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Robert
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« on: May 28, 2020, 10:57:33 AM »

Found one an 04 with 12k and saddle bags on it in good condition whats it worth?

I may be able to buy it to flip it, Price, opinions?
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98valk
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2020, 12:20:22 PM »

bmw's = high maintenance, parts cost, and maintenance is very time consuming. example, back end of bike needs to be removed to replace a clutch.
many have final drive problems.
many had finicky FI and ABS systems. parts $$$$
and that is why I stay away from them.
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F6Dave
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2020, 01:44:14 PM »

I have to agree on the reliability.  I have an old 'airhead', an R100GS I bought new in 1988.  It's still a blast to ride, I could probably get what I paid for it, and parts are still easy to find.  However, here's what's gone wrong in 60,000 miles:

  • Blown head gasket
  • Worn out transmission bearings
  • Torn carburetor diaphragm
  • Broken shift lever
  • Final drive suddenly exploded
  • Alternator burned out
  • Countless bulbs burned out
  • Oil and fuel leaks from day one
  • Cracked saddlebag mount
  • Intermittent turn signal switch (made in Japan!)


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98valk
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2020, 01:54:13 PM »

I have to agree on the reliability.  I have an old 'airhead', an R100GS I bought new in 1988.  It's still a blast to ride, I could probably get what I paid for it, and parts are still easy to find.  However, here's what's gone wrong in 60,000 miles:

  • Blown head gasket
  • Worn out transmission bearings
  • Torn carburetor diaphragm
  • Broken shift lever
  • Final drive suddenly exploded
  • Alternator burned out
  • Countless bulbs burned out
  • Oil and fuel leaks from day one
  • Cracked saddlebag mount
  • Intermittent turn signal switch (made in Japan!)





u might get more than u paid for it. people salivate for the old GS's.
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2020, 03:43:32 PM »

my police bike is an 04 1150rtp  (heavy duty everything, oil cooler, has the bags and radio box heated grips and adj windscreen)
got it with almost 37ooo miles now has just under 77ooo

Bought sight unseen from Hollywood motors

2 yrs later clutch and slave cyl replaced. Had client do it  easy job we bartered both of us won

No other problem replace tire at 20000 miles (michelins) only on 2nd brake change oil once a year
did buy replacement seat for 75.00 when mine got cut in south Bronx

love the abs, love the handling, love the acceleration

I think it may be worth 3k or more check kbb  I paid about 6k almost 9 yrs ago

The bike takes lots of abuse on the Bronx roads and it gets ridden all winter too

mine is not as clean   Wink

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Robert
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2020, 04:29:41 PM »

Thanks guys I will probably get it and it should be a deal at 1500.00. I have my 14 Valk and have no intentions of getting rid of it but for the price to try a few times then flip no big deal and may make a few bucks on it.

Looks very much like Yours Oss from what I have seen in the pics. I paid more than that for my bags on my 14 Valk LOL
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F6Dave
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2020, 06:49:35 PM »

I have to agree on the reliability.  I have an old 'airhead', an R100GS I bought new in 1988.  It's still a blast to ride, I could probably get what I paid for it, and parts are still easy to find.  However, here's what's gone wrong in 60,000 miles:

  • Blown head gasket
  • Worn out transmission bearings
  • Torn carburetor diaphragm
  • Broken shift lever
  • Final drive suddenly exploded
  • Alternator burned out
  • Countless bulbs burned out
  • Oil and fuel leaks from day one
  • Cracked saddlebag mount
  • Intermittent turn signal switch (made in Japan!)




u might get more than u paid for it. people salivate for the old GS's.

For good reason.  They're an absolute joy to ride.  Mine is incredibly light at 420 lbs.  That makes it handle very well, and even with only about 55 HP performance is good.  Reliability hasn't been great, but repairs are easy.  And it never stranded me, though the final drive failure would have if I wasn't just a mile from home.  It sure was an ugly failure!

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Bighead
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2020, 07:03:53 PM »

I have to agree on the reliability.  I have an old 'airhead', an R100GS I bought new in 1988.  It's still a blast to ride, I could probably get what I paid for it, and parts are still easy to find.  However, here's what's gone wrong in 60,000 miles:

  • Blown head gasket
  • Worn out transmission bearings
  • Torn carburetor diaphragm
  • Broken shift lever
  • Final drive suddenly exploded
  • Alternator burned out
  • Countless bulbs burned out
  • Oil and fuel leaks from day one
  • Cracked saddlebag mount
  • Intermittent turn signal switch (made in Japan!)




u might get more than u paid for it. people salivate for the old GS's.

For good reason.  They're an absolute joy to ride.  Mine is incredibly light at 420 lbs.  That makes it handle very well, and even with only about 55 HP performance is good.  Reliability hasn't been great, but repairs are easy.  And it never stranded me, though the final drive failure would have if I wasn't just a mile from home.  It sure was an ugly failure!



Ouch!
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2020, 08:38:11 PM »

I had a 2004 BMW R1150R for a while. The Roadster version. Very quick bike and handling was great! Had to buy a stick coil for it and that was it. That thing was a blast to ride.
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carolinarider09
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2020, 03:17:07 PM »

I did not comment originally since my BWM was a 2000 R1100RT-P I purchased  from a BMW dealer in Greenville, SC. 

I think it had 45,000 miles on the odometer when I got it in 2005 or 2006, I forget.  It was fun to ride.  I converted it to two up so my wife could ride with me.  When i sold it, it had about 65,000 miles.  I think that was 2014. 

It did have reliability issues.  The TDC sensor being one.  A know issue.  Its easy to replace by mine failed during a ride in the rain.  Letting it sit for while and dry out and I got it home.

And the final drive did fail one day when I was about 30 miles from home on the interstate.  Got it to a Waffle House and had it trailered home. 

But it was a nice ride.   My wife called it the Gazelle and the Valk a Clydesdale.  It was light and fun and quick. 




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CajunRider
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« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2020, 03:01:05 PM »

So how much DID you pay for that R100GS??
My R1200C could use a stable mate...  Evil

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F6Dave
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« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2020, 05:20:11 PM »

I had a 2004 BMW R1150R for a while. The Roadster version. Very quick bike and handling was great! Had to buy a stick coil for it and that was it. That thing was a blast to ride.
I forgot that my ignition coil failed too.  Easy to fix, but BMW parts aren't cheap.  $250!  Luckily I found a place in Denver that sells most BMW parts at a huge discount.  Euro MotoElectrics.
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Pappy!
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2020, 06:01:32 PM »

I had a 2004 BMW R1150R for a while. The Roadster version. Very quick bike and handling was great! Had to buy a stick coil for it and that was it. That thing was a blast to ride.
I forgot that my ignition coil failed too.  Easy to fix, but BMW parts aren't cheap.  $250!  Luckily I found a place in Denver that sells most BMW parts at a huge discount.  Euro MotoElectrics.
I used a dealer up in NJ I think and they were great to deal with and gave discounts.
Am one of the few that like the looks of the R1200C bikes. If I bought another one it would probably be one of them.
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F6Dave
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« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2020, 06:42:57 AM »

I've had good luck with BMW dealers, too.  They're better than most of the Japanese MC dealers I've dealt with.  Back in the '80s I wanted to buy a new K100RT.  I went for a test ride and asked the salesman where I should ride it and for how long.  He said "I don't care, just have it back by closing time!"  What a great dealer.  Unfortunately the bike was disappointing and I ended up buying a Kawasaki Concours.

OTOH, even a good BMW dealer charges outrageous prices for parts.  I just checked an online dealer that sells discounted OEM BMW parts for the ignition coil for my old R100.  It costs $260!  There must be lots of inefficiency in the BMW parts system, because the same Bosch coil is $199 at that independent BMW/Ducati/Guzzi parts warehouse in Denver.
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