BMW R1100GS: The 1998 "75th Anniversary Edition" and the 1999 "Special Edition" - Page 3

chism · 11-14-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xppx

Here's mine...

great stuff

LoneStar · 11-29-2012, 04:09 PM

Awesome pics guys! Loving seeing them from all over the world - Sorry have been busy and unable to update lately

In July I contacted BMW of North America to find out how many 75th's were sold in the U. S., but got the usual corporate runaround:

"Dear Joseph,

Thank you for contacting BMW Motorrad USA regarding the production figures for our vehicles. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm.

It is BMW's policy not to release sales, production, and import figures for BMW models. I apologize if this causes any inconvenience. We trust you will understand our position on this matter.

The BMW Motorrad Customer Relations and Services Department is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Time. You can reach us at 1-800-831-1117.

Regards,

BMW Motorrad USA"

No surprise

Anyway, I dug out my "Collector's Kit" and snapped some shots for the record. The previous owner didn't treat it well, so mine's a little beat up but here it is:

The kit includes a certificate to be filled out by the owner, a key and fob, 75 Years pin and an album with historical photos of BMW bikes with several pages for your own photos, all in a display box.

Rock on bros!

ridepjride · 02-10-2013, 04:10 PM

New to me...'99 with 11k miles.

LoneStar · 02-10-2013, 05:20 PM

Wow that thing looks brand new

Congrats!

MIHALIS TZIMAS · 02-12-2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ridepjride

New to me...'99 with 11k miles.

Very clean.
It hasn't the original sticks on the tank?

ridepjride · 02-12-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MIHALIS TZIMAS

Very clean.
It hasn't the original sticks on the tank?

Yes, the light reflection is making them disappear in the photo. Here's a clear view.

MIHALIS TZIMAS · 02-13-2013, 03:16 PM

I think the anniversary model has different sticks.

ridepjride · 02-13-2013, 09:09 PM

I was told by the previous owner it was a "special edition" but it isn't silver/yellow, and apparently isn't an anniversary edition. Maybe it's a "taint" edition, as in "taint neither one". Whatever it is, I like it.

LoneStar · 02-13-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ridepjride

I was told by the previous owner it was a "special edition" but it isn't silver/yellow, and apparently isn't an anniversary edition. Maybe it's a "taint" edition, as in "taint neither one". Whatever it is, I like it.

Apparently they did produce the red and white as a 99 Special Edition along with the silver/yellow.

There was one for sale on here a year or so ago that was the red/white 99 SE, and up to that point I'd thought only the 98 was red and white

Ya did good

strsout · 02-14-2013, 02:32 AM

Few months ago I start looking for a bike here in Brazil since I'm working here for a while (couple years maybe).
I found this 1998 75th Anniversary Edition in very mint conditions, with only 23.000 kilometers (Less then 15K miles) and then start bothering the owner to sell. He sold it to me last October and I'm very happy with it. Had to change the Hall Sensor that cost me a trip to Ushuaia last December, but now I know that is a common issue on this year model. I bought a new Hall Sensor that is not carrying the problem, so I guess now I have a bike that I may keep for long time.
I called then only BMW dealer here in Sao Paulo and was told (not confirmed) that only 8 of this model were sold here back in 1998 and 1999. So I"m the luck owner of one!!!

It also was our wedding carriage... :)

LoneStar · 02-16-2013, 05:40 AM

Love the wedding pic

dayren · 02-17-2013, 07:49 PM

Looking to buy one of the Special Editions with low mileage, under 25K. What's a good price range assuming that the bike is in good shape and has been well maintained?

strsout · 02-18-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dayren

Looking to buy one of the Special Editions with low mileage, under 25K. What's a good price range assuming that the bike is in good shape and has been well maintained?

I think that all depends where yo are. Down her win Brazil you will pay premium price for a bike le that. In US will like 1/3 f the price

LoneStar · 02-18-2013, 06:48 AM

Dayren, recently someone bought a lo mileage 99 SE on here for under 5k I think. Here in Texas a mint condition and fully accessorized 98 Anniversary with about 7000 miles sold for around 6k couple weeks ago

Random guess but probably 5000 +/-. Regular high mileage 1100's are around 4-4500 in this region

triumph110 · 03-05-2013, 02:55 PM

You can go to this video of me riding a 1929 FN model 67 with my 1998 red/white 1100gs in the background. Enjoy....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu36Iywh76Q

11-29-2012, 04:09 PM	#32
LoneStar ^OP WhoopDeDoofus Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Hill Country, Zip Code EIEIO Oddometer: 1,039	Awesome pics guys! Loving seeing them from all over the world - Sorry have been busy and unable to update lately In July I contacted BMW of North America to find out how many 75th's were sold in the U. S., but got the usual corporate runaround: "Dear Joseph, Thank you for contacting BMW Motorrad USA regarding the production figures for our vehicles. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm. It is BMW's policy not to release sales, production, and import figures for BMW models. I apologize if this causes any inconvenience. We trust you will understand our position on this matter. The BMW Motorrad Customer Relations and Services Department is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Time. You can reach us at 1-800-831-1117. Regards, BMW Motorrad USA" No surprise Anyway, I dug out my "Collector's Kit" and snapped some shots for the record. The previous owner didn't treat it well, so mine's a little beat up but here it is: The kit includes a certificate to be filled out by the owner, a key and fob, 75 Years pin and an album with historical photos of BMW bikes with several pages for your own photos, all in a display box. Rock on bros! __________________ 1998 R1100GS 75th The Run to Real de Catorce • Texas to Uruapan • Texas to Tombstone • Steamboat to Flaming Gorge • 4th in Terlingua '09! • Another 4th in Terlingua • Texas to Montana • Big Bend & Terlingua • Blue Skies & Three Sisters ~•• Die Yuppie Scum ••~

02-10-2013, 05:20 PM	#34
LoneStar ^OP WhoopDeDoofus Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Hill Country, Zip Code EIEIO Oddometer: 1,039	Wow that thing looks brand new Congrats! __________________ 1998 R1100GS 75th The Run to Real de Catorce • Texas to Uruapan • Texas to Tombstone • Steamboat to Flaming Gorge • 4th in Terlingua '09! • Another 4th in Terlingua • Texas to Montana • Big Bend & Terlingua • Blue Skies & Three Sisters ~•• Die Yuppie Scum ••~

02-14-2013, 02:32 AM	#40
strsout Banned Camp Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California Oddometer: 988	Few months ago I start looking for a bike here in Brazil since I'm working here for a while (couple years maybe). I found this 1998 75th Anniversary Edition in very mint conditions, with only 23.000 kilometers (Less then 15K miles) and then start bothering the owner to sell. He sold it to me last October and I'm very happy with it. Had to change the Hall Sensor that cost me a trip to Ushuaia last December, but now I know that is a common issue on this year model. I bought a new Hall Sensor that is not carrying the problem, so I guess now I have a bike that I may keep for long time. I called then only BMW dealer here in Sao Paulo and was told (not confirmed) that only 8 of this model were sold here back in 1998 and 1999. So I"m the luck owner of one!!! It also was our wedding carriage... :) __________________ Motorcycle Trips, Photos and Maps 2002 BMW K1200LTe - 2004 BMW R1150GSAdventure 2005 BMW R1200GS - 1998 BMW R1100GS Loma Linda - CA - IBA#14,458 - AMA strsout screwed with this post 02-14-2013 at 02:45 AM

02-16-2013, 05:40 AM	#41
LoneStar ^OP WhoopDeDoofus Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Hill Country, Zip Code EIEIO Oddometer: 1,039	Love the wedding pic __________________ 1998 R1100GS 75th The Run to Real de Catorce • Texas to Uruapan • Texas to Tombstone • Steamboat to Flaming Gorge • 4th in Terlingua '09! • Another 4th in Terlingua • Texas to Montana • Big Bend & Terlingua • Blue Skies & Three Sisters ~•• Die Yuppie Scum ••~

02-17-2013, 07:49 PM	#42
dayren n00b Joined: Feb 2013 Oddometer: 1	Price Range for a '98 R1100GS SE? Looking to buy one of the Special Editions with low mileage, under 25K. What's a good price range assuming that the bike is in good shape and has been well maintained?

02-10-2013, 04:10 PM	#33
ridepjride Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 279	New to me...'99 with 11k miles.

02-13-2013, 03:16 PM	#37
MIHALIS TZIMAS Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Greece Oddometer: 34	I think the anniversary model has different sticks.

02-13-2013, 09:09 PM	#38
ridepjride Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 279	I was told by the previous owner it was a "special edition" but it isn't silver/yellow, and apparently isn't an anniversary edition. Maybe it's a "taint" edition, as in "taint neither one". Whatever it is, I like it.

02-18-2013, 06:48 AM	#44
LoneStar ^OP WhoopDeDoofus Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Hill Country, Zip Code EIEIO Oddometer: 1,039	Dayren, recently someone bought a lo mileage 99 SE on here for under 5k I think. Here in Texas a mint condition and fully accessorized 98 Anniversary with about 7000 miles sold for around 6k couple weeks ago Random guess but probably 5000 +/-. Regular high mileage 1100's are around 4-4500 in this region __________________ 1998 R1100GS 75th The Run to Real de Catorce • Texas to Uruapan • Texas to Tombstone • Steamboat to Flaming Gorge • 4th in Terlingua '09! • Another 4th in Terlingua • Texas to Montana • Big Bend & Terlingua • Blue Skies & Three Sisters ~•• Die Yuppie Scum ••~

03-05-2013, 02:55 PM	#45
triumph110 n00b Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 1	I have one also..... You can go to this video of me riding a 1929 FN model 67 with my 1998 red/white 1100gs in the background. Enjoy.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu36Iywh76Q

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