Motorcycle Purchase: Day 0
Arrived early at my friend's home and, after meeting the seller and having a delightful and much needed breakfast, viewed the R1150R.
The seller explained that he had bought it from the owner of AUTOHAUS (main Philippines BMW dealer) when it was about a year old with 1,200 kilometers on the clock. It now has approximately 25,800 kilometers which were said to have been acquired on long trips rather than short around town riding. The seller also confirmed he has had the bike regularly serviced at BMW (records available), and that it has never fallen over or been dropped.
Upon inspection, it showed it's age (2004) in that the plastic switches and alloy was dull and a little tarnished. There was slight rust on one weld on the frame and the tires, whilst not particularly worn, looked as though the rubber had hardened. The date stamped on the rear tire was 2005 but the seller could not remember when the tire was replaced. The paintwork was, as far a could be assessed, without blemish and overall the bike looked quite lovely. It has aged (now 8 years old) gracefully and, to me, it has "matured" beautifully. The test ride was fine other than the gear shift seemed noisy. No fluid leaks were evident and the clutch, ABS all seemed sound.
We quickly agreed a price, the bike was left at my friend's house pending a check-up at the BMW dealer, formal Land Transportation ownership transfer, and me transferring funds to the seller.
I can't wait to return to Manila to pick-up and ride my new motorcycle - I am so excited and have had a smile on my face every since!
Arrived early at my friend's home and, after meeting the seller and having a delightful and much needed breakfast, viewed the R1150R.
The seller explained that he had bought it from the owner of AUTOHAUS (main Philippines BMW dealer) when it was about a year old with 1,200 kilometers on the clock. It now has approximately 25,800 kilometers which were said to have been acquired on long trips rather than short around town riding. The seller also confirmed he has had the bike regularly serviced at BMW (records available), and that it has never fallen over or been dropped.
Upon inspection, it showed it's age (2004) in that the plastic switches and alloy was dull and a little tarnished. There was slight rust on one weld on the frame and the tires, whilst not particularly worn, looked as though the rubber had hardened. The date stamped on the rear tire was 2005 but the seller could not remember when the tire was replaced. The paintwork was, as far a could be assessed, without blemish and overall the bike looked quite lovely. It has aged (now 8 years old) gracefully and, to me, it has "matured" beautifully. The test ride was fine other than the gear shift seemed noisy. No fluid leaks were evident and the clutch, ABS all seemed sound.
We quickly agreed a price, the bike was left at my friend's house pending a check-up at the BMW dealer, formal Land Transportation ownership transfer, and me transferring funds to the seller.
I can't wait to return to Manila to pick-up and ride my new motorcycle - I am so excited and have had a smile on my face every since!
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