01-27-2024, 12:14 PM
The problem with them is that even the newest oilheads are 20+ years old now. Totally dependent on the previous owners maintenance or lack thereof. Wiring and rubber parts deteriorate. I have had almost all the insulating sheathing fall off the wire harness on my '03 R11S. I bought it 5 years ago with 10,000 miles on the clock. The in tank wiring insulation had fallen off and the fuel lines in the tank were falling apart. That is because of age since the bike was pristine in every other way. I'm lucky in that I can do all my own maintenance and have spent considerable time/money/effort getting it "right". Once sorted out they are very dependable bikes to own.
Frank
Frank
'23 R1250RS, 9000 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), 560K+ BMW miles