Sold BMW R1100GS 1997

[Brodie13]

Selling this lovely modern classic as I am moving onto an R1150GS. The previous owner on here had the plastic tank and front beak professionally resprayed last year and it’s a top quality job. Tyres I have recently fitted and everything works as it should. Engine starts on the button and runs sweetly. The rims could do with a polish which I would say is the only thing that needs doing to make her even nicer to look at. The rhs fork seal is slightly weeping after winter storage, but should hopefully seal itself with use. Also, the rear subframe has been powder coated recently too. Lots of main dealer stamps in the service book. An appreciating and iconic GS. Can be viewed near Haywards Heath. Asking £1795 …..Thanks

 

[GADGET]

Nice Brodie, but I don't think you will find the 1150 an improvement on this one.

 

[Brodie13]

Nice Brodie, but I don't think you will find the 1150 an improvement

Nice Brodie, but I don't think you will find the 1150 an improvement on this one.

Probably not John…..but you know what we’re like don’t you?!!

 

[Wrigsby1]

Lovely bike, excellent price... Strangely, the qualities of the 1100GS become more apparent the more "improved" bikes you ride... Probably the last of the bikes purely designed by BMW before being diluted by buyer opinions...

 

[Brodie13]

Lovely bike, excellent price... Strangely, the qualities of the 1100GS become more apparent the more "improved" bikes you ride... Probably the last of the bikes purely designed by BMW before being diluted by buyer opinions...

…..and in the best colour!

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

The previous owner on here had the plastic tank and front beak professionally resprayed last year and it’s a top quality job

The tank must be off an earlier 1100, 97 had metal tanks.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

The tank must be off an earlier 1100, 97 had metal tanks.

With those particular graphics it will be a metal tank
I had exactly the same bike & colour new in 1997

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

With those particular graphics it will be a metal tank
I had exactly the same bike & colour new in 1997

But the 1100 above has a plastic tank, so it’s either an earlier bike or the original metal tank has been replaced.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

But the 1100 above has a plastic tank, so it’s either an earlier bike or the original metal tank has been replaced.

Yep, just looked at the pics and the tank has no flanges, so a plastic one
Strange as plastic tanks came on the early 1994 bikes

 

[Brodie13]

But the 1100 above has a plastic tank, so it’s either an earlier bike or the original metal tank has been replaced.

Replaced with a plastic version to save weight!

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Replaced with a plastic version to save weight!

Have you got a photo of the right side, showing the Paralever?

 

[Brodie13]

Have you got a photo of the right side, showing the Paralever?

I can take one a bit later Paul

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Replaced with a plastic version to save weight!

 

[Brodie13]

Every little helps ….as we all get older!

 

[Brodie13]

Good ‘ol’ fashioned ‘90’s BMW paint finish, as I’m sure you’ll agree JB?!

 

[Wrigsby1]

But the 1100 above has a plastic tank, so it’s either an earlier bike or the original metal tank has been replaced.

I've the same... Mines had a tank swap at some point which saves any worry about rust...! If I spent a month or two working hard to refurb mine it may be 75% of Brodies...

 

[Jason P]

I spent at least five minutes trying to get my magnetic tank bag to stay on my 1100... eventually the penny dropped.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Good ‘ol’ fashioned ‘90’s BMW paint finish, as I’m sure you’ll agree JB?!

Thanks Brodie, I'm sure that's an earlier Paralever too

 

[Brodie13]

My buddy is looking for a scooter, so a long shot possibly but we could be up for some sort of deal on a 250/350/400 scooter?

 

[Brodie13]

£1650….final Easter offer!