I was 25 years old and rode it in the Iron Butt Rally two years later.  I will always have fond memories of riding the country on truly fine motorcycle.  
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2013, 12:30:46 PM »
It doesn't get much more minimalist that this one.

http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r75-cafe-racer
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