no, that's not a crack on the fairing....just a reflection.
Snowbum's R100RT sale page including tools, and parts
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/R100RTsale.htm
R100RTsale.htm
This bike,
and tools and parts, have been sold. The bike will not be
delivered
until sometime in 2010. This
page is for
reference information only. I have use of
this bike ...and can ride it up to 3000 miles total...before
the
new owner picks it up.
The wording in what follows has been changed to reflect that is
sold.
My personal touring bike: 1984 R100RT......offered with
or without many or most of my Airhead tools and parts.
I will keep
only a few
very expensive major repair jigs.
The motorcycle, and the spare parts and the tools
was offered and sold at $5300. Later in this article you will see how I
arrived at
that price, which I think is a good deal for the purchaser.
So, why am I selling? After over 860,000 miles on various motorcycles
(probably around 570K on BMW's), I've had to face up
to my deteriorating
back and left
leg problems, which affects my 2-wheel riding, particularly in
parking lots or at stop lights.....coupled
with the fact that my short-legged wife, Penny, does not like
getting on or off the back of the bike. The RT
has been ridden little the last
few years;
not much sense in keeping it if I don't ride it. I also
have a deteriorating ability to
accommodate ...safely at my preferred brisk
pace....any sudden changes in lighting
(sunlight, shade versus well illuminated) on the mountain
roads I enjoy so much.
The only time I find it pleasurable to ride these mountains, considering the
lighting problem, is between about 10:30 a.m. and about
2:30 p.m.....at best....when the sun is, more or less, overhead,
and shadows are minimized. Thus, I feel it better, for both
my
piece of mind and safety, to greatly slow down, or even to quit
riding 2-wheels.
Most of my Airhead tools
and parts were to be included IF the buyer wanted them.
Those tools and parts were to be
offered FIRST to the
purchaser of the bike.
The bike
buyer thus got the choice of taking the
several shelves-full of tools
and
parts... or partially, or not. I would not sell the tools and parts
separately before selling the bike.
As it stands right now the buyer has
indicated he wants the tools and parts and has paid for them...but he will have the
opportunity of all or whichever, when he picks up the bike.
The only tools that I will be keeping are: the spring compressor
and specialized shock rebuilding
tools I made; the
wheel balancing stand; the front fork dial
indicator jigs; the
transmission overhaul jigs; the rear drive
overhaul jigs;
a Walus gauge; and a few handfuls of certain
washers,
nuts and bolts....., things useful for me in the future
when
working on airheads or which will fit my K bike. I have duplicates of a number of things such as
from the simplest
alternator rotor pulling bolts to
flywheel and
clutch tools, so I will keep one of the extras where appropriate;
BUT...
only where I have duplicates.
So, the majority of the
tools still go to the purchaser, should he want them. I decided to
INCLUDE in
the bike sale my collection of
the cleverly designed and useful Ed Korn tools;
all these also go to the
purchaser
of the bike if he wants them. I have a LOT of
parts that go with the bike, if the purchaser takes the tools
and parts. I've never catalogued them....hundreds of
things.
The price for the RT,
and the extensive tools,
and the extensive
parts, was originally set to be $5300 ....or,
working
out a swap (+ cash),
for a late model 4WD vehicle for use
by my wife, whose 94 Subaru Legacy is not 4WD (her car can be
available
in a
deal too). A Subaru Forester 4WD (or?) would be a good
choice for Penny. So, the R100RT, with the parts and
tools,
was available for cash, or some sort of swapping deal. But,
as sold, it was straight cash deal.
First, photos.....followed by extensive list of
details.
no,
that's not a crack on the fairing....just a reflection.
I originally purchased this bike as I was going crazy not having
2 wheels during the time (approximately early 2000's) I was building up my
first street
sidecar
rig using my 1983 R100RT which I had purchased brand new, in 1985. Ever since, this 1984 RT has been my 2-wheel
touring
ride. I went through a considerable portion of this bike after I
purchased it, and I documented everything I did to it, as I like to have
a pretty good idea of what my
bike’s condition is,
and know it is reliable, before taking off on long trips.
Sale definitely included all the
Service
bills and receipts, AND ownership records....all
going back to when brand-new.
The bike was serviced, since new (before I acquired it) ...almost exclusively at
Hansen's BMW, Medford, Oregon,
a reputable shop.
They rebuilt the
rear drive splines, which they have an excellent reputation for;
and did the top end
job with, I think, the
updated valve seats
(have not looked, no need to).
They also did some transmission work....all
before I purchased
the bike.
I’ve found no need to get inside the rear drive,
transmission, nor top end, nor front end.
I have gotten
quite deeply into
the electrical's and other things.....to be sure
things met my requirements for reliability.
Color: Some sort of brown......I have the receipts for the paint when
the fairing was
repainted by the previous owner.
This bike has left and right Luftmeister
side tanks, in matching bike color, which gives 2+ gallons additional; so
total
fuel is about 8 gallons;
closed system, no smelly venting.
EnDuraLast alternator system. This bike
was used during Euromotoelectric's development of the EnDuraLast system,
so it has a full EnDuraLast installation.
Accessory sockets (DIN and American).
Running lights conversion.
Kisan headlight modulator.
Panasonic radio AM/FM/TAPE, with Alpine co-axial in-dash speakers
in mounts/boxes specifically designed for the RT… and with
earphones output also. This radio failed
in September 2009, and I did not replace it,
at the buyers request, who may want
his own electronics in the radio compartment.
Whistler G1200 Radar Detector....with output that WAS wired to a
radio, earphones and speakers (now is not, see above on the
radio).
Late style main tank fuel screens.
Pulse Air removed and capped.
Modified shift linkage, so fits boots better.
Excellent condition for the brake discs. Front discs are
floating EBC types.
Front and rear flaps.
Modified (unnoticeably) rear fender for easier removal of
wheel/tire.
E.T.A. Passenger platform footrests (and originals too).
Luftmeister large rear trunk and back rest
with Reynolds rack/mounts.....the type that extends for seat opening.
"Tall" National aftermarket windshield, adjustable; properly
mounted to the BMW as BMW designed it. Some slight hazing,
but perfectly useable. Will
accommodate short and tall riders.
Original side covers...painted to match (removed when the
matching paint Luftmeister tanks were installed).
Krauser bags in quite good condition, fully lockable.
Louvered front grill as on later models for better alternator
cooling (hardly needed with the EnDuraLast however).
Reynolds Ride-Off center stand.
Brown sidestand.
Fork Brace.
Believed to have the
Luftmeister Turbo Clutch.
Bing alcohol proof carb kits...which are properly adjusted, and they DO work correctly.
Carbs are up-to-date on maintenance,
and will not need work for a very long time.
Tank cover; which also has the side pockets and the cloth
Roundels. I've never taken this
cover off since I got the bike. I think
this cover was made by Mustang, and is no
longer available except used, for $$.
From the bike records it probably has the San Jose fork kit...top springs, anti-bottoming
springs, etc….I have not had to
take the forks apart.
Mayer two-color seat ("Russell DayLong"). There
is one small blemish place on the seat, about an inch round,
where, I think, the
previous owner laid a hot trouble-lamp on it.
I did a mini-fix there, but you can still see it.
Throttle friction screw.
Throttle Rocker.
Deer whistles (I do not believe these things work, but previous
owner had them on this bike when I got it, so
I left them as a conversation piece, since everyone knows I think them worthless!!).
Near new
Bridgestone tires (with new tubes and balanced when I changed rubber)....with lots of rubber left.
I automatically always
service the wheel bearings when I change
tires....that includes measuring preload and adjusting that, and
greasing and new seals.
Included: a rather complete set of tool tray tools (beyond
stock), a Smart Charger and a bike cover.
See below
on the other tools and parts.
Sale DOES NOT include BMW mileage roundels
that are on the bike.
Maintenance for some years now was by me, Snowbum (you expected
by someone else? ).
AFTER the bike was sold in 2009, I added,
with purchaser's approval, a
Brand-new updated Valeo starter motor, from Motoeuroelectrics
and, lighter pull throttle
springs.
Mileage, total since new:
90,905, as of 8/31/2009. This
is expected to increase a bit, slowly, until the bike is
picked up by the new owner.
Condition and comments besides what is above:
good! ... ride anyplace, NO
problems that I know of that
need to be taken care of right away. It will be
safe and roadworthy,
even for a long
trip.
NO record or
indication of any crashes, lay-downs, etc.
Maintenance is up-to-date and will remain so.
Tracks straight, rides straight, handles good. Because of the
heavy-duty
turbo clutch, the clutch should be used a bit
more
gingerly than the stock one until the engine warms up some. This
takes a very short time to get used to....the
clutch is more
positive than the stock type; yet the handlebar clutch lever
effort is not high.
When I purchased this
bike
it had several keys to operate the locks on the bags, trunk,
ignition, etc.
I have not
bothered to try to convert to using less keys; and I have several
full sets for the purchaser.
Looks
decent-enough, but is not a 100% 10 point
garage
queen…..an
example of which is some "sand pitting" or
something similar, on the front fairing LOWERS; that might have
come from heat on lightly cured paint, not sure...
and
the left lower
was repaired, if messily, on the inside at the lower place
it joins the bracket below the cylinder
head;...a
common problem. I think this should be cleaned-up
some, but have not done it. The only other somewhat
messy area is where the front fairing fork bellows affix to the
fairing...the gluing is messy. The dash rubber cover
has
been removed, but I still have it. I also have an extra
front lower middle louvered cover.
The
bike burns no oil, burns cleanly on
both cylinders, starts easily, and there is no
metallic
nastiness in the oil filter
paper
when examined, nor any on the magnetic
drain plugs, etc.
The bike is
equipped with
the $$$$ Nivomat rear
shock units,
which work fine. Whilst other rear
shocks
would give
tighter
handling, these are vastly more comfortable,
which
was what I installed as I want them with my degenerative disc disease.
Because, primarily, of the Nivomat's, a small amount
oil will be transferred from driveshaft
housing to the transmission over some miles;
worse going
downhill in steeps;.....a
minor unimportant
thing, easily dealt with.
So, you might ask, what needs to be 'done' to the bike,... what
haven't I told you about things? Well, the front
forks
have not yet been serviced, since they work fine, but they
probably are due for a fork oil change. Battery
probably should
be changed in a year
or two (??) (it is a flooded
wet cell type); but it works fine, AND load
tests fine. I will load test it
again
before the purchaser
takes the bike; and replace it with whatever type of battery the
buyer wants if the original does not test
well. The throttle
gears are a bit grumbly even after lubrication, probably will have
to be replaced
sometime
in the distant
future.
Short list, to be done just prior to new owner taking the bike:
Load test battery, do
scheduled nuts and bolts check;
check valve adjustment, do full carburetor
synchronization, change transmission
oil and inspect drain plug magnet. If tires are
considerably worn by delivery
time, I will install whatever type of new tires the buyer wants;
and, as usual, service the bearings.
I offered this motorcycle complete not only with the fairly
expanded tool kit, ETC., that is in the tool tray on the
bike;
but, I also offered it,
if the buyer wanted, with
the majority of my Airhead shop tools.....and an extensive amount of
Airhead parts.
Hundreds of various Airheads parts from bolts, washers, screws, crush washers,
oil filters, even oil, lamps,
rubber parts, electrical and
lots of carburetor parts, emblems, …..lots of plastic
compartmented containers and boxes
of things.
Included are some factory tools and also at least half a dozen or more of Ed Korn’s. Some of these tools
can also be used for
earlier models, such as the full set of factory clutch and flywheel tools and
factory U-joint bolts
torquing tool, etc.
I have and had no idea of the exact value of all these
parts and tools; and have no intention of cataloging it all....it
would take
me several days of work.
I wanted this bike to go to
another
Airhead nut….someone who really
wants to get just about
everything
he/she might need...with the tools
and
parts...and who would maintain it properly. I believe I
found such
with the buyer.
I
may be able to ride-deliver the bike, and
a fair amount of the tools
and parts, for
expenses, or the buyer can pick it up at my home at South
Lake
Tahoe, California; and ride it, trailer or truck it, or whatever.
The bike and tools and parts could be shipped....by
a good carrier
such as HaulBikes....which do not require building
a container or
pallet...they are already set up for bikes in
specialized semi-trailer rigs.
Delivery details are to be worked out later on.
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***The price for the bike and tools and parts was set $5300.00 after the following:
1. I first considered
what I paid for it; and, the MANY hours I have put into it.
I immediately tossed THAT aside....I
can't honestly expect
to get but a small fraction of what I have in it!...that's how
the world works.
2. A look at such as
AIRMAIL, and other sources... and then asking around and
finding out what RT's in various
conditions and mileages were actually being sold for ...not just the
'asking' price. Low mileage later year sharp
R100RT's are
going for $6500-8000, a bit less for earlier. One's with
decent mileage are going for $4000-6000, with a trend towards
higher lately. Approximately range for a good one is about
$5500-$6500. So, my asking price
was,
I think, with all the
tools
and parts,
a good deal for someone, considering the mileage, condition, etc.
I adjusted the bike portion of the price for certain extras,
based on expected used prices for such things. These were the Russell DayLong
($130 used); EnDuraLast
Alternator (used, about $300); rear trunk (used ~$100 with
rack); and the Luftmeister side tanks (used ~$250); modulator (~$40
installed, used); tank cover is going for about $50 nowadays.
Based on what they'd fetch if sold separately....$870+-.
I did not make any allowance for the extra tools, new spare
cables, radar detector, etc.
I put that $870+-, together with a lower mid-price on the bike
(about $4800),
and figured my asking $5300 was quite well under minimum value of
near $5700... for the bike alone converted back stock
configuration;......not to mention the
large amount of special tools and spare parts!! I
suspect the value of the bike and tools and parts is likely
considerably over $6K.
Because of that, there was NO bargaining on the price of the bike
and the tools and parts....except in the case of doing a
trade with a 4WD for Penny.
If someone wanted JUST the bike, the
price was $4800.00.
....firm.
For additional $400, I offered a legal signed
written warranty, covering the entire bike, even the tires...
unless the bike was abused! No ifs, ands, or
buts!!......have it fixed at my expense at any competent shop we
agree on, such as Ted Porter's Beemershop, Tom Cutter's Rubber
Chicken Garage; ETC.
Rev.:
10/02/2009: all prior updates incorporated, and then
updated to change tense and details to reflect that it has been
sold
Future updates will reflect things done, changed, added-to,
etc...and will be so noted.
11/18/2009: updated to reflect payment, minor cleanup of
excessive wordiness (still bad!)...etc.