First world dilemma. To RT or to not RT

Hello All,
Not a frequent poster right here in any respect, however figured this was the perfect place to ask.
I’ve had 4 airheads. Now I’ve my “dream” bike, an ’89 R100GS (therefore my identify on this discussion board). I find it irresistible, had it for about 5 years, modified fluids, rebuilt the carbs, adjusted stuff, changed the steering head bearings, and so on. Has been dependable, begins proper up, idles and accelerates properly. All in all an incredible machine.

I have not put a ton of miles (5-6k in 4 years) on it. One, I dwell on the japanese finish of Lengthy Island the place going out for a drive will be often not too fascinating and generally hazardous. Two, household obligations (children’ stuff principally). Often I can string collectively just a few days to go up north. We now have a small place in NH.

My major problem with it’s a excessive pace wobble. Speeds on highways native and touring north can simply attain ninety miles per. My GS can go that quick, however will wobble a lot above eighty, notably behind or round “soiled” turbulence. It bought higher once I changed the steering head bearing and torqued the swingarm bearing to spec (sure, I do know changing them is so as).

The opposite problem I’ve is the buffeting. Wind blast/buffeting, which I’ve tried to repair with a number of completely different positions of a Nation Cycle deflector defend, together with no fairing in any respect, has not been resolved. Even with out the little black inventory wind deflector the “fuh-fuh-fuh” isn’t any enjoyable in any respect. Wind blast, buffeting, rain, and so on., by no means bothered me once I rode my ’72 Tiger throughout, however that was forty-plus years in the past.

Lastly to the RT within the title. I’ve a chance to purchase a inventory 1986 R80RT for 2k. I have not seen it in individual but, however present proprietor says about 42k and operating and driving properly.

I’ve owned two prior RTs, an ’82 R100RT and an ’85 R80RT. I did not put many freeway miles in any respect on the ’85, however I took the ’82 to Newfoundland and different journeys. The query. Will the R80 do an occasional 85+ mph on the freeway, for 5-10 minutes at a time, with out issue for me or the bike. I am 180 kilos, will not be carrying a ton of substances and by no means journey two-up. My spouse loves me, however not motorcycling at ALL.

Or ought to I purchase it and Siebenrock it and get a unique last drive?

As I stated, a primary world dilemma.

I look ahead to all the nice and sensible recommendation you all have to supply.

Josh