R 80 GS (E-88) Paralever)
Verified 8. 2k miles
Manufactured December 1987
Registered 1989
Matching numbers machine
Frame Santorini Blue
Tank and Guards Alpine White
A unique opportunity to purchase a rare very low mileage R 800 GS. (E88). in exceptional condition.
In 1987, the next generation of large touring Enduros was presented with the new BMW R 80 GS and R 100 GS. The two motorcycles shared the patented driving force support on the rear wheel (Paralever), a 26 litre tank, an enlarged frame tail, a new telescopic fork and a modified spring strut at the back. A new safety feature was provided by the cross-spoke wheels with the tubeless tyres. The measures increased performance on-road and off-road so that BMW did not insert a stroke between G ("Gelände" off-road) and S ("Straße" road), permitting the interpretation of "Geländesport" (off-road sport).
Delivery arranged anywhere UK and Ireland at cost.
Viewing by arrangement only.
Better than new machine, which rides/ stops.
True adventure machine for long range comfort and reliability.
One touch start up tuned and balanced carburation.
Once sourced this very low mileage example of the legendary GS was checked throughout to verify mileage refresh and uprate some items for todays modern demands such as ignition, suspension and braking, all easily reversible and all the OEM parts are supplied along with some other extra rare items such guards and accessories.
These are not for sale separately.
Modernised with Ohlins fully remote adjustable rear suspension and an uprated large diameter german front brake disc system featuring the legendary six pot harrison brake caliper matched with a new oem uprated master cylinder.
This machine is supplied with all the original OEM parts if you wish to easily return to OEM factory specification.
All works carried out by the top UK specialists to perfect this machine.
Full receipt file showing a no expense spared conservation.
UK Registered machine comes with current government centre MOT valid until May 24.
Stored in a secure climate controlled facility.
Delivery arranged anywhere UK and Ireland at cost.
Viewing by arrangement.
No part exchanges please.
Items refreshed include:
Stainless steel side stand, the original OEM side stand supplied with cycle.
Tank has been POR 15 sealed , both Petrol Taps rebuilt
Tank & side panels, guards have been finished in BMW Alpine White with blue paintworks and decals by top UK paint shop.
Para lever Pivot & stub bearings fitted
New Driveshaft & Bevel drive gaiters fitted
New Swinging Arm Bearings,
New Para lever pivot seals and bearings.
Keihan Stainless Steel Header pipes that have been Cerachromed by ' CamCoat"
New OEM BMW SS Silencer very rare.
Original seat Re- upholstered by experts RK Leighton
Carburettors stripped , ultrasonically cleaned balanced and rebuilt with new gaskets & 'O" rings renewed on jets.
All new oem choke & throttle cables fitted.
New Original BMW Handlebars.
Handlebar comfort risers fitted.
Lowered SS Weinburg foot pegs fitted; OEM originals supplied.
Gear change lever ss fitted roller adjustable, OEM original supplied.
New Air Filter and air box oem internals.
High and low front guards supplied high fitted in pictures.
MOTOBATT MBTX30UHD Battery fitted (390 CCA)
Complete Engine strip and check completed all seals and gaskets renewed during check mileage confirmed by engineer.
Reconditioned guaranteed moto bins gearbox fitted in 2023 due to corrosion of seals and bearings on existing box discovered during evaluation stripdown. a silky smooth ride and slick smooth gearchange.
Bevel drive rebuild by Roger Bennett Engineering, Checked by independent BMW specialist and found all correct.
All new shaft and final drive seals and service 2023.
Starter Motor dismantled, cleaned inspected, reassembled & function checked.
Fork stanchions hard re-chromed
Forks rebuilt, new seals, new Gaiters, Gaiter clips new springs
New Hall Sensor,
New Ignition Amplifier
New Ignition Amplifier Harness
New Bosch plugs fitted
New Steering Head Bearings
Harrison 6 pot Billet Calliper fitted, with Hel hose,
New OEM Master Cylinder (oem). original supplied..
New Brake pads & clips installed
Caliper overhaul and service by Harrisons.
New german oversize brake disc, OEM original supplied.
Wheels rebuilt by Doug Richardson, with Stainless steel spokes. Rims professionally finished stunning.
New wheel bearings.
Ohlins remote adjustable shock fitted original supplied.
Brand new Metzeler Tourance tyres fitted.
Wheel hubs finished in Satin Black
LED Rear light
Bike comes with a pair of freshly powder coated Engine Bars, Pannier Rails fitted in Satin Black & a pair of panniers with all keys & locks functioning ( NB one pannier requires a small plastic weld)
Fitted with rare oem wind deflector with the correct decal.
A4 Box file stuffed full of receipts for parts & works carried out by top specialists mechanical, finishing.
Shocking amount of money spent making this the best GS in the UK.
All the mechanical work that has been performed on the bike was to refresh to better than new and to verify the mileage and engine condition.
Bike is on standard bores & standard crank as one would expect for such a low mileage bike.
All comprehensive history and receipts supplied.
A remarkable machine supplied with extras:
OEM Low front guard painted immaculate
OEM Spare rear guard painted immaculate
OEM side stand
OEM rear shock
OEM footrests
OEM Brake disc
OEM Spare master cylinder.
OEM Leather rear rack tool bag as new.
OEM R 80 GS BMW underseat tool kit still in bag
OEM Panniers RHS has small crack .
These rare items go with the bike and are not for sale.
Keys across the machine are non matching which is the only negative we could find but easily rectified.
