#237 2002 BMW R1150GS
VIN: WB10492A42ZH30250
Odometer: ~168310
Engine: 1130cc H2
Trans.: 6-spd
From the owner:
2002 BMW R1150GS Adventure with 168,305 miles. (That is not a typo!) I bought this bike new, one of the first examples imported to the US. This is the model that started the GS Adventure line, derived from the air-cooled Paris-Dakar GS models. Upgrades from the standard 1150GS include 50% more fuel capacity @ 8 gallons, longer travel suspension, standard crash protection, fog lights, lower 1st and 6th gears, and one piece seat. In addition the 2002 models predated the troublesome (and maintenance intensive) servo brakes that came on almost all large displacement 2003-2007 BMW motorcycles.
This example’s history: It’s been high and wide, used but not abused, and religiously maintained. Significant upgrades include Ohlins shocks, SW Motech crash bars (the factory ones were very prone to cracking) and Touratech Zega bags (no extra charge for the stickers!). The bike doesn’t have a windshield, because that’s how I liked to ride it, and a friend broke his and needed one. A cracked piston ring land at about 135,000 miles was caused by inadvertent use of regular fuel on a Mexico trip - not a catastrophic failure, just led to increased oil consumption. Instead of rebuilding the engine I found a wrecked bike with less than 7000 miles and transplanted the complete engine, with all accessories. At the same time the transmission and final drive were both rebuilt with new bearings and seals, and the driveshaft was replaced. As a result, the entire drivetrain has only about 45,000 miles. Everything works, the bike starts instantly and runs great, no smoke, leaks, or unusual oil consumption. Tires are fair but rideable, cosmetics fair to good and the tank is straight. It’s always been stored inside, but obviously it’s been outside a lot too! I really hate to part with this wonderful bike but I have too many in my garage. My loss is your gain.
VIN: WB10492A42ZH30250
Odometer: ~168310
Engine: 1130cc H2
Trans.: 6-spd
From the owner:
2002 BMW R1150GS Adventure with 168,305 miles. (That is not a typo!) I bought this bike new, one of the first examples imported to the US. This is the model that started the GS Adventure line, derived from the air-cooled Paris-Dakar GS models. Upgrades from the standard 1150GS include 50% more fuel capacity @ 8 gallons, longer travel suspension, standard crash protection, fog lights, lower 1st and 6th gears, and one piece seat. In addition the 2002 models predated the troublesome (and maintenance intensive) servo brakes that came on almost all large displacement 2003-2007 BMW motorcycles.
This example’s history: It’s been high and wide, used but not abused, and religiously maintained. Significant upgrades include Ohlins shocks, SW Motech crash bars (the factory ones were very prone to cracking) and Touratech Zega bags (no extra charge for the stickers!). The bike doesn’t have a windshield, because that’s how I liked to ride it, and a friend broke his and needed one. A cracked piston ring land at about 135,000 miles was caused by inadvertent use of regular fuel on a Mexico trip - not a catastrophic failure, just led to increased oil consumption. Instead of rebuilding the engine I found a wrecked bike with less than 7000 miles and transplanted the complete engine, with all accessories. At the same time the transmission and final drive were both rebuilt with new bearings and seals, and the driveshaft was replaced. As a result, the entire drivetrain has only about 45,000 miles. Everything works, the bike starts instantly and runs great, no smoke, leaks, or unusual oil consumption. Tires are fair but rideable, cosmetics fair to good and the tank is straight. It’s always been stored inside, but obviously it’s been outside a lot too! I really hate to part with this wonderful bike but I have too many in my garage. My loss is your gain.
VIN: WB10492A42ZH30250
Odometer: ~168310
Engine: 1130cc H2
Trans.: 6-spd
From the owner:
2002 BMW R1150GS Adventure with 168,305 miles. (That is not a typo!) I bought this bike new, one of the first examples imported to the US. This is the model that started the GS Adventure line, derived from the air-cooled Paris-Dakar GS models. Upgrades from the standard 1150GS include 50% more fuel capacity @ 8 gallons, longer travel suspension, standard crash protection, fog lights, lower 1st and 6th gears, and one piece seat. In addition the 2002 models predated the troublesome (and maintenance intensive) servo brakes that came on almost all large displacement 2003-2007 BMW motorcycles.
This example’s history: It’s been high and wide, used but not abused, and religiously maintained. Significant upgrades include Ohlins shocks, SW Motech crash bars (the factory ones were very prone to cracking) and Touratech Zega bags (no extra charge for the stickers!). The bike doesn’t have a windshield, because that’s how I liked to ride it, and a friend broke his and needed one. A cracked piston ring land at about 135,000 miles was caused by inadvertent use of regular fuel on a Mexico trip - not a catastrophic failure, just led to increased oil consumption. Instead of rebuilding the engine I found a wrecked bike with less than 7000 miles and transplanted the complete engine, with all accessories. At the same time the transmission and final drive were both rebuilt with new bearings and seals, and the driveshaft was replaced. As a result, the entire drivetrain has only about 45,000 miles. Everything works, the bike starts instantly and runs great, no smoke, leaks, or unusual oil consumption. Tires are fair but rideable, cosmetics fair to good and the tank is straight. It’s always been stored inside, but obviously it’s been outside a lot too! I really hate to part with this wonderful bike but I have too many in my garage. My loss is your gain.