I've been wanting to buy an airhead, well, since 1972 when I was in the service. I wanted to buy a new 1972 R75/5 back then but couldn't afford it -- it cost $1800. Years later I had a 1994 R100 GS/PD. But now I want another airhead. This 1980 R100RT has been on craigslist for sometime now -- I really like the looks of this "naked" version. But I have a few questions:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/d/scottsdale-classic-bmw-r100rt-low/6821940929.html
(1) I would have to install mirrors and front turn signals. I was thinking of some sort of aftermarket combination turn-signal-mirrors. Would that look cheesy on this airhead?
(2) Is the value of the bike diminished quite a bit if I sell or give away the fairing pieces? I'm really not fond of the "RT" look. I prefer a naked, "S" or "RS" model airhead.
(3) Are the fairing attachment brackets (which you can see in the pics) easy to remove or integral to the bike?
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/d/scottsdale-classic-bmw-r100rt-low/6821940929.html
(1) I would have to install mirrors and front turn signals. I was thinking of some sort of aftermarket combination turn-signal-mirrors. Would that look cheesy on this airhead?
(2) Is the value of the bike diminished quite a bit if I sell or give away the fairing pieces? I'm really not fond of the "RT" look. I prefer a naked, "S" or "RS" model airhead.
(3) Are the fairing attachment brackets (which you can see in the pics) easy to remove or integral to the bike?