1983 R100 info

[ken k]

Hello fellow beaksters,

I am looking at getting an old airhead. I have always like the clean look and style of these classics.

anything I should know about these beasts before I take the plunge?

ken k

[wncbmw]

'83 was in the era of soft metal in the valve seats. Could wear quicker. Otherwise, my '83 RS went for 16 years with no other major issues.

[bassguydave]

I was also wondering if the spline issue pertains to these older RT's as well? I am interested in this one particular 1995 model. Some of the other ones I've seen say that they've lubed the splines. Fill me in. Thanks.

Dave

[boxermania]

bassguydave

Spline issues have been around the BMW's for a while, most of what you hear in the current forums pertains to the R259 model, or what is referred in the vernacular as the "oilheads". These are the 4 valve models that came out in 1994 with a 1100 cc displacement and a 5 speed tranny. They are nice bikes.....one of the major improvements was the advent of the 6 speed transmission as it was somewhat improve in "clunkiness" over the 5 speed.

I personally was in love with the RS variant.....although never summoned enough gumption to take the plunge......