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Come on Chewie, you already know the answer! You just posted because you missed this board!

The thing the S has going for it now, 20 years later, is that it's affordable, compared to it's original (in some cases) price of $16,400 US dollars. It's going to be what it's going to be, just like buying an old Corvette as compared to a new Corvette. It will sit between your legs, the plastic shaking a little, eager to go, like taking the old family dog for a run.

It's still a more than solid performer, and if you like the looks, like seeing it in your garage, then why not? Just keep up on the maintenance, and also keep an eye out for parts or aftermarket stuff you might want. That's getting harder to find.

I still have my original 2000 R1100S, but also have an RnineT, F800GS, and last week just picked up a 2019 S1000XR - just because. Even so, the S is the one that stands out looks wise. It's just very unique.

You will want to look at things like the brake hoses, mine simply popped when I squeezed the lever too hard. The old rubber deteriorates. So I just put some Spiegler's on it last week.

I say do it!