Off the market - For Trade: 02 BMW R1150R for Sport Touring/Touring Bike

[McHaven]

I've got the itch to try something new, and I think I need to try something other than a naked bike.

I've got a 2002 BMW R1150R with approx 39k on it. Clear title in my name. I'm the second owner. This bike was on cosignment at MPH Cycles in Houston before I got it. It was owned and maintained by a helicopter mechanic, and MPH Cycles. It's never given me a problem. All I've had to do since owning it is put new tires on and change the oil. It's a solid reliable BMW that has many more miles left in it. I wouldn't hesitate to take this thing across country tomorrow, if I had the money or time.

Features/Addons:

• Heated grips
• Throttle lock
• New front tire (rear is still good). The front has only the mileage back from the shop, and a few rides around town.
• BMW bags
• 2 rear racks, one BMW, one made by the previous owner.
• One passenger seat plate (plastic plate to strap luggage to, replacing pillion seat)
• Bar risers. 1.25" up, 1.75" back, I believe
• Box of brake pads, gaskets etc.
• BMW windshield, with most hardware. (Bought from a TWTex'er, never installed. Did not come with brackets.)

Like I said, it's a solid, simple BMW roadster without too many farkles. I'm interested in trading for a touring bike of some kind, or some other things that interest me. I'm not too picky as long as it isn't hideous, and is comfortable and reliable. Probably more touring, than sport.

Models include:
Guzzis of nearly any kind except the Californias.
BMW:R or K, GS, RT, RS. Almost any size. I can always be tempted by airheads too.
Kawasaki Concours
Honda ST
Yamaha FJR
Or anything you think I might like.

The bike is currently located in Houston but will be coming home to East Texas shortly. I'd be willing to ride halfway to meet someone.


More pictures once I get it back to ETX.

[Pancho]

Any interest in a 1996 R1100RS?

[rbn]

ABS?

[Pancho]

Sorry, I did not say more...ABS, yes..35K, Marakesh Red, Ohlins suspension, Spiegler brake line, Sargent seats, BMW bags, and more. I've owned the bike for the last 18K or 6 yrs...all good. Went to Barber last Oct. Busy coaching MSF classes, just use the bike for touring. My other is a 99 R1100GS and my 93 Cherokee for work. The RS is getting a bit uncomfortable due to riding position...I'm 64.

[McHaven]

Originally Posted by rbn

ABS?

No ABS on this one.

[McHaven]

Originally Posted by Pancho

Sorry, I did not say more...ABS, yes..35K, Marakesh Red, Ohlins suspension, Spiegler brake line, Sargent seats, BMW bags, and more. I've owned the bike for the last 18K or 6 yrs...all good. Went to Barber last Oct. Busy coaching MSF classes, just use the bike for touring. My other is a 99 R1100GS and my 93 Cherokee for work. The RS is getting a bit uncomfortable due to riding position...I'm 64.

Let me think about it, and I will get back to you soon!

[gixxerjasen]

Ooooh, there's an 05 FJR on here with an owner looking for something new....

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthre...46#post1043146

[SwampFox]

If I --and my budget-- was just ready to start my next sidecar project

[gixxerjasen]

Originally Posted by SwampFox

If I --and my budget-- was just ready to start my next sidecar project

I like the way you think!!!

[nchristie]

98 (!) Triumph Trophy 1200, 34k miles, Pacific Blue, OEM (Pacific Blue) tail trunk, OEM (Pacific Blue) hard side cases, extra set of completely unused OEM Pacific Blue side cases, WP 5-way adjustable rear shock, Race-Tech upgraded fork springs and Gold Valve emulators, OEM screen, short "summer" screen, tall aftermarket (forget teh brand - the good one) screen, Nology coils, extra forks, Storz bar adapter (uses a standard 7/8" bar - so adjust to your liking!), dual front brake line kit, spare set of carbs, ..... OH YEA - and two seats, a firm Corbin (black leather, blue piping, some normal wear) and a really super Rick Mayer (black leather, big and comfy, no signs of wear)

?

Neil

[nchristie]

OR - 04 Speed Triple (Red), about 4,000 miles (truly - I am the original owner, bought it new), upgraded fork springs, dyno-tuned, etc. But it's even "sportier" than yout BMW, so probably not....

[McHaven]

At this time I've decided to stick with my bike and just make a few mods and add farkles to get to what I want. Thanks everyone for your interest. If I decide to trade or sell again, I'll post it back up.

[gixxerjasen]

Well that didn't take long for the remorse to set in.

[McHaven]

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

Well that didn't take long for the remorse to set in.

It's funny what just getting back on the thing can do. I hadn't ridden in it in a couple weeks.

[Pancho]

Happens everytime! Nice bike. Its been too long here too!

[gixxerjasen]

Originally Posted by McHaven

It's funny what just getting back on the thing can do. I hadn't ridden in it in a couple weeks.

Yea, I had bought the FJR and had a guy coming to pick up the FZ1 in the morning. I took the FZ1 for a spin as it hadn't been ridden in a couple weeks to make sure good gas was in the carbs and it was running well.

If my wife wouldn't have killed me and I wouldn't have felt like a schmuck I'd have called PRatt and told him to stay home the next day, I'm keeping it!

But alas....

[rbn]

They are fun bikes as I can vouch for them.

I once owned an R850R and it was a terrific in town scoot that did quite well on the open roads as well.