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BMW : R-Series 1993 bmw r 100 rs great condition runs perfect

$7,200

Willoughby, Ohio

1993 BMW R100RS MONOLEVER GREAT CONDITION RUNS PERFECT RARE! This 1 of only 60 1993 R100RS produced! It is the last and finest of the Airheads! Even more rare is the gorgeous paint scheme of DunkelBlau - HellSilber (Dark Blue - Bright Silver). I am the 3rd owner of this beautiful motorcycle. I purchased it from a gentleman who rode it sparingly and maintained it extremely well. He purchased it from a collector who did the same. I have owned it for 2 years and continued the maintenance tradition. Always garaged, cleaned and covered. Mechanical: The motorcycle cranks easy and runs perfectly. Brakes are great. Newer tires have plenty of tread left. Battery is strong. I ride it occasionally on weekends usually 100-150 miles. I have never experienced any type of issue and wouldn't hesitate to ride it cross-country. It is a fun bike to ride. Shifts and rides smoothly. Sounds great too. Classic BMW. Cosmetic: It is in overall very nice, clean condition for its age. Paint is glossy and chrome is bright. Engine is clean. The saddle bags are near perfect. Close inspection will reveal some minor scratches and marks typical of age and use. There are also some spots on the lower faring where it looks like something splashed up and discolored the silver paint (see pics). There are some touched-up chips in the paint on the tank. The previous owner let his nephew use the bike one day and he strapped a tank bag on top without the protective pad. The rivets on the bottom of the bag chipped the paint while riding. The previous owner did a nice job touching up the chips with the proper German glauser paint. I have the DunkelBlau and HellSilber glauser paint, which I will included with purchase. The chips aren't really noticeable from a couple feet away, but they are there (Please see pics). Extras: Original BMW Toolkit; Original BMW Lock; Original BMW Saddle Bags; Original BMW Top Case (not pictured, but included); and a set of custom Kathy's Journey R100RS Faring Pokets (nice!). Also, the previous owner installed a set of bar risers to raise the handle bars a couple of inches for a more comfortable riding position. You can easily return the bars to their original position if desired, but the risers are installed and included in the sale. This is a beautiful motorcycle that always turns heads as you can tell by the photos. You won't see another one of these on the same road with you. It is a highly sought after classic BMW and one of the rarest airheads ever! And it is really cool! If you're in the market for a classic BMW Airhead, you don't want to miss this one. I'm very reluctant to sell it, but I want to get a bike that will be more comfortable for my wife to ride with me. Shipping: Buyer is responsible for either picking up or having the motorcycle shipped. I know nothing about shipping a motorcycle so the buyer must arrange shipping. Thanks for looking. Feel free to ask questions.

Trim R100RS MONOLEVER

1977 BMW R100RS

$4,444

Edmonds, Washington

1977 BMW R100RS, R100RS 1977 --, Own one of the first of the factory faired superbikes. Up for sale is a good example of a 1977 BMW R100RS. Im the third owner and purchased the bike in March 2002. The odometer stopped working shortly after at 76920. Ive put maybe another 5K miles on it since and estimate the mileage at 82K. The bike was painted rattle-can white when I bought it and has been repainted with PPG two-part urethane over PPG DP epoxy primer. I chose white since I wasnt able to find the color code at the time and the German racing color is white. All the white bits were taken down to bare glass and wet sanded to 400 grit before priming and painting. Im getting ready to retire and would like to see the machine go to someone who will ride and enjoy it. **Mechanical: *Exhaust ports bored out to take 40mm exhaust pipes *Rebuilt heads with new valves *New rocker-arm kit (later style and quiet) *New 40mm exhaust from Hucky's *New Hoske sport mufflers *New regulator mounted externally *New electronic ignition *Rebuilt forks *Rebuilt front calipers and new pads *New brake hoses *NOS Koni shocks *Deep sump *Rebuilt carbs *Fork brace *Later style shifter w/heim joint linkage *Red coated fuel tank *Silver electrode spark plugs **Cosmetic: *New paint and tank badges *New old style valve covers *Replaced lower fairing - both sides *K75 bars - raises the hands and moves them back about an inch. *Handlebar mounts bored, ground and polished *New footpeg rubbers *New aftermarket windshield *New repop solo seat. *Original Rims w/blue stripes *Stainless drain and fill plugs *Gel battery *BMW bags. Comes with original tool kit but no dual seat. Title in hand. More photos on request $4,444.00, 425-418-9409,

BMW : R-Series BMW. 1978 R100RS MOTORCYCLE

$2,350

Chicago, Illinois

Clear Title Up for sale this vintage project 1978 R100RS( rare) 2 years limited production with 70hpwer engine.. motorcycle plus some vintage parts for R/7 R/6 motorcycles.. The bike is 98% complete. Good engine, good transmission, wheels are good. fork and frame are straight( no accidents), seat is very good. electrics are fine. Left side rear shock was taking apart and included ( not mounted on the bike as of now) . Petcocks are missing.The ignition key is missing but the ignition lock is there plus one extra ignition lock comes in the parts bin. The key blanks are easily available through your BMW dealer for about $5. You local locksmith can cat the key to fit your lock. The bike was in the running condition 2 years ago before i took some parts of to finish my other projects. The bikes comes with brand new set of front turn signal brackets and polished aluminum signals ( not installed) couple of bins of other used Vintage BMW motorcycle parts are coming with this project: Copy of professional BMW repair manual, some other books. etc. Please look at the pictures . Please, don't assume anything, but ask the questions before making a commitment. The big yellow tank and seat cowel in proimer that are visible on some pictures are not coming with bike . They will be available for sale separately. Everything offered in this action is sold as is where is. Arrangement and cost of delivery, packing/shipping/ transportation of this bike and parts are buyers responsibility. I will assist as much as i could. The Payments: i would like to receive immediate $200 PayPpal deposit at the auction end. . The rest of the money should come in the form of the , US postal money orders,( Personal check, Cashiers check drown on US banks - 2weeks clearing time) or cash on pick up.

BMW : R-Series BMW. 1978 R100RS MOTORCYCLE AND PARTS.

$4,250

Chicago, Illinois

Clear Title Up for sale this vintage project 1978 R100RS( rare) 2 years limited production with 70hpwer engine.. motorcycle plus tons of vintage parts for R/7 R/6 R /5 and some R/2 motorcycles.. The bike is 98% complete. Good engine, good transmission, wheels are good. fork and frame are straight( no accidents), seat is very good. electrics are fine. Left side rear shock was taking apart and included ( not mounted on the bike as of now) . Petcocks are missing.The ignition key is missing but the ignition lock is there plus one extra ignition lock comes in the parts bin. The key blanks are easily available through your BMW dealer for about $5. You local locksmith can cat the key to fit your lock. The bike was in the running condition 2 years ago before i took some parts of to finish my other projects. It beefed up cafe racer project before i lost an interest in it. The bikes comes with brand new set of front turn signal brackets and polished aluminum signals ( not installed) Tons of other used Vintage BMW motorcycle parts are coming with this project. 9-10 big bins full of parts, bolts , nuts, electrics ,wires, cables, rubbers, levers, pegs,tubes. clutch assembly. piston rods, pistons, lenses, reflectors , fenders, /6 front wire wheel, extra seat cowel in primer ready to be painted, 9gal super big custom gas tank, extra seat , 1968 R69S front telescopic fork, professional BMW repair manual, some books. etc. The extra parts by itself are worth a few thousands. just look at the pictures . Please, don't assume anything, but ask the questions before making a commitment. Everything offered in this action is sold as is where is. I will not sell the bike separately from the parts but i will sell the parts separately from the bike should i receive a reasonable offer for all of them as a lot. Arrangement and cost of delivery, packing/shipping/ transportation of this bike and parts are buyers responsibility. I will assist as much as i could. The Paymets: i would like to receive immediate $50 PayPpal deposit at the auction end. . The rest of the money should come in the form of the , US postal money orders,( Personal check, Cashiers check drown on US banks - 2weeks clearing time) or cash on pick up.

2013 BMW K 1600 GT

$3,995

Scotts Valley, California

1994 BMW R 1100 RS, Details: - 1994 BMW R1100RS - Clean title in my name (Not branded or salvaged) - Needs current CA registration (Im getting it) - Metzler Roadtec Z6 Sport Touring Tires (Rear and front have only 1500 miles, plenty of tread left) - Full tune up performed at approx 30k including: K&N filter replacement, valve adjustment, final drive oil change, gear oil change, brake fluid flush, and spark plugs replaced/gapped. - Detachable clean BMW hard bags/cases keyed to bike that will fit a full face helmet (See Pics) - Hepco Baker rear rack with rear seat rest installed (Very sturdy) - Shorter stock BMW windshield (adjustable) - New sealed battery kept on trickle charger (approx 2 months old) -Trickle charger included - Full factory manual in PDF and BMW rider's manual included - Original complete BMW tool kit (include BMW OEM tire repair kit) - BMW heated grips (two settings) - BMW power outlet (great for heated vest and/or clothing and trickle charger) - Nylon Head guards installed to protect from scrapes (one needs replacement) - BMW helmet lock keyed to bike - BMW center stand as well as side stand - Approx: 38,xxx miles (Nothing for a BMW, as these bikes go well over 100k with zero problems) I've been riding for over 53 years and have owned a number of different size/style bikes ranging from 250cc -- 1800cc. A surgery last year requires sale (sadly). This R1100RS is by far the most versatile bike I've ever owned. It's got a very comfy and secure upright or semi cafe seating position depending on how you adjust it (new professional front seat (made with marine grade naugahyde and treated with UV protective conditioner), combined with plenty of power and very responsive handling. This bike runs like a scaulded snake or purrs along quietly for as long as you want to stay on it. The detachable BMW bags, make it great for touring or just running a quick errand like going for groceries. The rear deck (fitted for trunk) provides a backrest for a passenger. The ABS sometimes doesn't sync front and back correctly which requires a shutdown to re synchronize so no check lights come on if you want. Getting it fixed was never a priority for me as it didn't add a anything to the value of the bike according to kbb.com. The brakes are excellent on this bike and ABS seems to function as is. Stops on a dime This bike has a very classic look and I get loads of compliments on it, as it literally looks less than 3 years old. This bike has lived in a garage up until two years ago and has been covered since. You will not be remotely disappointed with any aspect of this bike. It's ready for a weekend/cross-country ride or a spin to Alice's. $3995 Cash Only. (Santa Cruz delivery available, feeling pretty firm about this price) Test rides require a valid MC license and full asking price in cash in hand, no except $3,995.00

BMW : R-Series 2007 bmw r 1200 st silver yellow sport touring bike

$7,500

Hernando, Florida

At 77 years of age, I reluctantly decided to give up motorcycle riding after a lot of encouragement from my family to do so. For sale is a 2007 BMW R1200ST with 25,775 miles Comes with BOOK of maintenance history Includes the following custom accessories: Custom Sargent Seat adjustable to about 30 inchesPIAA fog lightsLED flashing brake lights separate from standard lightsCarbon fiber tank trim, gas filler trim & handle bar trimPainted Silver matching side bagsBMW top box Custom Yellow panelsThrottle MeisterBar backsNew battery June 2014New Rear Tire @ 22,949 miNew Front Tire @ 24,654 mi Includes the following standard features: ABS braking systemComputer that indicates tire air pressure, averge speed, average mileage, air temperature, time, trip mileage, total mileageHeate grips INTERESTING SPECIFICATIONS; Dry weight – 452 pounds (Lighter weight makes handling easy) Drive shaftHydraulic Single Disc Dry clutch0 to 100km time = 3.7 seconds (62.137 mph) top speed 145 mph In addition to the bike are a number of other items that include: Full face helmet-SilverOpen face helmet with 3 face shieldsRain suit size large-Silver & blackNew pair of riding gloves – Yellow & BlackMotorcycle cover – SilverSheeps skin gel seat pad – BlackAccessory plug converterREPLACEMENT ITEMSPIAA H4 60/53W bulb for headlightPIAA 85 W bulb for Fog lightsPIAA Relay unit for Fog lights4 qts of Castrol oil ( last change 23,975)KNN oil filter Container for used oil disposalBook with complete history of maintenance The bike was dropped once at about 5 to 10 miles per hour avoiding a problem. It went down on left size. There is one small area where I touched up paint, some scratches on top bag that I rubbed out, and some scratches on left mirror that were buffed out. Painted side bags were not on the bike when dropped. To restore completely the replacement mirror would coast about $80 and the touch up area was quoted through the BMW dealer at $360, but direct work with body shop would be somewhat less. The Top Bag looks OK. Tried to show defects in pictures. This is the fourth BMW that I have owned including a K1200LT, K1200RS and a 750/5. It is the easiest riding of all of the motorcycles that I have owned including Honda, Suzuki, Harley, and Triumph. A sport touring bike that I have ridden 550 miles in a day at age 74 and rode the Tail Of The Dragon.

Trim R1200ST

1993 BMW R100R Battle of the Legends

$11,500

Lithopolis, Ohio

This was BMW? s ? back up? bike for the Battle of the Legends race held in Daytona in 1993 and was ridden in the later race by Walter Zeller. the paint is beautiful with only a few minor flaws some light scratches on the top of the tank. Re-Psycle BMW Parts has just finished a BMW Factory specified Major Service (10K) on this bike. Signed by Walter Zeller Battle of the Legends October 1991 Jeff Smith the Executive Director of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association met with BMW representatives to plan a sponsorship package for the upcoming vintage motorcycle racing season. Eight additional BMW Battle of the Legends events have been held in front of a collective audience of more than 200 000. Then click on the larger photo on the right to see it in a full screen pop-up window. the bike comes with a tool kit a book about ? the Battle of the Legends? series 2 ? Battle of the legends? video tapes and a white (but sweat stained) ? Battle of the Legends? cloth cap. This bike is # 15 serial number 0280581 RARE!!! 1993 R100R Battle of the legends BMW Factory race bike Pearl white 29 288 miles. We would be happy to provide you with a quote for enclosed insured to-your-door delivery by a carrier we have a good history with. For Sale- 1993 R100R ? Battle of the Legends? Bike Ridden and Signed by Walter Zeller One of the BMW R100R Models used in BMW Battle of the Legends events in 1993. When asked to join the BMW Battle of the Legends for the second race in 1993 he did so graciously and without fanfare. Motorcycles Other DX5631161624338526640166348 DX1 . http://picturepush.com/+ujhJ Click on one of the thumbnail photos on the left to see it larger on the right. All original as factory prepared signed by the legendary BMW Factory Motorcycle Racer Walter Zeller! the bike has never been down. There were a total of 23 Legends involved in the races called the Battle of the Legends. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about this BMW motorcycle; please call us at 614.837.1160. What started out that day as an idea over lunch became a major motorcycle race series known as ? the BMW Battle of the Legends.? the concept: motorcycle legends of days-gone-by racing identically prepared BMW motorcycles at the AHRMA vintage races at Daytona Beach Florida and later at Loudon NH; Sears Point CA and Lexington OH. Walter Zeller? s career includes earning a gold medal during the 1951 International Six Days Trial (now known as the International Six Days Enduro) three German national championships plus a memorable ride in the Senior TT at the Isle of Man in 1956. There were only 17 of these bikes setup for Daytona 1993 the Battle of the Legends race. the exhaust has a strong note! It is definitely not as quiet as other R100Rs; BMW obviously did some work there but it should not draw noise tickets. Fifteen were raced by ? Motorcycle Legends? and two were backups. 9 races were held over the years 1992 through 1996 Daytona 1992 Sears Point CA 1994 Daytona 1993 Daytona 1995 Loudon NH 1993 Mid-Ohio 1995 Daytona 1994 Daytona 1996 Mid-Ohio 1996 Legend - Walter Zeller Walter Zeller was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Germany. the tires are near new the rear shock was recently replaced (we still have the original; it goes with the bike) the exhaust has no damage the seat has no tears. the identical new Race Prepared Track Certified BMW R100R ? Boxers? sport the new Battle of the Legends graphics on pearl white paint. 1993 BMW R100R Battle of the Legends SOLD...1993 BMW R100R Battle of the Legends factory race bike. If you would like to take this bike out on a test ride please plan it for a dry day and call 24 hours ahead to schedule. This BMW Factory prepared R100R is the nicest running R100R we? ve ever had the pleasure to ride! the motor is strong the suspension a pleasure. This bike has also been made street ready with the addition of turn signals center stand and side stand. This blows it up to maximum size (about 6 times window size) and you can use the scroll bars to move around your view point like your eye is 2 feet from the bike. Then scroll down to the bottom right and click on the word ? Full? . Zeller rode for BMW beginning in 1951 and became the lead rider for the BMW factory racing team in 1954. To see more high resolution views of this bike in detail please copy the link below to your browser search bar to direct you to our online photo storage on Picturepush.com or request our series of high resolution photos via an email to [email protected]. That was his style. At age 65 years old- he competed in the race and had a wonderful time! Walter Zeller passed away in 1995. Everything is in excellent condition. It featured 10 motorcycle celebrities and drew a crowd of 16 000 racing fans. In March of 1992 the first event was held at Daytona International Speedway...

1993 BMW R100R Battle of the Legends

$11,500

Lithopolis, Ohio

SOLD...1993 BMW R100R Battle of the Legends factory race bike. Signed by Walter Zeller Battle of the Legends October 1991, Jeff Smith the Executive Director of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association met with BMW representatives to plan a sponsorship package for the upcoming vintage motorcycle racing season. What started out that day as an idea over lunch became a major motorcycle race series known as ?The BMW Battle of the Legends.? The concept: motorcycle legends of days-gone-by racing identically prepared BMW motorcycles at the AHRMA vintage races at Daytona Beach, Florida and later at Loudon, NH; Sears Point, CA and Lexington, OH. In March of 1992 the first event was held at Daytona International Speedway. It featured 10 motorcycle celebrities and drew a crowd of 16,000 racing fans. Eight additional BMW Battle of the Legends events have been held in front of a collective audience of more than 200,000. There were a total of 23 Legends involved in the races called the Battle of the Legends. 9 races were held over the years 1992 through 1996 Daytona 1992 Sears Point, CA 1994 Daytona 1993 Daytona 1995 Loudon, NH 1993 Mid-Ohio 1995 Daytona 1994 Daytona 1996 Mid-Ohio 1996 Legend - Walter Zeller Walter Zeller was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Germany. Zeller rode for BMW beginning in 1951 and became the lead rider for the BMW factory racing team in 1954. Walter Zeller?s career includes earning a gold medal during the 1951 International Six Days Trial (now known as the International Six Days Enduro), three German national championships, plus a memorable ride in the Senior TT at the Isle of Man in 1956. When asked to join the BMW Battle of the Legends for the second race in 1993, he did so graciously and without fanfare. That was his style. At age 65 years old- he competed in the race and had a wonderful time! Walter Zeller passed away in 1995. For Sale- 1993 R100R ?Battle of the Legends? Bike Ridden and Signed by Walter Zeller One of the BMW R100R Models used in BMW Battle of the Legends events in 1993. The identical new Race Prepared, Track Certified, BMW R100R ?Boxers? sport the new Battle of the Legends graphics on pearl white paint. There were only 17 of these bikes setup for Daytona 1993 the Battle of the Legends race. Fifteen were raced by ?Motorcycle Legends? and two were backups. This bike is # 15, serial number 0280581 RARE!!! 1993 R100R Battle of the legends BMW Factory race bike Pearl white, 29,288 miles. All original as factory prepared, signed by the legendary BMW Factory Motorcycle Racer Walter Zeller! The bike has never been down. This was BMW?s ?back up? bike for the Battle of the Legends race held in Daytona in 1993, and was ridden in the later race by Walter Zeller. Re-Psycle BMW, Parts has just finished a BMW Factory specified Major Service (10K) on this bike. This bike has also been made street ready with the addition of turn signals, center stand and side stand. The paint is beautiful, with only a few minor flaws, some light scratches on the top of the tank. Everything is in excellent condition. The tires are near new, the rear shock was recently replaced (we still have the original; it goes with the bike), the exhaust has no damage, the seat has no tears. This BMW Factory prepared R100R is the nicest running R100R we?ve ever had the pleasure to ride! The motor is strong, the suspension a pleasure. The exhaust has a strong note! It is definitely not as quiet as other R100Rs; BMW obviously did some work there, but it should not draw noise tickets. The bike comes with a tool kit, a book about ?the Battle of the Legends? series, 2 ?Battle of the legends? video tapes, and a white (but sweat stained) ?Battle of the Legends? cloth cap. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about this BMW motorcycle; please call us at 614.837.1160. To see more high resolution views of this bike in detail, please copy the link below to your browser search bar to direct you to our online photo storage on Picturepush.com, or request our series of high resolution photos via an email to [email protected]. http://picturepush.com/+ujhJ Click on one of the thumbnail photos on the left to see it larger on the right. Then click on the larger photo on the right to see it in a full screen pop-up window. Then scroll down to the bottom right and click on the word ?Full?. This blows it up to maximum size (about 6 times window size) and you can use the scroll bars to move around your view point like your eye is 2 feet from the bike. If you would like to take this bike out on a test ride, please plan it for a dry day, and call 24 hours ahead to schedule. We would be happy to provide you with a quote for enclosed, insured, to-your-door delivery by a carrier we have a good history with.

Trike Tri Glide Ultra Classic 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic

$31,900

Champlain, New York

Felix Decarie (514) 803-8283 ? ? ? 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic Vehicle Information Year: 2012 Make: Harley-Davidson Model: Trike Condition: Used Description 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic 4,998 miles Three-wheel specific frame Rubber mounted Twin Cam 103 engine with ESPFI 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment Brembo dual-disc front brake system Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with integrated park brake Six-gallon fuel tank Electronic Throttle Control 2-1-2 exhaust system with V&H straight pipes Engine isolation system Isolated Drive System Triple Circuit Damping (TCD) front forks Air-adjustable rear suspension Custom 1.5” lift for a more level and softer ride Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing (reduces wind turbulence) Extended foot rests Full instrumentation 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon 40-watt CB radio and intercom system Garmin GPS with built-in bluetooth and XM radio Cruise control Shorty antennas Clear-lens reflector-optics auxiliary lamps Fiberglass adjustable King Tour-Pak with passenger backrest Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light Rear luggage trunk One-piece, two-up Ultra comfort-stitch touring saddle Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments Adjustable fairing wind deflectors Steering damper Automatic twin forced air engine head cooler fans Full chrome factory wheels Full chrome dash and accessories worth $8,000 alone Full under glow using over 150 LED black light ——— Paul Motor Company offers its customers a comprehensive turnkey service for complete peace of mind. 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Contact Ask for:Felix Decarie Contact: ?Contact Us Felix Decarie:(514) 803-8283 Hours Mon-Fri:09:00 AM-06:00 PM EST Sat, Sun:Closed ?Contact Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Year: 2012 Make: Harley-Davidson Model: Trike Trim: Tri Glide™ Ultra Classic Condition: Used Type: Touring Mileage: 4998 Title: Clear Color: Black VIN Number: 5HD1MAMA2CB850634 Engine Bore (in): 3.88 Bore (mm): 98.55 Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected Compression Ratio: 9.6 Cooling System: Air Cylinders: 2 Engine Brand Name: Twin Cam 103 Engine Disp. To Weight (cc): 1.42 Engine Size (cc): 1687 Engine Size (ci): 103 Engine Stroke: 4-Stroke Engine Type: V Twin Fuel Capacity (gal): 6 Fuel Injector Fuel Requirements: Premium Fuel Type: Gas Starter: Electric Stroke (in): 4.38 Stroke (mm): 111.25 Torque (Ft Lbs): 100 Torque (Nm): 135.6 Torque RPM: 3250 US Miles Per Gallon (Combined): 38 Valve Configuration: OHV - Pushrod Valves: 4 Valves Per Cylinder: 2 Drivetrain Heel Toe Shifter Number Of Speeds: 6 Primary Drive (Rear Wheel): Belt Transmission: Manual Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission): Chain Chassis & Suspension Air Adjustable Rear Suspension Frame: Steel Front Adjustable Rebound Damping Front Suspension Type: Telescopic Fork Number Rear Shock Absorbers: 2 Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load Rear Suspension Material: Aluminum Rear Suspension Type: Independent Steering Damper Brakes Brake Brand Name: Brembo Front Brake: Dual Hydraulic Disc Rear Brake: Dual Hydraulic Disc Safety Headlight Fuel Level Warning Rearview Mirrors Temperature Warning Comfort CB Radio Digital Instrumentation Oil Pressure Gauge Trip Odometer Specifications Body Material: Fiberglass Dry Weight (kg): 524.8 Dry Weight (lbs): 1157 Front Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop MT90B16 72H Front Tire (Inches): 16 Front Tire Aspect Ratio: 90 Front Tire Speed Rating: 72H Fuel Capacity (liters): 22 Ground Clearance (in): 4.7 Ground Clearance (mm): 119.4 Length (Inches): 105 Length (mm): 2687.3 Payload Capacity (kgs): 36.3 Rear Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop 205/65 R15 Rear Tire (Inches): 15 Rear Tire Aspect Ratio: 65 Rear Tire Width: 205 Seat Height (Inches): 27 Storage Capacity (Cuft): 6.7 Weight Capacity (lbs): 80 Wet Weight (kg): 540.2 Wet Weight (lbs): 1191 Wheelbase (in): 66.7 Wheelbase (mm): 1694.2 Wheels Composition: Aluminum Width (Inches): 43 Width (mm): 1115.1 Speedometer Other Information Chassis Protectors Engine Case Guard Exhaust Guard Fork Guards Hand Guards Helmet Storage Lockable Storage Lower Fairing Side Cover Tool Bag Mount Upper Fairing eBay Terms Placing a Bid or Making an Offer: Your bid or offer constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. 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Trim Tri Glide Ultra Classic

Buell : Thunderbolt Rare limited production 1997 Erik Buell S3T Thunderbolt Sport Touring Edition

$3,500

Oakdale, Pennsylvania

OWN A PIECE OF MOTORCYCLE HISTORY !This is a limited production "Tuber", one of the last hand assembled by a few of Erik Buell's expert team in East Troy Wisconsin, back in the early days, only 384 were made this first year of the S3T in 1997. American Muscle, made in USA. Very light but strong hand laid fiberglass fender, fairing, gas tank, and rear tail section. Once Harley took over Buell in 1998, the expensive to make fiberglass components all went to mass production cheap ABS plastic. Ducati style hand crafted chrome-moly perimeter frame, Performance Machine front and Brembo rear calipers, and inverted WP forks. Corbin seat ($500), D&D Racing carbon fiber exhaust cannister ($500), lightweight quick release lockable luggage ($1500 option), new sport touring tires; front IRC ProTech SP-11F, rear Metzeler RoadTech Z6 ($400), newer AGM battery ($100) , newer front brakes, new rear brakes. That's already $3000 in stuff without even mentioning the rest of the bike. USA bidders only. MODEL YEARS PRODUCED 97-98, 00-02 APPROX. NUMBER BUILT 1,779 1997 = 384 1998 = 630 1999 = NIL 2000 = 349 2001 = 164 2002 = 252 Displacement: 1203cc 91HP@5800RPM Torque: 87 ft.lbs @ 5,200 rpm Bought it in September 2012 with 14665 miles, as a third bike that I always wanted, and have only put on a thousand miles in three years. Originally I was going to completely refreshen the bike to showroom condition...someday...well guess its time for a new owner. Another "Bueller" enthusiast would be perfect. Starts and runs excellent, it is tuned and piped for 100HP like the later Thunderstorm motor but without the troublesome head and cylinder gasket issues of the 1998 and later models. Has always been run on Mobil One synthetic 15w50. Primary chain and belt drive tension adjusted, valves are maintenance free hydraulic pushrods, self adjusting. Carburetor has been re-jetted for performance. Rear end lowered two inches for better comfort, can easily be redone to original. Handles incredible, upright sitting position and pretty comfortable in the saddle overall. I added rubber gel grips to smooth out some hand vibration. Bike is very light, only around 450lbs, top speed around 130 in under a minute for those adrenaline junkies. The luggage black tubing frame is one piece and removes in minutes for a very sport bike look, tail fender was also clipped by previous owner for a very clean modern look. Its imperfect, if it was showroom the value would be $5,000. It was almost $14,000 new in 1997. This rare Thunderbolt ST3 needs some small cosmetic details finished; gas tank ovals were going to be airbrushed with the new Pegasus Buell symbols, some small paint bubbles on gas tank, left foot peg rubber end is broken off, some scratches on saddle bags. Fairing leg lowers missing, removed for better cooling. Upper plastic belt drive cover missing, removed for easy drive belt inspection. Custom made license plate bracket, nice, but not original. Bonus: BUY IT NOW winner will also receive two authentic Buell saddlebag liners which are worth $200 (not pictured), they are no longer available from Buell and nearly impossible to find. Keep in mind Ebay charges $125 to the seller (me), so if you can come see it in person, cash in pocket will get a better deal. I am near the Pittsburgh Airport, fly in, I will pick you up, ride home. Its reliable enough to ride cross country on any given day. Everything works as it should. It's listed for sale local so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. An outdoor fabric cover is included if needed. I have many other photos if you request, apologies for the poor quality. Mileage will go up slightly as I still ride it every week. Also I am open to trading my Buell Thunderbolt plus cash to anyone who has an adventure type bike I can occasionally ride off road; like a Buell Ulysses, Triumph Tiger, BMW, KTM, Husqvarna, etc. Unlike most motorcycles, consider this one an investment rather than an expense. The value goes up slightly every year instead of down, and in 2017, at twenty years, will appreciate even faster as a classic. (nice unedited article below for those curious about Buells. Here in Pittsburgh, where Erik Buell grew up, worked as a motorcycle mechanic, and attended the University of Pittsburgh; Buells are LEGEND.) THE 1999 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLTBy Chuck Hawks Thunderbolt! That is the only way to understand this motorcycle. I had looked at Buell motorcycles, especially the top of the line S3 Thunderbolt, almost every time I visited my local Harley-Davidson dealer, but I never understood these motorcycles until I finally took a test ride. That is what the Buell motorcycles are all about: the ride. There are fancier, plainer, costlier, cheaper, prettier, homelier, faster, slower, lighter, heavier, bigger, and smaller motorcycles available, but in all my years of riding I have never ridden anything like a Buell. That also seems to be the opinion of the Buell owners I have talked to, including those who have owned a variety of expensive (read Italian) sport bikes. Speaking of which, Harley's investment in Buell appears to be paying off. Last year (1998), Buell outsold all of the other "specialty sport bikes" (a term which, I believe, excludes the regular production of the Japanese Big Four) in the U.S. except Ducati, who managed to stay in first place by the slimmest of margins. This year, Buell expects to outsell Ducati and take over the number one spot. As I write this, in 1999, the Buell line of Vee-twin sport bikes consists of three models. There is the surprisingly economical M2 Cyclone, the X1 Lightning street fighter, and the sport or sport-touring oriented S3 Thunderbolt. All exhibit similar, but not identical, styling and performance, and all three are powered by a modified Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 motor. All three are sporty motorcycles designed to get you off the line and down the road quickly, with the maximum amount of fun. Real world performance is the forte' of these bikes, and not much can catch them on the road. Like all Buells, but unlike most other sport and sport-touring bikes, the engine of the S3 is left open to view. There is no bodywork to hide that big powerplant. The visible V-twin motor is probably the easiest way to identify a Buell American Motorcycle. In a world of look-alike sport bikes, nothing else looks like a Buell. Because I am a fan of the sport-touring concept, the Thunderbolt S3T is the Buell for me. All Thunderbolts feature a frame mounted sport fairing designed to protect the rider and gas tank (without obscuring the motor), You get to pick from a variety of color combinations for the Thunderbolt. My favorite color scheme for 1999 is the "Molten Orange" (fairing,tank, and tail section) with "Nuclear Blue" (frame and wheels) color scheme. Hey, there's safety in conspicuity! I recommend the S3T touring package. This includes touring handlebars, fairing lowers, two fitted soft storage bags for the fairing, an underseat tote bag (perfect for a toolkit, and not much else), and the newly improved, color coordinated, detachable, hard saddlebags, which come with fitted removable liners. The saddle bags come with your choice of deep (read bulky) or narrow (read trim) covers. Although the deep covers will swallow a full face helmet, I prefer the sleeker and more attractive narrow covers, a triumph of form over function. The other covers can be ordered separately later, if it becomes necessary. I don't have much use for the color matched fairing lowers, included in the S3T touring package, because they trap even more of the already excessive heat generated by the big 74 cubic inch engine throbbing within inches of the rider's legs, and detract from the bike's appearance. Also, they are fairly flimsy (the body parts of these bikes are designed to be light in weight) and stick out to the sides, and are therefore liable to damage if the bike falls over in a parking lot mishap (or something similar). Fortunately, they are designed to be easily removed. Two options available only from the aftermarket (as I write this) are a taller "touring" windshield, and thicker, softer, gel handgrips (is anybody at Buell taking notes?). Buell does offer an excellent tank bag, which I recommend. The result is a sport-touring bike from the sporty end of the spectrum. Other neat features of the Thunderbolt include a chrome-moly tubular perimeter frame, digital electronic fuel injection (which eliminates the hassle of a fuel tank petcock, as well as a choke), hydraulic self-adjusting valve lifters, electronic ignition, belt drive, stainless steel header pipes, fully adjustable suspension with inverted front forks and a rear mono shock which operates in extension, aluminum arc swingarm, hollow 3-spoke cast wheels, "Z" rated radial tubeless tires, superb brakes, completely sealed maintenance-free battery, halogen headlight with an adjustment knob in the fairing, excellent fairing mounted mirrors (you actually see the traffic behind you, instead of your arms), European passing lamp flasher (a little trigger on the left handlebar controls that flashes the high beam), and folding footpegs. About all that is missing is self-canceling turn signals (Dear Buell representative: please note). All 1999 Buells come with a much improved dual seat, and I am happy to report that the new, wide, Thunderbolt seat is adequately comfortable for solo commuting and Sunday rides. I have not taken any long trips, so I cannot comment on its suitability for serious touring. A drawback to the wider seat is that it is a longer reach to the ground than it used to be from the old, uncomfortable but narrower, version. The factory specification says the seat height is 29.5 inches, but they must have measured it with the suspension at both ends set to the lowest possible setting, and the tires flat. It feels higher than that. The Thunderbolt would not be my first choice, given my 30 inch inseam, for a lot of complicated parking lot maneuvers. Nor is it a particularly good bike for riding with a passenger. The bike is somewhat top heavy to start with, and this top heavy feeling is aggrivated by a seat that puts the passenger too high and too far back. If you ride two up a lot, a Buell may not be the bike for you. After mentioning the new seat, I should mention that I find the rider's seating position quite comfortable. An average size rider is postioned in a relaxed position with a slight froward lean. It is better, in my opinion, than the seating position on a BMW R 1100RS sport-tourer, or a Triumph Thunderbird Sport (bikes with which it might reasonably be compared). The location of the rider's footpegs, in particular, is very good. So is the height and reach of the touring handlebar. The layout of the handlebar controls and switches is conventional, and easy to learn. Mounted in the dash are a large tach and speedo, plus a surprisingly useful quartz clock. Also on the dash are a variety of idiot lights, including a handy low fuel warning light which illuminates when .4 gallon of petrol remains. The large 5.4 gallon fuel tank means 225-265 miles (on average) before the low fuel warning light comes on. This is outstanding range, greater than that offered by most luxury touring bikes. On a recent 205 mile Saturday ride from Eugene to Sisters and back, involving both the old and new Mckenzie Highways over Oregon's Cascade Mountains, I actually averaged 59.94 miles per gallon. That would mean approximately 300 miles from a full tank of gas before the low fuel light comes on! More complete technical specifications for all of the Buells, and many other top sport bikes, can be found in the "Sport Motorcycle Comparison Chart," on my Travel page. The only area that needs improvement, to make the Thunderbolt a decent touring bike, is rider protection. The factory supplied windshield is pure sport bike. Combined with the smallish fairing, it offers good protection for the torso, none for the hands, and directs the slipstream coming over the windshield about at the chinbar of the rider's helmet. This is tolerable on a Sunday sport ride, but fatiguing on a long freeway ride. I fitted a Rifle brand replacement windshield 17 inches tall (the only aftermarket replacement I could find) and while this represents a marginal improvement, it is far from ideal. The factory windshield is very short, about 13 inches, and angled at what appears to be less than 45 degrees above the horizontal. The Rifle replacement is angled almost bolt upright, and still too low. The wind collapses behind and around this windshield, and hits the rider in the face and shoulders. It is marginally better than the factory windshield, in that you are being hit in the face by broken air (I believe the aerodynamic term is "burble"), rather than the almost laminar airflow off the factory windshield. Faint praise, to be sure, since at speed the rider's head is still continually buffeted by the wind. If I lay over the tank, the Rifle windshield provides excellent protection--but who wants to ride a long distance laying over the tank? What is needed is a windshield taller than the Rifle version by about 5 inches, and angled back at about 60 degrees. This would put it somewhere between the excessively upright stance of the Rifle windshield, and the very swept-back angle of the factory windshield, and hopefully it would send the slipstream over the rider's head. Certainly a competent designer, with a little practice, could produce a satisfactory touring windshield for the Thunderbolt fairing. It has been done for plenty of other motorcycles. It is no secret that Buell motorcycles have had something of a "kit bike" reputation. After all, Eric Buell originally started building them in his garage. (Bill Harley and the Davidson brothers started the same way, back in 1903.) Everyone agreed that they were a blast to ride, but niggling problems like cracks in ultra light body parts, excessive heat radiating from the engine and exhaust pipes, broken engine mounts, uncomfortable seats, saddle bag latches that didn't work, and similar problems have drawn criticism, and rightly so. The 1999 models are the first since Harley-Davidson acquired 98% of Buell American Motorcycles. Eric Buell remains in charge, and still owns 2% of the stock. Harley had previously owned half of the company, with Buell owning the other half. The changes allowed by Harley's deep pockets are apparent. Everything has been improved, including the frame, engine mounts, fuel injection, front forks, swingarm, rear monoshock, seat, handlebar controls, the S-3 fairing, the S3 saddlebags, and more. Unfortunately, work remains to be done to eliminate the small, niggling problems to which the bikes are still prone. Judging by my experience with the S3, build quality still does not appear to be as good as a Harley-Davidson. In fact, it is probably below that of an average Japanese motorcycle, not really bad, but not perfect. There is no assembly line at the Buell factory. Each motorcycle is built individually, by a small team of workers, who work only on that particular bike until it is finished. This system yields great job satisfaction, high employee morale, a lot of promise for the future, and motorcycles that are maybe a little less uniform than they might otherwise be. Before founding Buell American Motorcycles, Eric Buell worked as an engineer for Harley-Davidson. Based on what I have read about Eric Buell, the most basic ingredients of his design philosophy seem to be centralization of mass, low unsprung weight, and frame rigidity. Let's take a quick look at these concepts, because they are central to why a Buell is so much fun to ride. I am no engineer, but as a sailor I am familiar with the benefits of mass centralization. A boat designed with the weight concentrated in the center, instead of out at the ends, will respond more quickly. It will tend to ride over, rather than plow through, the waves. Two people with access to a small skiff, dinghy, or rowboat can experiment with this concept. First, have one person sit in the very bow, and the other at the stern. Note how the boat feels sluggish and responds slowly to the waves. Now move both people (the mass) to the middle of the boat. Suddenly it feels more lively, and responds faster, now that the mass is centralized. The same basic principle also holds true for motorcycles. This is why Buell concentrates the weight of the heavy components of the motorcycle, the engine/transmission, muffler, gas tank, rear monoshock, and battery near the center of the motorcycle. Everything is basically placed above or below the engine/transmission unit, the heaviest single component of the motorcycle. The result is that Buell motorcycles feel exceptionally lively, and a lively motorcycle is more fun to ride. Unsprung weight is the weight of the components not supported by the suspension, principally the wheels, tires, lower fork legs, and brakes. Lower unsprung weight allows the tires to maintain better contact with the uneven surface of the road, thus making for a safer, better controlled, and more enjoyable ride. Buell uses hollow 3-spoke alloy wheels of the lightest and most rigid type for all of their models. For the Thunderbolt, Buell uses expensive Showa inverted front forks. Inverted forks put the smaller diameter fork section on the bottom, which lowers unsprung weight. They are also extremely strong, and more rigid than conventional telescopic forks. Going further to eliminate as much unsprung weight as possible, the Thunderbolt has a single stainless steel floating front brake disc, rather than the dual discs found on almost all other specialty sport bikes. Brake discs and their associated calipers are very heavy. To ensure adequate swept area, that single disc is the largest found on any production bike, 340mm in diameter. To make it lightweight while retaining the necessary thickness in cross section, it is extremely narrow in profile, and to ensure an excess of stopping power, the Thunderbolt comes with a 6-piston front brake caliper. "Stoppies" are easy on a Buell. Other premium motorcycle manufacturers can and do take some of these same steps to lower unsprung weight, but none combine all of these strategies as Buell does. Almost everyone agrees that a rigid frame is crucial to precise handling and control. Buell selected the expensive but effective method of using chrome-moly alloy steel tubing to build a perimeter frame with triangulated sections. Buell calls it a "geodesic perimeter frame." In the best modern fashion, the engine serves as a stressed member of the frame. The result is an exceptionally light and stiff frame, which improves handling and control. A bike that handles precisely and delivers exceptional control is more fun to ride. The centralized mass, low unsprung weight , stiff frame, and premium suspension, when combined with a rather short 55 inch wheelbase and only 24.5 degrees of front-end rake, should result in a light and quick handling motorcycle, and indeed it does. You might think the same combination would also make for a twitchy feeling motorcycle, but it doesn't. I expected, and found, a fast handling bike, but what I found most surprising was the Thunderbolt's excellent static stability. Static stability means that left to its own devices, it will run straight. This is a bike that will run straight as a die with the rider's hands off the handlebar. I guess the 3.8 inches of trail has something to do with that. Whatever the reason, the bike responds quickly, handles superbly, and runs true. Of course, more than trick engineering is necessary to build a complete motorcycle. The motor is the key to performance, and all Buells use a highly modified Harley-Davidson Sportster V-twin engine. The hot-rodded 1203cc "Thunderstorm" power plant used in the Thunderbolt produces an ample 101 horsepower at the crankshaft, and a gut wrenching 90 ft. lbs. of torque. This translates to about 71-78 ft. lbs. of torque and 85-90 hp. at the rear wheel, depending on whose dyno you read. Remember that horsepower is a measurement of work performed over time, and torque is the turning force at the crankshaft (or rear wheel). This is why torque is more important in everyday riding. Torque is what is responsible for that slingshot feeling when you roll the throttle on, not to mention those "power" wheelies. The vibration produced by the compact 45 degree V-twin motor is isolated from the frame, and the rider, by Buell's proprietary "Uniplanar" mounting system. This system works. It is amazing to ride a bike, powered by what is basically a Sportster 1200 engine, that is so smooth. At idle it feels about like a Sportster, but as the RPM increases, vibration diminishes. By the time the tach has moved past 3000 RPM, vibration is almost completely absent. The Sportster, as I wrote in my article "The Harley-Davidson Sportster," is quite pleasant to ride below about 60 MPH (in 5th gear). But vibration intrudes as speeds increase, and becomes uncomfortable (to me) by about 70 MPH. But on its cousin, the Buell Thunderbolt, the faster you go the smoother it gets. At 70 MPH and above, it is uncannily smooth. It is hard to believe it is powered by a Sportster 1200 motor, let alone one producing about a third more power. It seems to me that the Thunderbolt is a pretty good sport-touring bike, by which I mean a great sport bike for Sunday rides, with its power and razor sharp handling, that still has the capability of making overnight and longer trips. It has the range, speed, smoothness, stability, comfortable seating position, and available luggage to serve as a solo touring bike, plus the benefit of a very extensive dealer network should something go wrong while on the road (a good point to consider before purchasing some exotic brand sport-touring bike). Rider protection is the primary deficiency at present, but all it needs is a properly designed touring windshield to bring it up to snuff in that area. I hope that someone, either at Buell or in the aftermarket, will eventually respond to fill this need. If you want a sporty looking motorcycle for cheap transportation, there are more economical alternatives. But if you're leaning toward a sport or sport-touring bike, and ride for the pleasure of the experience, you owe it to yourself to at least test ride a Buell Thunderbolt.

Trim S3T Sport Touring Edition