2004 R1150R-Should I buy?

jfspring · Post by **jfspring** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:15 pm

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum, but enjoy the time I have spent researching the R1150R. I have a question for you all and would like your input. I have a chance to purchase a 2004 R1150R naked with a luggage rack. Everything else on the bike is stock. It has 8500 miles and is on its 2nd owner. The bike is in perfect condition and color is red and does not have a scrach on it. The tires were replaced 500 miles ago. I can purchase the bike for $6800...Is it worth it?? Thanks for your advice.

Jeff

Post by **beekstersocal** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:06 pm

does it have abs

jfspring · Post by **jfspring** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:10 pm

No it does not have ABS

Post by **sjbmw** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:42 pm

I have a Red 04 non ABS with 15k miles. That is a good price. I would not sell mine for that

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:54 am

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum, but enjoy the time I have spent researching the R1150R. I have a question for you all and would like your input. I have a chance to purchase a 2004 R1150R naked with a luggage rack. Everything else on the bike is stock. It has 8500 miles and is on its 2nd owner. The bike is in perfect condition and color is red and does not have a scrach on it. The tires were replaced 500 miles ago. I can purchase the bike for $6800...Is it worth it?? Thanks for your advice.

Jeff

Hi there...and welcome....I say great deal..and go for it..they're great bikes.

DJ

Post by **12bar1** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:25 am

It sounds just like my bike and I would not sell mine for that price either. Go For it

But be forwarned once it is in your garage you start hearing little voices saying "forget work lets go out and play"

Post by **mcollect** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:36 am

Do it! I paid 6500 for my 2002 without ABS this spring. The best money ever spent on a bike!

Post by **bikermeow** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:52 am

You have chosen the most inappropriate forum on the Internet to ask this question. What other answers do you expect????

Just do it!!!!!!!!

Cheers

Cat

Post by **sjbmw** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:06 am

I think he means is the price fair. Very fair.

I would try and get some history (service records!) on the bike since it's the second owner in a short time. Why is it for sale? What dealers have serviced the bike?

Having the rack for the cases is good too. As soon as you get addicted to the bike you can pick up the system cases for overnighters.

If the seller will let you ride it you are done asking questions anyway

wsmac1150r · Post by **wsmac1150r** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:31 am

If it drives well, it's a no brainer. I paid more for my '02 with 10,000 miles and ABS.

tor1150r · Post by **tor1150r** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:53 pm

Check it out. Go for a test ride. If all is in order BUY.
This is a fantastic bike, and I think more versatile than non-R riders would believe.

Post by **iowabeakster** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:22 pm

i paid nearly double that for a new one in 04(with some additional goodies). it was money well spent.

munchmeister · Post by **munchmeister** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:53 pm

Sounds like a good price for a GREAT bike. This really is a great riding bike. You won't regret it and they don't even get broken in until 15,000-20,000 miles.

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:09 pm

You bought it yet then?

vintagecycle · Post by **vintagecycle** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:37 pm

Sounds like a good deal to me.

Post by **beekstersocal** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:32 pm

DO IT DO IT