R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:10 pm
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Hi, I'm purchasing a 2020 RS with 16,000kms on it. Its had 3 services and looks like its been well cared for. What should I look out for as I want to get it inspected by a bmw shop? |
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Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #1 You mention km. What country are you in? A 3 year old bike with 16,000km is barely run in. Obvious things to check are when is the next service due (12 months or 10k km from the last one.) Depending on tyre brand fitted, it might be coming up to a point where it needs a new set of tyres. If these are due soon then factor that into the price offered. If the bike is from a private seller I would want to run a check that there is no finance outstanding on the bike and that it has not been an involved in a major insurance claim. We have agencies that will check a number of databases for a modest fee. Presumably, you are seeking an inspection report prior to purchase? I cannot think of anything specific to look out for other than to verify the bike is as described in terms of the specification, km covered and general condition. Personally, I wouldn't bother with this inspection and just walk away if there is something that does not feel right about the bike. Plenty of others out there (in the UK).
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I'm in Canada, the bike is pretty loaded. It comes with bags, topbox, crashbars, carbon bits, GPS and supplementary running lights. Not much else I can add except for my rear end on the seat. |
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Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #5 what is it about the bike that makes you feel an inspection by a BMW dealer is warranted?
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You'll usually find that the vaaaaaaast majority of RS s are owned by middle aged men with lots of disposable income so the bikes on the whole are maintained well.
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Refreshingly un P C in a fucked up woke world. 2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentlemans Express. (The original and bestest) |
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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #7 That's a great point! My dealer had 3 RS's in March. Two sold...one the tricolor (which I would have bought, but it had the tall seat and several "Option 719" bits, which to me are just useless bling), the other was mine in Triple Black, with no "bling" parts, but every other goodie. The remaining one is Triple Black with the low seat (I hated that), and some more "Option 719" bits. That 3rd one has sat on the floor there since March, and it wouldn't surprise me to see it marked down, as you suggested, given the income 1300 model. |
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When I was looking to purchase mine mid-2022 the main barrier for my choice of bike was color (wanted the 2022- available white) but even the secondary choice which was blue was, given all the delays and covid-related inflations, going for ~3k EUR less than new if ~2yr used and around or less the mileage you mention.I found that difference compared to new bike insignificant so I bought mine new.
Year-round riding enthusiast i.e. seasonal motorcycle popsicle.
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Well, all went well and the beauty is now parked in my garage. What a bike. Last bike was a 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900GT which I enjoyed immensely. My new acquisition is lacking nothing. Its fully loaded and has a bunch of farkles added by the previous owner. Loving it........................... |
