It is with deep regret that I have to part with my trusty K1200 LT, we have had lots of fun together and great memories. It has developed an oil leak and the dealership tells me most of the seals have to be replaced (20 years old, I can't complain) and that it is $2,000 plus.
The bike is still drive able and works fine, I just cannot justify spending $2k on a 20 year old bike.
I offered it to Beemer Bone Yard, but they are not buying any bikes. If anyone wants to purchase it for parts then I am open to offers.
Look, that is a beautiful bike. 2K$ that will surly be cheaper than replacing it. And think of all the memories. It is totally fixable. And they you have more years of great adventures.
I have put near 10,000$ into my K1300S over the years (crashes and preventative maintenance) I love the bike and glad I still have it. My friend in the garage just waits for me to let him loose on the road with me as ride along.
Find an independent bmw shop which has a lower per hour rate and see what happens. I realize at 20 years old you need a ton of work to bring it back to safe and good life. I think the dealer estimate might be low when you start looking around. But it is totally worth it.
Exactly my sentiment - cheaper than a replacement bike and 15 years on I still love it and yearn for nothing else.
My only worry is that one day it will leave me standing on the side of the road.
Here in South Africa the authorised dealer still give it great backup at a reasonable price.
It is with deep regret that I have to part with my trusty K1200 LT, we have had lots of fun together and great memories. It has developed an oil leak and the dealership tells me most of the seals have to be replaced (20 years old, I can't complain) and that it is $2,000 plus.
The bike is still drive able and works fine, I just cannot justify spending $2k on a 20 year old bike.
I offered it to Beemer Bone Yard, but they are not buying any bikes. If anyone wants to purchase it for parts then I am open to offers.
If it gets parted out, I want the passenger's armrests! That is too nice of a bike to part out though, I would spend the money and get many more years of enjoyment out of it. :grin:
Billie,
what neck of the woods are you/the bike in? how many miles does it have on it? Is the front fender the only thing wrong (besides the needed seals)? Everything else operate as designed?
These K’s will go a long way I have 107 k on my 2000 K1200LT just did some great upgrades and she handles great did all the work myself in my garage. It’s like a new bike.
My problem is that I don't have the garage, lift and tools, nor the knowledge to do the repairs myself. I really enjoy the bike but also after 20 years I might be ready for a change.
Can you tell me how many miles on it. I'am that far from you.
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