yamasaki
Registered user
Hi. I had a look at two 1200 Adv. yesterday. First one was 3 years old and looked like it had been used! Second one twice the age but less miles 20k vs 30k and spotless ( OK some "furring" on bolt heads but nothing a couple of hours fettling wouldn't sort).
Both had full luggage and BMWSH the main difference was; newer model was a 90yr anniversary with a few more "bits". Alloy covers to brake and clutch reservoirs, mudslinger, gps mount.
Both are same price! ( more than I'd wanted, but isn't it always) The mileage on either doesn't bother me.
My quandary is should I go with the older one ( head and heart say buy on condition). As I would've liked the newer one and could try and tidy it up. Things I noticed were luggage was almost white with corrosion. Bits that were supposed to be shiney weren't Fasteners and main stand were rusty and it gave the overall impression of not having been loved ( which is fine as it's just an inanimate object
. ). But if it looks like this after three years will it become a chore ( or worse expensive) to get it to the level of something that looks fresh(er). I also understand if this newer one was fresher then there would also be a bit more on the ticket.
I guess I've answered my own question but have I missed anything by buying an older bike against a newer one ? Is there other questions I should ask the dealer. Or do I just let the wife know I've spent next four years holiday money and buy a bed for the shed.
Both had full luggage and BMWSH the main difference was; newer model was a 90yr anniversary with a few more "bits". Alloy covers to brake and clutch reservoirs, mudslinger, gps mount.
Both are same price! ( more than I'd wanted, but isn't it always) The mileage on either doesn't bother me.
My quandary is should I go with the older one ( head and heart say buy on condition). As I would've liked the newer one and could try and tidy it up. Things I noticed were luggage was almost white with corrosion. Bits that were supposed to be shiney weren't Fasteners and main stand were rusty and it gave the overall impression of not having been loved ( which is fine as it's just an inanimate object
. ). But if it looks like this after three years will it become a chore ( or worse expensive) to get it to the level of something that looks fresh(er). I also understand if this newer one was fresher then there would also be a bit more on the ticket. I guess I've answered my own question but have I missed anything by buying an older bike against a newer one ? Is there other questions I should ask the dealer. Or do I just let the wife know I've spent next four years holiday money and buy a bed for the shed.
. I'm with you that I tend to keep my bikes a long time and favour condition But just needed to see if there was something glaring I'd missed as I'm unfamiliar with gs /BMW ownership.
