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Unfortunately, it is already sold. I like your 81. What type of Panniers do you have and do you like them?
Those are the second-to-last set of Happy Trails panniers and racks that the owner had on the shelf, he says he isn't making them any longer as G/S owners were too whiney about the fiit requiring some customization to go onto the bikes (very true ion my case)... the last set sold (racks as the bags are universal) last spring...
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Here are a few more leads...

1981 Bmw R80g/s - ADVrider

mt dad's r80gs - ADVrider

and finally the guy who started the thread linked below ("Mugwest") has been thrreatening to sell his G/S for some time, you might contact him...

never thought it - ADVrider
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There is a reasonable r 80 st for sale on e bay buy it now price £1500 a steal, same chassis and many parts common to gs just change the front forks and a few other bits and your well on the way.
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here's a new one from today...

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The dealer in VT linked below has three R80G/S's for sale... his prices aren't too favorable, but if you have the need, he has the product.

Motorcycles : Emerson Motor Works, Used BMW Motorcycles, Service, Parts and Accesories in the Green Mountains of Vermont
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Thanks for the information on the other bikes for sale. The Vermont bikes are "for me" way overpriced so i will definitely have to pass.

Can anyone explain to me why a good number of GS bikes are painted a striking blue color?
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Just received my R80 PD tank. UPS must have used it as a basketball. Box torn to shreds, gas cap broken in two pieces, filler neck crushed in and multiple dents. Those guys must be the biggest knuckleheads in the shipping world. This is not the first time this type of thing has occurred with UPS. I have made a claim. Shame. Was a beautiful tank.
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Anyone know the viability of getting dents out of tank by a body shop?
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