Anyone ever owned a BMW? New bike suggestions?

[Hiras]

<br>Alright all!<br><br>I've recently moved house (hence my absence from the board) and my new place is a considerable distance from where I work.<br>With petrol now being nearly £1 a litre I am spending a fortune on fuel as my daily commute is over 100 miles.<br>I had the idea to get a commuter bike for the week and put the FZR in the garage for the weekend.<br>The more I think about this the better it gets.<br>Firstly it would take the pressure off me to always have the Fizzer operational and would allow me time to give her some real TLC and perhaps even do a full restoration job.<br>Secondly I now live in the countryside and reckon the roads could be "interesting" come the Winter, so if I had a cheap hack, I wouldn't mind if I threw it down the road.<br>Finally, I would hope that I could make a considerable saving in fuel costs.<br>I've been looking on flea bay at old BMW RT's, Honda CB400's, GS500's (eewwww!!!!) , CX's\NTV's and alike and have seen a one owner FSH bimmer for £300. Anyone got any thoughts on this?<br>I thought a shaft drive would be practical and as most of my journey is on the motorway, I wouldn't mind riding some old tank.<br>Can you think of any other bikes that would fit the bill well that are reliable and as cheap as chips?<br><br>Best regds to all the hood,<br><br>Jason <p></p><i></i>

[FZRDude]

Congrats on the new Home. The GS500 isn't a bad bike and has been around forever, so parts are easy to find. <br><br>£300 for the BMW is a hell of a deal to pass. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Top Speed = Mach 0.197 or so... </span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> </p><i></i>

[Yoniboi]

It's a compromise, if economy is king how about a CB250?<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :8 --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/nerd.gif ALT=":8"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>If you're looking for 50 mpg I've only read good things about the GSX600F, an older model as you said would stop you worrying about damaging it, and everyone says they're cheap to run and very trouble free.<br><br>The Beemer is a deal for sure but I've no idea what mpg you could expect, or how expensive parts would be. There was a Beemer owner stood next to me in a bike shop last week pulling his hair out 'cos they couldn't get tyres in standard sizes for his bike anymore and the Spanish MOT won't let you stray from original spec. Don't know if that's the case in Blighty. <br><br>Anyway, goof luck<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>John<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :riding --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>Probably get my neck in a sling for being on the computer again.</p><i></i>

[Yoniboi]

ps. My mates got a GS500, bought it new for tuppence, and he's delighted with it!<br><br>Wet his pants when he tried the Fizzer mind, came back with a two foot wide grin! <p>Probably get my neck in a sling for being on the computer again.</p><i></i>

[dragracer1951]

Hey Bot!<br>What Bimmer is it???<br>I used to have an R80 a long time ago. Noce bike but it just wasnt me. and wonky switch gear. But a nice reliable bike that got great mileage<br>Did I mention that it had wonky switch gear?<br>But think ho wyou'll stand out at bike night... <p>Jim <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... states.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>Hey Kid...Is my taillight working?</p><i></i>

[drcn]

Hi one and all!<br><br>I have a K1100LT 8 years old and has done 93,300 miles, it still pulls like a train, it can and still does suprise people at the way it goes! For everyday use - shaft drive is the way to go! As with any used bike - buy with care! They can be an aquired taste.<br><br>THE SWITCH GEAR IS GREAT!!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>David <p></p><i></i>

[ColinM]

I have a 78 BMW R100/7 that I absolutely love. My dad bought it brand new,a nd I bought it off him 5 years ago. Great bike, very reliable and not too bad when i do need a part here or there. Very easy to maintain. I get about 48 mpg and used to have to use lead additive in the gas until i changed the valves and valve stems over...anyways i do recommend a BMW but only if you have a good shop that knows them in the area or if you can tackle maintenence yourself...just like any bike I guess. <p>My Bikes:<br><br>1978 BMW R100/7<br>1985? Honda MB-5<br>1986 FZ750<br>1987 FZ700<br>1988 FZR1000<br>1987 FZR1000<br>2000 Ducati 748(In pieces...again)</p><i></i>

[Hiras]

<br>Heheheh,<br><br>bought this VTR 250 off fleabay at the weekend for £535.<br>1 owner from new, 5000 miles on the clock, 2000 W plate.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/mo ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/mo ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>I rode it to work this morning and fonud myself laughing into my helmet a lot.<br>It did two things it had never done before:<br>1 - It's top speed ( a mind bending 95 MPH....phew)<br>2 - had it's pegs down.<br><br>In fact it was nailed to the stop for most of the journey.<br>I was particularly amused to find that it really handles well although I was a little worried about the back spinning up with a whole 32bhp on tap <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>I reckon it should be fine for a Winter runaround and now i'm not entirely reliant on the FZR for transport I can finally give the old girl the TLC she needs. Suddenly she's my Winter project. I'm going to document her restoration and post pics here. First jobs on my list:<br>New Cam cover gasket<br>Replace roller bearings in the suspension linkage.<br><br>Next job - repair\restore fairings.<br>Respray?????<br><br>Jason<br> <p></p><i></i>

[FZRDude]

Actually a smart looking 1/4 liter, for a Hunda. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Top Speed = Mach 0.197 or so... </span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> </p><i></i>

[dragracer1951]

That's H*nda....<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :hi --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Waving.gif ALT=":hi"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>Jim <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... states.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>Hey Kid...Is my taillight working?</p><i></i>

[ColinM]

Hmmm, I wonder what motors could fit in that frame...I say shoehorn a Duc motor in there and see how many people you surprise lol <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Speaking of which...want to buy a 2000 748 motor with an 890 big bore kit? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>My Bikes:<br><br>1978 BMW R100/7<br>1985? Honda MB-5<br>1986 FZ750<br>1987 FZ700<br>1988 FZR1000<br>1987 FZR1000<br>2000 Ducati 748(In pieces...again)</p><i></i>