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Brutus · Aug 16, 2009

I am in the market for a RT after totaling mine out to a freak non-driving incident.
There is a 2002 R1150RT where I live (big advantage) and it has two issues that I am aware of. 1) The speedo has 36K on it and stopped working about 750 miles ago according to the owner. 2) the rear ABS pump went out two years ago and the owner has been told it is OK to drive without.

The guy is asking $4k for the bike. Seems to be an OK price assuming I can fix it for under $1000. How much do you think it would cost to replace the 2 broken parts?

What effect will the replacing the speedo have?

Any other thoughts or concerns for you experienced wheelers and dealers?

Any help is appreciated!!!

Visian · Aug 16, 2009

Brutus said:
I am in the market for a RT after totaling mine out to a freak non-driving incident.
There is a 2002 R1150RT where I live (big advantage) and it has two issues that I am aware of. 1) The speedo has 36K on it and stopped working about 750 miles ago according to the owner. 2) the rear ABS pump went out two years ago and the owner has been told it is OK to drive without.

The guy is asking $4k for the bike. Seems to be an OK price assuming I can fix it for under $1000. How much do you think it would cost to replace the 2 broken parts?

What effect will the replacing the speedo have?

Any other thoughts or concerns for you experienced wheelers and dealers?

Any help is appreciated!!!

if you can get the VIN, you can go to www.realoem.com and find out the part numbers and prices.

ABS systems are pretty expensive. sometimes you can find these used at places like respsychle, beemerboneyard and parts haus.

ian

ted · Aug 16, 2009

The speedo has 36K on it and stopped working about 750 miles ago according to the owner.

Does he have documentation to back this up? Something like recent work receipts from a dealer or a recent inspection form showing the then mileage?

Brutus · Aug 16, 2009

Good thought on the documention for the speedo. I'm going to look at the bike today. Any other things I should ask about?

jurgen · Aug 18, 2009

Brutus said:
2) the rear ABS pump went out two years ago and the owner has been told it is OK to drive without.

Huh? Who said that? I'm sure it would be "OK" to drive without a headlight too.
Who says that the defect is not something more serious? An ABS pump repair can easily exceed $2,000.

If I got the bike for $2k, i'd consider it. To pay $4k for it, the current owner should have all issues fixed by a dealership or reputable mechanic. There are better deals out there for $4k.

Just my $0.02

JimMoore · Aug 19, 2009

If I was going to buy a bike like that, I'd look into removing the ABS and installing standard steel-braided brake lines.

BTW, does that year have the servos? If so, it is definitely NOT OK to ride without the ABS.

Brutus · Aug 21, 2009

Thanks for all the help on this. I did not buy the 02 Rt with ABS issues. He did sell it for full asking price.

I am going this weekend to pick up a 2005 R1200RT with Cruise Control, ABS, Heated seats and grips with 22K on it. I am most excited that I took the plung to the 1200.

My dealership suggested I should go with a 2006 or better but this bike was was close to what I was looking for.

As I have never owned a 1200 is there anything I should know?

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