BMW boxers are a common starting point for customs ranging from mild to wild thanks to classic styling and (in R80 guise) a 50 hp engine known for reliability.
This example is VIN: WB1046401F6490047, Engine #: FBM079842C6. The VIN on the neck of the frame is no longer visible as the frame was powdercoated. The current owner acquired it from Jim Sylvester of Central California (the customizer) four months ago.
The odometer shows 82,466 miles.
This R80 was previously owned and customized by Jim Sylvester, who purchased it from an airline pilot in San Jose, California: “I was told that the heads had been sent to Ted Porter’s Beemershop for a cylinder head overhaul. I don’t have paperwork for it.” Jim completely stripped it down, and then:
Powdercoated the frame, wheels, valve covers, and chest plate in Brilliant Silver Metallic with a clear powdercoat over that.
Installed new fork seals, miscellaneous gaskets, flushed the fluids, and installed new Metzeler Lasertec tires with date codes of 0416 and 0916.
Installed Daytona Long reverse megaphones from FlatRacer in England.
Removed the airbox and installed small side covers.
Jim noted that the tank and tail paint is original: “you can see that the pinstripes have been slightly waxed off.”
Installed pod filters.
The bike was already equipped with the OEM BMW rear rack.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this BMW is offered on a clean California title with registration current through June 2022.
Per the California DMV website, it would cost $214 to make the registration current through June of 2023.
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Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
