I wonder if his wife is making him sell this one with the way he describes it:
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2090397146.html
1999 BMW R1100rt Police Rat Bike - $2200 (Denver - Cap Hill)
Date: 2010-12-01, 8:36PM MST
Reply to:
sale-agkvh-2090397146@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
That's right, I said "Rat Bike". Of course, this might cause some derision from people who value "The Rat Bike" aesthetic. If you're offended, take a deep breath, it will be O.K. You can rest assured that your discernment of the phrase, your valuation of motorcycle art, and your understanding of the universe through words is possibly (and likely) deeper than my own.
The scope and purpose of this depiction is to prevent disappointment and haggling. This bike isn't cosmetically perfect and the price is $2200 FIRM, Cash.
When I say not perfect, here's what I mean:
1)The bike has 119,510 miles. It takes a little gas to get it started, but this could possibly be remedied w/ a new throttle advance (i.e. Choke) cable.
2)It has 119,510 miles. There are small scratches, tiny cracks in plastic, some rust here and there etc. Considering this it's in pretty good shape.
3)Remember when I said your understanding of motorcycle aesthetics is probably better than mine? Well, the mirrors are made for a Jetta and not mounted very well (I like to drink beer when I work on my bike) and the passenger seat was made from an office chair. You probably won't be very impressed with my handy-work, but you should pretend to be, or just ignore these "features" if you're invited to come see my bike.
4)Other issues: The R-hand grip-heater doesn't work; the footrest plate is from an r1150 and has been modified to fit this bike; oh and the horn sounds really cheesy.
Aside from these issues, the bike runs and rides great!
If you're not familiar with this model, this is a great touring bike. Here are some of the highlights:
0 Dual, floating rotor, integrated anti-lock brakes; it will stop really well
0 Bosch fuel injection
0 A powered windshield that you raise and lower while riding
0 A flat (i.e. Boxer) engine for a lower center of gravity
0 Rider information display with fuel gauge, oil temp. and gear indicator
0 A cop alternator, a cop speedometer, and oil cooling fan
0 Paralever (single-sided) rear suspension
The bike has a clean Colorado title.
Legalese: You must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license and cash-in-my-hand is required for test-rides -- if you crash it, that means you bought it! (Won't your significant other love that?!)
Thanks for looking, and have a great day!
Zach
- Location: Denver - Cap Hill
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests