2000 GS1150 - should I buy?

[Rockpig]

Newbie here

Been riding a couple of years (bandit 650) - I am a big rider (6'2" and 17 st) always liked GS's rode a 12 and fell in love - but expensive

Now considering a W reg (2000) 1150GS with c 25000 miles - looks in good condition
I am nervous about in being nearly 10 years old - what should I look out for or check has been done as part of its history before I consider any further?
- what is likely to be coming up in terms of maintenance?
Should I be worried?
Should I spend a bit more and go for a 1200 or a new / nearly new 800??

Questions questions!!

Thanks in advance for your help

Rockpig

 

[wayne]

Newbie here

Been riding a couple of years (bandit 650) - I am a big rider (6'2" and 17 st) always liked GS's rode a 12 and fell in love - but expensive

Now considering a W reg (2000) 1150GS with c 25000 miles - looks in good condition
I am nervous about in being nearly 10 years old - what should I look out for or check has been done as part of its history before I consider any further?
- what is likely to be coming up in terms of maintenance?
Should I be worried?
Should I spend a bit more and go for a 1200 or a new / nearly new 800??

Questions questions!!

Thanks in advance for your help

Rockpig

How much do you have to spend and whats it for ie going to work,weekend run-outs, or going round the world?

 

[Rockpig]

Fancy some longer days or weekends away - may even take it abroad next summer - also will commute c 30 miles a day.
Price £4400

Rockpig

 

[wayne]

I have a 1150gsa 2003 for sale, has been all over Europe and can do the daily stuff too, have look in the For Sale section

 

[pablo666]

My W reg 1150 has done over 5oK and is still running well.

 

[Bigyin]

Fancy some longer days or weekends away - may even take it abroad next summer - also will commute c 30 miles a day.
Price £4400

Rockpig

Seems over priced to me as i got an 03 from a main dealer for a few hundred quid more with less miles .......


Have a look in the for sale section mate and you will probably find a better bike for less or the same money

 

[buellzebub]

Price £4400

Seems over priced to me

Jeez! Unless it's a minter it sounds VERY over priced!

I paid a hell of a lot less than that for my 2k w-reg with admittedly 35k on it!

That said, it was the best decision I ever made But it's unlike any jap you've ever owned. It has so much more character and 'presence'.

One of the guys on here likened it to a retarded child: You love it to bits but constantly have to look after it.

My analogy would be to a naughty puppy: Eager to please, but sometimes shits on yer carpet

See if you can knock the price down and go for it, you won't regret it

If you subscribe (only 12 quid and money well spent IMHO) you'll have access to the 'For Sale' section where you're very likely to find a very good bike

Mick