TEWKS Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, wbw6cos said: Could be oil from cam chain tensioner Think you nailed it William. The oil is coming from that general direction. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Meh, just a wannabe EDIT: plus, I have learned a lot from my Chromehead brethren, but still have a long way to go. 1 Link to comment
Scott9999 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Not on Craigslist, but a pretty unusual find, nonetheless. Used 2017 BMW R1200RT **** 251 miles **** https://motohunt.com/l/3262121/2017-BMW-R-1200-RT Well, it is in Hawaii, so those 1000 mile trips are unlikely there. But only 251 miles? The only thing I can think of is that it was either (a) a BMW buy-back/warranty that sat in storage for a long time due to legal issues, or (b) maybe a service member bought it before deployment, and (unfortunately!!) never got back. I don't know. How does a USED BMW RT that's at least 4 years old, have less than 300 miles on it. I'm also kind of surprised that the dealer's add doesn't supply more answers to the obvious question. I bought mine a week or so ago, so I'm not in the market. However, this should interest someone out there. FYI. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 9 hours ago, wbw6cos said: EDIT: plus, I have learned a lot from my Chromehead brethren, Yeah, I figured you had some experience with these bikes. The bike in question spent a lot of time outside by the looks of it, rusted and chrome flaking parts everywhere. I looked in the fuel tank quickly and thought I saw brown rust at the bottom. He did discount it quite a bit though. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1972 Ford 250 with camper. When was the last time you had a truck with a shotgun rack? 1 Link to comment
Skywagon Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dennis Andress said: When was the last time you had a truck with a shotgun rack? 1989. Really. Carried a 12 Gauge and a 22 rifle. Traded truck for a vehicle that had no place for one. Never worried about it being stolen 1 Link to comment
szurszewski Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1999. I had that (as in, the one in Dennis’s picture minus the camper…though it was the “camper special” if I recall correctly) truck in all black but with whatever Ford called the extended cab in the 70s. Not only did I usually have a gun in there, I also always left the keys in the ignition. No problems. Link to comment
Hosstage Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Love the old Ford PUs! Camper Special really was special, quite the package for the time. Split bead 16" rims, tires as tough, and as hard, as rocks. Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 8:43 PM, TEWKS said: William, any hidden gotchas with these bikes? Whizzy brakes on the 2003 model year? Other than being seen on it? Then again there are fans of the ST As for the CL... top heavy with trunk and woefully underpowered. 1 1 Link to comment
taylor1 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, fourteenfour said: Other than being seen on it? Kinda like the old joke.......... How are mopeds and fat chic's alike 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 I did ride it and saw the charm especially after putting some air in the tires. I didn’t say it but $2,200 would have taken it home. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 They’re not as bad as people make them out to be. Obviously not an RT and not meant to be but as cruisers go a decent attempt from an existing platform. I had one for awhile mainly because the closest dealer (Daytona) was blowing them out a couple hundred over cost and I wanted to try it. Slow, somewhat cumbersome but went down the highway nice, I liked the look too, especially the brown metallic with tan seat. If you’re not in a hurry and like the cruiser riding position it’s a good alternative to the plethora of other metric cruisers. 3 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 https://www.stonemanmotorsports.com/default.asp?page=xInventoryDetail&id=11174053&p=2&s=Year&d=D&fr=xAllInventory NOT CL but at a consigner in Richmond... only 14k miles Link to comment
JohnH Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 The 1150GS production ended in 2004. The first R1200GS models were titled as 2005 models, even the one I took delivery of in July of 2004. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Actually… https://www.bike-urious.com/2006-bmw-r1150gsa-special-edition/ Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Might take a ride up there tomorrow… 1 Link to comment
eddd Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Dennis Andress said: 1972 Ford 250 with camper. When was the last time you had a truck with a shotgun rack? I worked on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in the late 70's. Trucks with a shotgun and a rifle were everywhere, even in the high school parking lot. I was riding in a friend's truck on US18 when he came to a fast stop in the middle of the highway, grabbed his rifle, used the hood as his bench rest, and ripped off a couple of shots at a coyote. I'm sitting in the truck watching all this when he puts up the rifle back and explains that he can get $40 for a bitch pelt. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, eddd said: I worked on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in the late 70's. Trucks with a shotgun and a rifle were everywhere, even in the high school parking lot. I was riding in a friend's truck on US18 when he came to a fast stop in the middle of the highway, grabbed his rifle, used the hood as his bench rest, and ripped off a couple of shots at a coyote. I'm sitting in the truck watching all this when he puts up the rifle back and explains that he can get $40 for a bitch pelt. My high school memories are that in Texas you could always carry a shotgun but needed a hunting license to carry a rifle. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I have it on pretty solid authority that GS is no longer available… 😁😁😁😁 1 Link to comment
JohnH Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 22 hours ago, TEWKS said: Actually… https://www.bike-urious.com/2006-bmw-r1150gsa-special-edition/ I’ll be darned. Had’nt heard of that one. I stand corrected. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, JohnH said: I’ll be darned. Had’nt heard of that one. I stand corrected. Well just don’t ask me about sports teams (players names) and I won’t hold this against you! Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 They look like this…. 😁 5 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Sweet! I talk, you do! Give it back its stock appearance maybe? 1 Link to comment
LBump Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Congrats on the purchase, Chris! 1 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Mr. Big is beginning to get into bargain territory. Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Holy crap!!!! That's cheap..... 1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Siblings 1977 BMW R100RS and R100RT - $14,900 (Greensboro) 1 Link to comment
Scott9999 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 6:03 PM, TEWKS said: Mr. Big is beginning to get into bargain territory. Make's me kind of think I overpaid for my 2018 RT. That is one NICE bike, and 36K miles, just a bit over "broken in". But, I like RT's, and the extra weight would make a difference. That's a terrific 2-up bike, but don't tell my wife. 1 Link to comment
Rob Nowell Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 wow..........BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude needs to be a bit more upfront in his listings, in my opinion! Link to comment
Skywagon Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 A bit subjective since I don’t have a real test. BMW loaned me a K 1600 for a week and my best friend rides an FJR. From the seat of my pants the 1600 wasn’t much quicker than my RT and the FJR runs off and hides from my RT Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Triumph Trophy. 4 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Not Craigslist, but,.......Goodwill 2002 BMW R1200 You too can have an ugly bike Link to comment
szurszewski Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, Rougarou said: Not Craigslist, but,.......Goodwill 2002 BMW R1200 You too can have an ugly bike Hey - that’s pretty cool. Too bad they didn’t include a pic of the leaking oil, but interesting that they used seemingly correct terminology. If it was local-ish I’d be willing to place a bid. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The turn signal stems aren't broken, so that is a plus. The oil leak could be drive shaft seal on transmission. ABS lights blinking? Oh, nooo! Could be low battery voltage or the fact they have not ridden it to complete the self-test. Not bad looking for the mileage. Good find, though! I did not realize people donated motorcycles to Goodwill. Interesting. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 12 hours ago, wbw6cos said: The turn signal stems aren't broken, so that is a plus. The oil leak could be drive shaft seal on transmission. ABS lights blinking? Oh, nooo! Could be low battery voltage or the fact they have not ridden it to complete the self-test. Not bad looking for the mileage. Good find, though! I did not realize people donated motorcycles to Goodwill. Interesting. I've seen some nice cars on goodwill, mostly junk cars, but there have been some diamonds This is the third/fourth bike I've seen 1 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 https://easternshore.craigslist.org/mcy/d/jamesville-2009-bmw-1200rt/7394894555.html 5k. 27k miles. 2 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Now here’s a handful of bike for $3,200 bucks. Link to comment
Scott9999 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, TEWKS said: Now here’s a handful of bike for $3,200 bucks. Yeah, but it looks like an antique, and probably rides like one, too, if ya can keep it running. (Don't show it to my wife, though. She's probably like that lounge chair in the back over my RT's pillion, and wouldn't understand the difference. 😳😒) 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 The earlier generation looks like a lightweight in comparison. 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Potential? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/d/minnetonka-2002-bmw-r1150r/7400972264.html 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 I’d be all over it for that price! As a former member liked to call his (not his in photo) an RT Lite. 1 Link to comment
szurszewski Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Indeed - that would be hard (impossible?) to pass up if it weren't 2000 miles away from me. Assuming it's legit...someone should go buy it to find out! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Hosstage said: Potential? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/d/minnetonka-2002-bmw-r1150r/7400972264.html Must of been real because it’s real gone! Link to comment
Bud Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 11 hours ago, TEWKS said: I’d be all over it for that price! As a former member liked to call his (not his in photo) an RT Lite. Ad gone, what was he asking? Did it have ABS. Year and mileage if you can remember. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 The picture I posted wasn’t the bike for sale. I just used it for an example as how to make the R a little more distance friendly. The bike Hosstage posted was a 2002 with very low mileage (under 5K I believe) for $1,800 bucks. It’s like, heck I really don’t need one of those bikes but for that money! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Second time through for this one. I’d bet $11,500 would buy it. Link to comment
Hosstage Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 2003 Concourse, 33k miles, only $1600. Needs tires. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/d/minneapolis-kawasaki-zg1000-concours/7401283199.html 1 Link to comment
elkroeger Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 89 TURBO K100 at auction Bring a trailer Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 7:55 AM, elkroeger said: 89 TURBO K100 at auction Bring a trailer I had three K100 RSs. I think of them fondly but there is no way I'd go back. I like it in white. 1 Link to comment
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