Wicked BMW GS ADV bike on tard me

**marks** · 27th January 2009, 15:46

Originally Posted by Eddieb

You're a qualified and experienced GS pusher so more than welcome

Couldn't be before 14th March for me though, I'm all booked up till then.

21st/22nd March?

**BMWST?** · 30th January 2009, 08:12

any one going to look at this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-200197559.htm

I am interested,but not ultra keen on it.....

**Kokopelli** · 30th January 2009, 08:45

The buy now price seems a little high, considering the seemingly unknown history. However, condition is more important than mileage and you can't really tell without looking at the bike in person. Maybe one of the Nelson boys can go and have a look at it for you.

You should also see if you can get a ride on an airhead somewhere. You may not like it. The motor makes a lot of mechanical noises and they are not very fast.

The brakes are for slowing the bike down a bit, so you have a chance to dig in your heels, should you wish to come to a complete stop.

You may wish to read the info on this link

http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/gs-buy.pdf

**Eddieb** · 30th January 2009, 08:56

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

You should also see if you can get a ride on an airhead somewhere. You may not like it. The motor makes a lot of mechanical noises and they are not very fast.

He's had a local offer. I might need to bleed the brakes before hand though as they are getting a bit soft even for a G/S, unless I go down the local boat shop and grab a chain and anchor to throw off the back.

Better do the valves clearances as well, it's been 10,000km and I thought I had lots of change in my pocket the other day, till I realised the bike was running

**BMWST?** · 30th January 2009, 09:21

i have ridden r100rs .....
i excpect lots of rise and fall,torque twist in neutral,leisurely accelleration,relatively good in gear accelleration.
praps i better ride another one first.

**Aslan** · 30th January 2009, 20:37

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

You may wish to read the info on this link

http://jhau.maliwi.de/mot/gs-buy.pdf

interesting link Alex - you can gather from the fact I'm lurking I regret parting with my R100GS - cheers Aslan

**Kokopelli** · 30th January 2009, 21:53

I really enjoy the R80GS for these sort of rides, Stephen. However, I am not sure if I could live with it as my only bike. I'd be forever changing tyres. The 1150 and the R80 compliment each other well.