BMW R80G/S "Barn Find" - Page 2

ghostdncr · 07-13-2012, 05:07 AM

Hope the OP doesn't mind, but here's one of the fifteen or so pics he uploaded:

While the bike certainly has its rough spots, I'd grab it. The other photos highlight some "less than ideal" storage conditions, but I see nothing there that would make me walk away from a reasonable price.

bmwloco · 07-13-2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wirewrkr

Not interested in joining yet another forum just to see some pics.

Bing bing bing! We have a Winna! Keep a kewpie for the man!

I, too, would rather read prose than see purty pictures. Hell, when it's just picture after picture, it's like, well, TV.

No thanks.

Geo77 · 07-15-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwloco

Bing bing bing! We have a Winna!

Or a winner? ;-)

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Beater · 07-15-2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Geo77

Or a winner? ;-)

Obviously you aren't from the Southern United States.

Geo77 · 07-15-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beater

Obviously you aren't from the Southern United States.

No, from the northern UK

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bmwloco · 07-15-2012, 02:06 PM

That's right, no colloquialism in photos, only in text or speech. Ya'll.

Geo77 · 10-29-2012, 11:20 AM

Updates if interested:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305305

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Biebs · 10-29-2012, 12:56 PM

November 14 Auction:

http://m.bonhams.com/auctions/20147/...D2%26b2%3Dlist

_cy_ · 10-29-2012, 02:47 PM

an original 3,500 miles R80G/S should sell for much higher than estimates given.

Airhead Wrangler · 10-29-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by _cy_

an original 3,500 miles R80G/S should sell for much higher than estimates given.

In non-running condition?

Clay Spinner · 10-29-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by _cy_

an original 3,500 miles R80G/S should sell for much higher than estimates given.

You haven't seen the condition then .....

and that is pounds sterling. FWIW, I picked up a minter, with 30000 miles for less... that had new pistons, valves, guides, tubes, gearbox rebuilt, new loom, new rims...

With that said it may have had a lot of work done since he was brought out of the garage... if it did then he may get the reserve on it.

Gerg · 10-29-2012, 04:01 PM

It isn't worth the estimates but I think the owner is digging for gold... When things go to bid crazy things can happen... in both directions.

Gerg

Geo77 · 10-30-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

In non-running condition?

It is running and tested as road worthy

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Airhead Wrangler · 10-30-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Geo77

It is running and tested as road worthy

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Ah, that changes things. I thought it was still in as-found condition. Still high, but not completely unrealistic, then again, from what I hear, prices for airhead GSs tend to be even higher in the UK than in the US.

Geo77 · 11-14-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

Ah, that changes things. I thought it was still in as-found condition. Still high, but not completely unrealistic, then again, from what I hear, prices for airhead GSs tend to be even higher in the UK than in the US.

Hammer fell at £4,500 meaning buyer paid £5,175 including the buyer premium!!

Thanks to all here for your advice etc!

:)

07-15-2012, 02:06 PM	#21
bmwloco Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: AsheVegas NC Oddometer: 973	That's right, no colloquialism in photos, only in text or speech. Ya'll. __________________ Pastor, Church of the Horizontally Opposed Air Cooled Twin '66 BMW R60/2, '83 BMW R100RS, '81 BMW R100RS "Das Beast", '77 Honda XL125 Airhead #371

10-29-2012, 12:56 PM	#23
Biebs BMW Airhead Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Cave Creek AZ Oddometer: 235	To auction it goes November 14 Auction: http://m.bonhams.com/auctions/20147/...D2%26b2%3Dlist __________________ Airhead 1974 R75/6 & 1989 R100GS

10-29-2012, 02:47 PM	#24
_cy_ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Oddometer: 2,527	an original 3,500 miles R80G/S should sell for much higher than estimates given. __________________ Bringing BMW R90S back to life, R80G/S, LiFePO4 testing Which is more reliable ... Points or Electronic Ignition for Airheads?

10-29-2012, 04:01 PM	#27
Gerg Cupcake Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Left Coast Oddometer: 7,905	It isn't worth the estimates but I think the owner is digging for gold... When things go to bid crazy things can happen... in both directions. Gerg __________________ Greg OFFICIAL WARPED BEER MEISTER BOOF 160, AMA, RA, MOA, HOG Live life like you stole it! Your $5 off SMUGMUG Coupon is hESgLtqESqM1Q

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07-13-2012, 05:07 AM	#16
ghostdncr Burnin' daylight... Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Oddometer: 1,129	Hope the OP doesn't mind, but here's one of the fifteen or so pics he uploaded: While the bike certainly has its rough spots, I'd grab it. The other photos highlight some "less than ideal" storage conditions, but I see nothing there that would make me walk away from a reasonable price.

10-29-2012, 11:20 AM	#22
Geo77 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 11	Updates if interested: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305305 Sent on my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk