Some motorcycle are beautiful from the day they're made and decades later like the Norton, Bonneville and the BMW. These cul-de-sac videos are a success now and in decades to come.
I had a 1978 R80 7 same color!! Same fairing!!! Bags, dependable, smooth!!!! One problem,!!! Ran great uo to 68 mph and would bog down!!! Never fixed that problem!!! Rode in Richardson Texas!!! Always started up!!!
Another great visit to the cul de sac. I used to own an R80 a lot smoother than the R100. We used to ride it 2 up with camping gear. It would run hard all-day-everyday. we upgraded the suspension with a white power rear shock & progressive springs in the front which worked wonders for the handling & also enabled us to carry all the gear with ease. A lot of people in the local BMW club "twin plugged" them which gave them the same power as the R100 but smooth as butter. There's a possibility of cracking the head if you add the extra spark plug. The suspension is pre paralever and lifts the rear of the bike when you open the throttle. When you get used to it it helps on corners. It also lowers the rear when you apply the brakes which is very handy.
Hi Bernie, I ran an R100RT for 10 years. Guys with R80’s who rode it immediately commented on how much more power it had but it did vibrate in traffic. It would cruise at 100 all day (or night one time). Build quality and paint was fantastic compared to modern machines, I rode it through every winter. All you had to do was wash it down and it was fine. It had Koni rear selection and 1” packing in the front forks but it was still soft, pushed, it often felt like it had a hinge in the middle lol
@@bsimpson6204 is that mph or kph? I bet it could have done the ton all day long. 130kmh was pretty much the top mile-munching speed for the R80 It did 160kmh at the redline in 4th & as top was an "overdrive" you never really exceeded that. Obviously, I was in the Northern Territory😎
@@bsimpson6204 The R100s smoothed out in the upper 4000s to about 5000 RPM. Depending on final drive ratio, that equates to about 85 MPH. Oh what a feeling!
1987! What a great year. I was riding a cb900f. My first bike I bought my senior year in high school. I got to ride it all summer before shipping out to basic training. When I returned home my uncle had totalled it. I bought a BMW 650ls. This BMW is truly lovely!
Thanks for the video on the R80.. great Beemer I owned one of these bikes in 1978..It still had the 'normal' rear suspension and the alloy cover....(that I think looked better)...over the air filter. I bought and fitted the RS type fairing for the bike.(cost a fortune) I rode all over, it was wonderful. I later swopped it in for a 1979 Gold R100RS. I rode this bike for a couple of years. It was a great bike 'but' boring the engine to 1000cc ruined the 800cc smoothness. it had a vibration peak at around 70 or so 80 MPH which was a bloody nuisance, bearing in mind the speed limit on motorways at that time. At a 100 or more it was smooth and stable......or so I was told.!! Keep the bikes coming
Had the same model same year but it had so I was told,a factory fitted RS faring,plus the front only came with one disc and like this one I fitted a second one made a difference,one of my best and reliable bikes ever,great bikes.
Thanks to Bruce for showing & talking about the R80, & thanks to you Mike for your time & efforts. It's good to hear how guys came to 'add another saddle' to the garage, it just looks like it would tour all day with comfort. atvb t.
Nice bike. I have a 1978 BMW R100RS. The main challenge is managing to shift from first up into second without a loud clunk. A quirky bike, but I love it...even if it is an "old man's bike."(I'm 70).
You can tell that man owns a Norton - he tried to put it into gear with the right foot, which I do every time I get on my airhead. I have both a 73 850 commando and a 78 R100/7. They're entirely different beasts with different missions and I very much enjoy them both. Airheads are wonderful and will always get you where you're going.
R80, great stock bike. They were built to last. My dream bike is an R90s. Much stronger with 4 valve heads but less reliable unless well maintained. If you're into oldtime bikes the BMW flat twins from the 70s til the 90s are hard to beat for character, and reliability. Old good fun.
Glad to see a BMW - as an R90S rider I appreciate this bike. This is a clean R80 - like the cut-down seat, every BMW I have owned had me on tip toes -- I assume Germans assume everyone is 6'4"; I think Harley's are the only bikes I've owned that I was flat-footed. In my fifty years of riding (insert the BMW "old man" joke here) I also had old British bikes... and a friend who had a trailer's phone number in my wallet every time I rode them, or drove my MG.
My first ride on a motorcycle was on a BMW when I was 12 years old. It was a cousin in Baton Rouge who set the hook with that thrilling ride. The following year I bought a Honda and have had motorcycles ever since. 😀
Always makes me chuckle to see all the Norton guys in your videos try to put the bike into gear with their the right foot before realising they're on a different bike.
Thank you Chris for your note. Yes, I'm trying to enhance the videos with different angles and cameras. It's been a lot of fun trying to improve the videos. I still need to work on the audio. It's been challenging but I've bought some new microphones and will continue to try and get the audio clearer and louder. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage If you can afford it you could both wear radio mikes.That is inconvenient because they have to have them on and take them off before leaving.But really clear audio.Notice to that the two cameras are different quality wise also.Your editing is good.You have good neighbours as well.Once again it comes down to how far you want to go with things and available funds.Always look forward to your videos,inside and out.
Thanks a lot Chris. I have just bought a Rode wireless microphone and have been experimenting. There's a video coming up in which Dave uses the wireless mic with a lavalier attached. I haven't heard it all yet as still working on other videos, but at first glance it sounds like it will be much stronger and clearer! Thanks very much for your advice. Cheers, Mike
Well, once again I have found inspiration in your videos with another bike that I have. I very recently acquired an '86 R80RT that has been sitting in a garage for 24 years, with 55K miles. Very good original paint, same color as this R80. I have BMW dealership tech experience from this period, so I'm very familiar with these bikes. It's my second BMW since I sold my first, an R65LS back in '89. I'm excited to get going on refreshing it. I'll let you know how it goes. The RT boxer is one of the best touring bikes. Light for a touring bike, nimble, reliable, comfortable, superb luggage system and excellent weather protection from it's full fairing. Thanks for your videos. Cheers. DH
Many thanks Dave. Great to hear about your new bike. It sounds like a great project and very nice bike. Good luck with refresh and getting it back on the road again. Best wishes, Mike
Hi Dave how's the the restore going ? If you don't mind I would like to pick your brains as I am looking at a 1990 r80 that appears to have low ks (no real proof other than what the owner tells me) it's a bit scruffy and has not been ridden much but what I would expect for a bike this age... I would also want restore to new condition, my question is would it be reasonable to expect all the seals to be hard and leak on a bike this age should they be changed out regardless ? - I certainly cant see any signs of anything leaking everything else sound good with no play. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Here in Oz old Bmers are getting pricy ! Cheers Mick.
Thanks for the video it did make a change from the British bikes,I've recently bought a 1990 GS 100 that I'm tinkering with and hopefully out on the road soon.
This is nostalgia for me, I've driven an R80RT for years. A great bike, this boxer engine is the last of it's generetion they made and the smoothest ever. I would love to ride it again. great video, thanks 💖
What a lovely old R80 Bruce has. Another great video from the Cul-De-Sac. I've just ridden my Harley Davidson Heritage Classic 103 from The Victorian / NSW border, to Melbourne. Around 600+ km round trip with an overnight stop. At 70 years old, I can still manage 750 km in a day. not too bad ! The weather was glorious. Cheers Mike. Australia.
As the owner of a 73 850 Commando and a 95 Beemer airhead I can say they are both wonderful bikes,,,,different from each other for sure (there is 20 years separating them) but both wonderful rides. Tales from the Cul-de-Sac; what a great series of videos, thanks much Mike.
Wow! Talk about equal opportunity. A Beemer in the Cul-de-Sac Series. Great bike in really nice condition. Rode several over the years but never owned 1.
Hiya Mike. Good to see the R80, thanks. I had the exact same bike in '87 and used it to commute daily just outside NYC. Sweet spot @ 5000rpm/80mph. 👍👍👍
I adore my 1994 Triumph Trophy, but I have been having thoughts of adding a BMW to the 'stable' (if you can call one bike a stable :D). I've always liked the K1200RS. I know it's not a boxer, but there's something about them I just like. A couple of years ago there was one on Ebay sold as 'spares or repair'. It was part of a garage clearance and had had some parts removed. I was tempted, but then I thought 'why was it parked up and cannibalised?' If it was something REALLY serious that I couldn't handle I would have wasted my money. I'd still like to get a project bike, but not until I have somewhere (garage, workshop etc.) to work on it.
R80 is the best incarnation of the 247 engine BMW made ! It is a happy motor. This is a very clean bike that looks well cared for Enjoy it! I just did 500 miles on my 66 R60 vey much the same reliable fun easy to ride feelings. Got to love the old BMWs when to old Bit bikes are fighting to see which one can cause the most trouble. That said I must say yet again all these Langlitz jackets are the bees knees interesting extra pocket on the sleeve I noticed.
@@swooshdave It is not surprising in the least as I have two of them here on the east coast. Fantastic gear, It is just great to see them all new and used on this channel. It is like seeing a familiar friend you have not seen in a while, having a good time. Just makes me smile
Hehe, I thought you might like the jacket Eric. I was thinking about you when I saw that Bruce was wearing his. We were planning on a trip over to Langlitz with the club but may have to wait a little while longer. Cheers, Mike
I still have a R100CS. Those old 2V Flatttwins never let you down and they are also perfect to crunch miles on a highway. I also like the very characteristic Flattwin sound. My Venom on the opposite is much more fun to ride, but had two magneto breakdowns last month :-( But if you are going with a 2V-BMW, take a 1000ccm engine. The extra torque is well worth it and there are even 1070ccm kits availabe. In combination with Dellorto PHM carbs and twin plugs they make the bike much more responsive and you get around 75-80 hp.
Hi from across the pond. One of my bikes is a 1989 R80 RT I bought new and she's now got 170,000 miles on the clock. Still runs like clockwork. Oh, and my clock doesn't work either!
A Beemer in the Cul de Sac 👍 What a good looking machine, he’s right about the clock and fairing 😂 A great bike to ride. All the best Mike, enjoy the rest of the week 🙏
Just bought a barely-running 78 R80/7 and have done just a few videos on my channel so far. I rebuilt the carbs and it runs amazingly well considering we're in Salt Lake City UT. With altitudes running to 10,000 feet, it's barely making 35 HP at those elevations, but it is smooth, reliable and light! I just love it. Watch my channel while we upgrade and bleed on this wonderful bike, lol... -jaysbigadventure
Nice; thank you! But it is not in the original configuration. I know because I bought one in May 87. At the time, it was reviewed as the gentleman's motorcycle in one of the US motorcycle magazines. It was a neat and clean motorcycle you could ride hours on. But frankly, it was a little short on power. I sold it in 1990 to happy and likeable idiot.
Thanks a lot Stephen. The videos can several hours to edit. This was a relatively easy one, but it takes quite a while to cut down all the clips from 2-3 cameras into what I hope will be a video that isn't too long or short and has some nice moments. Some of the larger videos can take many hours to complete. But I love doing it. Cheers, Mike
"Perfect" is a subjective term when it comes to motorcycles. For me, motorcycle perfection comes in the form of the monolever airheads. The look and the feel is unsurpassed in my opinion.
![1978 BMW R100S (in Daytona Orange) [visit 29 of 31]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5O2pU0xcoKc/mqdefault.jpg)
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Some motorcycle are beautiful from the day they're made and decades later like the Norton, Bonneville and the BMW. These cul-de-sac videos are a success now and in decades to come.
Thank you very much Phil. Glad you are enjoying the vids. Much appreciated. Cheers, Mike
I miss my 71 Norton Commando...🙁
Guzzi V7 Sport also
Nice old beemer i had a 1995 mystique and 1995 gspdc a few years back. Old beemers never die.
Old boxers are the best! Simple and reliable. Low center of gravity.
I had a 1978 R80 7 same color!! Same fairing!!! Bags, dependable, smooth!!!! One problem,!!! Ran great uo to 68 mph and would bog down!!! Never fixed that problem!!! Rode in Richardson Texas!!! Always started up!!!
Another great visit to the cul de sac. I used to own an R80 a lot smoother than the R100. We used to ride it 2 up with camping gear. It would run hard all-day-everyday. we upgraded the suspension with a white power rear shock & progressive springs in the front which worked wonders for the handling & also enabled us to carry all the gear with ease. A lot of people in the local BMW club "twin plugged" them which gave them the same power as the R100 but smooth as butter. There's a possibility of cracking the head if you add the extra spark plug. The suspension is pre paralever and lifts the rear of the bike when you open the throttle. When you get used to it it helps on corners. It also lowers the rear when you apply the brakes which is very handy.
Hi Bernie, I ran an R100RT for 10 years. Guys with R80’s who rode it immediately commented on how much more power it had but it did vibrate in traffic. It would cruise at 100 all day (or night one time). Build quality and paint was fantastic compared to modern machines, I rode it through every winter. All you had to do was wash it down and it was fine. It had Koni rear selection and 1” packing in the front forks but it was still soft, pushed, it often felt like it had a hinge in the middle lol
@@bsimpson6204 is that mph or kph? I bet it could have done the ton all day long. 130kmh was pretty much the top mile-munching speed for the R80 It did 160kmh at the redline in 4th & as top was an "overdrive" you never really exceeded that. Obviously, I was in the Northern Territory😎
@@bsimpson6204 The R100s smoothed out in the upper 4000s to about 5000 RPM. Depending on final drive ratio, that equates to about 85 MPH. Oh what a feeling!
What a wonderful example. To me they look as modern today as they did when new, the lines just don't seem to age.
Thank you Wooley! Cheers, Mike
Rewatching this series...just love it and so cool to see so much love for motorcycling. Thanks, Mike. Ride well and safe.
1987! What a great year. I was riding a cb900f. My first bike I bought my senior year in high school. I got to ride it all summer before shipping out to basic training. When I returned home my uncle had totalled it. I bought a BMW 650ls. This BMW is truly lovely!
Thanks for the video on the R80.. great Beemer I owned one of these bikes in 1978..It still had the 'normal' rear suspension and the alloy cover....(that I think looked better)...over the air filter. I bought and fitted the RS type fairing for the bike.(cost a fortune) I rode all over, it was wonderful. I later swopped it in for a 1979 Gold R100RS. I rode this bike for a couple of years. It was a great bike 'but' boring the engine to 1000cc ruined the 800cc smoothness. it had a vibration peak at around 70 or so 80 MPH which was a bloody nuisance, bearing in mind the speed limit on motorways at that time. At a 100 or more it was smooth and stable......or so I was told.!! Keep the bikes coming
Lovely old boxer. I wonder what it must be like to have a bike where you KNEW it would get you where you're going?
Haha, I have never known that concept ;) Cheers, Mike
I so love your cul-de-sac classic bike shows. And I'm glad you don't limit the bikes to classic British ones.
Hehe, thanks Peter. All vintage and cool bikes are most welcome 😀
Beautiful. The R80's (1978-1994) are said to be the smoothest of the Beemer airheads, esp. '85 & later.
Had the same model same year but it had so I was told,a factory fitted RS faring,plus the front only came with one disc and like this one I fitted a second one made a difference,one of my best and reliable bikes ever,great bikes.
Thanks to Bruce for showing & talking about the R80, & thanks to you Mike for your time & efforts.
It's good to hear how guys came to 'add another saddle' to the garage, it just looks like it would tour all day with comfort.
atvb t.
Thanks T! Glad you liked this vid. Hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike
Nice bike. I have a 1978 BMW R100RS. The main challenge is managing to shift from first up into second without a loud clunk. A quirky bike, but I love it...even if it is an "old man's bike."(I'm 70).
You can tell that man owns a Norton - he tried to put it into gear with the right foot, which I do every time I get on my airhead. I have both a 73 850 commando and a 78 R100/7. They're entirely different beasts with different missions and I very much enjoy them both. Airheads are wonderful and will always get you where you're going.
Hehe, I thought someone might notice that ;) I smiled when I watched the video while editing. Thanks a lot for your note, Duncan. Best wishes, Mike
I had one of these too. Ex police bike. Spoked wheels and twin Brembo's on the front.
Cool. Thanks a lot for sharing, Keith. Cheers, Mike
R80, great stock bike. They were built to last. My dream bike is an R90s. Much stronger with 4 valve heads but less reliable unless well maintained. If you're into oldtime bikes the BMW flat twins from the 70s til the 90s are hard to beat for character, and reliability. Old good fun.
It's like a religion. Good bikes and good people.
I had an R80, new in 1987, bought from Shipley. I wish I still had it.
I had an R80, 1991. God, I miss it. Great bikes.
Glad to see a BMW - as an R90S rider I appreciate this bike. This is a clean R80 - like the cut-down seat, every BMW I have owned had me on tip toes -- I assume Germans assume everyone is 6'4"; I think Harley's are the only bikes I've owned that I was flat-footed. In my fifty years of riding (insert the BMW "old man" joke here) I also had old British bikes... and a friend who had a trailer's phone number in my wallet every time I rode them, or drove my MG.
Many thanks Edwin, we should have another nice bike coming soon that I think you will like. Best wishes, Mike
My first ride on a motorcycle was on a BMW when I was 12 years old. It was a cousin in Baton Rouge who set the hook with that thrilling ride. The following year I bought a Honda and have had motorcycles ever since. 😀
Cool! Thanks a lot Scott. Hope to see you on Saturday! Best wishes, Mike
Always makes me chuckle to see all the Norton guys in your videos try to put the bike into gear with their the right foot before realising they're on a different bike.
Hehe. Yes, it's happened a lot! That "cool" moment is suddenly lost 😉👍
What a gem.Like the dual camera setup.Gives good perspective and great flow.Nothing like a beemer.
Thank you Chris for your note. Yes, I'm trying to enhance the videos with different angles and cameras. It's been a lot of fun trying to improve the videos. I still need to work on the audio. It's been challenging but I've bought some new microphones and will continue to try and get the audio clearer and louder. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage If you can afford it you could both wear radio mikes.That is inconvenient because they have to have them on and take them off before leaving.But really clear audio.Notice to that the two cameras are different quality wise also.Your editing is good.You have good neighbours as well.Once again it comes down to how far you want to go with things and available funds.Always look forward to your videos,inside and out.
Thanks a lot Chris. I have just bought a Rode wireless microphone and have been experimenting. There's a video coming up in which Dave uses the wireless mic with a lavalier attached. I haven't heard it all yet as still working on other videos, but at first glance it sounds like it will be much stronger and clearer! Thanks very much for your advice. Cheers, Mike
I’m not much on BMW......but this bike is BEAUTIFUL...!
Thanks Gary! Cheers, Mike
Well, once again I have found inspiration in your videos with another bike that I have. I very recently acquired an '86 R80RT that has been sitting in a garage for 24 years, with 55K miles. Very good original paint, same color as this R80. I have BMW dealership tech experience from this period, so I'm very familiar with these bikes. It's my second BMW since I sold my first, an R65LS back in '89. I'm excited to get going on refreshing it. I'll let you know how it goes. The RT boxer is one of the best touring bikes. Light for a touring bike, nimble, reliable, comfortable, superb luggage system and excellent weather protection from it's full fairing. Thanks for your videos. Cheers. DH
Many thanks Dave. Great to hear about your new bike. It sounds like a great project and very nice bike. Good luck with refresh and getting it back on the road again. Best wishes, Mike
Hi Dave how's the the restore going ? If you don't mind I would like to pick your brains as I am looking at a 1990 r80 that appears to have low ks (no real proof other than what the owner tells me) it's a bit scruffy and has not been ridden much but what I would expect for a bike this age... I would also want restore to new condition, my question is would it be reasonable to expect all the seals to be hard and leak on a bike this age should they be changed out regardless ? - I certainly cant see any signs of anything leaking everything else sound good with no play. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Here in Oz old Bmers are getting pricy ! Cheers Mick.
Thanks for the video it did make a change from the British bikes,I've recently bought a 1990 GS 100 that I'm tinkering with and hopefully out on the road soon.
This is nostalgia for me, I've driven an R80RT for years. A great bike, this boxer engine is the last of it's generetion they made and the smoothest ever. I would love to ride it again. great video, thanks 💖
Thanks for sharing Erwin. Best wishes, Mike
What a lovely old R80 Bruce has. Another great video from the Cul-De-Sac. I've just ridden my Harley Davidson Heritage Classic 103 from The Victorian / NSW border, to Melbourne. Around 600+ km round trip with an overnight stop. At 70 years old, I can still manage 750 km in a day. not too bad ! The weather was glorious. Cheers Mike. Australia.
As the owner of a 73 850 Commando and a 95 Beemer airhead I can say they are both wonderful bikes,,,,different from each other for sure (there is 20 years separating them) but both wonderful rides. Tales from the Cul-de-Sac; what a great series of videos, thanks much Mike.
Wow! Talk about equal opportunity. A Beemer in the Cul-de-Sac Series. Great bike in really nice condition. Rode several over the years but never owned 1.
Hehe. All vintage bikes are welcome in the cul-de-sac. Thanks a lot Paul.
My other bike besides the 1970 Norton Commando is a 1973 BMW R75/5. Every owner of british bikes needs a bike that works...
Haha, Uli. I've heard that a lot ;) Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
Hiya Mike. Good to see the R80, thanks. I had the exact same bike in '87 and used it to commute daily just outside NYC. Sweet spot @ 5000rpm/80mph. 👍👍👍
Thank you Ian! Glad you liked the video. Best wishes, Mike
I adore my 1994 Triumph Trophy, but I have been having thoughts of adding a BMW to the 'stable' (if you can call one bike a stable :D).
I've always liked the K1200RS. I know it's not a boxer, but there's something about them I just like. A couple of years ago there was one on Ebay sold as 'spares or repair'. It was part of a garage clearance and had had some parts removed. I was tempted, but then I thought 'why was it parked up and cannibalised?' If it was something REALLY serious that I couldn't handle I would have wasted my money.
I'd still like to get a project bike, but not until I have somewhere (garage, workshop etc.) to work on it.
What a lovely bike! Enjoying your series. Very cool.
R80 is the best incarnation of the 247 engine BMW made ! It is a happy motor. This is a very clean bike that looks well cared for Enjoy it! I just did 500 miles on my 66 R60 vey much the same reliable fun easy to ride feelings. Got to love the old BMWs when to old Bit bikes are fighting to see which one can cause the most trouble. That said I must say yet again all these Langlitz jackets are the bees knees interesting extra pocket on the sleeve I noticed.
Since Langlitz is local it shouldn’t surprise you there are so many.
@@swooshdave It is not surprising in the least as I have two of them here on the east coast. Fantastic gear, It is just great to see them all new and used on this channel. It is like seeing a familiar friend you have not seen in a while, having a good time. Just makes me smile
Hehe, I thought you might like the jacket Eric. I was thinking about you when I saw that Bruce was wearing his. We were planning on a trip over to Langlitz with the club but may have to wait a little while longer. Cheers, Mike
I still have a R100CS. Those old 2V Flatttwins never let you down and they are also perfect to crunch miles on a highway. I also like the very characteristic Flattwin sound. My Venom on the opposite is much more fun to ride, but had two magneto breakdowns last month :-(
But if you are going with a 2V-BMW, take a 1000ccm engine. The extra torque is well worth it and there are even 1070ccm kits availabe. In combination with Dellorto PHM carbs and twin plugs they make the bike much more responsive and you get around 75-80 hp.
I love this series!!
Thank you very much Ted! Best wishes, Mike
Hi from across the pond. One of my bikes is a 1989 R80 RT I bought new and she's now got 170,000 miles on the clock. Still runs like clockwork. Oh, and my clock doesn't work either!
A Beemer in the Cul de Sac 👍
What a good looking machine, he’s right about the clock and fairing 😂
A great bike to ride.
All the best Mike, enjoy the rest of the week 🙏
Thanks so much David. I'm glad you liked this video and thanks a lot for your comments as always. Best wishes, Mike
Was für ein schön Motorrad! 👍
Das ist ein Rad für mein Freund Amadeus. 😉
Vielen Dank für Ihre Nachricht. Die besten Wünsche!
The Beemer is the camel's nose under the tent, Mike. What's next? Ducati? Guzzi? Ural? Bring 'em on!
Hehe, we may have a couple more nice surprises in store, Corey ;) Cheers, Mike
I have now spent a few hours watching this stuff! Subscribed! Please do more Cul De Sac visits... maybe one day one of my bikes will be on here!
Lovely 👌
Beautiful kit mate!
OMG, youv got neighbours, nice one tmg.
Haha, they are just paid actors 😀
Very nice r80
Beautiful bike
Beautiful bike!
Thank you Hugo. Best wishes, Mike
Yes Bruce you naughty boy bring the Norton next time however that boxer does sound nice I'm just jealous.
Haha, wait till you see his Commando, Colin. It's pretty special. Cheers, Mike
Airheads: everything a British could have and should have been. I have and love both, so best of both worlds.
I'd love to have a nice restored BMW R XX/6, Maybe next year?
Thank you Steve, yes that is a super cool bike. Best wishes, Mike
Many enthusiast in Portland.
Thanks Henry. We are blessed to have a very healthy classic bike scene here in Portland. Best wishes, Mike
What a beauty good video as all ways
Thank you so much, Frank 😀 Best wishes, Mike
I'm a little bit disappointed you didn't offer Bruce a cup of Yorkshire tea.... and a scone. :-P
Hehe, we keep the good stuff under lock & key 😎😉
Really nice bike your video's are fantastic stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thank you very much Richard! I really appreciate your note and I'm glad that you like the videos. Best wishes, Mike
well done.
Thank you Neil! Best wishes, Mike
Just bought a barely-running 78 R80/7 and have done just a few videos on my channel so far. I rebuilt the carbs and it runs amazingly well considering we're in Salt Lake City UT. With altitudes running to 10,000 feet, it's barely making 35 HP at those elevations, but it is smooth, reliable and light! I just love it. Watch my channel while we upgrade and bleed on this wonderful bike, lol... -jaysbigadventure
Nice Bikes, sound is often an issue.
Mike, What's next? A water Buffalo!
The chances of that happening are higher than you know.
@@swooshdave Sockit to me!
Hmmm 🤔. We will have to see what we can do about that request Larry.. it just so happens that we know someone who has a very nice one! Cheers, Mike
Curious to know which fairing that is on the bike? Wanting to add one like it... and are those stock height bars or mods?
Nice; thank you! But it is not in the original configuration. I know because I bought one in May 87. At the time, it was reviewed as the gentleman's motorcycle in one of the US motorcycle magazines. It was a neat and clean motorcycle you could ride hours on. But frankly, it was a little short on power. I sold it in 1990 to happy and likeable idiot.
Rly nice! Where did you get fairing pls?
If you encounter someone in the PDX area with an Iceberg Blue Metallic 1979 BMW R100RS, let me know.
Will do Jim! Cheers, Mike
I bought it in 1979 in Munich through Butler & Smith, sold it in the early 90's. Raising kids, you know... Wish I'd kept it.
First to get to the ton! Lol
100dredth viewer.......ton........100 mph........geddit lol 😂 I hope y’all do. 😇😅😀
😀😀
What part of Oregon are you in? I’m in Washington. I ride a bmw as well 😁
Hi Filip. We’re in and around the Portland area. Cheers, Mike
All the bikes over there are immaculate Mike 😆.Appreciate your effort and commitment. How long do you spend editing these ?
Thanks a lot Stephen. The videos can several hours to edit. This was a relatively easy one, but it takes quite a while to cut down all the clips from 2-3 cameras into what I hope will be a video that isn't too long or short and has some nice moments. Some of the larger videos can take many hours to complete. But I love doing it. Cheers, Mike
I'm a BMW fan of old. Hat's off to German engineering. But in this Cul-de-sac? There are standards, you know. Like spokes! LOL
Haha, thanks Kyle, I made an exception with the BMW 😊 best wishes, Mike
"Perfect" is a subjective term when it comes to motorcycles. For me, motorcycle perfection comes in the form of the monolever airheads. The look and the feel is unsurpassed in my opinion.