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2005 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $6,000.00
YearYear:2005 MileageMileage:46 ColorColor: Gray
Location:

Mahomet, Illinois, United States

Mahomet, Illinois, United States
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BMW R-Series photos

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BMW R-Series tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,200 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Standard For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BMW R-Series description

2005 BMW R1200ST, 46k, full Remus exhaust system, nice condition, smooth and quick

Listing for the family of a friend who has passed. It was his last bike :-(

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Here are way more pics than Ebay will allow me (and higher resolution):

https://kwc.smugmug.com/2005-BMW-R1200ST

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Video so you can hear the lovely Remus exhaust note!

https://youtu.be/0aCZul18uFM

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Features

2005 R1200ST sport tourer

1200cc dual-spark, EFI, 6-speed, shaft drive

Granite grey / light magnesium two-tone paint

tastefully done color-matched pinstriping

Non-ABS (this is good because the linked-servo ABS sucks!!)

Throttlemeister cruise control (throttle lock)

Heated hand grips, accessory power port

Two-position adjustable windshield

Factory BMW luggage keyed to ignition

brand new this month full Remus titanium exhaust front to back with engine re-mapped to match ($1500)

Includes the factory manual, tool kit, one key (and two punch out keys)

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Mechanical

starts easily and idles smoothly

everything works as it should, handles very well

Michelin Road Pilot tires like brand new

battery is strong, always on a tender

Remus system gives it a nice growl and burble but not obnoxious

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Service rundown

pre-delivery checklist at Twin City BMW in Savoy, IL on 5/5/06 at zero miles

600 mile service at Twin City on 6/14/06 at 776 miles

warranty service on emissions control at Twin City on 10/20/07

final drive oil swap, full synth, 3/1/08

valves set at 11,680 miles on 9/25/08

somewhat of a black hole after this

bike was obviously well maintained but former owner did not provide further records

full service and complete checkover including oil / filter / final drive change in spring 2016

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Cosmetic condition

for a 46k bike the condition is excellent

garage kept and generally fair weather ridden and it shows

paint glossy everywhere, few stone chips on right front fairing

both bags have some minor rash and left fairing corner has been touched up

little scuff on left mirror and spark plug cover, buzz on clutch lever

two little catches on passenger seat, one is shown in pic (1/8 to 1/4" long)

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Sale details

$500 deposit due through Paypal within 48 hours of auction end

this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE if you do not follow through on the sale for your own reason

also....the ENTIRE COST of the bike cannot be paid through Paypal, just the deposit

full payment due at pickup within 10 days of auction end if possible; if not possible, email me to notify

I CAN ship this motorcycle or possibly deliver, email for details, fly-and-ride also possible!


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