2000 bmw r1100rt

[tkent02]

They last forever.

 

[bbjumper]

It wasn't even properly broken in at 30k.

 

[FLHGSRay]

I couldn't believe it at the time. I was 19-20, he was a little older and a native German. Owning a BMW was no big deal to him. They made 'em right down the road. But apparently it was thought by them at the time that they wouldn't last. Or maybe he just wanted a new bike. Traded it for a new Moto Guzzi.

 

[srsupertrap]

A little off topic, I know, but this is on my dream bike list. '77 R100RS. Had a German friend while in the military that bought one new. Funny thing, though. He traded it in at about 30,000 kms. Said BMWs were known to be pretty worn out by then. Aren't these bike known for longevity?

+1: The R100RS will last forever and hold their value forever as well. Germans are known for riding their bikes hard but they also maintain them well like Germans do. They go 100K without breathing hard. They were actually so popular when the K100 came out in 1984 the airheads (R Series) didn't adopt them. Then BMW brought back the R100's & R80s in 1988 till 1992.

The 77 R100RS is considered the most desirable from a collectability standpoint but the later models 1980-1984 years had some significant improvements which made them better riders. If you had the opportunity to buy one like pictured its a no brainer decision. If you don't want it please PM me.

You would be in good company too, Peter Egan's (Cycle World Editor at Large) collection includes a 1983 R100RS IIRC.

 

[GS ace]

I now have 63,000 miles on my '02 RT and it is showing no signs of wear, other than a few nicks.

BTW, it's the best motorcycle that I have ever owned.

 

[bbjumper]

GS ace I am right there with ya. The more I ride my RT the more I appreciate it for what it can do. Beemer parts are expensive but the good part is if you maintain your ride you rarely need them. I bought mine two years ago with 12k on the clock and now have 34k on it, love the bike and like you it's the best I have owned.

Cheers:clap:

 

[GelandeStrasse]

Yes it does, and it is giving me the alternate blink that indicates the system is inop EXCEPT when I am running on the interstate. I have not tried any of the suggested methods of resetting it as yet, but since it does not seem to be a problem at steady high rpms I am wondering if it is due to a weak battery which is one of the possible causes listed.

Service records indicate a new BMW maint free battery (175.89) was installed in March, 2010, three & 1/2 years ago. I figure the safe thing to do would be to replace it. I could then see if the ABS warning thing goes away. From what I read the battery is an absolute bitch to get to. I thought my 1100E was bad.
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Your abs issue could just be the wheel sensors need adjusting. The gap between the ring and sensor needs to be exact.

 

[GS ace]

Three years ago, I was at the BMW to get an oil filter for my '02 1150GS. As I was exiting the door, I saw the RT outside, checked it out, then out of curiosity, went back inside to ask about it. Well, it was on consignment and the seller was being forced to sell it because he and his wife were expecting twins. Talk about good timing! The salesman said that the asking price was $5,700 but offers were being entertained. I offered $5,000, a phone call was made, and bingo, it was in the back of my truck 30 minutes later.

I took the J&M audio system and Big Mak tank bag off of the GS, installed them on the RT, and put a Russell All Day seat on it.

Last June, I put over 4600 miles on it on one trip and in October, I'm planning on doing a 2500 mile one on it. 750+ mile legs are a piece of cake on it, and at a lot less than a 'Wing or Electra Glide.

 

[bbjumper]

Three years ago, I was at the BMW to get an oil filter for my '02 1150GS. As I was exiting the door, I saw the RT outside, checked it out, then out of curiosity, went back inside to ask about it. Well, it was on consignment and the seller was being forced to sell it because he and his wife were expecting twins. Talk about good timing! The salesman said that the asking price was $5,700 but offers were being entertained. I offered $5,000, a phone call was made, and bingo, it was in the back of my truck 30 minutes later.

I took the J&M audio system and Big Mak tank bag off of the GS, installed them on the RT, and put a Russell All Day seat on it.

Last June, I put over 4600 miles on it on one trip and in October, I'm planning on doing a 2500 mile one on it. 750+ mile legs are a piece of cake on it, and at a lot less than a 'Wing or Electra Glide.

In late June myself and two friends left Phoenix and did a Durango Montrose, Brekenridge, Telluride round trip. Brekenridge back to Phoenix on the last day, 1700 mi three days, averaged 52 mpg and it turned out to be the perfect bike for that ride. 10k this year so far including this trip and a round trip to Austin in April.

Fun, Fun :lol:

 

[GS ace]

The plan is to hit southern MO and AR with a friend of mine on his ZZR. Most of the miles will be zig zagging across AR. Of course, getting there and back will be most of the overall mileage. I'm looking very forward to it.

In April I met several friends in Kansas and we all rode into MO and into AR for a few days. Though it was rainy and in the low forties on the first day, we had a blast. The RT offered more protection from the weather than my 'Wings or H-D ever did.....and it did it at 50 mpg.

 

[Bert Patterson]

+1: The R100RS will last forever and hold their value forever as well. Germans are known for riding their bikes hard but they also maintain them well like Germans do. They go 100K without breathing hard. They were actually so popular when the K100 came out in 1984 the airheads (R Series) didn't adopt them. Then BMW brought back the R100's & R80s in 1988 till 1992.

The 77 R100RS is considered the most desirable from a collectability standpoint but the later models 1980-1984 years had some significant improvements which made them better riders. If you had the opportunity to buy one like pictured its a no brainer decision. If you don't want it please PM me.

You would be in good company too, Peter Egan's (Cycle World Editor at Large) collection includes a 1983 R100RS IIRC.

Mine was nowhere near that clean.

Pete doesn't have one now, but owned the same one twice. Can't remember who bought it from him last time, but it stayed in the neighborhood.

 

[srsupertrap]

Mine was nowhere near that clean.

Pete doesn't have one now, but owned the same one twice. Can't remember who bought it from him last time, but it stayed in the neighborhood.

I have read he owned the 900ss twice, still have yet to see one on the street. Oh well didn't mean to hijack but here is a 1977 R100RS on C/L albeit a long time now

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3928816410.html

 

[FLHGSRay]

What is with the rare 40mm cylinders? I did a quick search for specs, and came up with a bore and stroke of 90mmx70.6mm. Am I missing something? That bike seems like a decent buy.

 

[srsupertrap]

What he meant is 40mm Bing Carbs. After 1984 the R100 series were equipped with 32mm Bing Carbs.

 

[FLHGSRay]

Now, that makes sense. I'd guess that switch was an emission thing? Although, a 40mm carb sounds kinda big for filling a 500cc cylinder, anyway. But I'm not an engineer.

 

[dpep]

My 'new' 2000 bike just turned 24000 miles I thought it might be a good idea to have the Beemer shop do the 12000 mile inspection that the bike's maintenance schedule specifies for that mileage. The bike is way out of warranty of course, but I figured it would not hurt to have someone familiar with the machine go over everything and give me a good baseline from which to plan future maintenance. I was prepared to pay a few hundred dollars to have it done.

But the quote was $1080. That does include changing all fluids, valve adjustment, and a new air filter, but no other parts. I decided to wait.
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[Baatfam]

But the quote was $1080. That does include changing all fluids, valve adjustment, and a new air filter, but no other parts. I decided to wait.
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Well, there is that....
I changed all the fluids, adjusted valves, replaced battery, replaced air filter and replaced spark plugs on my R1100S...for about $200 in parts and an afternoon...

Get a quote on a clutch replacement or a spline lube if you really want a laugh...

 

[FLHGSRay]

I decided to wait.

Good call. When I run into a situation like this, I normally DIY it, then take some of the money I saved and by myself a nice tool or accessory for the bike. A factory service manual would be my first purchase.

 

[bbjumper]

I agree, you can do everything yourself, I would have someone who has experience with the 1100 to do the valves and throttle body sync at least the first time. Getting that right makes a tremendous difference in the smoothness of the engine and can eliminate any surging.

I did mine as per the manufacturer and it ran great I thought until Moto Ghost here in PHX did it for me the last time, big difference..

There are plenty of knowledgeable shops around that know these bikes and you don't need to pay BMW prices. IMO it would be worth a couple of hours shop time just to look over his shoulder.

Cheers

 

[dpep]

Good call. When I run into a situation like this, I normally DIY it, then take some of the money I saved and by myself a nice tool or accessory for the bike. A factory service manual would be my first purchase.

Amen......