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Title: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on March 03, 2018, 07:16:40 PM
Need to make room in the garage and put some cash in the bank to keep the better half in a good mood.  Am selling the recently refurbished Moby Brick. 

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1991-bmw-k100rs/6513191450.html

$2750 to Motobrickers

Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: Laitch on March 03, 2018, 10:19:31 PM
This bike has been restored by an experienced and conscientious K-bike rider and wrencher. This is the bike for somebody who wants to ride rather than wrench right from the start.
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: MaraudeRS on March 10, 2018, 08:13:36 PM
That’s a steal of a price. Good luck with sell!


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Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on March 11, 2018, 11:04:18 AM
Having to explain the replacement frame will probably scare off some buyers, but the bike is very solid.  Not much action now, but that will change in a month or two when the weather gets warm and the snow melts. 
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: K1300S on March 11, 2018, 11:34:21 AM
nice work on the rebuild!
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: Martin on March 11, 2018, 11:46:47 AM
 :2thumbup: Great rebuild, I bet it'll be snapped up when the weather clears. It wouldn't concern me with the replacement frame, new paint no rust what's to be concerned about?
Regards Martin.
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: beemuker on March 11, 2018, 11:52:43 AM
I wish I lived closer [and had more $] looks very nice!
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: mtwhickory on April 24, 2018, 03:49:30 AM
Need to make room in the garage and put some cash in the bank to keep the better half in a good mood.  Am selling the recently refurbished Moby Brick. 

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1991-bmw-k100rs/6513191450.html (https://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1991-bmw-k100rs/6513191450.html)

$2750 to Motobrickers


Is this still available? I have a K75S but am interested in the extra horse in the 100.
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 24, 2018, 01:26:15 PM
Yes, been slow action with all the crap weather this spring.  Lot of resistance to the fact the frame was replaced.  Lowering price to $2250 to forum members.
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: mtwhickory on April 24, 2018, 01:50:34 PM
Catch me up on the frame replacement. Is it from another K100 or did you straiten a bent frame? How does it ride now? My current K75s has a Salvage title because of previous paint scrapes and having to be repainted. In NC now, anything over $350 charged to insurance gets a salvage title regardless of affects on mechanical or structural performance.
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: Chaos on April 24, 2018, 01:58:00 PM
CL ad expired, did it sell?
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: Laitch on April 24, 2018, 02:35:54 PM
Catch me up on the frame replacement.
You can catch yourself up by reading The Resurrection of Moby Brick (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,10661.0.html).
Title: Re: For Sale: Moby Brick
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 24, 2018, 04:37:33 PM
Regarding the title.  Since(besides other damage) the frame was bent so that it couldn't be straightened, the insurance company totaled the Moby Brick because the frame carries the VIN.  I then bought a frame from a stripped 1991 K100RS 4V with clean title and dealer bill of sale from Steele's Cycles in Colorado.  The Colorado frame was in incredible condition, must have spent most of it's time in the desert Southwest.  Since the BMW frame paint is so thin, I touched up the spots I know have rust problems with POR 15 paint for extra protection.

In New York, salvage is defined as requiring more than 75% of market value in parts to repair.  Since I was rebuilding the Colorado bike with parts I had around with a few more off of eBay I was well under that amount.  Last week, I took the paperwork to the DMV and applied for a clean New York title.   I should have it in a week or two.

I let the Craig's list ad expire and will wait until I have the title in hand before reposting.  Outside of the jerks from all over wanting to broker it, the two local guys who did come to look at it were spooked by the Colorado title.  I have been watching and researching prices, and it looks like the actual value is around $2200 to $2500.  Since I can't see having it take up space while I wait for my dream buyer, I'm pricing it for the market.  Will post for $2500 on CL, Motobrickers for $2250.

PS: I had it out for a quick ride yesterday.  It runs great, shifts smooth, tracks well, and doesn't shake.  I did notice that there was a small amount of brake fluid in the cover over the front brake master cylinder.  I had the same thing happen the last two years when I bled the brakes.  For some reason it leaks when bleeding, but not when I'm riding.  In any event, I am keeping a close eye on it.