thx guys I'll keep ya posted! The top heavy thing was in another another thread here.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/24317-r1100s-first-bike.html (post #10).
I did think it odd because just looking at the bike it wouldn't seem top heavy with a boxer engine but I dunno.. So is 3500 to much for a 2004, 43K miles? I was gonna shoot for 3K on my offer if things work out. I'd definitely would be happier with fewer miles, but I'd almost be more afraid to buy a bike with crazy few miles at that age.