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Apr 21, 2011, 2:14 PM
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Re: [ken42] hi looking at buying a 97 r1200c asking euro3k..anyuthing to look out for on this bike ?...40 klm..any advice would be welcome..
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Hi Ken,
I would recommend you register for free with Chromeheads, who are a great bunch of guys, and only deal with cruisers.They will be able to point out important issues to look for before purchasing.I recall them mentioning about the final drive ,giving problems at 20000, but its not definite.Main issues are the poor quality chromework, which starts to blister, but I can live with that.I have a 1999 R1200C Montauk, which gives me great satisfaction, and I do the servicing and repairwork myself.These bikes in my opinion are going to be sought after in a couple of years, seeing that BMW undertook to build the only Cruiser and stopped.
Look for telltale signs like oil leaking under final drive or the rubber covering the driveshaft by the swingarm.Establish if the bike has been serviced regularly, or if it has mostly been standing.Check the condition of the tyres, and be ready to purchase a new set ,front and back, as a precaution, even if they look good to you.Go for Metzlers as they are for all German bikes.The only way to become more familiar with this machine, would be to go onto Chromehaeds.Best of luck, and if you buy remember to keep the tires on the tar.
Regards,
Louis
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