Advice on 1150GS

[Geezer1000]

Hopefully going to look at a 2003 R1150GS on Sunday. Few issues with it that i need advice on.

1. 131,000 km`s on it. Is this mental milage?

2. RH throttle body rattling. Common fault but is it a cheap fix?

3. Alternator belt fecked. Was just looking at steptoes thread on this and doesnt seem too bad of a job.

Anything else i should be looking for? To be honest the milage is putting me off it but it is way cheaper than any others ive seen.

 

[rockchunk]

how much ££££

 

[MOTOTECH]

As long as it has been well looked after, it should be ok.
Just check all the usual things, swing arm & final drive bearings etc.

Brian

 

[essjay]

yeah, what kind of cash are they looking?

I just recently bought an 1100GS with 100k km's so it's not really a lot.

In your case, 14000 miles a year is not that bad but it depends on the asking price.

 

[monkeyboy]

I'd often rather buy a bike that has been used regularly rather than spent 90% of it's time connected to an Optimate umbilical cord If the price is right, and you're intention is to ride it rather than look/w*nk over it then look at the mileage more as 'experience'.

Rattling throttle bodies don't seem to effect performance and can be refurbed cheaply.

Alternator belts can be changed in 10 minutes by the side of the road and cost 10 quid.

If you don't want it and it's cheap, then let me know cos I'm looking for a cheap 2nd hack

MB

Hopefully going to look at a 2003 R1150GS on Sunday. Few issues with it that i need advice on.

1. 131,000 km`s on it. Is this mental milage?

2. RH throttle body rattling. Common fault but is it a cheap fix?

3. Alternator belt fecked. Was just looking at steptoes thread on this and doesnt seem too bad of a job.

Anything else i should be looking for? To be honest the milage is putting me off it but it is way cheaper than any others ive seen.

 

[motobiker]

Can't help thinking that as the man has EUROS in his pocket.. the real bargain bikes are over here... all with built-in 30% discount... isn't it?

Slane isn't far from the airport/ferry after all....

 

[Geezer1000]

€3500 is the askin price on it. Seems cheap yeah?

 

[Pat]

Has it got a service history?

I just changed the final drive bearing on my 1150 yesterday after it failed. 60,000 kilometers on it. The bearing was very bad.
Make sure to check the play on the rear wheel.......

 

[Geezer1000]

Has it got a service history?

I just changed the final drive bearing on my 1150 yesterday after it failed. 60,000 kilometers on it. The bearing was very bad.
Make sure to check the play on the rear wheel.......

Dunno if it has or not Pat. Ill know on sunday hopefully. Depends if my ST1100 sells tomorrow. Its actually in Meath too. Only a few miles from me.

 

[Lawriejones1]

If you are willing to travel I'd go for a lower mileage model with full service history.

My 2001 GS cost me £3000, with 60,000 miles, full service history (I mean everything - tyres, screws, bolts, everything) and full luggage.

Dunno what things are like over there, but I would say you could potentially get a better deal elesewhere.

JUST MY OPINION, this might be wrong...

 

[motobiker]

As an example... this one in the north.. only last month. same money and just look what you get.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2064729&postcount=1

Suddenly the one closer to home looks less of a bargain.

 

[Geezer1000]

As an example... this one in the north.. only last month. same money and just look what you get.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2064729&postcount=1

Suddenly the one closer to home looks less of a bargain.

Plus another grand for luggage though. The one im looking at has full aluminium luggage.

 

[Lawriejones1]

You can get the ARD case panniers and top box (plus mounting racks) for less than £600 the last time I checked.

Would still pay for FSH and less miles... Just me.

 

[Geezer1000]

Not sen sin much love for this bike

 

[Pat]

Have a look at the bike, see what you think.

But if I was you I would head up north for one, or do what I did and get a cheap flight across the water and pick up one in very good condition with a service history for around the same money.
I got mine of this site.

Ferry back from Hollyhead is not to expensive at all.....

A nice ride to test out the new machine too....

 

[Geezer1000]

Have a look at the bike, see what you think.

But if I was you I would head up north for one, or do what I did and get a cheap flight across the water and pick up one in very good condition with a service history for around the same money.
I got mine of this site.

Ferry back from Hollyhead is not to expensive at all.....

A nice ride to test out the new machine too....

Ah yeah i might do. iIve bought a few bikes over the water before, nice day out.

 

[Pat]

Did you....

Get to have a look at the bike?

Was it in good nick?

 

[Geezer1000]

Didnt bother. Goin on advice from here and elsewhere i stayed away. Spotted one up north just have to gather a few bob together.