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Offline Filmcamera

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Late model K1100RS
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:13:58 AM »
Found a 1996 K1100RS en flea bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-BMW-K-Series-/361666747531?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Looks pretty good and no reserve it seems.
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2016, 08:32:15 PM »
interesting....a bmw dealer is selling it, but they don't even bother to replace the turn signal lens?  or clear the abs light?  they have all the expertise and parts to make it a lot more attractive with a minimal investment, yet didn't.
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2016, 12:40:24 PM »
Quote from: mlytle on August 02, 2016, 08:32:15 PM
interesting....a bmw dealer is selling it, but they don't even bother to replace the turn signal lens?  or clear the abs light?  they have all the expertise and parts to make it a lot more attractive with a minimal investment, yet didn't.
But replaced the tires, illogical!
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Offline F14CRAZY

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2016, 04:33:34 PM »
Reminds me of how BMW of Grand Rapids was selling a K1 with non-functioning ABS
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2016, 07:07:48 PM »
I personally have known dealers who would not 're-sell a trade unless a full safety check of brakes, etc. And fresh fluids,tires, etc. If a BMW dealer is flipping back a BMW without correcting minor cosmetics, I take that as a cue than something more serious lurks.How come the BMW Auto Certified car program isn't applied to BMW motorcycles?  You have to accept the risk you take buying a bike labeled "project" by a big dealer, no different except in overpricing, than buying from any unverified private seller.
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2016, 09:49:10 PM »
At least they're upfront about everything.  It is a 20 year old bike and roadworthy by their description. Most dealers would wholesale it. Sinking much more money into it could eliminate their profit margin. I doubt they have the lens in stock or that the ABS is an easy fix.  I remember test driving a newish VW at a respectable  VW-BMW-Volvo dealer and they didn't even bother to empty the ash try, and swore the bald tires had another 20,000 miles on them.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2016, 10:01:56 PM »
Like I said, the dealer would put money in it if there was any margin to be made. The wholesale motorcycle market is regional at best, and wouldn't want an old K. He's dumping it for $500 more than he gave in trade. So a $20 lens is out of the question. Some K Boy will want it enough to take it as is. He made his profit out of the new bike margin, this is just "customer disposal service". Remember that next time you beat down a dealership on a Brick. They are dying to get rid of them.
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Offline duckhawk

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2016, 07:58:32 PM »
I would have bought that bike in a New York minute.

I am looking at selling an 02 R1150RT and getting a k1100rs...

Alas, foiled again.
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2016, 08:00:35 PM »
For $2200 which is what it went for anyone would have...

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2016, 08:11:26 PM »
That's a sure 'nuff no-brainer!
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Offline duckhawk

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2016, 08:50:49 PM »
I have to find a local K1100rs and sit on it here in Southern Wisconsin before I buy a k1100 long distance to make sure it fits.

 The last 2 beemers I bought, I  found online and flew out and rode them back...
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2016, 09:37:25 PM »
Quote from: duckhawk on August 09, 2016, 08:50:49 PM
The last 2 beemers I bought, I  found online and flew out and rode them back...
It's nice in Vermont this time of year. You could ride back on this.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2016, 10:32:03 PM »
Hijack unintended............but that K has the belly pan...........looks great, but could my '85 K100RS be fitted with that fairing belly pan?
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Offline duckhawk

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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2016, 08:20:42 PM »
Blasphemy time, but I am looking at a 650 V-strom.  :falldown:

Anyone want to try to talk me back into a K1100rs? Red, of course, near Southern Cowconsin.
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2016, 09:14:38 PM »
it gets worse, thete were no good  K75's available locally, so  I bought a Honda. looked at those wees though. would have bought one but the one for sale locally was a low mile  adventure and I paid $2000 less for my my  low mile NC700x. Post my pic to the wall of shame!
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2016, 09:24:38 PM »
Poser.........
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2016, 09:29:30 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 17, 2016, 09:24:38 PM
Poser.........
actually a fun , nimble ride
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2016, 10:04:24 PM »
Quote from: beemuker on September 17, 2016, 09:29:30 PM
actually a fun , nimble ride
Nobody would doubt that, although some models resemble a Picasso rendering of a finch at roost. You ought to honor it by using it as your avatar.
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Re: Late model K1100RS
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2016, 12:19:23 AM »
Sorry but I agree with Laitch -- that's probably a fantastic machine but I think the folks that designed it watched too much 'Transformers'.

Maybe it's a generational thing. I just got my K75 back on the road after six weeks on the lift and when I ride it a lot of the enjoyment comes from the knowledge what a great-looking bike it is. It still gets a lot of looks -- unlike me.
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