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Post a pic of your Airhead

I need better tires.


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kstoo/4219689027/" title="Mi Gilera in the Snow. by kstoo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4219689027_1e0cfa2cff_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Mi Gilera in the Snow." /></a>
 
I need better tires.


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kstoo/4219689027/" title="Mi Gilera in the Snow. by kstoo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4219689027_1e0cfa2cff_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Mi Gilera in the Snow." /></a>

Tell me that's snow, not Tire Shine foamed up and settling into the rubber. hehe :brow

What tank bag is that? I've seen them and always wanted one.
 
Tell me that's snow, not Tire Shine foamed up and settling into the rubber. hehe :brow

What tank bag is that? I've seen them and always wanted one.

That IS snow which is why I want some better tires!!

That is a Multivario.


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kstoo/4219689027/" title="Mi Gilera in the Snow. by kstoo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4219689027_1e0cfa2cff_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Mi Gilera in the Snow." /></a>
 
Why better tires? Did you go down?! Studded tires perhaps? I am too chicken to get out on a bike in this weather. By the way, nice machine, like the mods and the overall look. Admire your tenacity in riding the winter roads!
 
I was teasing about the Tire Shine. Are you a 'rounder?

I rode today, but the snow had largely melted. The bigger hazards than ice and slush/snow were inconvenient drabbles of stone right at the apex of an otherwise tasty twistie.
 
Why better tires? Did you go down?! Studded tires perhaps? I am too chicken to get out on a bike in this weather. By the way, nice machine, like the mods and the overall look. Admire your tenacity in riding the winter roads!

I didn't go down but I couldn't get any traction either. I need some knobbies for days like this. That flywheel takes the rear wheel with it when rolling off the throttle and downshifting. Too much sideways stuff when stopping and starting.
I want to add a winter weather beater to the stable some day.
 
I was teasing about the Tire Shine. Are you a 'rounder?

I rode today, but the snow had largely melted. The bigger hazards than ice and slush/snow were inconvenient drabbles of stone right at the apex of an otherwise tasty twistie.

Rounder. The temperature never seems to be the issue, it is more a problem of getting road salt on old aluminum. On a beautiful day like this when they have not salted it is now just an issue of getting some snow tires.
 
I toyed with the idea of putting serious knobbies on my R60/5 for that purpose, but I ended up selling it to someone who'll be a better custodian of it that I. Still, it would have been fun. :dance
 
There's never a Rokon around when ya need one. :brow

Why didn't I think of that? A Rokon with a R100 engine. Hmmm ... :dunno

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Very nice! I notice you have the older style peanut valve covers. They look good. Plus a nice Reynolds rack and back rest. A true touring machine.
 
Nice bike WVPC.

Is that an aftermarket windshield? I'm considering the ClearView 21.5" tinited with a recurve and the vent, but it adds up to about $300 with shipping. Would love some other options.
 
Response to Annopolis Airhead

Thanks for the compliments, AA. The windscreen is a National winshield bought many moons ago somewhere near $200. Not sure if they are still in business but I can say that it is much more durable than stock.
 
Thanks James Dunn

Thanks for the compliments, James. It is the most fun bike I have ever owned. I bought this bike in March of 1984 and will try to keep it forever even tho the '10 R1200RT is singing a song to me.
 
1985 r80rt

I've had this bike for about 2 years after a long hiatus from motorcycles. Odometer is approaching 60,000 miles. I might add a tail trunk to the bike in 2010 sometime.
On the winter project list is push rod tube seals, San Jose fork brace, shifter lever bearing, new clutch (getting thin) and new clutch and throttle cables. Yes, I have a heated garage to help keep my sanity over the Wisconsin winters.
Picture taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway 2009.
 

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Heyjay's Black Beauty (R100/7)

I've been through many bikes over the years, my first one being a Lambretta Scooter. Prior to this I had a Yamaha Venture 1200, which was my first shaft drive bike. This one is new to me, and I am at least the third owner, possibly fourth or fifth. Just joined BMWMOA because of the various technical forums I've read. I do not know a lot about BMWs except I recall drooling on them as a young teen ager.

Ordinarily I prefer black boxers with the standard white pinstripes but your bike is gorgeous without!

(Note: For some reason heyjay's photo didn't attach to my reply)
 
Recycled RS

Finished the restoration a few weeks ago: 82 RS
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