So I’m not new to BMW bikes but am new to the F800 series. I have found a few that I’m considering… I’m a Texas resident and really don’t want to travel outside the state if I can help it to find a decent bike for a reasonable price.
The first one is a 2008 F800ST with 4,700 miles, one owner. A few additions like top case, touring windshield, PIAA aux lights, sliders all the way around… BUT it was purchased with the factory with lowered suspension and low seat. I think that’s something I’d probably want to reverse. The owner is 5’8 and said he flat foots it and I’m 5’11 so would probably be scrunched. It also has the factory tires on it so those definitely need replacing. And the final drive bearing recall is still open so I’d need to get that done because the seller is not wanting to take care of it. I think that might be a negotiating factor…? He’s currently asking $4500 but I think he’d take less cuz he also doesn’t ride it much anymore. This bike is located 3.5hrs from me. It has two slight rub marks on the right cowling from leaning over when being trailered. He sent me detailed pictures and they are minuscule. Never dropped though.
The second bike I found is a 2013 F800GT with 9,800 miles. 2 owners. Also comes with a top case, touring windshield, aftermarket comfort seat, Magura hydraulic clutch. He said it’s in great condition. The pictures in the listing aren’t great so I’m waiting in more detailed pics. He’s asking $6,350 “firm” and is 4.5hrs from me. This is the standard height suspension and has a center stand, as well as new Michelin tires.
*EDIT* - I’m talking to the seller if the GT and he said he would take $6,000 now.
I’ve been looking for a decent BMW F800 for about 3 months now and they aren’t common in my area. I’d like to know what everyone’s thoughts are in these two options?
The first one is a 2008 F800ST with 4,700 miles, one owner. A few additions like top case, touring windshield, PIAA aux lights, sliders all the way around… BUT it was purchased with the factory with lowered suspension and low seat. I think that’s something I’d probably want to reverse. The owner is 5’8 and said he flat foots it and I’m 5’11 so would probably be scrunched. It also has the factory tires on it so those definitely need replacing. And the final drive bearing recall is still open so I’d need to get that done because the seller is not wanting to take care of it. I think that might be a negotiating factor…? He’s currently asking $4500 but I think he’d take less cuz he also doesn’t ride it much anymore. This bike is located 3.5hrs from me. It has two slight rub marks on the right cowling from leaning over when being trailered. He sent me detailed pictures and they are minuscule. Never dropped though.
The second bike I found is a 2013 F800GT with 9,800 miles. 2 owners. Also comes with a top case, touring windshield, aftermarket comfort seat, Magura hydraulic clutch. He said it’s in great condition. The pictures in the listing aren’t great so I’m waiting in more detailed pics. He’s asking $6,350 “firm” and is 4.5hrs from me. This is the standard height suspension and has a center stand, as well as new Michelin tires.
*EDIT* - I’m talking to the seller if the GT and he said he would take $6,000 now.
I’ve been looking for a decent BMW F800 for about 3 months now and they aren’t common in my area. I’d like to know what everyone’s thoughts are in these two options?