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Rob Farmer · 02-02-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

Is that a former police RS?

It wasn't a Police bike. It started life as a Gold one

I rebuilt the bike and had it sprayed in Motorsport colours

Airhead Wrangler · 02-02-2013, 07:55 AM

Did either the UK or Germany have police RSs with that big orange patch on the fairing? Am I just dreaming? Whatever the case, good looking bike.

chasbmw · 02-02-2013, 08:04 AM

The Motorsport models had the orange bit, lots of rumors that these models started off as a cancelled police order, there was also a rumor that these bikes had blueprinted engines, but who knows...

Uk police only used RT fairings, (i think) either with 1000 or 800cc engines, usually with wire wheels, even on the Brembo bikes

craydds · 02-02-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Farmer

It wasn't a Police bike. It started life as a Gold one

I rebuilt the bike and had it sprayed in Motorsport colours

Those tires appear to have too much tread. Please ship that bike to me and I will wear the tread down to the proper level.

Rob Farmer · 02-02-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by craydds

Those tires appear to have too much tread. Please ship that bike to me and I will wear the tread down to the proper level.

They were Conti Go Tyres. The rear only lasted 2.5k

craydds · 02-02-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Farmer

They were Conti Go Tyres. The rear only lasted 2.5k

That looks like an interesting tire. I have run Conti's in the past, but never tried the "Go" tire. I just received my new Pilot Activs, going to mount and balance them soon. Working on carbs right now. NICE bike, Rob!

Rob Farmer · 02-02-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chasbmw

The Motorsport models had the orange bit, lots of rumours that these models started off as a cancelled police order, there was also a rumour that these bikes had blueprinted engines, but who knows...

Not sure Charles but I'd heard (rumours again) that the Motorsport with the S fairing was the cancelled police order (who knows the truth though). Mick Barr, he was a BMW dealer in the 80's, told me years ago that the RS models just didn't sell so BMW tried lots of colour schemes and Ltd editions to try to sell them. If you look at UK RS machines the manufacturer date is usually a long time before the UK registration so I guess they may well have been stuck on the showroom floors.

Rob Farmer · 02-02-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by craydds

That looks like an interesting tire. I have run Conti's in the past, but never tried the "Go" tire. I just received my new Pilot Activs, going to mount and balance them soon. Working on carbs right now. NICE bike, Rob!

I sold it a few years ago to a Frenchman who appeared on this site briefly. I've only got a tiny garage and the RS took up most of it so, reluctantly, it had to go. It was a great bike though and had one of the best engines I've ever had in an Airhead.

Bigger Al · 02-02-2013, 03:45 PM

Sunny and 70 here today, so I figured it was a good time to take the Old Battlewagon out for a spin.

Jeez, I love riding this thing!

Just Dan · 02-02-2013, 04:07 PM

To add to the RS collection. Not a motorsport or a last of model.

slowpoke69 · 02-03-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Rider

Escorted a 50cc Honda NS50 to the Barber Museum, this was the other bike that rode with us.

Other side

What fairing is that on the middle bike, factory BMW or something else? I think it might look good on my CB 750F/SS.

THANKS.

Padmei · 02-03-2013, 12:55 PM

Mt Patriarch Marlborough NZ

richarddacat · 02-03-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke69

What fairing is that on the middle bike, factory BMW or something else? I think it might look good on my CB 750F/SS.

THANKS.

That's a Hannigan.

disston · 02-03-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke69

What fairing is that on the middle bike, factory BMW or something else? I think it might look good on my CB 750F/SS.

THANKS.

I agree that it looks like a Hannigan. The lowers look a little different than mine but I have an old Hannigan. These fairing are still be made in Arkansas. If you want the prices and more info you should call Jim (I think it's Jim) on the phone. But you can see a whole bunch of the product on the Web Page;

http://www.hanniganmotorcyclefairings.com/main.html

Box'a'bits · 02-03-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Padmei

Mt Patriarch Marlborough NZ

Good lord! It looks like the stock seat has climbed aboard again!

02-02-2013, 07:55 AM	#3407
Airhead Wrangler More tacos than you Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Manzanillo MX, occasionally Seattle Oddometer: 5,088	Did either the UK or Germany have police RSs with that big orange patch on the fairing? Am I just dreaming? Whatever the case, good looking bike. __________________ R80ST Gets The HPN Treatment Ducati Pantah 500SL Rebuild Seattle to TDF on an airhead WTB R100R Mystic sidestand and mount.

02-02-2013, 08:04 AM	#3408
chasbmw Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Bath Uk Oddometer: 996	The Motorsport models had the orange bit, lots of rumors that these models started off as a cancelled police order, there was also a rumor that these bikes had blueprinted engines, but who knows... Uk police only used RT fairings, (i think) either with 1000 or 800cc engines, usually with wire wheels, even on the Brembo bikes __________________ Charles http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ps6e61ae2e.jpg R90s 1070 replica, R90/6 1971 Commando Fastback

02-02-2013, 03:45 PM	#3414
Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 7,267	Sunny and 70 here today, so I figured it was a good time to take the Old Battlewagon out for a spin. Jeez, I love riding this thing! __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

02-02-2013, 04:07 PM	#3415
Just Dan Bugger, Burnt toast Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Oddometer: 1,548	To add to the RS collection. Not a motorsport or a last of model. __________________ 82' BMW R100RS (Miss Pearl) 13' kawasaki W800, Yep the twin Honda CT110- 250,000+km later, I am over riding postie bikes. "About as usefull as a chocolate teapot"- Johnyteabag

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02-03-2013, 12:55 PM	#3417
Padmei enamoured Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson New Zealand Oddometer: 2,481	Mt Patriarch Marlborough NZ