ABOUT THIS MOTORCYCLE
Hello - this motorcycle was purchased brand new in November 2007 and has had only 1 owner - me. It has 1) a clean title, 2) has NO liens against it, 3) has never been in a crash, and 4) has never had an insurance claim against it.
As proof of this below is a real VIN report ran on **VINCHECK showing the public details as of 5/2019. I redacted the VIN on this specific VIN report however a non redacted VIN report will be available for all serious buyers. VIN report requests will be ran only on these VIN reporting services Cyclevin, Vincheck, InstaVIN, VINaudit, and NMVTIS. No others will be considered.
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VIN: WB10*********43164
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Hello - this motorcycle was purchased brand new in November 2007 and has had only 1 owner - me. It has 1) a clean title, 2) has NO liens against it, 3) has never been in a crash, and 4) has never had an insurance claim against it.
As proof of this below is a real VIN report ran on **VINCHECK showing the public details as of 5/2019. I redacted the VIN on this specific VIN report however a non redacted VIN report will be available for all serious buyers. VIN report requests will be ran only on these VIN reporting services Cyclevin, Vincheck, InstaVIN, VINaudit, and NMVTIS. No others will be considered.
REDACTED VIN REPORT via VINCHECK (https://www.nicb.org/vincheck)
VINCheck® Results
VIN: WB10*********43164
VINCheck® Theft Record
VIN: WB10*********43164 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheck® Theft Records.
VINCheck® is updated regularly as additional information is reported.
VINCheck® Total Loss Record
VIN: WB10*********43164 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheck® Salvage Records.
VINCheck® is updated regularly as additional information is reported.
**About Vincheck; NICB's VINCheck is a free service provided to the public to assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, or has been reported as a salvage vehicle by cooperating NICB member insurance companies. To perform a search, a vehicle identification number (VIN) is required. A maximum of five searches can be conducted within a 24-hour period per IP address.
FAQ
Q: Are you firm on the price?
A: Cash and a respectful negotiations session always wins the day. I am a motivated seller and being offered are a lot of extras that can be included or not. Consider that with all of the accessories being offered this bike is completely ready for the next owner to ride off for an adventure.
Q: Why are you selling the bike?
A: I am getting older and with a bad knee my DRZ400S is easier for me to ride.
Q: How is the engine running?
A: The engine runs great. It only has 46k and has always been maintained by BMW dealers following BMW's' maintenance schedules. For the last 2+ years it has only been ridden on monthly maintenance rides ensuring everything keeps working a-OK. But it really needs a new owner to take it on a long distant adventure ride where the R1200gs is at its best.
Q: What shape are the brakes and rotors in?
A: The last time I had the bike in a BMW dealer for maintenance (6/2015) the report shows that the front brake pad had 30% life left. I asked how long will it last and they replied usually brake pad should be replaced about 10-15% life remaining. They stated the rear pads and both rotors are in great shape with many 10k miles of life. Since the 6/2015 maintenance I have only ridden the bike a few 100 miles and stopped around late 2015. So nothing has really changed.
Q: What shape are the TIRES in?
A: The tires installed are in great shape with many 1000's of miles of life remaining. I also have several other tires available to purchase with the bike that are either new or slightly used. They look like they have many 1000's of miles of life remaining. See Extras page
Q: What OIL is in it and when was the last oil change?
A: I always change the oil on all my vehicles twice a year (Fall & Spring) weather it reaches 3k or not. On this bike I always use BMW dino oil. I do that because on my long distant rides that is greater than 6k miles I have the oil changed by BMW dealers along the route and I have records to show it.
Q: What auxiliary electrical connections does this bike have?
A: It has 5;
1) cable from battery through inline fuse to SAE connector to handlebars used for charging devices or used to charge the battery via a battery tender,
2) cable from battery through inline fuse to waterproof switch to HID fog lights (switch inside left side panel).
3 & 4) from BMW canbus output helper to Gerbing connectors to front and rear seats for heated clothing, and
5) cable from BMW canbus output helper to SAE connector to the BMW rear hard top case. This cable is used during long distant rides. I plug a 2-cigarette lighter power socket adapter into it and I can charge my laptop, phone, and Nintendo DS while on the road. The advantage of this setup is that it allows me to have everything charged and ready to use when I arrive at my camp spot or hotel.
Q: What does the the Touratech BMW Canbus Output Helper do?
A: So I won't get into the details of BMWs' Single Wire System (SWS) as everyone can google it but the canbus network is a component of that system. The Touratech canbus output helper allows BMW owners attach auxiliary devices to the SWS system easily and safely via quick connect connectors. The advantage is: a) it allows these aux devices to not have to be connected directly to the battery, b) it protects the battery by isolating these devices from it (it is fused). and c) when the bike turns off the devices connected to it turn off and the rider doesn't have to worry about the battery.
The COH on this bike is under the front seat making it very easily accessible. Checkout the Touratech link website or https://touratech-usa.com/Store/TPS-15-CAN-Bus-Output-Helper-fuse-block for more info.
Q: Why so many Touratech guards and equipment?
A: Well I use to live near Touratech USA and rode with some of staff during group rides. So it was quick and easy for me to jump in, say hi, and buy what I needed. If I needed additional info or help they were always helpful.
Q: When did you ever use those water bottle holders?
A: On the left pannier are 2 @ 1 liter bicycle water bottle holders in which I use two 1 liter aluminum Swiss SIGG bicycle water bottles. That last time was on a 3 day ride where it was so hot I and a buddy drank almost all of our water in our backpack bladders just before we spotted a stealth camp for the night. Since most stealth camps don't have water available the 2ltrs of extra water was very nice to have. We used it for mixing our dinners, mixing powdered Gatorade drinks, and two cups of fresh coffee in the morning. There nice to have Just In Case.
Q: What happened to the HANDGUARDS seen in some pics?
A: Yes I did have Acerbis handguards installed. However a fellow adventure rider on a long distant bike ride stopped by for a visit with his R1200gs. But he had a cracked handguard that wasn't providing any wind or cold temperature protection. So after a few beers and a large pizza I found myself taking mine off and installing them on his bike - it's what we adventure riders do for each other.
Q: Tell me more about that black document tube installed as a TOOL TUBE?
A: Ya - that is a penny mod I found on ADVRIDER.com and it uses a farm document canister as a tool tube and it works fantastic. Some of my older pics shows a metal tool tube installed but this one works far better than the metal one. It is completely waterproof, holds enough of my tools to perform 75% of any simple repair or maintenance and is super cheap. I have one on both of my bikes. You can read many forums talking about these canisters as tool tubes and see discussions on ADVRIDER.com & or AGRI Farm Equipment AGRISUPPLY.COM for more info.
Q: Did your BMW rear case get fixed during the BMW RECALL on their luggage cases?
A: Ok - good question from a buddy who had his BMW panniers and a rear top case repaired. The quick and simple answer - - all BMW recalls have been resolved by BMW dealers with the exception of the rear case. Not to re-display the history of BMW recalls but in short there was a recall (I believe in 2010) on some of the BMW panniers and rear cases that stated they could intermittently become unlatched and fall off (which would suck). I didn't get my rear top case repaired because;
Q: Are those foot rests on the engine bars?
A: Yes. On long distant rides the rider can change their sitting stance thus changing the pressure on the bum. Their really nice to have.
Q: What defects does it have?
A: To be honest here is a list of what I know (and please remember it was purchased brand new in late 2007).
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Q: Are you firm on the price?
A: Cash and a respectful negotiations session always wins the day. I am a motivated seller and being offered are a lot of extras that can be included or not. Consider that with all of the accessories being offered this bike is completely ready for the next owner to ride off for an adventure.
Q: Why are you selling the bike?
A: I am getting older and with a bad knee my DRZ400S is easier for me to ride.
Q: How is the engine running?
A: The engine runs great. It only has 46k and has always been maintained by BMW dealers following BMW's' maintenance schedules. For the last 2+ years it has only been ridden on monthly maintenance rides ensuring everything keeps working a-OK. But it really needs a new owner to take it on a long distant adventure ride where the R1200gs is at its best.
Q: What shape are the brakes and rotors in?
A: The last time I had the bike in a BMW dealer for maintenance (6/2015) the report shows that the front brake pad had 30% life left. I asked how long will it last and they replied usually brake pad should be replaced about 10-15% life remaining. They stated the rear pads and both rotors are in great shape with many 10k miles of life. Since the 6/2015 maintenance I have only ridden the bike a few 100 miles and stopped around late 2015. So nothing has really changed.
Q: What shape are the TIRES in?
A: The tires installed are in great shape with many 1000's of miles of life remaining. I also have several other tires available to purchase with the bike that are either new or slightly used. They look like they have many 1000's of miles of life remaining. See Extras page
Q: What OIL is in it and when was the last oil change?
A: I always change the oil on all my vehicles twice a year (Fall & Spring) weather it reaches 3k or not. On this bike I always use BMW dino oil. I do that because on my long distant rides that is greater than 6k miles I have the oil changed by BMW dealers along the route and I have records to show it.
Q: What auxiliary electrical connections does this bike have?
A: It has 5;
1) cable from battery through inline fuse to SAE connector to handlebars used for charging devices or used to charge the battery via a battery tender,
2) cable from battery through inline fuse to waterproof switch to HID fog lights (switch inside left side panel).
3 & 4) from BMW canbus output helper to Gerbing connectors to front and rear seats for heated clothing, and
5) cable from BMW canbus output helper to SAE connector to the BMW rear hard top case. This cable is used during long distant rides. I plug a 2-cigarette lighter power socket adapter into it and I can charge my laptop, phone, and Nintendo DS while on the road. The advantage of this setup is that it allows me to have everything charged and ready to use when I arrive at my camp spot or hotel.
Q: What does the the Touratech BMW Canbus Output Helper do?
A: So I won't get into the details of BMWs' Single Wire System (SWS) as everyone can google it but the canbus network is a component of that system. The Touratech canbus output helper allows BMW owners attach auxiliary devices to the SWS system easily and safely via quick connect connectors. The advantage is: a) it allows these aux devices to not have to be connected directly to the battery, b) it protects the battery by isolating these devices from it (it is fused). and c) when the bike turns off the devices connected to it turn off and the rider doesn't have to worry about the battery.
The COH on this bike is under the front seat making it very easily accessible. Checkout the Touratech link website or https://touratech-usa.com/Store/TPS-15-CAN-Bus-Output-Helper-fuse-block for more info.
Q: Why so many Touratech guards and equipment?
A: Well I use to live near Touratech USA and rode with some of staff during group rides. So it was quick and easy for me to jump in, say hi, and buy what I needed. If I needed additional info or help they were always helpful.
Q: When did you ever use those water bottle holders?
A: On the left pannier are 2 @ 1 liter bicycle water bottle holders in which I use two 1 liter aluminum Swiss SIGG bicycle water bottles. That last time was on a 3 day ride where it was so hot I and a buddy drank almost all of our water in our backpack bladders just before we spotted a stealth camp for the night. Since most stealth camps don't have water available the 2ltrs of extra water was very nice to have. We used it for mixing our dinners, mixing powdered Gatorade drinks, and two cups of fresh coffee in the morning. There nice to have Just In Case.
Q: What happened to the HANDGUARDS seen in some pics?
A: Yes I did have Acerbis handguards installed. However a fellow adventure rider on a long distant bike ride stopped by for a visit with his R1200gs. But he had a cracked handguard that wasn't providing any wind or cold temperature protection. So after a few beers and a large pizza I found myself taking mine off and installing them on his bike - it's what we adventure riders do for each other.
Q: Tell me more about that black document tube installed as a TOOL TUBE?
A: Ya - that is a penny mod I found on ADVRIDER.com and it uses a farm document canister as a tool tube and it works fantastic. Some of my older pics shows a metal tool tube installed but this one works far better than the metal one. It is completely waterproof, holds enough of my tools to perform 75% of any simple repair or maintenance and is super cheap. I have one on both of my bikes. You can read many forums talking about these canisters as tool tubes and see discussions on ADVRIDER.com & or AGRI Farm Equipment AGRISUPPLY.COM for more info.
Q: Did your BMW rear case get fixed during the BMW RECALL on their luggage cases?
A: Ok - good question from a buddy who had his BMW panniers and a rear top case repaired. The quick and simple answer - - all BMW recalls have been resolved by BMW dealers with the exception of the rear case. Not to re-display the history of BMW recalls but in short there was a recall (I believe in 2010) on some of the BMW panniers and rear cases that stated they could intermittently become unlatched and fall off (which would suck). I didn't get my rear top case repaired because;
- I forgot. I was working overseas finding myself jumping back and forth from US to Europe and simply forgot.
- I didn't really have too. This case was purchased with the bike in late 2007 and had never fallen off.
- However well before the recall I decided to install a common lock down mod I found on ADVRIDER.com Just In Case. It required 2 @ 4" bolts, 4 @ 3" dia washers and 4 nuts to bolt down the case to the BMW top case rack. I did it because I keep electronics (Laptop, Nintendo DS, Phone, etc..) in my top case during long adventure rides and I didn't want to take any chances. Many of my friends who owned R1200gs did the same with successful results so it made sense for me to do the same.
- If a R1200gs owner rides on paved roads they never have to worry about it. However I and friends often road on bumpy dirt roads such as found on the many state BDR routes, (Oregon (OBDR), Washington (WABDR), and Colorado (COBDR)) and these routes have bikes jumping around. Having another level of security makes me feel safe.
Q: Are those foot rests on the engine bars?
A: Yes. On long distant rides the rider can change their sitting stance thus changing the pressure on the bum. Their really nice to have.
Q: What defects does it have?
A: To be honest here is a list of what I know (and please remember it was purchased brand new in late 2007).
- There are 3 scratches on the left side panel that occurred from the time I had a bike drop at a camp site.
- There is a ding on the left upper plastic panel that occurred when a friend put a metal tool box on my bike when we were working on his bike on the side of a dirt road up in Canada.
- Both front fork reflectors should probably be replaced as they are cracked.
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