Utterly Butterly.......77 RS

outfit · 08-02-2012, 01:14 PM

Thought some might appreciate this jem
http://www.finn.no/finn/mc/used/view...nkode=34256528

Kai Ju · 08-02-2012, 04:09 PM

BMW R100RS 1977, kr 98 000,-

kr 98 000 equals 16,211 Dollars, a gem indeed.

daveoneshot · 08-02-2012, 04:23 PM

So that's where those blue calipers started. " Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Beemer RS ? " Enough silly stuff, give us some more about this bike.

R100LT · 08-02-2012, 04:31 PM

Makes my purchase yesterday look like an absolute bargain . I can think of a few things that I could do with the extra $13000 that I saved ( Ok its a 91 not a 77 )

Overdog · 08-02-2012, 05:35 PM

Is that a factory color? I'm really liking that color and would like to use it when I get around to doing my much needed paint job.

Dan Alexander · 08-02-2012, 05:47 PM

Factory Silver Blue

I don't see the blue pinstripe on the wheels ??

spartanman · 08-02-2012, 06:49 PM

Stunning.

Jon-Lars · 08-02-2012, 07:58 PM

Original Matte Silver- very nice!

The website shows the pinstripes on the spotless wheels.

boxerboy81 · 08-04-2012, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overdog

Is that a factory color? I'm really liking that color and would like to use it when I get around to doing my much needed paint job.

To many, that is THE factory colour.

Does anyone else find the other pix hard to open?

Ray R · 08-04-2012, 06:06 AM

Thank you!

I have the same model heading my way I bought from a guy in Chicago. Now I have the photos I need to do a proper restoration.

Simply a work of art.

Wirespokes · 08-04-2012, 07:29 AM

Dang! Everything about it looks brand new! That's a museum piece, not a rider.

Dan Alexander · 08-04-2012, 08:09 AM

Hate to be a nit picker but it needs to have the blue pinstripe rims to be complete and as far as I can tell it doesn't.

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EDIT: I blew up the original pic and maybe it DOES have the pinstripes ... if so my appologies

Kai Ju · 08-04-2012, 08:21 AM

It's interesting to read everybodys posts.
Nobody seems to be put off the by the price, except me.
I realize the bike is a stunning example of the most desirable year RS, but is it worth over $16,000 ?

tennessee thumper · 08-04-2012, 09:09 AM

What a great bike. I had one for quite some time.

Bought this one from a collector in Memphis in 1999 for $8000. A 77 CFO model that had been restored and upgraded to 40mm carbs and exhaust. I rode it pretty hard for about 10 years and 30,000 miles and sold it for $7000. Lots of paint chips, road wear but still looked good. I miss looking at it, that's about it.

Better looks than handling was my experience. Ran great in a straight line, not so much in the corners. Very unstable and wobbly. I never did any suspension or other mods which may have cured my woes. I wanted to keep it original as possible to maintain the value. If I get another RS is will be a 88 mono version.

spartanman · 08-04-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennessee thumper

What a great bike. I had one for quite some time.

Better looks than handling was my experience. Ran great in a straight line, not so much in the corners. Very unstable and wobbly. I never did any suspension or other mods which may have cured my woes. I wanted to keep it original as possible to maintain the value. If I get another RS is will be a 88 mono version.

Definitely the suspension. A set of dual-rate Works Performance springs up front, a fork brace, a San Jose top clamp, and a good set of rear shocks transforms handling of an early RS. My 77 never wobbles or goes unstable, ever. Agreed, stock suspension is pretty lousy, especially 35 year old stock suspension.

08-02-2012, 01:14 PM	#1
outfit ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Orkney Isles Oddometer: 609	Utterly Butterly.......77 RS Thought some might appreciate this jem http://www.finn.no/finn/mc/used/view...nkode=34256528

08-02-2012, 04:09 PM	#2
Kai Ju Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 1,068	BMW R100RS 1977, kr 98 000,- kr 98 000 equals 16,211 Dollars, a gem indeed. Kai Ju screwed with this post 08-04-2012 at 07:52 AM

08-02-2012, 04:31 PM	#4
R100LT Chasing 11 Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Donnybrook Western Australia Oddometer: 361	Makes my purchase yesterday look like an absolute bargain . I can think of a few things that I could do with the extra $13000 that I saved ( Ok its a 91 not a 77 ) __________________ Putting the " Luxury " into the "LT"

08-02-2012, 05:35 PM	#5
Overdog 'Burghherfer..... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: McKees Rocks Pa. Oddometer: 190	Is that a factory color? I'm really liking that color and would like to use it when I get around to doing my much needed paint job. __________________ 1974 R90/6 1971 Honda CL 350 (shed queen) ------------------------------------------------- Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall...... Torque is how far you move it. ------------------------------------------------- Some women age like fine wine.......some age like milk.

08-02-2012, 05:47 PM	#6
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Factory Silver Blue I don't see the blue pinstripe on the wheels ?? __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

08-02-2012, 04:23 PM	#3
daveoneshot Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Vermont Oddometer: 258	So that's where those blue calipers started. " Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Beemer RS ? " Enough silly stuff, give us some more about this bike.

08-02-2012, 06:49 PM	#7
spartanman regret minimizer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: NE Ohio Oddometer: 641	Stunning.

08-02-2012, 07:58 PM	#8
Jon-Lars Jon-Lars Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Beverly Oddometer: 419	Original Matte Silver- very nice! The website shows the pinstripes on the spotless wheels. __________________ Cheers, Jon-Lars Sorenson Beverly, WA http://www.facebook.com/BMWR90S

08-04-2012, 06:06 AM	#10
Ray R Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Aurora, OR Oddometer: 598	Thank you! I have the same model heading my way I bought from a guy in Chicago. Now I have the photos I need to do a proper restoration. Simply a work of art. __________________ 75 R90S, 77 R100RS, 77 R100RS CFO, 95 R100GS/PD, 95 R100Mystic, 07 R12RT, 07 R12R, 09 R12GSA, Unigo, (too many bikes sold to list)

08-04-2012, 07:29 AM	#11
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,392	Dang! Everything about it looks brand new! That's a museum piece, not a rider. __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

08-04-2012, 08:09 AM	#12
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Hate to be a nit picker but it needs to have the blue pinstripe rims to be complete and as far as I can tell it doesn't. . EDIT: I blew up the original pic and maybe it DOES have the pinstripes ... if so my appologies __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

08-04-2012, 08:21 AM	#13
Kai Ju Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 1,068	It's interesting to read everybodys posts. Nobody seems to be put off the by the price, except me. I realize the bike is a stunning example of the most desirable year RS, but is it worth over $16,000 ?

08-04-2012, 09:09 AM	#14
tennessee thumper now in Mt. View, AR Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 597	What a great bike. I had one for quite some time. Bought this one from a collector in Memphis in 1999 for $8000. A 77 CFO model that had been restored and upgraded to 40mm carbs and exhaust. I rode it pretty hard for about 10 years and 30,000 miles and sold it for $7000. Lots of paint chips, road wear but still looked good. I miss looking at it, that's about it. Better looks than handling was my experience. Ran great in a straight line, not so much in the corners. Very unstable and wobbly. I never did any suspension or other mods which may have cured my woes. I wanted to keep it original as possible to maintain the value. If I get another RS is will be a 88 mono version. __________________ insert meaningless phrase here....

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