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#1 | Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:10 pm

Thinking of selling my 12 k rs se for a new one, it's a August 2017, but done plenty of great miles, it's just gone through the 12 k service and has new Mich road 5 tyres, rear pads.

Decisions decisions

Ged

2017 RS grey/white/red.

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#2 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:00 pm

Why

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#3 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 10:26 pm

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #1
Thinking of selling my 12 k rs se for a new one, it's a August 2017, but done plenty of great miles, it's just gone through the 12 k service and has new Mich road 5 tyres, rear pads.

Decisions decisions

Ged

Keep hold of it till they bring the new one out,12000 miles? You ain't run it in yet.

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#4 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 10:30 pm

Trouble is dealer doesn't want to know them over 12 k and I don't want to lose touch with new bikes,

I quite like the bronze one too.

Ged

2017 RS grey/white/red.

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#5 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:14 pm

Do you have to have the latest mobile phone too?

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#6 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:20 pm

Dealers must love you! They feed your anxiety and you throw them money.

I didn't really want to change my 2017 Explorer but health made the decision for me. I lost a lot of money in that 1st year depreciation.

To ease the pain I went to a non-franchised dealer as I just do not have the will to deal with the general public in a private sale. As these fellows do not add a 2 year warranty or have a BMW image to uphold they were able to offer me a much better deal than Cotswold (and the local Triumph dealer) in a part exchange. http://www.completelymotorbikes.co.uk/ - they will buy bikes too, for cash. I think if I decide to change bikes again, or maybe drop to 1 bike, then I think they are likely to offer me a much better option even if buying new. Sell them the bike for the part-ex figure plus a premium and then negotiate an even better deal with the franchised dealer.

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#7 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:49 pm (Last edited: Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:50 pm)

Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #5
Do you have to have the latest mobile phone too?

Not quite the same bravo, the 2018 is the same so...I think you missed the point, my phone doesn't have a mileage counter,

If you look how many bikes are being sold by private sellers that have high miles, it's not just chance, they get peanuts for them from main agents.

The deal offered me has been good, and may make the change worthwhile. 😏

Ged

2017 RS grey/white/red.

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#8 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:31 am

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #7
Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #5
Do you have to have the latest mobile phone too?

Not quite the same bravo, the 2018 is the same so...I think you missed the point, my phone doesn't have a mileage counter,

If you look how many bikes are being sold by private sellers that have high miles, it's not just chance, they get peanuts for them from main agents.

The deal offered me has been good, and may make the change worthwhile. 😏

Ged

I was thinking of changing mine next year when the pcp was up.....
Decided to pay it off and keep it till 2021 and have a new one then.
Mileage will be about 35000. I'm not worried about trade in value as I reckon it will have given me miles of smiles .

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#9 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:58 pm

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #4
Trouble is dealer doesn't want to know them over 12 k and I don't want to lose touch with new bikes,

I quite like the bronze one too.

Ged

Crap, Im done then with 30.000 km (19 k) on my Brunhilde. Never mind, I like her so much that I can just as well keep her.

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#10 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:59 pm

I had the local dealer phone me last moth about changing mine said not interested as the current model is basically the same as my 2015 bike with a few minor tweeks i will keep mine until the new model arrives when ever that is. he agreed i would gain very little except a big hole in my savings and a new number plate. As it done more than 12k im off to Italy shortly so it will be north of 25k when i get back. ITS ONLY WORTH 50 P NOW
Brian

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#11 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:18 pm

Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #10
I had the local dealer phone me last moth about changing mine said not interested as the current model is basically the same as my 2015 bike with a few minor tweeks i will keep mine until the new model arrives when ever that is. he agreed i would gain very little except a big hole in my savings and a new number plate. As it done more than 12k im off to Italy shortly so it will be north of 25k when i get back. ITS ONLY WORTH 50 P NOW
Brian

Not minor tweaks Brian, I had a 16 se and a 17 se , the differences was really good, gear shaft , output shaft damper, gear selector.

From a tractor gearbox to a silky smooth one iwould say not ' little tweeks'. But of course if your happy with your 2015 you carry on.👍

Ged

2017 RS grey/white/red.

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#12 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:56 pm

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #11
Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #10
I had the local dealer phone me last moth about changing mine said not interested as the current model is basically the same as my 2015 bike with a few minor tweeks i will keep mine until the new model arrives when ever that is. he agreed i would gain very little except a big hole in my savings and a new number plate. As it done more than 12k im off to Italy shortly so it will be north of 25k when i get back. ITS ONLY WORTH 50 P NOW
Brian

Not minor tweaks Brian, I had a 16 se and a 17 se , the differences was really good, gear shaft , output shaft damper, gear selector.

From a tractor gearbox to a silky smooth one iwould say not ' little tweeks'. But of course if your happy with your 2015 you carry on.👍

Ged

every day needs a rationalisation or two...

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#13 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:48 pm (Last edited: Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:24 pm)

Hi Ged
Yes a new bike would have the updated gearbox
Which will be better but cost to change is around 6k😥 couldn't justify it as I am happy I don't have an issue with the gear box🤞 love the RS even if it has a tractors gearbox 😉but its in the faster blue 😂all the best
Brian

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#14 | RE: Thinking of selling datum

Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:34 pm

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #11
Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #10
I had the local dealer phone me last moth about changing mine said not interested as the current model is basically the same as my 2015 bike with a few minor tweeks i will keep mine until the new model arrives when ever that is. he agreed i would gain very little except a big hole in my savings and a new number plate. As it done more than 12k im off to Italy shortly so it will be north of 25k when i get back. ITS ONLY WORTH 50 P NOW
Brian

Not minor tweaks Brian, I had a 16 se and a 17 se , the differences was really good, gear shaft , output shaft damper, gear selector.

From a tractor gearbox to a silky smooth one iwould say not ' little tweeks'. But of course if your happy with your 2015 you carry on.👍

Ged

I came from riding a H-D Street Glide for 10 years to my '16 RS so I'm used to the clunks and grunts. They're actually much less now and if the Harley lasted me 30,000 miles without issue, I'd imagine the BMW will do just as well..........

Stick.

2016 Granite Gray R1200RS
Haymarket, Va. USA

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