Hey all,
It is time for a new tourer. I am riding a couple of bikes now, HD Limited and FJR, both 2016s. The HD isn't treating me well. I can't cure the wind buffeting issue, and so will not tour on it. The FJR is not comfortable enough to tour long distances. So I am lusting after either a BMW K1600 GTL or Goldwing. Both of my current bikes will go to new owners with the acquisition of a new bike.
I am not adverse to buying a gently used GTL and have discovered several in Florida that may work.
How far back should I go for a used model? Are there significant differences between a 2015 and a 2019? What about issues relating to the used models that may have been resolved in later and the new models? How many miles is too many?
Our local dealer has a 2018 GTL with, according to the dealer, every option offered in 2018 with just over 4000 miles. It is pretty, and pretty pricey according to NADA. This dealer also has a new 2019 that would work, but it doesn't have reverse. Shucks.
There is also a used 2015 with fewer than 500 miles at nearby dealer. Is this too old? I say this understanding that the bike isn't that old, but technology changes exponentially these days making last year seem like a century ago.
I want a bike that I can use a commuter and as a tourer. The GTL seems like it is able to do both. And the luggage is removable in much the same way as my FJR. I am also looking for comfort (my HD is comfortable at speeds where I can tolerate the buffeting) and sport. Sport is fun and I don't want to forgo all of the fun. Hence, the FJR. It would be great to have one bike in the garage again.
I have not owned a BMW. I have owned several HDs, mostly touring models. I have also owned several Japanese bikes over the years, ranging from crotch rockets, to a Goldwing of yore, and the FJR.
The FJR is a great bike for the money. I just can't get comfortable enough on it to be on it for hours and miles at a time. The HD is, well, an HD.
Please understand I am starting from ground zero. So any information will be new information to me.
Please point me in the right direction.
Thank you.
It is time for a new tourer. I am riding a couple of bikes now, HD Limited and FJR, both 2016s. The HD isn't treating me well. I can't cure the wind buffeting issue, and so will not tour on it. The FJR is not comfortable enough to tour long distances. So I am lusting after either a BMW K1600 GTL or Goldwing. Both of my current bikes will go to new owners with the acquisition of a new bike.
I am not adverse to buying a gently used GTL and have discovered several in Florida that may work.
How far back should I go for a used model? Are there significant differences between a 2015 and a 2019? What about issues relating to the used models that may have been resolved in later and the new models? How many miles is too many?
Our local dealer has a 2018 GTL with, according to the dealer, every option offered in 2018 with just over 4000 miles. It is pretty, and pretty pricey according to NADA. This dealer also has a new 2019 that would work, but it doesn't have reverse. Shucks.
There is also a used 2015 with fewer than 500 miles at nearby dealer. Is this too old? I say this understanding that the bike isn't that old, but technology changes exponentially these days making last year seem like a century ago.
I want a bike that I can use a commuter and as a tourer. The GTL seems like it is able to do both. And the luggage is removable in much the same way as my FJR. I am also looking for comfort (my HD is comfortable at speeds where I can tolerate the buffeting) and sport. Sport is fun and I don't want to forgo all of the fun. Hence, the FJR. It would be great to have one bike in the garage again.
I have not owned a BMW. I have owned several HDs, mostly touring models. I have also owned several Japanese bikes over the years, ranging from crotch rockets, to a Goldwing of yore, and the FJR.
The FJR is a great bike for the money. I just can't get comfortable enough on it to be on it for hours and miles at a time. The HD is, well, an HD.
Please understand I am starting from ground zero. So any information will be new information to me.
Please point me in the right direction.
Thank you.