Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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Scoots
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Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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There's a one owner 1981 R100RS for sale in Queensland, Australia on FleaBay, but I believe the owner's sales techniques may not be fair or according to FleaBay regulations.

Check out the reflection in the tank and voice your opinion! ;)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-R100Rs-1 ... 3cdd35e403
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khittner1
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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It seems to be working---it's got 53 watchers. Looks like an original top end. Obviously, there's no reserve on that one. :D
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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I wonder if those jugs are factory or aftermarket.
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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It can't be the only RS in Aussie and the paint is not original!

But a good way to get watchers
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ME 109
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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chasbmw wrote:......... and the paint is not original!
My thoughts exactly Chas. The 'smoke' on the tank looks like it was done with a 4" brush.
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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Maybe Chuey rethinks Daytona Orange.
khittner1
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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That's a correct '81 red smoke RS paint scheme. It's the same un-pinstriped pattern as the "Polaris gray" smoke that was the alternative scheme. It's not as compelling as the earlier red smoke S models, but it's period-correct. It's not badly faded, and that's the only indication that it might not be factory-original.
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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The paint is reflective. :shock:
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Kurt in S.A.
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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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Bike was built 11/1981...maybe it's really an '82??

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Re: Unfair sales technique for '81 R100RS???

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Who cares? Tell her to take more pictures of shiny reflective surfaces with less distortion.
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