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1983 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $4,500.00
YearYear:1983 MileageMileage:31 ColorColor: Red
Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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BMW R-Series photos

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BMW R-Series tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):800 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Dual-Purpose For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BMW R-Series description

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana

31,562 original miles.  

A rare bike and increasingly sought after as only 1000 of them ever made it to the US

Widely considered to be the best handling bike BMW ever made.   It handles well on pavement as well as the dirt and is sufficiently nimble.

Bike is running and in good condition.
Paint is all original with minor scratches and typical fading. 

Clear title.

All gauges and switches working properly except the Hi-Lo switch for headlight, headlight works but cannot toggle back and forth between hi-lo

Not included: Side battery cover panels, original tool kit, original tire pump & owners manual


Recent overhaul:


• Replaced Clutch Cable
• Replaced Throttle Cables
• New BMW Battery
• New NGK Sparkplugs
• New Air filter
• New Fuel filter
• Replaced Fuel lines
• New Oil filter
• New Carb gaskets /seals; carburetor cleaned, resealed and synchronized
• Engine oil change
• Transmission, final drive and drive shaft oils changed
• Valves adjusted
• Brake fluid flushed

Follow this link to see video clip of bike idling 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLllaA4bGig

Message me for additional pictures


Pickup or shipment of bike must be arranged by buyer.

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