Another Really pretty R80G/S - Page 3

Jabba · 04-18-2004, 10:08 AM

What does one of these things weigh when stripped out for dirt use?-

Ricardo Kuhn · 04-18-2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabba

What does one of these things weigh when stripped out for dirt use?-

I have no idea but imagine about the same as a F650 or something like that.
i be surprise if they are less than 380 pounds,,the frames still heavy and the engines for sure are not feathers,I still find the simple lines very atractive,is just nothing to them and that to me is very cool and very inspiring

Jabba · 04-18-2004, 10:15 AM

I like the idea of having a dirt bike that is this unique, but one that I feel confident wrenching on myself. I'm definitely getting some evil thoughts from this thread...

Ricardo Kuhn · 04-18-2004, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabba

I'm definitely getting some evil thoughts from this thread...

tell me about
looks like something anybody can do on a piece of his garage taking his time working on weekends,look at it as a Model airplane that you can actually ride.

I'm pretty sure after all the reinforments, stiffners and supension work they will work far better in the dirt.

I also think the reliability is a great asset on this engines,after the typical Universal joings are taking care and the electrics improve(if you need lights) the thing will run for ever.

BOXER 2003 · 04-18-2004, 11:26 AM

Nice photos.

Is it just me or do these older bikes 'look' like they're built to last longer than today's model's?

I'd love to get my hands on an 80GS.

b.

Ricardo Kuhn · 04-18-2004, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BOXER 2003

Nice photos.

Is it just me or do these older bikes 'look' like they're built to last longer than today's model's?

I'd love to get my hands on an 80GS.

b.

not only that,but most of the parts are interchangable with other models and years.

basically for what I understand you can build a R80G/S out of any other R80 just by changing forks,tank and wheels,,,etc
since they are base on Exactlly the platform

the oilhead is not that far from it,the GS and the R are pretty much the same bike(chassis) and the RT/RS are not that far away

Lucky Luke · 04-18-2004, 12:41 PM

As for the hpn 4V bike. I sat on one.
It's tall, long, heavy. it's awfull, but it doesn't matter. This is the coolest bike
in the universe. Never again shall exist a motorcycle even remotely this cool.
You'll forgive it anything, except it's price (â‚¬ 90.000,-).

2RN G/S · 04-18-2004, 03:08 PM

White frame: yes it is so I can see oil leaks (& Ok it looks good)
Weight: 195kg (Wet, & holding approx 10litres fuel)
Cost: HPN Who?

Cpt. Ron · 04-19-2004, 04:27 PM

Another good reason for a white frame is so you can see cracks easier. Afterall, these bikes are designed to be beat to hell, and cracking is a real concern.

Ricardo Kuhn · 04-19-2004, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpt. Ron

Another good reason for a white frame is so you can see cracks easier. Afterall, these bikes are designed to be beat to hell, and cracking is a real concern.

maybe you can fill them with "red Line" oil and that way when a crack happend the thing will bleed.

Ricardo Kuhn · 06-22-2004, 10:25 PM

is for SALE !!!!!!!!
i have no idea how much they want for it,but I'm sure if you call them they will be happy to tell you.

contact Donny at this E-mail
info@scuderiawest.com

Malindi · 06-23-2004, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2RN G/S

White frame: yes it is so I can see oil leaks (& Ok it looks good)
Weight: 195kg (Wet, & holding approx 10litres fuel)
Cost: HPN Who?

Nice brake on that bike. What is it? I need to replace my MAP brake on my G/S.

Here are some pics of what I made up last year:
http://www.nohorizons.net/RTW%20pics.htm

jackafrica · 06-24-2004, 01:29 AM

Still using stock rotor, 4 piston Brembo and bracket with Ti mount screws weighs less than stock. Stops beautifully, not overly sensitive.
A later 4 piston Brembo from a 916 on Ducati would be even better. There are two bolt centre spacings on them. Buy a left for the right side and vice versa.
This one is from Ducati Paso - cost me $40 on ebay, Ti fasteners $40, stainless braided plastic covered brake line $40. Alloy bracket made myself, mostly by hand, one milling cut to the rear. Alloy fork brace home grown too - keeps the better brake in line without fork twist.

Number 6 · 06-24-2004, 04:10 AM

Man, the R80G/S is just a beautiful machine. If I had one, I'd have to think really hard about partin' with it.

Malindi · 06-24-2004, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dcproducer

Man, the R80G/S is just a beautiful machine. If I had one, I'd have to think really hard about partin' with it.

That's why I will never part with mine ....

04-18-2004, 10:08 AM	#31
Jabba "HOLD THE LIGHT!!!" Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Just east of the Pine Beatle- Evergreen, CO Oddometer: 12,423	What does one of these things weigh when stripped out for dirt use?- __________________ "Everybody loves cunnilingus!" Chacifer "The road to paradise is paradise" Jacques Yves Cousteau

04-18-2004, 10:15 AM	#33
Jabba "HOLD THE LIGHT!!!" Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Just east of the Pine Beatle- Evergreen, CO Oddometer: 12,423	I like the idea of having a dirt bike that is this unique, but one that I feel confident wrenching on myself. I'm definitely getting some evil thoughts from this thread... __________________ "Everybody loves cunnilingus!" Chacifer "The road to paradise is paradise" Jacques Yves Cousteau

04-18-2004, 03:08 PM	#38
2RN G/S Tanami Tourer Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 34	Keep it Simple S... White frame: yes it is so I can see oil leaks (& Ok it looks good) Weight: 195kg (Wet, & holding approx 10litres fuel) Cost: HPN Who? __________________ 'Ride On I Say'

04-19-2004, 04:27 PM	#39
Cpt. Ron aka Birdkilla Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA Oddometer: 2,351	White frame Another good reason for a white frame is so you can see cracks easier. Afterall, these bikes are designed to be beat to hell, and cracking is a real concern. __________________ Cpt. Ron Sack-O-Tomato, CA '05.5 950 Adventure S "Bad Mutha F@&ker" '04 R1150RTP "cop motor, cop suspension.." '00 XR650R Dual Sport "Lil' Mule" '75 RL250 '01 TTR90 '01 PW50 Conti TKC80 tire swing "I don't know what you do, but I know what I do, and I don't do that." --Uncle Doug, R.I.P. "Without the possibility of death, adventure is not possible"--Reinhold Messner

06-22-2004, 10:25 PM	#41
Ricardo Kuhn ^OP a.k.a. Mr Rico Suave Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Salt lake city, Utah Oddometer: 11,582	Actually I when to Scuderia west today and they BIKE is for SALE !!!!!!!! i have no idea how much they want for it,but I'm sure if you call them they will be happy to tell you. contact Donny at this E-mail info@scuderiawest.com __________________ I'm really Sorry but I'm "Out" of Rickybars, Actually I have a bunch of bars and a Ton of end pieces but Not that many clamps to offer them as a product anymore.

04-18-2004, 11:26 AM	#35
BOXER 2003 Canadian Canuckler Joined: May 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Oddometer: 734	Nice photos. Is it just me or do these older bikes 'look' like they're built to last longer than today's model's? I'd love to get my hands on an 80GS. b.

04-18-2004, 12:41 PM	#37
Lucky Luke bad venture Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Groningen, the Netherlands. Oddometer: 417	As for the hpn 4V bike. I sat on one. It's tall, long, heavy. it's awfull, but it doesn't matter. This is the coolest bike in the universe. Never again shall exist a motorcycle even remotely this cool. You'll forgive it anything, except it's price (â‚¬ 90.000,-).

06-24-2004, 01:29 AM	#43
jackafrica sinking low in the saddle Joined: Sep 2003 Location: 40 degrees south, Tasmania Oddometer: 322	A better lighter moustrap Still using stock rotor, 4 piston Brembo and bracket with Ti mount screws weighs less than stock. Stops beautifully, not overly sensitive. A later 4 piston Brembo from a 916 on Ducati would be even better. There are two bolt centre spacings on them. Buy a left for the right side and vice versa. This one is from Ducati Paso - cost me $40 on ebay, Ti fasteners $40, stainless braided plastic covered brake line $40. Alloy bracket made myself, mostly by hand, one milling cut to the rear. Alloy fork brace home grown too - keeps the better brake in line without fork twist. __________________ cheers richo

06-24-2004, 04:10 AM	#44
Number 6 Minty-Fresh Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: In Transit Oddometer: 406	Man, the R80G/S is just a beautiful machine. If I had one, I'd have to think really hard about partin' with it. __________________ __________________ Wassup with the voices in my head speaking pig-latin?

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