Shiny Side Up Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hey guys, Presently on a 2004 R1150RT and looking to move into the hexhead world. Really not too familiar with the newer 1200's but absolutely love the way they look and run. I'm considering all years but would like to have the electronic cruise control. Is there what one might call a "good year" for these motorcycles? By that I mean a year where any glitch occurrences started becoming fewer. (All motorcycles have their issues - my friend just paid almost $600.00 for a new alternator for his ST1300!!) Thanks in advance!! Link to comment
dirtrider Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hey guys, Presently on a 2004 R1150RT and looking to move into the hexhead world. Really not too familiar with the newer 1200's but absolutely love the way they look and run. I'm considering all years but would like to have the electronic cruise control. Is there what one might call a "good year" for these motorcycles? By that I mean a year where any glitch occurrences started becoming fewer. (All motorcycles have their issues - my friend just paid almost $600.00 for a new alternator for his ST1300!!) Thanks in advance!! Morning Mike A good rule of thumb is to buy the latest model in a model class. So if you are looking at hexheads then then the 2009 would probably be the best. There were lots of running improvements from 2005 to 2009. But there is always the money concern so that has to figured in also. Link to comment
Shiny Side Up Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hey guys, Presently on a 2004 R1150RT and looking to move into the hexhead world. Really not too familiar with the newer 1200's but absolutely love the way they look and run. I'm considering all years but would like to have the electronic cruise control. Is there what one might call a "good year" for these motorcycles? By that I mean a year where any glitch occurrences started becoming fewer. (All motorcycles have their issues - my friend just paid almost $600.00 for a new alternator for his ST1300!!) Thanks in advance!! Morning Mike A good rule of thumb is to buy the latest model in a model class. So if you are looking at hexheads then then the 2009 would probably be the best. There were lots of running improvements from 2005 to 2009. But there is always the money concern so that has to figured in also. Thanks DR - yeah that money concern can always mess things up!! LOL! Link to comment
Shiny Side Up Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Does anyone have something they might like to add to DR's post above? Link to comment
greiffster Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Does anyone have something they might like to add to DR's post above? Only that the early hexheads '05s and '06s share the whizzy brakes similar to to your '04. You already know whether or not you like the system or would buy another bike with/without it. Link to comment
Shiny Side Up Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Does anyone have something they might like to add to DR's post above? Only that the early hexheads '05s and '06s share the whizzy brakes similar to to your '04. You already know whether or not you like the system or would buy another bike with/without it. Thank you sir! Did not know that, but "whizzy" is fine with me... as long as they work! LOL! Link to comment
greiffster Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thank you sir! Did not know that, but "whizzy" is fine with me... as long as they work! LOL! And the cost to repair when they don't. I liked my whizzy brakes fine. I didn't really understand the need for the servo pump, but the brakes worked great. The maintenance was a bit of a pain. But, the cost to repair the thing if it goes out is like north of 2 bills. Big bills. So I looked for something later than '06. Link to comment
Shiny Side Up Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Thank you sir! Did not know that, but "whizzy" is fine with me... as long as they work! LOL! And the cost to repair when they don't. I liked my whizzy brakes fine. I didn't really understand the need for the servo pump, but the brakes worked great. The maintenance was a bit of a pain. But, the cost to repair the thing if it goes out is like north of 2 bills. Big bills. So I looked for something later than '06. Thanks for the information and advice - much appreciated! Link to comment
TexasMule Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Not sure if you do your own work, but if you do, sometime late '08 early '09 BMW moved the drain plug on the FD to 6 o'clock instead of 9 o'clock. Still have to remove the wheel to fill the FD, but you don't need to disconnect the FD from the shaft to drain the oil. Changing the FD oil on your 1150RT is a piece of cake compared to my '08. My only bitch about my hexhead, and I'll continue to bitch until I get rid of her.... BTW, you'll love the CC. Link to comment
rglassma Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 The newer models have a longer warranty on the fuel strip that goes out frequently. It was a recall, but BMW made it 12 years from purchase. So if you want the warranty until 2021, than buy an '09. I have an '05 with the wizzy brakes. It has 72.5K on it. Love the bike !!! Link to comment
Shiny Side Up Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Yep - do my own work - except tires! LOL! Thanks guys!! Link to comment
Dann Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 The 08 and up have the dealer extortion light that can only be turned off by the dealer computer or a GS-911. 07 and earlier don't have it. Link to comment
Shiny Side Up Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 The 08 and up have the dealer extortion light that can only be turned off by the dealer computer or a GS-911. 07 and earlier don't have it. LOL!! Thanks Daniel Link to comment
Mark C Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Or , just take the plastic cover off and put a piece of black tape over it! Link to comment
Sonor Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I really like my 05 even though it has had a number of expensive repairs over the last two years. I am going in for my fourth fuel stip next Saturday. Yes, the bike is past the 12 year mark but each fuel strip resets to a two year warranty and my last was installed a year ago. Link to comment
NickInSac Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I really like my 05 even though it has had a number of expensive repairs over the last two years. I am going in for my fourth fuel stip next Saturday. Yes, the bike is past the 12 year mark but each fuel strip resets to a two year warranty and my last was installed a year ago. That's good to know. Thanks. I'm coming up on 120k miles on my '06. Link to comment
Overbyte Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Looking... I had a 04 R1150RT and loved it. I now have a 08 R1200RT and love it more, it is the best bike I have ever ridden. That said, I will be 78 in 2 months and it is time to sell. If you even think are interested you can check it out at: https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/mcy/d/bmw-rrt-sport-touring/6232470759.html Cheers, Overbyte Link to comment
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