Your thoughts please

[ZTHOU]

hi Peoples,,
got an offer on my bike on friday, I couldn't really refuse,so am looking for a new steed.I have come across a 1999 BMW R1100RT with only 1400 k's(and it is genuine).However,I am having second thoughts as to whether it is a good buy because,1)it has been sitting in a garage for the last 4-5 years just gathering dust,2)it has not been registered since 2001,and don't know if the rego has been put on hold,if not,what would be the situation with the rego?,3)The bike hasn't been run for some time,and I am wondering what state the fuel injection system would be in with stale fuel,and the fuel tank for that matter.I wouldn't think there would be a problem with the rings sticking.The owner couldn't/wouldn't start the engine because the battery is flat.Your expert thoughts would be most appreciated.

[Jantar]

Unless you are buying a bike as a project, never buy a second hand machine that you haven't taken for a test ride first. If you are at all serious about this BMW (they are nice turing bikes) then get the present owner to have it warranted and registered.

[skidz]

I wouldn't touch it unless you can hear it running. You could be getting a lemon. Are you a gambler or just like taking risks?. At the end of the day it's your call.

[ZTHOU]

sort of felt that way about it.so won't touch it and keep on looking.thanx

[Bonez]

Get the owner to charg the battery add fresh fuel and fire the fucken thing up.
Know a GS1000 that sat outside under a little shelter for years. The owner was overseas for a while. Got a truck battery jumper cart, hooked it up.
Wound the starter for about five minutes all up and the frick'n thing was away.

[Blackbird]

Sooooo Ray..... was the offer of a ride on your Kwakka a subtle sales pitch, hehe?

I had a K series Beemer for 8 years and I must say that I loved it. It's the old "fitness for purpose" adage though - totally depends what you want out of a bike.

Cheers

Geoff

[Biff]

Always try before you buy mate, unless it's an absolute bargain and you're prepared to consider it a 'project', maybe an expensive one.