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by desmoss
Thu May 16, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Embarking on 1977 R 100 RS restore, all comments welcome
Replies: 11
Views: 2772

Re: Embarking on 1977 R 100 RS restore, Paint Code 530 Deciphered

Colleagues, there are multiple treads online surrounding the mystery of BMW paint codes, I've spent the last few months researching their origin and uncovering the underlying data each 3-digit number represents. Further, I've discovered the "current" formula for BMW "Silber Metallic&q...
by desmoss
Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Embarking on 1977 R 100 RS restore, all comments welcome
Replies: 11
Views: 2772

Re: Embarking on 1977 R 100 RS restore, all comments welcome

Been a bit of a delay in getting the bike ready for transport, a few individual schedules that needed to be aligned but we have broken through the hurdles and she is packed and ready to begin an escorted trip from California to Massachusetts. Many thanks to her foster parent, Suede in Hollister, Cal...
by desmoss
Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Embarking on 1977 R 100 RS restore, all comments welcome
Replies: 11
Views: 2772

Embarking on 1977 R 100 RS restore, all comments welcome

Colleagues, This year I've decided to bring my 1977 R-100 RS (Artic Blue) back to factory fresh condition. Currently, the bike lies in California, I reside in the Boston area, shipping is first. I've gotten a few quotes for transport ranging from $225 to $500, any recommendations here would be helpf...