New obsession

[mike31154]

Fine looking beast. I prefer the simpler, lighter or how you say? 'naked' bike though.

The good old R80G/S. 1981, I'm the original owner, purchased in Germany while on a posting with the Air Force. Brought back to Edmonton and once more over the pond for a second tour in southern Germany. Collector's plate makes it real inexpensive to insure & register. Didn't ride it for about 5 yrs after getting R1200. New battery, cleaned the plugs & carb float bowls. Started on the second kick when I put it back on the road.


The R1200C. 2000, purchased new in 2002. I caved a couple of years ago and put a very small 'euro' windscreen on it & I do have a set of bags for it as well. They stopped making these around 2005 I think, sales were lagging. Interest starting to pick up again, but used is the only option now. The engine is somewhat detuned since it's a cruiser. Great torque though & handles twistys much better than your conventional cruiser. Does it's work quietly too, stealth mode. I'd much rather sneak around than announce my presence with overly loud pipes.