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1983 R100 info
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:39 am
by 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
Re: 1983 R100 info
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:38 pm
by 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.
Re: 1983 R100 info
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:25 pm
by 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
Re: 1983 R100 info
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:43 pm
by 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......
