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Newby to be
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:20 am
by Onebag
Hi, I'm looking to buy a nice 1100S. Searching eBay, MCN and Bike Trader regularly.
This one caught my eye...
- ULTIMATE SPEC
FULL BMW EXPANDING LUGGAGE INCLUDING BMW TANKBAG
2 INTO 4 STAINLESS STEEL BMW APPROVED ROAD LEGAL EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUPERCUP CHIP
WIDE COLOUR CODED REAR WHEEL
SUPERCUP REAR SPRING AND STEERING DAMPER
SOLO SEAT COVER
ALARM/IMMOBILISER DATA TAGGED
BLACK SCREEN HEADLIGHT COVER
CARBON HUGGER
VARIOUS OTHER GOODIES
VERY GOOD CONDITION GOES AND SOUNDS LIKE NO OTHER BMW
I contacted the seller:
Could you please let me know more about the Supercup aspects of the bike? What are the "Various other goodies"? Is the exhaust a factory one? Does it have heated grips? How many previous owners? How long have you had it? Any faults? Any Tax? Is the bike currently being used?
Reply:
boxer cup bits wider rear wheel,steering damper,uprated rear spring,chipped with bmw approved exhaust all fitted by bmw dealership,kn filter carbon hugger extendedfront carbon mudguard bmw valve caps,oil cap,no heated,4owners,nearly 2yrs,no known faults,taxed with sale,not used at present
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-R1100S-ULTIMA ... dZViewItem
Any comments? Anyone know this bike? Thumbs up? Thumbs down? Reasons? Suggestions?
Please point me in the right direction if you know of a goodun being sold elsewhere.
Many thanks.
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:39 am
by Blackal
Hi, (not going to ask how you arrived at your Moniker
)
The bike might be okay, as there is no reserve?
I'm not a fan of the exhausts as they are just "bling", but the wheels ain't bad.
If it runs well - it will take you as far as you want to travel.
I wouldn't be looking to punt a lot more than the starting price, mind
Anyone else know the history of the bike?
Al
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:26 am
by Harry
Exhausts from Wunderlich.
H
ultimate spec
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:08 pm
by Ruffy
That bike was advertised on fleebay last year about when i was looking for one but the south coast was a bit too far away,i wonder why it didn't sell then??
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:59 pm
by Onebag
Thanks for your thoughts. The bike was relisted, no bidders first time round. I can't see why? Makes me a bit wary... Maybe give it a miss.
Al, moniker is a nod to a domestic i worked with at the hospital. She made tea so weak you'd swear she only put one teabag in the pot. Everyone, even her mum, calls her Onebag now!
Cheers
Glenn
give it a miss
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:02 pm
by Ruffy
i agree onebag,give it a miss eh,scarboro to ramsgate is a mission as my son says,theres plenty around just be patient mate!
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:44 am
by Onebag
Ruffy, thanks for the reminder! I am getting impatient... missing out on all the sunny biking days of late!
Had to share this one with you all... Ebay R1100 S
Enduro/Supermoto (road legal), Red, Car
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-BMW-R1100-S- ... dZViewItem
Do you know, the more I learn about these bikes, the more confused I get...
worth a look
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:48 am
by Ruffy
That looks a nice bike onebag,its done about 9k a year so it's well used which is not a bad thing and it's got fsh which again is not bad,i always find it's best to take a knowledgable mate with you coz he'll see things that youv'e missed!
oops
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:59 am
by Ruffy
Sorry onebag my maths were a bit wrong there,it's done more like 12k a year so watch out for the typical salt damage on the fork legs and the bottom yoke and the belt casing behind the front wheel and as you rightly said the more you get to know about 1100's the more there is to know if you know wot i mean
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:20 pm
by Onebag
Did you notice the ape-hangers? What's all that about?
apehangers
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:48 am
by Ruffy
When i looked at the pics onebag i thought the bars were what's called COMFORT bars but iv'e not seen anything like those before
apehangers
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:50 am
by Ruffy
When i looked at the pics onebag i thought the bars were what's called COMFORT bars but iv'e not seen anything like those before
apehangers
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:52 am
by Ruffy
Maybe the previous guy had short arms!!
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:39 pm
by snavetrauts
I think ther bars are a tope yoke mod by wunderlich... and I don't think it is 7 speed.
stuart
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:15 am
by Onebag
The (short armed?) seller recently added this to the description:
AT THIS POINT I HAVE TO SAY THAT IF THIS BIKE SELLS FOR ANY LESS THAN £3700 TO £3900 IT WILL BE A STEAL!
Any thoughts anyone? Could be a bit of a bargain? Any Stockport owners fancy taking a look?
Cheers