07 K 1200 R Sport

[willhawks]

Hi guys,
I am considering an upgrade to a K1200R Sport. 30K, one owner and serviced by a dealer I trust. They are asking $6500 for the bike and it has Bags and a Trunk. Any feedback, opinions or other info is welcome. In the past I have only ridden Airheads, Oilheads and Flying Bricks so this line of bikes is new to me.
Best,

3Hawks

 

[lee]

I like the style of the K1200R Sport.
Not many out there and it's nice to have something a little different.
When the roads are clear take a test ride and see what you think.

The front ball joints can be worn after 30,000 miles. Ask the dealer to check them. It's $800 to $900 for parts and labor to replace them.

Checking the valves is not cheap. Ask the dealer if he will do a valve check and plug change thrown in with the purchase.

 

[willhawks]

thanks Lee!

Is that one yours?

 

[lee]

Is that one yours?

No, just a picture I copied from the internet in-case someone was not familiar with the K1200R Sport.

 

[henzilla]

Is it an ABS equipped model?
The one in Lees picture is, you can see the ring on the left side of front wheel

Several I have looked at, they are a bit rare compared to S's, were non-ABS. It's not a deal breaker for some, but I like that feature on a modern bike...especially a 167hp one!

And did it have the cam chain tensioner and chain jump guard upgrade done, the rear wheel mounting flange and the dog bone suspension link...all should be verifiable with VIN check from a dealer

 

[ss8171]

I just purchased one out of Seattle

Its still in transit to my home in Central Coast CA. I got mine for $5700, 18K miles.

Wondering if anyone knows where to find the Engine #? CA will cross check and I need to know where to find it. So far no one seems to know for sure....