Hello all!
I maybe wisely passed on a non runner k100rs, and unfortunately was scooped on a nice k100lt, all in the same week. I am looking for a running k100, rs or lt in the northeast region for some 2 up riding with the missus. I have been on two wheels for over 25 years but have never had the pleasure of a beemer, but always wanted one so it's time to take the plunge. This, as of right now at least, wil mainly be a weekender, 2 up, with a load of about 400lbs +/-, so i would prefer the 100 over a 75. Plus around here they seem to go for less than the 75's as well. Looking to stay in a 200 mile radius or so from Hanover , PA 17331. Right on the PA/MD line. It may seem blasphemous to only want to ride a couple days every week or two to most of you, but I am being realistic and am sure it will probably get my sickness back and have me on a bike for some reason or another every day in short order. I have dogs and small kids though so away time is at a premium.
Mileage doesn't scare me, light maintenance doesn't scare me either, but i don't want to have to drop the shaft and replace that, or buy a new abs sending unit right off the bat.... looking more for a bike that I can hop on with little upfront time investment, figure out what i want to modify, clean, replace, or otherwise farkle in the wintertime when the snow flies.
Budget right now is about 2k-2500. And that would include any needed repair/maintenance upfront. And of course, if you have a runner rs for a grand, I'm all for it! I know i won't find a showstopper for that, but i feel it's a realistic starting point(the 2k, not the 1k joke). Please don't offer a Florida or California bike as that's just a bit too far. Be nice, I have a v10 4wd ram that gets 8mpg!
Thank you all in advance! this site has been a great find from all the excellent tech articles to even that crazy wisconsin fella with the white hair that likes to pee on things :yow
-Mike