I took my wife out on a short ride for the first time in 8 years. We actually rode 3 of my bikes, a '67 Bonneville, a '72 R75/5, and an '04 Bonneville. The /5 was on the chopping block as part of our agreement in me getting the '67. During the 10 mile circle, she decided that she liked the bike and told me I would be stupid to sell it. On the other hand, after 2 kids and some back pain, she was really uncomfortable on all 3 of them. Still in shock from the wind change over the /5, I looked into options for a bigger bike for the two of us. I'm 6'1", 250lb. I think I've settled on the K1200LT. There are a number of them available around me in my price range, which Ideally is in the $3500 range (can buy today), and tops out at $6K (need a few months to save up). They are all '05-07 models. One is low miles, but bone stock. The rest are in the 70-100k range with a variety of aftermarket items. One has Ohlin shocks and Cee Bailey tall windshield. Another has additional lighting, GPS with mp3 player (not sure how important music is on a bike), and an extra rear tire. The 07 has had the rear final drive replaced, and has 100k on the clock. It also has a GPS, intercom, spare rear wheel with tire, and mostly new tires.
Is mileage a huge concern with these bikes? My R75 has 47k on it, and other than a little oil leaking past the left piston rings when on the side stand, it runs like a top. What sort of things should I take into consideration?
Is mileage a huge concern with these bikes? My R75 has 47k on it, and other than a little oil leaking past the left piston rings when on the side stand, it runs like a top. What sort of things should I take into consideration?