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Oil Head reliability
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01-26-2024, 07:01 PM
As I am riding less due to multiple reasons I am thinking of getting a Beemer that has less tech and is worth less.
The older BMW bikes appeal to me in a way that I can manage. The question what areas need attention on oil head Beemers?
R&D department
The later Oilheads had Servo brakes which is costly to replace.
Maybe skip ahead to the R1200 Hexhead or Camhead years. I think that's 2005 to 2012. K bikes had Servo brakes for 2002 to early 2007. I don't know the exact years for the R bikes. Which models are you interested in?
Lee
Iowa, USA 2022 R1250RS White Sport Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT 
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
'23 R1250RS, 11,000 mi. 2 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
03-14-2024, 04:48 PM
(01-27-2024, 08:30 AM)Lee Wrote: The later Oilheads had Servo brakes which is costly to replace. It's interesting, I was in a meeting with a representative an MC trade group. His position was ABS shouldn't be mandated because it is not long term reliable. His basis for that claim was the issues with the Whizzy brakes............. I was a bit shocked
I knocked, but the door was open.......
Central PA: 2016 Lupin RS - Keys and no TPMS
03-15-2024, 03:10 PM
How about an R9T or the new R12NineT? The R9T's came out 10 years ago, the R12's are just now coming out, so I am guessing the new, on the showroom floor R9T are probably discounted. Or you can look for a very recent, used, R9T
2020 R1250 RS
2022 K1600 GT 2024 S1000 XR Niwot CO USA
03-15-2024, 04:35 PM
(03-15-2024, 03:10 PM)runnerhiker Wrote: How about an R9T or the new R12NineT? The R9T's came out 10 years ago, the R12's are just now coming out, so I am guessing the new, on the showroom floor R9T are probably discounted. Or you can look for a very recent, used, R9T That's a good suggestion.
Lee
Iowa, USA 2022 R1250RS White Sport Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT |
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