R series BMW bikes

kwaka5, Feb 12, 8:11am
The old man is looking to purchase a second hand lateish model r1100s or a gs(1150 or 1200). He would like to hear from any owners or past owners what they think of them, if they had any issues and what hemight need to watch out for when looking at one. Cheers in advance. Dan

therafter1, Feb 12, 8:15am
You have a beemer man locally at Hautapu Pine Products, he has an earlier R series and he uses it as his daily ride to and from work, has done for years. I think he is in the workshop there.

therafter1, Feb 12, 8:23am
Via the net, kiwibiker is probably your best bet.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forum.php

kwaka5, Feb 12, 6:29pm
Yeah thats the old man. He's after a newer version. Want to know of any issues before buying a newer one. Cheers

m16d, Feb 13, 2:14am
Good bike,but a hell of a job to adjust the chain.
so i'm told.

pfemstn, Apr 11, 8:19pm
mine needed gearbox bearings at 80000km,. thats pretty common otherwise completly reliable. good bikes!