1978 BMW R100/7 Advice - Page 2

pthomas · 05-27-2011, 07:29 PM

If I hadn't already bought my bike, I would by that in a heartbeat. Mine was a bit more expensive and didn't have a fuel tank.

I brought her home last week and I'm just now going through it and even though it wasn't supposed to have issues, except for a pinhole in the crossover tube, it looks like I'll easily be spending AMU+ on it just to be roadworthy (Airhead Monetary Unit, $1,000). Looking nice will be another AMU+

05-28-2011, 05:51 AM

It probably just needs some TLC, it's very stock looking, even the side stand. That's probably a good sign, someone hasn't tinkered much with it but it's time for a good goin' over.

The instrument panel and paint are in remarkable shape, it's probably always been garaged.

I've had mine for 33 years so I'm biased but I like the aluminum air covers and '79 was the last of them.

I you get it, ditch the stock brake pad, get a EBC HH and adjust it correctly, otherwise it's a mediocre performer on a good day.

Big John Sny · 05-28-2011, 12:00 PM

I like that color. Same as my 77.

RideDualSport.com · 05-28-2011, 04:24 PM

VW congratulations on the really good find! That is a beautiful bike that will shine like a gem with some gentle but deep cleaning. It is especially cool that the bike has not been mangled by a ham-fisted mechanic, stored outside, and is completely stock with factory accessories... It warms my heart to see a new life being breathed in to a piece of motorcycling history!
Cheers!

Wirespokes · 05-28-2011, 04:45 PM

It oughta make a great cafe!

Houseoffubar · 05-28-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirespokes

It oughta make a great cafe!

Oh shit! Everyone duck, I hear Lornce coming from here, and he's PISSED!

Cogswell · 05-28-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirespokes

It oughta make a great cafe!

Mike

Rapid Dog · 05-29-2011, 08:58 AM

...buy it. If it was next door I'd go buy it out from under you and Lornce today.

wvrocks · 06-02-2011, 02:33 PM

Well, I've decided to go a different route and will be picking up a R1100GS on Saturday. If anyone has interest in the R100/7 PM me and I'll hook you up with the owners information.

garyinalt · 06-03-2011, 10:15 AM

BTW, that bike is not a 1978. It is a 1977 model. Check the fork caps and you will see a /6 leftover. The 1978 when to the padded dash to cover the unfinished forks.

sorry if I am being to anal.

bmweuro · 06-03-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinalt

BTW, that bike is not a 1978. It is a 1977 model. Check the fork caps and you will see a /6 leftover. The 1978 when to the padded dash to cover the unfinished forks.

sorry if I am being to anal.

NOPE

It is a 1978. First year of green numbers on the instrument and electronic tachometer. I do not see a tach cable.

Big John Sny · 06-03-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinalt

BTW, that bike is not a 1978. It is a 1977 model. Check the fork caps and you will see a /6 leftover. The 1978 when to the padded dash to cover the unfinished forks.

sorry if I am being to anal.

If someone looked at my fork caps they would think I had an 82. I do miss my polished fork caps.

wirewrkr · 06-03-2011, 01:45 PM

The early 78 models had the older style caps and retainers.
Midway through the year they changed to the retainers that use an allen bolt in the middle and the black plastic caps.

Hawk Medicine · 06-03-2011, 03:28 PM

I'll skip the Gibber Jabber and say this....

That looks like a very unmolested, dead stock bike and thats exactly what us "Airhead Hawks" are always looking for.

The mileage would indicate that it's about time for the heads to be freshened but unless the owner is dishonest, thats a great deal and an easy fix-up. The windscreen is a desirable and maybe valuable period piece, as is the tank bag. (Great tank bag! I have one for my Resto Rod and I like it a lot.)

This is one of those rare times when I have to say, "Just go buy the bike already, cause if you don't someone else will." Count on it!

PS: The only thing that I see that needs changing is that single front disk brake. Start thinking about upgrading to duals as soon as you can.

norton73 · 06-03-2011, 07:04 PM

Damn!

If I didn't already have a garage full, I'd be all over that!

05-27-2011, 07:29 PM	#16
pthomas Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Oddometer: 180	If I hadn't already bought my bike, I would by that in a heartbeat. Mine was a bit more expensive and didn't have a fuel tank. I brought her home last week and I'm just now going through it and even though it wasn't supposed to have issues, except for a pinhole in the crossover tube, it looks like I'll easily be spending AMU+ on it just to be roadworthy (Airhead Monetary Unit, $1,000). Looking nice will be another AMU+ __________________ Paul 1974 R90/6

05-28-2011, 12:00 PM	#18
Big John Sny Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Irving, Tx Oddometer: 466	I like that color. Same as my 77. __________________ 4 out of 3 people have trouble with fractions. 1999 Ducati Monster, 1979 XS650, 1989 Concours

05-28-2011, 04:24 PM	#19
RideDualSport.com TPB all the way Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Oddometer: 980	VW congratulations on the really good find! That is a beautiful bike that will shine like a gem with some gentle but deep cleaning. It is especially cool that the bike has not been mangled by a ham-fisted mechanic, stored outside, and is completely stock with factory accessories... It warms my heart to see a new life being breathed in to a piece of motorcycling history! Cheers! __________________ "Nobody understands what you're know what I'm sayin" The RideDualSport Forum

05-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#20
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,354	It oughta make a great cafe! __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

05-29-2011, 08:58 AM	#23
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,300	...buy it. If it was next door I'd go buy it out from under you and Lornce today. __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

05-28-2011, 05:51 AM	#17
Jasper ST4 Guest Oddometer: n/a	It probably just needs some TLC, it's very stock looking, even the side stand. That's probably a good sign, someone hasn't tinkered much with it but it's time for a good goin' over. The instrument panel and paint are in remarkable shape, it's probably always been garaged. I've had mine for 33 years so I'm biased but I like the aluminum air covers and '79 was the last of them. I you get it, ditch the stock brake pad, get a EBC HH and adjust it correctly, otherwise it's a mediocre performer on a good day.

06-02-2011, 02:33 PM	#24
wvrocks ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Elkins, WV Oddometer: 366	Well, I've decided to go a different route and will be picking up a R1100GS on Saturday. If anyone has interest in the R100/7 PM me and I'll hook you up with the owners information. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

06-03-2011, 10:15 AM	#25
garyinalt Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Woodstock, GA Oddometer: 38	BTW, that bike is not a 1978. It is a 1977 model. Check the fork caps and you will see a /6 leftover. The 1978 when to the padded dash to cover the unfinished forks. sorry if I am being to anal. __________________ 78 R100/7 92 K75 93 R100R 95 MZ Skorpion

06-03-2011, 01:45 PM	#28
wirewrkr the thread-killer Joined: May 2008 Location: HIGH desert Oddometer: 4,297	The early 78 models had the older style caps and retainers. Midway through the year they changed to the retainers that use an allen bolt in the middle and the black plastic caps. __________________ www.wirewerkes.com KILL YOUR TELEVISION !!!!

06-03-2011, 03:28 PM	#29
Hawk Medicine Coyote's Brother Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NOR CAL Oddometer: 3,299	I'll skip the Gibber Jabber and say this.... That looks like a very unmolested, dead stock bike and thats exactly what us "Airhead Hawks" are always looking for. The mileage would indicate that it's about time for the heads to be freshened but unless the owner is dishonest, thats a great deal and an easy fix-up. The windscreen is a desirable and maybe valuable period piece, as is the tank bag. (Great tank bag! I have one for my Resto Rod and I like it a lot.) This is one of those rare times when I have to say, "Just go buy the bike already, cause if you don't someone else will." Count on it! PS: The only thing that I see that needs changing is that single front disk brake. Start thinking about upgrading to duals as soon as you can. __________________ Hawkdude Hate rots the pocket that carries it.

06-03-2011, 07:04 PM	#30
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,074	Damn! If I didn't already have a garage full, I'd be all over that! __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

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