tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post8095217547237181420..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: What's In A NumberBeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-44120931977938886832011-10-30T14:24:48.116-04:002011-10-30T14:24:48.116-04:00I haven't gotten to the stage of wanting to ri...I haven't gotten to the stage of wanting to ride other motorcycles, pretty much for all the reasons you mentioned...what's it going to cost if I drop it...or worse! :)<br /><br />My poor Sam has high miles and is a lowly Kawasaki. Good thing I love her, cuz I'll never get much for her! <br /><br />As Roger said, I love to see miles (or kilometers) on a bike. Best loved bikes get a lot of road time! I'm glad you had a chance to try the bikes, despite the traffic snarls.Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-43345859136860245422011-10-29T17:08:33.040-04:002011-10-29T17:08:33.040-04:00Dear Lori:
A BMW "R" bike at 42,000 mil...Dear Lori:<br /><br />A BMW "R" bike at 42,000 miles would be regarded as "new" by the guys of the Mac-Pac. They routinely ride theirs well into 140,000 - 180,000 miles, and then they get motor jobs, if necessary. <br /><br />But it should be noted that a lot of these guys have two and three bikes. This could just be the first pony in the stable.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-10653986675050289952011-10-28T22:40:20.649-04:002011-10-28T22:40:20.649-04:00Wow, is this coincidence or what? I just listed my...Wow, is this coincidence or what? I just listed my Kawasaki Concours on Craigslist with exactly 42K miles :-)<br />It's barely broken in, these bikes usually do over 100K.<br />I say get a new one though, there's nothing like the smell of a new bike, oh, is that only for cars? ha ha<br />However you justify, get it, life is short, you have enjoyed it, time to pass it to a new owner and you start over ;-)<br />Here's my listing:<br />http://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/2656501012.htmlGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-66148509521737760372011-10-28T16:07:37.887-04:002011-10-28T16:07:37.887-04:00I think the definition of high mileage varies with...I think the definition of high mileage varies with the buyer. <br /><br />If someone is looking to buy a bike and they typically put 1500 miles on a year 40,000 will seem like a lot. Same goes the other way, if someone usually puts 15,000 or more on their bike a year, 40,000 is just broken in. <br /><br />Of course I agree with what the others have said too, in regards to dealers and their views of mileage.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-71439840369681828152011-10-28T13:06:41.511-04:002011-10-28T13:06:41.511-04:00It sounds like you have a buyer for your R1200R in...It sounds like you have a buyer for your R1200R in Canada (It's a relatively short trip)...<br /><br />Dealers need to undervalue your trade-in since they do need to make something on it and I suspect that Bob's right about getting more by selling it on Craigslist. I don't know what that magic mileage is but 40k miles still sounds pretty low for a BMW.<br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-144497745427584192011-10-28T11:09:52.399-04:002011-10-28T11:09:52.399-04:00Steel Cupcake:
Nikos is a smart cookie, but I wou...<b>Steel Cupcake:</b><br /><br />Nikos is a smart cookie, but I wouldn't be so cruel, I would take the "R".<br /><br />Also remember that some bikes are worth more if owned by famous people. What if it belonged to Steve McQueen, or James Dean, or Marlon Brando from the Wild One ? Alas . . . it was only owned by you, perhaps if you came with the purchase it would add some value (LOL)<br /><br />Up here if you peruse Craigslist you will find bikes with much higher mileage, so yours would be considered a cream puff, one owner, lady driven only on Sundays to Church. Ride it up here and I'm sure we could dispose of it for you, even if I have to buy it myself (hint)<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-89351273444541084482011-10-28T06:45:10.558-04:002011-10-28T06:45:10.558-04:00Lori
I think that you should buy the GS and keep ...Lori<br /><br />I think that you should buy the GS and keep the R in the stable so when we come to visit we could borrow the GS and you use the R again?<br /><br />Best wishes from crocs(tm) wearer NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-89582492174633359742011-10-28T03:14:36.715-04:002011-10-28T03:14:36.715-04:00Roger - well said mate! That's all that needs ...Roger - well said mate! That's all that needs sayingGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-60843827735095408492011-10-28T03:00:04.830-04:002011-10-28T03:00:04.830-04:00Lori............personally i take great delight in...Lori............personally i take great delight in seeing bikes with 70000,80000,100000 kms on the clock....it means it is loved and used. I loathe seeing late models (one make in particulr) that are 3 or 4 years old with only 1400kms on the clock. A bike is to be ridden, yes you can admire it, but for god sake ride the bloody thing. Who gives shit what the sales mn said....I am sure you have enjoyed every mile you have done on your bike and that my lovely lady is all the counts!!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-74494833674448597472011-10-28T00:11:31.713-04:002011-10-28T00:11:31.713-04:00Lori,
If it's a salesman telling you what mile...Lori,<br />If it's a salesman telling you what mileage is important, anything over 001 miles and he'll say you're expecting way too much!! If it's a private purchase and you've got service receipts or stamps in your service book, then it will be on whether the buyer thinks it's been looked after and distance is less important. With a Beemer's rep for reliability, I would have thought that high miles wouldn't be an issue.<br /><br />However, I think we all have to accept that when resale time comes along, we're never going to get the price we think - saves disappointment, haha!<br /><br />Incidentally, when I sold my CBR 1100XX, it had just 70000 km on the clock but lots of them have done over 250,000 km with minimal maintenance. Most of the major modern big capacity bikes are virtually bulletproof.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com