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It pains me to say that I sold it on Friday night. It was riding very well after your helpful tinkering but I had to admit that it was too small for me (6' 3"). I'm sure other tallies have managed on an R80 but I'm particular about ergonomics.
I picked up a 99' R1100GS a few weeks ago in Milford Haven and rode it back through the Brecon Beacons to London. The weight distribution took a bit of getting used to but the riding position is much more comfortable.
I was very sad to hear the R80 burbling away when I sold it but I couldn't justify it as my main bike. I'd like to get another one in the future, probably a /7, as a second bike but for now I only have space for one and my GS (George Smith, Georgie Boy, Gorgeous George, depending on my mood and George's) is more practical and I’m riding it daily without a hitch so far.
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Hows the engine performing at low revs? My r1150rs is a bit rough around 2500-3000. Apparently the lean fuelling on the 1100/1150's can cause a few problems round town. I've put a Booster Plug on mine but it's not completely sorted.
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Totally nothing to do with this thread, but Milford Haven always makes me laugh...
Airhead
lynx
Sad page. Bike theft is shit, whether it is your pride and joy that goes, or just a commuter tool.
My news isn't going to raise the mood. Picking up one of these next week;
It will be a love/hate relationship, having to remove the fairing and radiator every 8k just to check the valve clearances, and having to replace the stupid plastic expander buttons that hold it all together each time.
@snoops, how's your twin going?