1100

[exceliom]

Have been offered a GS 1100 with 105000 miles on it , alot of service history all MOTs and in beautiful condtion is 1950 a fair price to pay for this icon as I want to go european touring and then to the next continent. Of course am working to a small buget.

 

[Bryn]

Hi and welcome

If the 1100 is looked after you can see 200k on the clock....If you have lots of history , and if its in lovely condition I'd say its a fair price....

They don't drop a great deal lower than that in price A mate sold his 90k 1100 in March with full dealer history and luggage for £2200

 

[MarkN]

I was once told, "a fair price is what you're prepared to pay and what the seller is prepared to accept". Other than than, I can't add to what Bryn has already said.

 

[Vern]

Buy it

 

[shready]

Have been offered a GS 1100 with 105000 miles on it , alot of service history all MOTs and in beautiful condtion is 1950 a fair price to pay for this icon as I want to go european touring and then to the next continent. Of course am working to a small buget.

Make sure it has the later gear box, apart from that

 

[Wrigsby1]

Make sure it has the later gear box, apart from that

Or has been rebuilt by someone like Steve Schrimiger or Steptoe! 11's will self price once down to the sub £2500 level. You will know all you need to know by the start up and test ride as the engine seems to run smoother and smoother with miles.

The "short engine" on 11's is very strong and as long as oil consumtion is low, thwre is no smoke after possibly a slight bit at start up, and there are no undue rattles, you should be OK.

The gearbox issue applies to M94 gearboxes. Read in depth account here if you fancy...

http://www.largiader.com/tech/oiltrans/

Steve Schrim or Steptoe will be able to give you a good guide of why also.

Some of the best 11GS's I have ridden have been the ones with the miles and mine have all improved with more miles. Obvious things like clutch change, bevel pivot bearings, tyres, brake discs etc will make the cash difference on whether it's worth it but it sounds good.

Jeez, at sub £2000 even the tax is negotiable Just think of the looks you will get from the 12 brigade for 100k+...

PS My gearbox was a M94, needed a rebuild, (quite a few don't) wasn't cheap but is now done. My 11 will stay with me long term and if you read posts from the 11 boys you will get the picture why

 

[shready]

Or has been rebuilt by someone like Steve Schrimiger or Steptoe! 11's will self price once down to the sub £2500 level. You will know all you need to know by the start up and test ride as the engine seems to run smoother and smoother with miles.

The "short engine" on 11's is very strong and as long as oil consumtion is low, thwre is no smoke after possibly a slight bit at start up, and there are no undue rattles, you should be OK.

The gearbox issue applies to M94 gearboxes. Read in depth account here if you fancy...

http://www.largiader.com/tech/oiltrans/

Steve Schrim or Steptoe will be able to give you a good guide of why also.

Some of the best 11GS's I have ridden have been the ones with the miles and mine have all improved with more miles. Obvious things like clutch change, bevel pivot bearings, tyres, brake discs etc will make the cash difference on whether it's worth it but it sounds good.

Jeez, at sub £2000 even the tax is negotiable Just think of the looks you will get from the 12 brigade for 100k+...

PS My gearbox was a M94, needed a rebuild, (quite a few don't) wasn't cheap but is now done. My 11 will stay with me long term and if you read posts from the 11 boys you will get the picture why

Spot on

My 1100GS has been with me since 1999, when it was 6 months old and had about 3k miles on the clock.

I've added 100k miles

 

[exceliom]

Lost it, but still looking. thanks for the replys.