1998 BMW R-Series

WB10434AXWZA61563

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You are looking at (one of) the most beautiful bikes on the street - a real head turner with extra comfortable seat and heated grips. New "Avon Venom" tires front and rear - New "Bike Master" gel battery with onboard charging system - New OEM 3rd generation tail light {beware of the old style taillights - they WILL break that's why they were redesigned ... twice} - heavy handlebars w/heated grips is borrowed straight from it's big brother the R1200CLC. There is no other R1200C like this one. The chrome is in very good shape and the paint is fair for the age. There are no dings that I know of but of course there may be some surface scratches and maybe a small paint chip or two but the blemishes are so few and so small I honestly owned the bike for more that a year before I even noticed them. The R1200CLC handlebar offers: a much more comfortable riding position, more control and is much better looking. The chrome and black mirrors are the best BMW offered for this model. The heated grips are not only functional but also weighted and great looking. The clutch and brake levers are chromed as are the tops of the fluid reservoirs. The "James Dean" style driving lights are augmented by authentic Harley Davidson chrome turn signals (the original BMW lights are chromed plastic). There is a set of matching authentic Harley Davidson chrome turn signals in the rear to finish off the $300.00 signal upgrade package. The tuned exhaust is more throaty than the stock pipes but not so load as to offend the neighbors. The new 3rd generation taillight looks much better than the original in that there are no holes creating weak spots on the top of the bezel Almost every original taillight out there has at least one crack running from these screw holes and before long the entire light will be hanging. But not with this new style - it is secured from beneath the rear fender with no "through" holes. The 1200cc boxer motor is balanced and powerful. The chrome head covers is another plus on the particular Cruiser. *** NO BAGS *** I am not selling the bags with the bike. You are bidding on the bike without the bags and without the mounting hardware. I have also lowered the reserve. If there is anything you would want to change back to original just let me know as I have kept all of the take-offs. From the "police style" handlebars, to the plastic turn signals to the dull aluminum shifter and brake levers to the chincy cold handle-grips to a different seat, I have kept it all and can change out as you see fit. Ask about delivery - if the price is right anything is possible. Great price when you realize there is a new $130.00 gel battery and $400.00 in new tires all installed at the end of last riding season. There may be 100 miles on these tires. This bike is perfectly put together; so why am I selling this beautiful machine that anyone could tell I lovingly assembled? I have two beautiful little girls that want their own kayaks and I spend more time with them than I do riding anyway. Once they grow up and move out I'll wish I had this bike back, but I only have my little girls once and that is now. I figure I'll get more exercise out of a kayak than I do riding a motor anyway. Thanks for looking and happy bidding. Some of you may notice this is the 2nd time listed - My winning bidder reneged last time so this time please do not bid if you have less than 50 eBay transactions unless you call me first. Also, and this is a biggie, please understand you have to pay to have this shipped to you or come pick it up. I am willing to offer free of charge my time to deliver within 1000 miles but YOU will pay in advance enough to cover my fuel expenses. It's expensive; may van gets 13 mpg pulling a trailer so figure $0.86 per mile. I don't know what shipping companies may charge but I'm being told it is more. I will need the transportation fees sent via PayPal before I start out. Contact me; I'd be happy to work with you. I also reserve the right to sell locally and end this auction early. Good Luck and Happy Bidding. On May-02-13 at 10:18:09 PDT, seller added the following information: Produced in limited quantities, only made from 1998 to 2004, this bike is destined to be a collector’s item. 1998 was the first year ever produced and the R1200C debuted in the James Bond movie, “Tomorrow Never Dies”.