1981 BMW R-Series

6225482R100RS

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I bought this bike in 2002 with ~29,000 miles on it. The engine and chassis numbers match. I replaced the missing RS fairing with a Rifle fairing (which was obviously modeled after the RS fairing) as a placeholder, with plans to piece together an original RS fairing, intending to keep the bike indefinitely. It also had the Corbin saddle installed; the original seat wasn't included. Then, in March 2012, I hit a deer while riding a friend's bike, and retired from the sport. This RS hasn't been on the road since the summer of 2011. With gas in the tank and a fresh battery, it starts right up. Everything electrical is working, and the alternator keeps the battery charged. New parts installed within the last 10,000 miles: battery, Dunlop 491 tires, both mufflers, rear brake pads, fork seals and gators, adjustable gear shift linkage, Thunderchild ignition module, and solid-mounted Thunderchild diode board. The side stand is aftermarket; I believe it's a Reynolds. The clutch splines and rear wheel spines were last cleaned and lubed in 2011, with no evidence of wear on the splines. I run the transmission, drive shaft and rear end with Amsoil synthetic gear oil, and the engine on 20W-50 Amsoil motorcycle engine oil. So, it's a collectible bike with potential for whatever sort of restoration the next owner desires. I drove it in its present set-up for several years with no problems, once covering 660 mile in one day. It pulls hard and was very fast in its day. If I still rode, I'd be riding this bike. However, since it's been sitting for 4 years, I can't recommend to anyone that they try driving it cross-country prior to a thorough inspection and tune-up by an expert, hopefully its new owner. Safety first. I hope this finds a good home. I'll miss it.