SFDemo Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi, I am interested in getting back into BMW ownership. I found a nice looking, clean R1150GS with about 55k miles on it locally. It has handguards, heated grips and panniers (nothing fancy, black plastic) and looks to be in good shape. The price is right, but I haven't owned a Beemer in over 20 years and that was an early 80's model. What are some the primary concerns or things I should look at? I plan to ride it a lot, and would like some insight into the longevity of the beast. I will hit some minor trails, but I prefer the standard style riding position to the cruiser style. I do ride off road on dedicated machines, so this won't be my only ride. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted February 18, 2015 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'd just have it checked out by a trusted mechanic first. Look at the final drive, drive shaft, throttle bodies and clutch. These go a long way when you take care of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted February 18, 2015 Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 What do the service records look like? DIY is fine, but having documentation is nice in making a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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