bmw prototype 1040 cc paris dakar and large tanks

**vincent danna** · #1 16 May 2005

hello,

i saw your recent posts about finding tanks.

a friend of mine in paris is selling one MOTOFORMS (famous in the paris dakar rally) 45-50l tank for sure.
it was on a r80g/s or r80gs or r100 gs before.
it s complete : with the fuel taps and the fixations to the frame of the bike (a bit like HPN style).
made of "resine" fiber style.
brand name : MOTOFORMS i think, very famous in the past paris dakar races.
very light !

he may sell 1-2 others, like bmw pd 35l original.

pls email him directly for info, pictures : marc dot compe at wanadoo dot fr : his english is not so good, sorry :-)

he s also selling a :

BMW 1040 CC PROTOTYPE PARIS DAKAR

Only 2 pieces produced !

On a base of a 1986 R80G/S, french papers are ok perfect no problem.

Excellent driving condition.

Ran in the 1988 Rally Paris Dakar race with French drivers, bike with an history.

Made in France at Arcueil Motors (Paris), the equivalent of HPN, specialist of
Rally Paris Dakar preparation and maintenance.

Frame multi reinforced.
Engine 1040 cc HPN.
Double HPN sping arm modified, reinforced, longer 10 cms than the original one, double
Ohlins suspension at rear.
Marzocchi 300 mm forks big diameter (not upside down)
Clutch, gearbox, carburators, etc … also modified, reinforced.

Around 80-85 hp, very powerfull !!!

59 000 kms (driven)

Ready to be driven, works perfectly.

New exhaust pipes, new tyres, new battery, new air oil filter etc …

Checked all : electricity, forks, suspension, engine, gearbox : no problem at
all, ready for you for a ride :-)

Options :
1- wheteher rally style original : front : one big Motoforms (HPN style) 50l fuel tank + 2 water small tanks (around 3-5l) and front rally frame; rear : rally frame : one 20l fuel tank and one 3l water tank
2- whether regular options : small front tank, no rear tank, basic rear frame Acerbis mudguard
3- whether both.

Thanx
Best regards

Nota Bene : my French is bad, Vincent kindly translated this for me, no responsibility
engaged, pictures and rides at your disposal.

FOR SALE 6 000 EUROS MINIMUM NOT NEGOCIABLE

Waiting for your financial offer, i sell it to the best offer :-)
Paiement before shipping (extra cost for shipping) or pick up in paris.
Not serious, pls don t waste your time and mine :-)
cheers

[This message has been edited by vincent danna (edited 27 June 2005).]

**tim shaw** · #2 10 Jun 2005

Hi Vincent is the bike still for sale, if it is you can email me direct on timshaw@tinyworld .co.uk
thanks tim shaw

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**vincent danna** · #3 17 Jun 2005

yes, the bike is still for sale and some of the big tanks etc ...

pls email him directly for info, pictures : marc dot compe at wanadoo dot fr : his english is not so good, sorry :-)

[This message has been edited by vincent danna (edited 21 June 2005).]

**tim shaw** · #4 23 Jun 2005

hi Vincent
Have been trying to email your friend at the address you gave but failed. Every time I tried to send it, it was returned, presumably because the address must have been wrong. If you could ask him to email me.
Many thanks
Tim Shaw

**vincent danna** · #5 28 Jun 2005

You can see the bike and the tanks on pictures : http://photobucket.com/albums/b369/marco94/ (username : marco94, password : oural) and for real in Paris, where my friend lives.