buying 1100 GS seconhand
Hi
I am going to inspect and test ride a 1100 GS this weekend, what things should I inspect carefully, ask owner about or check while riding the bike? It is a 94 model with about 45,000 km, ABS, heated grips & BMW panniers, otherwise standard. I have owned and riden many bikes, but never a BMW twin. Any advice appreciated.
I currently own a F650 Dakar and I know my may around single cylinder Jap dirt bikes, having spent about 20 years riding in Australia. An XR650 with 21L tank got me hooked on adventure riding about 10 years ago, then the F650 got me hooked on adventure touring about 2 years ago. Now after a few trips 2-up on the F650, my wife is suddenly interested in going pillion on a longer trip - maybe to Eastern Europe. So I am sizing up weather to set up the F650 for the job or get a larger GS 11xx for the extra comfort & room. GS 1100s seem quite cheap now and plenty owners on this site still seem to like them. Any advice on the model choice and set up for touring also appreciated.
Regards
Skillo
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