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From: damico@fortune.UUCP (Lee Damico)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Want info on BMW R80ST
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Date: Tue, 29-Jan-85 11:54:02 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 29 11:54:02 1985
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Is anyone familar with the '83 BMW R80ST (with single swing arm & mono-
shock)?  I'm considering buying one this spring and would like to hear
what others have to say about this model in terms of handling, maintenance, 
comfort, how it compares with the R80RT or R65, etc.  (The R65 is actually 
the most comfortable in terms of seat height -- and weight when compared 
to the R80RT -- but I've been told that I might find the bike uncomfortable
on long trips.  Has anyone found this to be true?)

One of the motorcycle magazines (I don't remember which one off hand) did 
a review of R80ST and the only negative thing they had to say about 
it concerned its brakes (which I presume I can upgrade if I thought it
necessary).  Any other comments would be greatly appreciated.

Lee Damico
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