1981 BMW R100 RT, ALL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR MOTORCYCLE, 25,667 ORIGINAL MILES, GREEN SMOKE METALLIC, RUNS AND RIDES AS NEW 

1984 BMW R100 RT, ALL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR MOTORCYCLE, 25,667 ORIGINAL MILES, GREEN SMOKE METALLIC, RUNS AND RIDES AS NEW

 

Frame Number: 6240400

Engine Number: 6240400

 

In the 1980’s, with the touring craze in full swing, the BMW Motorcycle Company turned out some of the most advanced and dependable road bikes of all time.

 

The condition of this machine is completely original.  Everything from the frame to the motor to the fenders is exactly the way it came from the factory.    

I believe I am the third owner from new, but can’t be positive.  This machine has been a part of my collection for a long time and is ridden.  The bike is stored in a temperature controlled environment throughout the entire year. 

When I purchased this particular machine, it was in the condition you see in the photos, but had not run in some time, since the owner was up in age and not able to ride anymore.  I went through the entire machine and got everything working.  All of the major engine, transmission, and braking components are operational. 

The tires are in good condition and are not in need of replacement.  The brakes have also been completely rebuilt, front and rear. 

The engine and transmission are original and are in perfect running condition.  The bike starts very easily.  A brand new battery was also just installed.     

The paint is original and in very nice condition, considering the age of the machine.  The seat pan is original, but as you can see from the photos, has the king and queen cover on it.  The cover is in beautiful condition, but if you do decide to re-foam and cover it, shouldn’t be too difficult.

 

As you can see from the photos, the original panniers are also included, and are in beautiful condition.  

 

The BMW on the road is very easy to handle, and rides down the road tight, with no shakes, shimmies, or rattles.  It shifts and accelerates smoothly and holds the road as it should.  

There is absolutely nothing that needs to be done to this machine to ride, show, and enjoy it.  The new owner will have a fantastic and original machine that can be ridden and enjoyed as well as shown at any vintage motorcycle show. 

I have a motorcycle collection made up primarily of German, Italian, and Japanese motorcycles, as well as Hercules pre-mix and oil injected machines, so if you have specific questions, just want to learn more, or are looking for something in particular, please let me know. 

I’m also always looking for other vintage motorcycles to add to my collection, so if you have something interesting to share, please contact me. 

TERMS:  $500 DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE.  BALANCE OF AUCTION AMOUNT MUST BE PAID BY CASH IN PERSON, BANK TO BANK TRANSFER, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS (WITH VERIFICATION) ONLY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE.  SORRY, NO C.O.D. AND NO PAYPAL FOR FINAL PAYMENT.  

The description of this motorcycle is written to the best of my knowledge.  However, I am by no means an expert on all vintage BMW  motorcycles.  Please don’t hesitate to ask for more photos and, if possible, come and look in person before the auction ends.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL!  If you have any questions, please contact me before the auction ends.

If you have any questions, please contact me.  If you live close to Chicago, I encourage you to come and inspect the motorcycle in person.

In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between sellers and bidders, eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information.  However, I STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact me directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence.  Seller reserves the right to not accept bids or sell the vehicle to anyone with a zero or negative eBay feedback rating.

This motorcycle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed, written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory.  The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.  No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.  Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the motorcycle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely.  The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this motorcycle at the buyer's request PRIOR to the close of sale.  Seller assumes no responsibility for any statements regardless of any oral statements about the item.

Please remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item.  If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding.  I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the motorcycle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid.  After the sale, inspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid.  If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior to bidding.

Please do not waste my time or yours bidding on an item you do not intend to pay for.  If you bid on this motorcycle and win, you are expected to pay and pick it up in a timely manner!

I welcome ALL international bidders and am happy to assist with making shipping arrangements.  I can also arrange crating for shipment on my end for a nominal extra charge.  If you are an international buyer, I understand it can take some time to arrange shipping, so I do not mind keeping the motorcycle for a longer period of time until pick up.  Please contact me before the sale ends, if possible, to discuss the specifics.

Thanks for your interest!

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