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Hello all. New to the forums.
Looking at buying a 1999 K1200LT, w/ 40,000 miles. This will be my first touring bike. Sport bikes and dual sports for previous bikes.
Overall bike looks to be in good shape. Some minor things are missing cap to coolant over flow bottle and rear speakers "crackle" time to time.
Anything I should look for or be cautious about?
He did say there is a "hickup" in shifting between 1st and 2nd on occasion, (not all the time). Could be rider induced.. Kind of like missing a gear or a "half" shift. I ride dirt bikes and quards and this can be a some what common thing with them. Again, could be rider error.
The shifting thing concerned me due to the fact that he pulls a trailer with the bike (trailer also included in the sell)
I have read there is or has been problems with the rear drive failing.
Any and all feedback is welcome and appreciated.........
Looking at buying a 1999 K1200LT, w/ 40,000 miles. This will be my first touring bike. Sport bikes and dual sports for previous bikes.
Overall bike looks to be in good shape. Some minor things are missing cap to coolant over flow bottle and rear speakers "crackle" time to time.
Anything I should look for or be cautious about?
He did say there is a "hickup" in shifting between 1st and 2nd on occasion, (not all the time). Could be rider induced.. Kind of like missing a gear or a "half" shift. I ride dirt bikes and quards and this can be a some what common thing with them. Again, could be rider error.
The shifting thing concerned me due to the fact that he pulls a trailer with the bike (trailer also included in the sell)
I have read there is or has been problems with the rear drive failing.
Any and all feedback is welcome and appreciated.........