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I was able snatch this up off eBay last week. I flew for the first time from North Carolina, and drove it home. Knowing it was a 20 year old bike but maintained properly to 85,000 miles. I took the chance, to drive it all the way back nearly 1,267 miles. It was flawless! And I love it. My first BMW bike.
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Really nice photos of a great condition bike.
You rode it 1267 from North Carolina to where?
...I stopped once to check oil. And it was perfect...
on that subject,
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthrea...much-oil-what-to-do/page2&p=727818#post727818
I get my most consistent oil level readings by parking it on the side stand for at least 15 minutes when it is hot, putting it on the center stand over night and then checking the oil level when I check my tire pressures before the next ride. 5 minutes on the side stand and a few more on the center stand is enough to get me in the ballpark.
They have a few quirks, but wonderful bikes, especially for the price. If appearance is any indicator, yours looks like it has been well cared for. Put braided stainless brake lines on your sooner than later upgrade list.
I drove from TX to NC. It was a nice ride back. It took me about 24 hours straight including stopping, eating, taking breaks. No sleep though! I left my bank card at home, and only had cash. And I couldn't find a hotel, or motel to work with me lol.
The worst thing was I left TX at bedtime about 11PM, then drove 24 hours straight. So I was exhausted on the way back.
It's good to be back home in NC though.
I appreciate all the input, and help everybody!
Very good points!
Do the braided stainless upgrade asap.
It is a serious safety issue.
The OE rubber lines all fail either by balloning or by deteriorating on the inside and blocking critical passages.
I have a 1997 R1100RS with a teeny tiny windscreen and I need help!
Tim