It took almost 35 years of riding before I bought my first BMW (a sweet BCR) but I can honestly say that IÔÇÖve never had a bike that I enjoyed so much and have found that you beemer folk are unlike any other group that IÔÇÖve been around (in a good way). That said, IÔÇÖve recently fallen in love with a 2002 K1200 LT-C with 70,000 miles that IÔÇÖm considering trading for but, there are a few unique issues about this deal that I need to share and hope to get your true feelings about the matter. First, my trade-in for this bike is a 2004 Goldwing GL1800 with only 28,000 miles. I bought this bike a couple of years ago with 12,000 miles on it, from an older gentleman who soon after buying it new, decided that it was just too big and he was getting too old. IÔÇÖve had Goldwings before and although I canÔÇÖt say that I donÔÇÖt enjoy this particular one, thereÔÇÖs just something missing in itÔÇÖs personality. From what I can tell, my trade-in value for the wing is about $9,000 and they are asking $6,300 for the K-bike. When I consider this deal, based on just the mileage difference even I think IÔÇÖm crazy but, when I realize how much I enjoy the character of my BCR and the people that IÔÇÖve met thus far while owning a BMW, I start to think differently. Again, thereÔÇÖs nothing wrong with the wing and I do like it but I get an entirely different feeling when just looking at this K-bike. Plus, my wife loves it, which always helps. In terms of accessories and equipment, these bikes are nearly identical (minus the heated goodies found on the K). In some ways I feel like IÔÇÖm going backwards with the deal because I know absolutely nothing about the K-series so yes, my attraction to this bike is so far, based upon looks only. Please give me your opinion of not only this bike but this deal as well. With 70K on the odometer, what kinds of maintenance can I expect? and at what mileage point/s? Also, is there anything you would bargain with the dealer on including the maintenance side of things? As of now, they are not offering a warranty with the bike either.