So as you guys know, I am moving to the UK soon and my wife came up with a wonderful idea.... Instead of buying 2 cars right off the bat, she suggested that I get a bike!!! I didn't argue.... The olny thing is I have a pretty tight budget. I have found quite a few nice bikes within my budget, most of them 80's hondas but 1 did find a 1988 BMW r80rt that is in my budget... My only question is, can I remove the fairing on this bike? I like the fairing for long touring rides, but as I am going to be using this as my primary mode of transport I would like to be able to take it off.. Here are a few shots of the bike I am looking at...
Should I buy??
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Jfishsolevibe
Coast to Coast
OU! NICE!!! I want a Bimmer sooo bad. How many miles on this thing? Gotta be a ton.
charlesskelter
Been Around the Block
Just remember the downsides to riding as your only mode of transportation.
You'll get wet, eventually. I don't mean a little bit either. (with rainproof gear and a half hour commute I was drenched down to my boxers at times)
You can't haul shit.
Tires don't last as long (really depends on commute as to how bad it will be)
Oil changes are needed much more frequently (because you'll still ride just to ride, or at least I did)
When it's cold, it's really cold.
You don't always have parts sitting at a shop close by if something goes wrong.
Downtime only works if you're unemployed.
You'll get wet, eventually. I don't mean a little bit either. (with rainproof gear and a half hour commute I was drenched down to my boxers at times)
You can't haul shit.
Tires don't last as long (really depends on commute as to how bad it will be)
Oil changes are needed much more frequently (because you'll still ride just to ride, or at least I did)
When it's cold, it's really cold.
You don't always have parts sitting at a shop close by if something goes wrong.
Downtime only works if you're unemployed.
charlesskelter
Been Around the Block
Vita Nova said:
Not saying it's not. I did it all through winter while my Civic needed a new motor. But it put a major crimp in doing a lot of things. Not too mention, it "sounds" cheaper, but its not. It's pretty much equal to buying a used car with cash up front.
Once my bike is going again, I'll barely be in the Civic. ;D
crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
It should be fine to at least 150,000 miles when it will probably need a clutch and maybe piston rings
(did I mention I worked in a Suzuki/BMW/Vespa dealer in 80's?
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I doubt if you will want to remove fairing, riding in Britain is a bit 'different', people will think you crashed it ;D
Don't forget price of gas there, something economical will be a big plus.
BTW, what area are you moving to?
PJ
(did I mention I worked in a Suzuki/BMW/Vespa dealer in 80's?
)I doubt if you will want to remove fairing, riding in Britain is a bit 'different', people will think you crashed it ;D
Don't forget price of gas there, something economical will be a big plus.
BTW, what area are you moving to?
PJ
crazypj said:It should be fine to at least 150,000 miles when it will probably need a clutch and maybe piston rings
(did I mention I worked in a Suzuki/BMW/Vespa dealer in 80's?
I doubt if you will want to remove fairing, riding in Britain is a bit 'different', people will think you crashed it ;D
Don't forget price of gas there, something economical will be a big plus.
BTW, what area are you moving to?
PJ
thanks for the tips (gas is a bit pricey there 8 pound a gallon last time I was there)... we are moving to the midlands, Warwickshire to be exact. My wifes family lives in the town of Warwick and with baby on the way, she wants to be close to her mom... No quams with me, there are quite a few really nice Day Rides around that area and the Waterman (biker gathering pub where we got engaged) is really close!! Lots and Lots of British motoring history around that area!!!
