
LOT 437
1982 BMW R80RT 797cc and Steib TR500 single seat sidecar Registration no. NPX 571Y Frame no. 6420450 Engine no. 6420450
Sold for £1,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 437
1982 BMW R80RT 797cc and Steib TR500 single seat sidecar Registration no. NPX 571Y Frame no. 6420450 Engine no. 6420450
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1982 BMW R80RT 797cc and Steib TR500 single seat sidecar
Registration no. NPX 571Y
Frame no. 6420450
Engine no. 6420450
Registration no. NPX 571Y
Frame no. 6420450
Engine no. 6420450
This BMW R80RT was manufactured in 1982, and first registered in the UK during March 1984. It is coupled to a very handsome Steib TR500 sidecar. The recorded "mileage" is only 52,677 kms (about 32,732 miles).
The disabled vendor, who is sadly no longer able to ride, acquired the outfit with the intention that it would be piloted by his son while he occupied the sidecar. A considerable amount of money was spent in preparing the combination, but sadly the plan was abandoned when the vendor realised that his condition had worsened and he was unable to get in and out of the sidecar.
Invoices are included for much of the work: £4,229.18 was invoiced in September 2016 by Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd, specialists in thoroughbred cars. The work included replacing engine & transmission oils, adjust tappets, new plugs, new tyres and tubes, adjust clearance swinging arm, replace rear wheel bearings (required for MoT), overhaul braking system, carburettors stripped and rebuilt, original seat replaced by good secondhand item, new windscreen etc. Martin Boon of Westbury subsequently invoiced a total of £1,382.28 for other work which included fitting new Hagon rear shocks, a trip to Watsonian for correct mounting and alignment of the sidecar, overhaul of sidecar seat, & the installation of a leisure battery box for a heavy duty battery (not supplied) in the sidecar boot. We are told that the clutch has become sticky due to long term storage. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's mechanical condition.
The disabled vendor, who is sadly no longer able to ride, acquired the outfit with the intention that it would be piloted by his son while he occupied the sidecar. A considerable amount of money was spent in preparing the combination, but sadly the plan was abandoned when the vendor realised that his condition had worsened and he was unable to get in and out of the sidecar.
Invoices are included for much of the work: £4,229.18 was invoiced in September 2016 by Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd, specialists in thoroughbred cars. The work included replacing engine & transmission oils, adjust tappets, new plugs, new tyres and tubes, adjust clearance swinging arm, replace rear wheel bearings (required for MoT), overhaul braking system, carburettors stripped and rebuilt, original seat replaced by good secondhand item, new windscreen etc. Martin Boon of Westbury subsequently invoiced a total of £1,382.28 for other work which included fitting new Hagon rear shocks, a trip to Watsonian for correct mounting and alignment of the sidecar, overhaul of sidecar seat, & the installation of a leisure battery box for a heavy duty battery (not supplied) in the sidecar boot. We are told that the clutch has become sticky due to long term storage. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's mechanical condition.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
There is a current V5C, old V5C and old MoT offered with the Lot.























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