This very handy for a new potential airhead owner. My bike was a basket case that sat for 33 years. Bought it sight unseen, I knew I was going to pretty much do a restore or resurrection. Already had the bike to TX and back to MD. But great advice you are giving here!
Thanks for this. I made the mistake a few years ago. Pined for a long time to buy an airhead, I went got a ‘build’ without seeing it personally. I went off of a video and pictures. When I received it, the Center stand pin was practically glued on. The battery was gel and not lithium as explained, and was being charged by a lithium charger. The fuel cap was fucked, EVERY seal was leaking and was only apparent after I had rod it a few miles. The head bold on each side was damaged in a way that it allowed oil to also gradually seep. Oh, and the clutch slipped. I made a £3k loss to a custom builder after I sold it on. NEVER again will I buy a bike without seeing.
Hi brother, i have the r r80 gs early first generation.want to change the battery, is it normal that i have to make space by unscrewing the rear shock? Thx bro! bBob Belgium
Obviously don't know if you got a reply from Marcus or elsewhere but if not have a look on a chap called Andreus who runs Workshop Rebuild you tube channel. He normally replies to questions.
a slight tik tik tik sound might indicate that the rocker valves need adjustment', I would also check for presence of oil inside of both engine covers; if there is no oil then you will face a lack of lubrication problem with the valves
Hi mate, i have r 100rs, and r 80gs first generation, is it correct that i have to unbolt the rear schock to change the battery, seems 2 mm to big to get it out from above.’.what is the trick? Thx for helping out mate! Bob Belgium
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And lastly , only ever lovingly restore old R bikes to standard trim . Do not permanently wreck them by turning them into "cafe racers"
This very handy for a new potential airhead owner. My bike was a basket case that sat for 33 years. Bought it sight unseen, I knew I was going to pretty much do a restore or resurrection. Already had the bike to TX and back to MD. But great advice you are giving here!
Good advice all round, particularly about checking the brakes as you don't want to find out that by accident !
Thanks for this. I made the mistake a few years ago. Pined for a long time to buy an airhead, I went got a ‘build’ without seeing it personally. I went off of a video and pictures. When I received it, the Center stand pin was practically glued on. The battery was gel and not lithium as explained, and was being charged by a lithium charger. The fuel cap was fucked, EVERY seal was leaking and was only apparent after I had rod it a few miles. The head bold on each side was damaged in a way that it allowed oil to also gradually seep. Oh, and the clutch slipped. I made a £3k loss to a custom builder after I sold it on. NEVER again will I buy a bike without seeing.
Great video. I appreciate all the attention to detail.
Thanks Matt. Much appreciated.
Where are the next videos ?? Keep up ! You're making great job !
Nice video, well presented and great info. Personally I love the BMW airheads, great bikes
Sensational advice
Got my r100rt from original owner with original papers and manual 30,000 miles .
Hi brother, i have the r r80 gs early first generation.want to change the battery, is it normal that i have to make space by unscrewing the rear shock? Thx bro! bBob Belgium
Obviously don't know if you got a reply from Marcus or elsewhere but if not have a look on a chap called Andreus who runs Workshop Rebuild you tube channel. He normally replies to questions.
Don't the R80's have the newer squire-ish head covers which started with the /7's?
Thanks , great advise!
Thank you 🙏
What kind of knocking sounds do you mean after cold starting the bike?
a slight tik tik tik sound might indicate that the rocker valves need adjustment', I would also check for presence of oil inside of both engine covers; if there is no oil then you will face a lack of lubrication problem with the valves
Really helped!
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thanks
Hi mate, i have r 100rs, and r 80gs first generation, is it correct that i have to unbolt the rear schock to change the battery, seems 2 mm to big to get it out from above.’.what is the trick? Thx for helping out mate! Bob Belgium
Yes Bob, on an early R80g/s you will need to release the top shock mount and just move it aside a little
Who makes aftermarket performance parts for the air heads? Such as performance cams ?
Check Seibenrock, they have a decent range, not sure about cams.
@@BikerTorque thank you. I'll check them out.
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