One more question on R11s purchase

[roadwarrior]

Is 25,000 miles a lot for a '99? Is there anything that might break at this point? Anything to watch out for?

[Guest24]

You're kidding, right? Eighteen hundred miles a year average is garage queen status.

[Meeni]

No it is not. There is a 24k miles service that is quite expensive, check if it has been done already (with proofs).

[Rapid Dog]

...outside the service, which you can do yourself with some reseach and minor tools, 24K is a drop inna bucket.
Your looking at a bike you can ride 10 times that mileage with proper feed and caring...

Things to look for mostly are oil leaks and weeping at the differential, between the the transmission and engine case.
A simple white glove technique will tell ya.

[Paulaner]

My 2001 is still on the original motor/clutch/driveline.

83k miles and I drive it through these mountains like a bandit!

You've got no worries with just 25k....

[JimMoore]

I wuold not buy a bike of that era and mileage unless I was able to check the splines. Like this:

Hey, here's a little write up I did on the spline check:

1. Put the bike in neutral and tie the clutch to the handlebar.

2. Remove the starter cover. There is a bolt on the inboard side of the cover which requires a long extension on your ratchet.

3. Remove starter and let it hang. No need to disconnect the wires. Let it dangle out of the way.

4. You will be looking into a vertical slot about 1/4" wide and 2" long. You will be able to see the splines on the input shaft.

5.The "front" of the slot is metal. That is the clutch cover. Just in front of that is the clutch itself. It is made of grayish brake pad material. Use a long, thin screwdriver to turn the clutch while observing the splines. The clutch and splines should turn in unison. There should be minimal play between the splines and the clutch itself.

6. Replace the starter. 15 ft-lbs on the two starter bolts.

7. Replace the cover.

Hey, two more tips for the inspection. If you look at the clutch parts fiche from MaxBMW (MAX BMW Motorcycles - BMW Parts & Technical Diagrams - R1150GS (R21)) you can see part #5 is the part you want to rotate. Also, look at part #6. The flanges on the edge of part #6 can get in the way. You can use a big screwdriver as a lever against the teeth of the flywheel to rotate the entire assembly. It shouldn't take more than 10 degrees or so to give you a clear shot at #5.

[Guest24]

This might help. This is with the starter removed.

[ckcarr]

With all due respect, if I was selling a bike I would never allow strangers to start poking around the bike like that. Some guy I know nothing about shows up with a toolbox and want's to do things. No... Even one slip with a wrench and a nice scratch and "oops,see ya later..." Not that hard up to sell anything. They can take their stuff elsewhere.

[JimMoore]

Originally Posted by ckcarr

With all due respect, if I was selling a bike I would never allow strangers to start poking around the bike like that. Some guy I know nothing about shows up with a toolbox and want's to do things. No... Even one slip with a wrench and a nice scratch and "oops,see ya later..." Not that hard up to sell anything. They can take their stuff elsewhere.

It's a dilemma, that's for sure. I'd offer an additional $100 to sweeten the pot. If the seller doesn't agree, good luck with the sale.

[Toronto R1100S]

25K miles? Buy it.