I am looking at a trade. My 2006 F650 GS w/ some goodies, abs, grips etc. plus around 500-600$ for an 04 Rockster. My bike has 17k miles. His has 30K miles, all the racks, but no luggage and Ohlins.
Good deal? Bad Deal? What issues should I look for? I've been told about a wiring harness issue on R1150R's binding up front. Do the center stad rear wheel shake for a quick FD check. And the flat paint is prone to chipping.
Anything else? I've done some searches on the sight and I come up w/ "they did not make many of these things" and the owners seem a little off bubble.. I think I could fit right in.
OK... thinking about it. Maybe a fair deal, as I just re-read the part about you handing over cash. I am going to assume all scheduled maintenance has been done on time. Although with an older bike like this, at 30K, there should be more entries for things like oil changes. There should be at least 3 brake and clutch flushes. Another may be due at the end of this season.
The BMW bags are about $400-450 on the used marketplace, keep that in mind since you mentioned touring. Have the fuel quick disconnects been replaced? The OEM plastic ones break early, and that's a risk now at this bike's age. Certainly test the rear wheel for Final Drive issues. Check the underside of the rear boot on the final drive. The drive can leak a bit of fluid from there. A bit. So if it's a little grimy, it could be OK. If it's wet, there is cause for concern.
That's about all I can remember now. Certainly take it for a test ride, make sure it feels right. Good luck!
We seem to be a little off bubble... what is this bubble you speak of? I can look around the house for it later, but right now I need to go feed my unicorns.
Bad Deal? 
What issues should I look for? I've been told about a wiring harness issue on R1150R's binding up front. Do the center stad rear wheel shake for a quick FD check. And the flat paint is prone to chipping.
