Hi! First post from a new member.
I'm looking at a 2004 R1150RS ABS at a local dealer. The bike has 17000 miles and looks perfect in all respects. Haven't gone for a ride yet, because the weather has been awful! The asking price is a hundred or two above bluebook, which isn't way out of line.
I'm a pretty fair wrench, but haven't owned a modern Beemer (just an old R27). So I'm looking for advice and comments. Does this year and model have any weaknesses or problem areas I should watch for? Any services or inspections I should ask the dealer to do? ( I haven't looked at the service record yet.)
I'm quite sure this is the model for me -- not interested in dressers, cruisers or crotch rockets. If any owners care to comment on the riding characteristics of the RS, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
I'm looking at a 2004 R1150RS ABS at a local dealer. The bike has 17000 miles and looks perfect in all respects. Haven't gone for a ride yet, because the weather has been awful! The asking price is a hundred or two above bluebook, which isn't way out of line.
I'm a pretty fair wrench, but haven't owned a modern Beemer (just an old R27). So I'm looking for advice and comments. Does this year and model have any weaknesses or problem areas I should watch for? Any services or inspections I should ask the dealer to do? ( I haven't looked at the service record yet.)
I'm quite sure this is the model for me -- not interested in dressers, cruisers or crotch rockets. If any owners care to comment on the riding characteristics of the RS, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!