1997 R1100RT-D for $3,650—good deal?

[SWriverstone]

Hi All:

A guy down the street has parked a 1997 BMW R1100RT-D on the street with a FOR SALE sign on it: $3,650 or best offer:
• 87K miles
• formerly a police bike (but has no obvious police markings)
• new brakes, supposedly in good condition all-around (his sign didn't go into much detail)
• body is a bit scraped/scuffed-up, but looks cosmetic only

I know zilch about BMW's...but have been keeping a low-key eye out for a bigger bike than my Wee-Strom for riding with the wife. Could this be it? Assuming the bike is in good shape, is this a good deal? Any critical issues with this one to look out for?

Thanks!
Scott

[Sport-Touring]

[kendenton]

Assuming you mean an RT-P?  

[coho]

I've got a '96 civilian RT with 30k on it I've been thinking about parting with (in Seattle). I'd let it go for that if you're interested.

[Oilhed]

Police bikes get all kinda abuse. Drops, riding the clutch, idling. I would only buy one if it was never in service or a lease turned back in after a year or two.  Also, having owned both R1100 & R1150 I'd go with an 1150 everyday.


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