Quote Originally Posted by Scott Gilmore View Post
Ah, yes, good ol' late 70s/early 80s big-bore BMWs. Had an R100-S myself, bought new. Steering head bearing like butter, charging system as sturdy as fine Venetian glass and a main seal like a cheap condom - just a careless half quart too much oil on fill up and she'd give way like a fy-dollah-ho (I'll tell you the story of Gila Bend And The Thanksgiving Day Puddle Of Oil some day over a beer, my friend). But oh, such fun to ride (when one gave in and rode with Teutonic acquiescence). Talk about love and hate.
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Scott,

Next time I'm in Sandy Eggo, I'll buy you that beer. I'd love to hear that story and more.

Dale