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Thanks to all who have contributed to the topic.
My brother owns a 1978 R100RS gold metallic. European version 40mm heather pipes. Has first aid kit in the front seat. Rear disk break with blue colored brake line.
When one verfies the vin numbers over on www.realoem.com the site gives Model, Market (US or Europe) and Month/Year of production. However it does not give any info on color. To my knowledge the only difference of the '78 R100RS compared to the Motorsport is the color scheme, plus blue seat cover, and white bags. How do you know if it's not an "custom paint job"... ?
I am told that for a fee BMW Munich issues a "certificate of authenticity" say if an R100RS is an R100RS or a R90S is indeed one or if it is a "fake" one.
My question to all of you is: Does anyone of you have such a "certificate of authenticity" and does it indicate the original color on that certificate?
Folks - I have one of these bikes (I love it!!!!) I would like to touch up a bit of the paint. I notice all the color discussions, however, where can I order small quantities? Any help would be most welcome. Mark
Also, I am looking for a 3/4 seat if anyone has one to sell.. Any condition, I can always repair it!!
Thanks again.
Thank you, Sir. I see by your avatar you either have or had one yourself. I could not believe the good opportunity that came my way to assume ownership/stewardship of this flagship bike!
There was a website a few years ago that was dedicated to the Motorsport, both the RS and S models. You could register your bike, the site would verify that it was a Motorsport, and list that bike. I am no longer able to find the site, so I can only assume that it is not active. Maybe someone else knows. By the way, I bought my now sold Motorsport in Lubbock. Close to you?
Wayne
Didn't even get the wheel recall.
Happy to get some feed back
it has 19k miles
I can relate to the complete cleanup...
I bet you can sell that seat, or not. They did the same to my old Motorsport, tried to turn it into an RT. The good thing was the original seat looked like new.
Sounds like yours sat for quite some time like mine did. I just resurrected it after purchase from the original owner who had it stationary for almost 30 years. Last time it was registered was '87. I'm fortunate to have a copy of the original title and have the original bill of sale from '79. Do you have any original documentation?