1995 BMW R100GS or R100GS PD?

[kadesean]

If one were to get a GS and want to convert it to a PD is it just the tank or is the 'fairing' different as well?

[ignatz72]

You would also need the fairing side panels for a 91+ PD conversion.

[kadesean]

I know the tanks can be spendy when they can be found, but that doesn't seem like to difficult of a mod. I'm not interested in the extra bash guard down low. Roo bars, windscreen/instrument cluster look the same.

Thx for the reply. Makes my search for an airhead GS a little more fun.

[_cy_]

Originally Posted by kadesean

I know the tanks can be spendy when they can be found, but that doesn't seem like to difficult of a mod. I'm not interested in the extra bash guard down low. Roo bars, windscreen/instrument cluster look the same.

Thx for the reply. Makes my search for an airhead GS a little more fun.

money wise in terms of farkles... it's always best to find a bike with extras on it. for instance PD tank would sell for $500-$750 range. if you want a PD... find a bike with PD kit already in place. same for racks and saddle bags. those could set you back another $500+ used.

for collectability go with R80G/S ... front end price will be higher, but odds are G/S will go up higher.

it's been a few month from first post, so you are not in a hurry. which is the best mode to be in.

IMHO most accurate price indicator is a national search limited to craigslist.
from google: BMW R80 G/S site:craigslist.org
or insert BMW R100GS or what ever.

you will get many more hits for R100GS vs G/S ... R100GS generally are a few thousand $$ cheaper and much easier to find.

[KhaoSanMan]

The fairing panels are different between these two models, the Roo bar as well. You can also fit a G/SPD tank and fit it into the GS fairing with a little shaving.

I believe someone did convert the GS roo bar and fairing panels to work with a GSPD tank, but he had to narrow or otherwise modify the roo bar.

[SOLO LOBO]

Originally Posted by KhaoSanMan

The fairing panels are different between these two models, the Roo bar as well. You can also fit a G/SPD tank and fit it into the GS fairing with a little shaving.

I believe someone did convert the GS roo bar and fairing panels to work with a GSPD tank, but he had to narrow or otherwise modify the roo bar.

Roo bars are the same...

[kadesean]

I used to own an R80G/S never should have sold it, but that's another story.

My current bike is very sweet. I'm not going for collectibility, I'm going for maximum function. I like the upgraded suspension that the GS has over the R80 I had. And I want a big tank. There are bikes out there. I'm working all the usual sources.

[Airhead Wrangler]

I might be getting one too. I found a '93 GSPD with 20k on the clock for a song up in Guadalajara, so I'll be hitting the road this weekend to check it out. I've been suffering from airhead separation anxiety and might have to settle for a paralever to get my fix.

[Bulldust]

Originally Posted by zenduddhist

I am looking at a 1995 R100GS PD. From a collectible, resale, desirablity standpoint, is the R100GS or R100GS PD more desirable? I am just curious in the opinions of the collective.

Another question: If both bikes were availalbe in the same color, same mileage, same condition, same price, etc., which one would you choose, the regular GS or the GS PD, and why?

Thanks,

Chris

I like both, I have a 1996 R100GSPD Classic and a 1990 R100GS.