Another project - R80G/S PD

hoss18 · 11-19-2012, 08:21 PM

Well its time for another project. This time its to be a R80G/S PD that Ive had sitting in the shed for about two years (waiting for lotto - but decided since that aint going to happen Id better pull my finger out).

Ive been watching some of the local HPN replica builds around here with interest. They are great but I think I will go in a different direction. I would like to build something that is easily recognisable by BMW riders etc as a R80GS PD but with many of the 'modern improvements' of the HPN. As this is for me Im not going to get into any arguments about whether this or that is an improvement etc but I want to explore just how far I can go (probably run out of cash before ideas).

So to start the bike will be pulled down to the frame etc and it will be strengthened/powercoated etc. motor/gearbox rebuilt and modified, suspension mods etc.

Sitting in garage

More on:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/weacott...in/photostream

itsgunnahurt · 11-19-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoss18

Well its time for another project. This time its to be a R80G/S PD that Ive had sitting in the shed for about two years (waiting for lotto - but decided since that aint going to happen Id better pull my finger out).

Ive been watching some of the local HPN replica builds around here with interest. They are great but I think I will go in a different direction. I would like to build something that is easily recognisable by BMW riders etc as a R80GS PD but with many of the 'modern improvements' of the HPN. As this is for me Im not going to get into any arguments about whether this or that is an improvement etc but I want to explore just how far I can go (probably run out of cash before ideas).

So to start the bike will be pulled down to the frame etc and it will be strengthened/powercoated etc. motor/gearbox rebuilt and modified, suspension mods etc.

Sitting in garage

[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8...866628db_m.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/weacott...in/photostream

Oldfatbeerman · 11-19-2012, 09:41 PM

This looks to me like it will be a labour of love and supreme financial sacrifice .

bound to end in tears ( of joy ..... if the wallet lasts the distance

). Go for it

, I would not be game to attempt that , I'd be working till I dropped dead trying to pay for it

.

gsd4me · 11-19-2012, 11:34 PM

True, it`s going to cost money, but any restoration/rebuild will. The good news is that everything mechanical and electrical that needs replacing can be replaced with an improved item that would not be much more expensive than the standard part, and be more reliable.

davorallyfan · 11-20-2012, 12:20 AM

Oh dear.

rjf · 11-20-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davorallyfan

Oh dear.

JUst think Davo, if he screws it up

, he'll lower the supply of them, sending the value of yours up

davorallyfan · 11-20-2012, 12:46 AM

Hey RJF where yah been?

Banned?

rjf · 11-20-2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davorallyfan

Hey RJF where yah been?

Banned?

Nah, just been busy, haven't been riding my own bikes much or posting.

I've been lurking on here a little every now and then, got a bit more spare time now and back into riding for fun and posting on here a bit more.

gsd4me · 11-20-2012, 01:56 AM

One worn out and sorry looking R80 G/S PD........

....can be turned into a thing of speed and beauty. 1000cc powerup kit, twin plugged 800cc heads and standard 32mm Bings.

One option, if the instruments are knackered; more reliable, more functions and probably cheaper than the stock speedo.

Bigem · 11-20-2012, 02:02 AM

Most 80PDs are either really radically modified or left basically standard, its would be great to see one that looks like an 80PD but with 1000cc pots, upgraded rear suspension and a pair of modern USD forks on, the looks with performance to match!!

Will be watching with interest hoss, best of luck!

tinbum · 11-20-2012, 02:49 AM

hoss18 · 11-21-2012, 12:08 AM

My thoughts exactly Bigem, all the ones I have seen are either restorations (same problems just newer) or Hpn over the top replicas. So I might do an over the top restoration???

Interesting photos on Flickr dont work but photobucket does..hmmmm

I have gone down the restoration before a few times - last was a R100GS PD - unfortunately had to sell to finance this one

davorallyfan · 11-21-2012, 12:23 AM

Candy apple?

Creamy

gsd4me · 11-21-2012, 12:27 AM

Anyone who has had experience with the paint on the first issue R100S would never paint their bike candy apple red.

Bigem · 11-21-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoss18

My thoughts exactly Bigem, all the ones I have seen are either restorations (same problems just newer) or Hpn over the top replicas. So I might do an over the top restoration???

Interesting photos on Flickr dont work but photobucket does..hmmmm

I have gone down the restoration before a few times - last was a R100GS PD - unfortunately had to sell to finance this one

Sweet!!

11-19-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
hoss18 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Perth WA Oddometer: 95	Another project - R80G/S PD Well its time for another project. This time its to be a R80G/S PD that Ive had sitting in the shed for about two years (waiting for lotto - but decided since that aint going to happen Id better pull my finger out). Ive been watching some of the local HPN replica builds around here with interest. They are great but I think I will go in a different direction. I would like to build something that is easily recognisable by BMW riders etc as a R80GS PD but with many of the 'modern improvements' of the HPN. As this is for me Im not going to get into any arguments about whether this or that is an improvement etc but I want to explore just how far I can go (probably run out of cash before ideas). So to start the bike will be pulled down to the frame etc and it will be strengthened/powercoated etc. motor/gearbox rebuilt and modified, suspension mods etc. Sitting in garage More on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/weacott...in/photostream hoss18 screwed with this post 11-21-2012 at 12:22 AM Reason: photo

11-19-2012, 09:41 PM	#3
Oldfatbeerman Big on Corner speed Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Macquarie , NSW, Australia Oddometer: 2,952	This looks to me like it will be a labour of love and supreme financial sacrifice . bound to end in tears ( of joy ..... if the wallet lasts the distance ). Go for it , I would not be game to attempt that , I'd be working till I dropped dead trying to pay for it . __________________ KTM 950 SE

11-19-2012, 11:34 PM	#4
gsd4me unconditional love Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 5,582	True, it`s going to cost money, but any restoration/rebuild will. The good news is that everything mechanical and electrical that needs replacing can be replaced with an improved item that would not be much more expensive than the standard part, and be more reliable. __________________ David Hunn: R100GS Ray Peake special. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...uild+australia

11-20-2012, 12:20 AM	#5
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,127	Oh dear. __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

11-20-2012, 12:46 AM	#7
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,127	Hey RJF where yah been? Banned? __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

11-20-2012, 01:56 AM	#9
gsd4me unconditional love Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 5,582	One worn out and sorry looking R80 G/S PD........ ....can be turned into a thing of speed and beauty. 1000cc powerup kit, twin plugged 800cc heads and standard 32mm Bings. One option, if the instruments are knackered; more reliable, more functions and probably cheaper than the stock speedo. __________________ David Hunn: R100GS Ray Peake special. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...uild+australia

11-20-2012, 02:02 AM	#10
Bigem Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Qld Oddometer: 2,366	Most 80PDs are either really radically modified or left basically standard, its would be great to see one that looks like an 80PD but with 1000cc pots, upgraded rear suspension and a pair of modern USD forks on, the looks with performance to match!! Will be watching with interest hoss, best of luck! __________________ "I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, Time don't matter to me, Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, And there's no place I'd rather be!!

11-20-2012, 02:49 AM	#11
tinbum Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Carwoola NSW Oddometer: 125	Hmmmmm

11-21-2012, 12:08 AM	#12
hoss18 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Perth WA Oddometer: 95	My thoughts exactly Bigem, all the ones I have seen are either restorations (same problems just newer) or Hpn over the top replicas. So I might do an over the top restoration??? Interesting photos on Flickr dont work but photobucket does..hmmmm I have gone down the restoration before a few times - last was a R100GS PD - unfortunately had to sell to finance this one __________________ BMW - a love hate relationship hoss18 screwed with this post 11-21-2012 at 12:26 AM

11-21-2012, 12:23 AM	#13
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,127	Candy apple? Creamy __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

11-21-2012, 12:27 AM	#14
gsd4me unconditional love Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 5,582	Anyone who has had experience with the paint on the first issue R100S would never paint their bike candy apple red. __________________ David Hunn: R100GS Ray Peake special. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...uild+australia

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