Just brought a new bike...

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

A BMW R1100S 1998 with 7000 miles on the clock.
https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=257741037

It was going for £3500 as had been massively reduced by the dealer since they've had it. It's got a Vanderlinde exhaust (complete with ECU) and came with 12 month dealer warranty (with breakdown cover) so I thought it was a bit of a bargain!
Test drive went well once I'd got used to the different switch gear and she sounds lovely. A sportier riding position compared to the Hornet but not uncomfortable.

Yes it's a BMW and no, I'm not over the hill - I'm 22! Razz

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Shaft drives rule. Razz

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

ugly. new ones look pretty good though.

have fun Smile

just dont pass any reflective things, you'll scare yourself.
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R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Shame it didn't come with free slippers Laughing

T1z3R · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Karma :

its not that ugly (i've seen a lot worse) and was a good price too Smile

all the best with it Thumbs Up

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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

nice bike milo! congratulations, i'm feelin a respray job coming on when you've scraped some more more money together...untill then...you pansy Wink

garymv · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Karma :

do you have bladder problems? Very Happy

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

pull up your trousers to your armpits,
wear a big adult size nappy.
then you will look the part.
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Stevie GooGs · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Karma :

Hey different strokes for different folks, some people like the BMW's some don't. I like the newer models but if the bike goes and you want a comfortable ride then you got a good bike.
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extreme3d · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Karma :

Actually those bike's can shift. Nice bike, enjoy it!

Dan 4RR · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Karma :

Some of their bikes are ugly, but the fact that BMW are uber reliabley could counter act that. Seen a few before and they can shift when pushed. When I was visiting friends in Linconlshire I took a picture of this guy at a junction...

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/VivaCity/P1010053.jpg

Thought it looked quite good to be honest. Smile

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

Not really my cup of tea but all that matters is that you like it.
Enjoy it mate Thumbs Up

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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

New BMW's are dare i say... nice.

johnsilva · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Karma :

a BMW at 22?
hmmm

John
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

looks nice (wouldnt own personally but still looks nice! Thumbs Up

), have fun with it!!
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I think there is a great deal of envy when it comes to BMW motorcycles. A mate of mine recently bought himself an R1200GS. Since then me and my mates have done nothing but rip the piss out of him about how there is a steering problem- it veers towards Poland etc. etc.

Secretly, we all want one. I know I do.
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Stevie GooGs · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Karma :

For touring yeah, for commuting and going runs with m8s i prefer what i have.
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geordiecbrblo... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Jul 2005 Karma :

Well bought - Nice one Milo Thumbs Up

You've bought at the right price which means if you like it (and why not) then great and if you decide to sell after a while you should get most of your money back!

Look good to me!

Mr. Green

skida · Trackday Trickster Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Karma :

Take no notice of the p*ss-takers, Milo, as half of them would sell their left knacker for the performance of that bike.

Stinky: Veers towards Poland hahahahahahahaha! Thumbs Up

Milo · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Karma :

Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

I'm interested to know what sort of price your paying on insurance. What your area's like, no claims etc. A rough price and in a PM if that's more suitable.

I'm 20 and thought they would be too expensive to purchase and in terms of insurance. I like anything that is a twin and not chain driven, and different. So Guzzi's and Buell's are up there too.

Cheers for any help, nice bike too. Thumbs Up

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Zimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

Nice one Milo.
I'm always very amused when I see jap sportsbike riders sneer at BMWs, and then desperately try to keep up Very Happy

they may not have the outright horsepower but they have good midrange grunt, get their power down well, and handle well. They can cover the ground seriously fast when they need to! Add low depreciation and insurance costs, reliability and comfort etc, and they make a really good purchase second hand, especially at the sort of money you've paid!!! I reckon that'll work out at nearly free biking for a year or two!

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Nice one Milo Thumbs Up

Look forward to seeing you and the bike on a SE rideout