Detail Info for: BMW : Other BMW, 100GS, 1988, low milage, blue, BMW Motorcycles, Adventure bikes,

Transaction Info
Sold On:
03/30/2013
Price:
$ 5978.00
Condition:
Mileage:
14368
Location:
Greer, South Carolina, 29650
Seller Type:
owner
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1988 BMW Other
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Transmission:
VIN:
wb1047801j6152608
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Vehicle Detail
BMW 100GS 1988 A legendary Motorcycle The BMW 100GS is one of the best known motorcycles in the world and this model has won the legendary Paris-Dakar Rally. The Paris-Dakar race is named one of the toughest, if not the toughest in the world. It has been reported several times that the BMW 100GS with a 1000ccm = 1 liter engine has had a life span of more than 300,000 miles. During the decade of 1990 it was the heaviest Enduro on the market and is still one of the toughest. The motorcycle was purchased used from a dealer, representing the original owner at a mileage of 4,318. At that time the machine was in an excellent condition and very well maintained. The new German owner replaced the original front fender with a new one. The original fender comes with it. A few parts from BMW are included and come in a box incl. - The original front fender- Some white laquer for retouching etc.. The machine is equipped with: - BMW dual seat - Conversion set for touring cases - 2 BMW Touring cases - 1 Magnetic Tank bag (with optional camera cushioning set-up design) - New battery - A Tool box is not included Although it has a very low mileage, the machine was frequently maintained by "Motorcycle Parts Plus", 18 Maple Creek Circle Greenville SC 29607, They have lots of motorcycle maintenance experience and very impressive skill, and this is coming from a life-time engineer. The current odometer reading is 14,368 The machine has had no accidents. The machine was only filled with gasoline without ethanol. This provides better performance of the machine and the carburetor does not clog up for a much longer period of time while not being used until next spring. The owner is selling the machine because of his advanced age.