BMW R****R Thread - Page 15

Doby Pilgrim · 01-09-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberaudi

Got my 1100gs hand gaurds put on my bike! I'll report how I like them after my 40 degree ride to work tomorrow.

Mine work great and I am often riding below 20 degrees.

uberaudi · 01-10-2013, 07:55 AM

Love them, my hands didn't freeze today, also makes the front less insect-like I think

Hair · 01-10-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninepeaks9

My sentiments as well. Maybe that's a reason there are so many used GS's for sale out there. Too much bike for most jobs.

The GS has been BMW's best seller for years now. So it's only logical to see more of them on the used market.

What dirt passes are you fixing to ride on your R?

jbarneshb · 01-10-2013, 01:43 PM

I bought a low mileage (7.5K) 2010 R1200R a couple of months ago which I really like. It came with an uninstalled BMW flyscreen. After riding it without for a thousand miles or so I installed the flyscreen. The noise and buffeting are much worse than with nothing and it offers minimal protection. After a couple hundred miles I'm taking it back off. I just don't like the looks of the aftermarket screens. The only thing I don't like are the wide handlebars. I also have a 78 R100S and like those narrower bars much more. I wonder if anyone has changed the bars out.

BigEasy · 01-10-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

I'm looking for an R1200R flyscreen if anyone has one on the shelf. Prefer tinted but not set on that.
Right now the bike has an OEM tall bracket with avery tall CEE Bailey I'd possibly be willing to do some swapping with.

Damn! That's sexy, glad it's in my garage

Mafia · 01-10-2013, 05:15 PM

Not sure if this is the right category Or not but looking at buying a 2002 r1150r with 64000 km. Is this to many km? Is there a lot of expensive maintenance With these bikes? This guy wants 5200 bucks for it. Has abs, bags, a full screen. Any help is appreciated.

GB · 01-10-2013, 05:42 PM

Moved to Road Warriors. Welcome to ADV.

Mafia · 01-10-2013, 06:01 PM

Was thinking about buying a 2002 r1150r with 64000 km for 5200 bux. Is this to many km forthis bike ? Is therea lot maintenance on these bikes? Any thing i should look at on the bike? Would be my first bimmer and I'm kind of worried about the km. Any thoughts Would be appreciated.

GoonerYoda · 01-10-2013, 06:07 PM

maintenance is generally a higher cost on a BMW.

Rapid Dog · 01-10-2013, 07:15 PM

..so excited, mine comes tomorrow...there, I've undressed and said it...

Moonshiner · 01-11-2013, 03:54 PM

That's what, around 6400KM or 4000 miles per year? It's a bike that's been ridden regularly, that's for sure. If possible, see if the seller has any maintenance records. That mileage isn't out of the question at all. However, if the seller wasn't current on maintenance, then you may be looking at putting a few bucks into it.

There is regular maintenance required. You'll need to do valve adjustments and throttle body sync's as well as brake maintenance, etc. However, it's not that tough nor spendy. Do you work on bikes yourself, or do you pay someone else to do it? I don't care where you go, that's going to cost $$'s. It's stuff you can do yourself with a manual and some basic tools.

Used BMW Oilheads are cheap as chips these days. I'd try to work the seller down to a figure under $5K.

Mafia · 01-11-2013, 04:38 PM

]We search the vin and came up with regular scheduled maintenance records which thrilled me. It turns out the 36000 mile inspection is due. That is a 500 tab. I will try and use that to help lower the cost of the bike. Anyway I think I'm going to be a proud owner of a r1150r.
http://www.brokersmarine.com/motorcy...7ac6d7cf50.htm
Now just need a sleeker windsheild

Doby Pilgrim · 01-11-2013, 08:42 PM

500 off for the service and 500 off because it is winter. That would be my offer.

jbarneshb · 01-12-2013, 07:02 AM

When I bought my 2010 R1200R a couple of months ago with 7.5K miles on it the service light was on. It already had the 6K service done but it had been more than a year ago so the light was on. Since it was still in warranty for a few months I took it in for service at the dealer. They charged me $370 to change all the fluids and turn the light off. They wanted another $110 to flush the brake fluid but I turned that down and did it myself. I think all routine service is pretty straight forward but not resetting that service reminder. That takes $350 GS-911 code reader. You could pay for that with the money you save or just put up with that. This is the best bike I've ever owned. Light years ahead of my 78 R100s.

uberaudi · 01-12-2013, 02:46 PM

Rebuilt my left fork today, it made such a big difference!

So I got some shock soxs to prevent another leak

01-10-2013, 05:15 PM	#216
Mafia n00b Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 4	2002 r1150r Not sure if this is the right category Or not but looking at buying a 2002 r1150r with 64000 km. Is this to many km? Is there a lot of expensive maintenance With these bikes? This guy wants 5200 bucks for it. Has abs, bags, a full screen. Any help is appreciated.

01-10-2013, 05:42 PM	#217
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,445	Moved to Road Warriors. Welcome to ADV. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-10-2013, 06:01 PM	#218
Mafia n00b Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 4	2002 r1150r Was thinking about buying a 2002 r1150r with 64000 km for 5200 bux. Is this to many km forthis bike ? Is therea lot maintenance on these bikes? Any thing i should look at on the bike? Would be my first bimmer and I'm kind of worried about the km. Any thoughts Would be appreciated.

01-10-2013, 07:15 PM	#220
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,300	..so excited, mine comes tomorrow...there, I've undressed and said it... __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

01-11-2013, 03:54 PM	#221
Moonshiner aka "B-dog" Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Twin Cities of Minne-snow-tah Oddometer: 144	That's what, around 6400KM or 4000 miles per year? It's a bike that's been ridden regularly, that's for sure. If possible, see if the seller has any maintenance records. That mileage isn't out of the question at all. However, if the seller wasn't current on maintenance, then you may be looking at putting a few bucks into it. There is regular maintenance required. You'll need to do valve adjustments and throttle body sync's as well as brake maintenance, etc. However, it's not that tough nor spendy. Do you work on bikes yourself, or do you pay someone else to do it? I don't care where you go, that's going to cost $$'s. It's stuff you can do yourself with a manual and some basic tools. Used BMW Oilheads are cheap as chips these days. I'd try to work the seller down to a figure under $5K. __________________ "By the way, you don't have to be sweaty and holding a basketball to enjoy a Gatorade. You could just be...a thirsty dude! Gatorade forgets about this demographic!" Mitch Hedberg

01-10-2013, 07:55 AM	#212
uberaudi Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Camarillo, CA Oddometer: 86	Love them, my hands didn't freeze today, also makes the front less insect-like I think

01-10-2013, 01:43 PM	#214
jbarneshb Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Huntington Beach CA Oddometer: 27	I bought a low mileage (7.5K) 2010 R1200R a couple of months ago which I really like. It came with an uninstalled BMW flyscreen. After riding it without for a thousand miles or so I installed the flyscreen. The noise and buffeting are much worse than with nothing and it offers minimal protection. After a couple hundred miles I'm taking it back off. I just don't like the looks of the aftermarket screens. The only thing I don't like are the wide handlebars. I also have a 78 R100S and like those narrower bars much more. I wonder if anyone has changed the bars out.

01-10-2013, 06:07 PM	#219
GoonerYoda Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Wine Country, CA Oddometer: 99	maintenance is generally a higher cost on a BMW.

01-11-2013, 04:38 PM	#222
Mafia n00b Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 4	]We search the vin and came up with regular scheduled maintenance records which thrilled me. It turns out the 36000 mile inspection is due. That is a 500 tab. I will try and use that to help lower the cost of the bike. Anyway I think I'm going to be a proud owner of a r1150r. http://www.brokersmarine.com/motorcy...7ac6d7cf50.htm Now just need a sleeker windsheild

01-11-2013, 08:42 PM	#223
Doby Pilgrim n00b Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Santa Fe Oddometer: 6	500 off for the service and 500 off because it is winter. That would be my offer.

01-12-2013, 07:02 AM	#224
jbarneshb Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Huntington Beach CA Oddometer: 27	When I bought my 2010 R1200R a couple of months ago with 7.5K miles on it the service light was on. It already had the 6K service done but it had been more than a year ago so the light was on. Since it was still in warranty for a few months I took it in for service at the dealer. They charged me $370 to change all the fluids and turn the light off. They wanted another $110 to flush the brake fluid but I turned that down and did it myself. I think all routine service is pretty straight forward but not resetting that service reminder. That takes $350 GS-911 code reader. You could pay for that with the money you save or just put up with that. This is the best bike I've ever owned. Light years ahead of my 78 R100s.

01-12-2013, 02:46 PM	#225
uberaudi Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Camarillo, CA Oddometer: 86	Rebuilt my left fork today, it made such a big difference! So I got some shock soxs to prevent another leak

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