My current bikes include a 92 K75 RT, a 2014 Triumph Thruxton, and a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja. I have bought all my bikes used and to date I have been able to perform all my maintenance myself (nothing major like engine tear-downs).
I have located a 1997 R1100 RT about 25 miles from me. I've checked out the 18 photos online. It looks very nice, though I'm not a fan of the color - Glacier Green. The bike has 70K miles on it and the shop is asking $2,999 for it. It's a local dealer who specializes in used Harleys.
My questions for members of this forum are:
1) Is a 25 year old R1100 RT still a reliable bike?
2) how many miles do people put on these bikes? What is considered high mileage?
3) Are parts readily available?
4) Are there known problems with this model bike? And if so, are these easily repaired?
5) Are these bikes a money pit?
I love my old K75 and I have no plans to get rid of it. It's been the cheapest bike I own, and I love riding it and it is so easy to maintain. Will I be so fortunate with my next old Beemer?
Thanks of any insight that you can provide.