06-18-2023, 07:14 AM
I have 3 BMW's in my shop.
A 1985 K100/1100RS that I bought new and am just about to turn 330,000 miles. Rather than rebuild the 8 valve engine I bought an 1100 16 valve and swapped it in. Going strong, but the 70's technology suspension beats me up.
My next oldest is a 2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika (Randy Mamola signature) that I absolutely love. Bought it a little over 5 years ago with 10,000 miles on it. Just over 29,000 now.
My new bike is a 2023 R1250RS and the best of the bunch. I had two R1200RS's. The first had recurring water pump problems and BMW bought it back from me. The 2nd I traded for the '23 after throttle issues.
Three seems to be the magic number for me.
Frank
A 1985 K100/1100RS that I bought new and am just about to turn 330,000 miles. Rather than rebuild the 8 valve engine I bought an 1100 16 valve and swapped it in. Going strong, but the 70's technology suspension beats me up.
My next oldest is a 2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika (Randy Mamola signature) that I absolutely love. Bought it a little over 5 years ago with 10,000 miles on it. Just over 29,000 now.
My new bike is a 2023 R1250RS and the best of the bunch. I had two R1200RS's. The first had recurring water pump problems and BMW bought it back from me. The 2nd I traded for the '23 after throttle issues.
Three seems to be the magic number for me.
Frank
'23 R1250RS, 8000 mi. 1 yr.
'03 R1100S BCR #6/200
'85 K100/1100RS- 38 yrs. 331,000 mi.
'17R1200RS- 51,054 mi. (gone)
'16 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. (gone)
'11 R1200RT-30,000 mi. (gone)
'05 R1200ST-58,000 mi. (gone)
'96 Ducati 900SS/SP-89,000 mi. (gone)
'99 R1100S-15,000 mi. (gone)
560K+ BMW miles
'03 R1100S BCR #6/200
'85 K100/1100RS- 38 yrs. 331,000 mi.
'17R1200RS- 51,054 mi. (gone)
'16 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. (gone)
'11 R1200RT-30,000 mi. (gone)
'05 R1200ST-58,000 mi. (gone)
'96 Ducati 900SS/SP-89,000 mi. (gone)
'99 R1100S-15,000 mi. (gone)
560K+ BMW miles