2004 BMW R-Series

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Details about this bike: The Rockster is a special variant of BMW's R1150R Roadster. Although similar, the Rockster features upgraded suspension components at the front and rear, as well as a GS style headlamp, special instrument cluster, shorter gearing, and a unique paint job. This bike really stands out, often earning a double-take from other BMW owners. Things I really like about the bike: Nimble Handling, Wide Bars: The low center of gravity of this bike, combined with wide flat handlebars produce a surprisingly nimble motorcycle. This bike is more than capable of keeping up with the other sport bikes on our typical mountain roads, while proving a very comfortable and controllable ride for freeway and city commuting. Telelever suspension: Besides giving the Rockster a natural anti-dive tendency, the telelever front suspension is one of the most ridged front ends on the market. The design locates the lower triple clamp just above the wheel, and makes it an integral component of the front fork tubes. This produces an incredibly ridged front end, offering a lot of feel and feedback to the rider, while minimizing fork stiction. Another advantage of this design is that that the Rockster can use a shock at the front end, rather than providing the damping as part of a telescopic fork. This makes servicing and adjustment of the front end easy, and reduces the cost of suspension upgrades. A Ohlins replacement front shock is available for $500. Engine as an Integral Support Structure: The engine of this bike is an integral component of the frame. This design helps to keep the center of gravity of the bike low, and helps to keep the overall weight of the bike down. Shaft Drive: The shaft drive requires minimal maintenance. Standard service is to drain and fill the final drive and transmission oil once every 12000 miles. Separate Transmission Lubrication: The transmission is lubricated by gear oil, rather than a shared sump system. This helps to protect the engine oil from shredding in the gears and on the clutch. Single sided Swingarm: The single sided swingarm makes it east to swap out the rear tire; remove 6 bolts and the rear wheel comes off. No spacers, no chain, and no brake carrier to worry about. Multiple Pre-Installed Fuel/Ignition Maps: The BMW Motech 2.4 ECU includes a set of preinstalled fuel/ignition maps that can be selected using a jumper wire. These jumpers permit the fuel map to be enriched to match an intake/exhaust upgrade, or to reduce the required fuel octane without having to purchase an aftermarket ECU. Easy Servicing: The bike is perfectly balanced on the center stand, which permits the front and rear wheels to be removed without the use of wheel stand. If you would like additional security, strap the bike to the ceiling, or support both ends on a pair of $15 automotive jack-stands. A major service (12,000 miles) on this bike can be performed in an afternoon. A valve inspection takes less than an hour. Flat Torque Curve: The R1150R power curve is incredibly flat, making good power from as low as 2500RPM, all the way to redline. No matter the RPM or gear, a twist of the wrist is all that is required to pass. Takeoffs feel incredibly aggressive on this bike, and it's possible to short shift to 6th very quickly without lugging the engine, or falling out of the powerband. Comfortable seats: Both the driver and passenger seats are wide and flat, providing a great deal of comfort. Because of the torquy engine, hydraulic pre-load adjuster, and neutral handling, this is a very good bike for 2-up riding. Low seats: The standard seat is relatively low for a German bike, and should permit riders as short as 5'8" to flat-foot the motorcycle (shorter riders will still be able to touch both feet to the ground.) A factory low seat option is available either OEM, or aftermarket. Condition: - 18,8xx miles. - Recent Valve Adjustment - Fresh Oil Change (Engine, Transmission and Final Drive) - New Spark Plugs- less than 1000 miles on a set of Bridgestone Battleaxe BTO21r Sport Touring Tires Flaws: - Minor sun faded decals on right side of tank. - Some minor weathering. - Rash on right side valve cover and protector- tiny flaws on front fender carbon fiber OEM And Aftermarket parts and accessories: - Bike is 100% street legal, and almost completely stock. - Includes OEM engine Guards - Includes Factory Stainless Steal brake lines (comes stock on this bike.) - Includes OEM Heated Hand Grips - Includes OEM BMW accessory socket. - Includes Haynes Repair Manual. - Includes Haynes repair manual, and tool-set. Kelly Blue Book Value for this bike is $5850 Nada Guides Retail Value: $ 5451 Please contact me with any additional questions.