wacokid Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 My father-in-law sold me his blue 04 RT, with the intention of buying a new RT within a year. He's been ready to buy for a while now, but the only color he likes on the new 1200s is the red shown in the photo gallery on the BMW website. He's one of those guys who won't buy something unless it's exactly what he wants. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I guess he wont be riding a BMW then. Link to comment
keithb Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Wacokid It is too bad BMW has not offered Piedmont Red since the '05 and '06 RT. It really is a beautiful color. I guess I lucked out when I found Ruby. A member on this board is selling his red '05 RT with very few miles on it. His name is GregB and he is from Upland, Ca. Drop him a private message if you think you father-in-law would be interested. Link to comment
wacokid Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 I guess he wont be riding a BMW then. He's happy with his Harley Deuce, but he also wants a touring bike. Link to comment
wacokid Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Wacokid It is too bad BMW has not offered Piedmont Red since the '05 and '06 RT. It really is a beautiful color. I guess I lucked out when I found Ruby. A member on this board is selling his red '05 RT with very few miles on it. His name is GregB and he is from Upland, Ca. Drop him a private message if you think you father-in-law would be interested. Thanks, I'll ask him if he's interested in buying used. Link to comment
keithb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 W.K. FYI. If you go to www.ibmwr.org there are two RED R12RT's for sale in Oregon. One is in Eugene and the other is in Portland. Link to comment
wacokid Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 W.K. FYI. If you go to www.ibmwr.org there are two RED R12RT's for sale in Oregon. One is in Eugene and the other is in Portland. I told him. He wants new. I guess he'll do without for a while. Link to comment
keithb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well there is always the option to paint a new bike. Not cheap by any means. Approximately $1.5K-$2K. Hey, it's only money! P.S. He might be able to place a custom paint order with BMW. You may want to check out that angle. Link to comment
waylap Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I found a brand new one! http://store.bobsbmw.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4313 Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Good on you. I await the forthcoming ride report. Link to comment
keithb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I knew it not be long before somebody posted that option!!! Happy Thanksgiving Marty. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hey Keith, Hope you had a great turkey day. I'm always here to help. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 2009 may be your lucky year! Rumor has it the K1300GT will be offered in fire engine red. That aside, there's always the paint shop, yes? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Sorry, Ken started it! Red for sure, but fire engine red? Maybe in northern Cali. The bike does photograph nicely outside. Pat Link to comment
bogthebasher Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I can't believe I fel for that! LOL Link to comment
John Bentall Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Buy one the colour of a bike waiting for an insurance job and order a complete set of red panels for the dealer to fit before delivery. Swap with unwanted panels with the crashed bike. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 fire engine red? Maybe in northern Cali. I resemble that comment! Link to comment
leikam Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Assuming they fit the same year to year, you should be able to find the colored pieces available separately and simply swap new for old. Bike color is all cosmetic. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 This panel changing idea is all good and fine but not for the OP's pops in law. It's pretty clear the man is a all or nothing personality. Hand him the keys for exactly what he wants and nothing else. Link to comment
leikam Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yeah, but if a devoted son-in-law wanted to go to some effort to deliver a new bike in the proper color without the expense of a custom paint job... Link to comment
keithb Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 "It's pretty clear the man is a all or nothing personality. Hand him the keys for exactly what he wants and nothing else." Thank goodness for him and all the guys who have to have NEW bikes to their specs. I will be there waiting in 1-2 years after the initial purchase with checkbook in hand ready to upgrade when they get tired of it. Did I mention I like red, as in Ruby red. :clap: Link to comment
wacokid Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 This panel changing idea is all good and fine but not for the OP's pops in law. It's pretty clear the man is a all or nothing personality. Hand him the keys for exactly what he wants and nothing else. That's pretty much the case. He's reached the stage of life when he can afford to buy brand new, top-of-line things with all the options plus any catalog accessories that strike his fancy. He's not interested in things that are similar to what he had in mind. Link to comment
wacokid Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thank goodness for him and all the guys who have to have NEW bikes to their specs. I will be there waiting in 1-2 years after the initial purchase with checkbook in hand ready to upgrade when they get tired of it. Did I mention I like red, as in Ruby red. :clap: I was quite happy to buy his 04 RT for thousands less than a new one. Link to comment
GregB Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I found a brand new one! http://store.bobsbmw.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4313 I bet it gets great mileage and won't need any service! Link to comment
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