Possible new Bike - Deal too good to be true?

Redgeneral · July 9th, 2014, 12:55 PM

So I've been keeping my eye out for a better touring bike. I've done multiple 3-4 day trips (600-700km per day) on my ZX-6R. While not the most comfortable, it's not terrible.

I came across a rebuilt bike. The bike is a 2001 BMW F650GS with 51,000km with a rebuilt title. The price is basically so low I almost can't pass up the deal.

I've done my research, which has indicated that the branded title would not be able to be registered in my province. I will have to obtain a new frame with clean title and VIN, and transfer all parts from salvaged bike over to make a new legit bike.

The reason the guy is selling is because he's been told he can't register it, and doesn't want to deal with the hassle of re-titling.

Has anyone ridden/owned one of these bikes? I'm looking into turning it into a Long distance sport touring bike, with the possibility of a little bit of off-road. The use will likely be 90% Highway riding, 10% off-roading.

*Clarification* I'm not expecting this to be a touring bike equivalent to a Goldwing or a R1200RT. I'm looking for something more comfortable than my ZX, but with an adventure side to it.

Alex · July 9th, 2014, 01:02 PM

Not a great long-distance highway bike. 40ish hp from a single, limited load capacity, limited electrics, limited wind protection, etc. It's much better suited for folks that need off-road capability, and plan to use it quite a bit in the wilderness rather than highway-focused.

Redgeneral · July 9th, 2014, 01:40 PM

Very good to know. Wasn't sure if this model was more off-road with a little bit of highway, or the other way around.

verboten1 · July 9th, 2014, 03:09 PM

It's better than the KLR on road, and I rode that to James bay...

People ride the KLR around the world, my friend toured Europe on her 650gs

Alex · July 9th, 2014, 04:32 PM

That's fair, but the OP's own words are wondering if it is a good long-distance sport touring bike. It's not. Yes - someone can use it as a long distance adventure bike, but it's not the best tool for the job if you're staying on pavement 90% of its life. Neither is a KLR, for that matter, right?

nickjpass · July 9th, 2014, 04:48 PM

Sounds like a big project...

alex.s · July 9th, 2014, 05:06 PM

it's a good dual sport. it's a terrible cruiser. my coworker got one just a little bit ago

nickjpass · July 9th, 2014, 05:14 PM

But does it wheelie?

Redgeneral · July 10th, 2014, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

But does it wheelie?

Everything Wheelies.

jkv45 · July 10th, 2014, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redgeneral

Everything Wheelies.

Pretty much -

July 9th, 2014, 12:55 PM	#1
Redgeneral ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Ontario Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SOLD) - Black. 2011 ZX-6R Green/Black - 2001 Garbage Bag Green KLR650 Posts: 275	Possible new Bike - Deal too good to be true? So I've been keeping my eye out for a better touring bike. I've done multiple 3-4 day trips (600-700km per day) on my ZX-6R. While not the most comfortable, it's not terrible. I came across a rebuilt bike. The bike is a 2001 BMW F650GS with 51,000km with a rebuilt title. The price is basically so low I almost can't pass up the deal. I've done my research, which has indicated that the branded title would not be able to be registered in my province. I will have to obtain a new frame with clean title and VIN, and transfer all parts from salvaged bike over to make a new legit bike. The reason the guy is selling is because he's been told he can't register it, and doesn't want to deal with the hassle of re-titling. Has anyone ridden/owned one of these bikes? I'm looking into turning it into a Long distance sport touring bike, with the possibility of a little bit of off-road. The use will likely be 90% Highway riding, 10% off-roading. Clarification I'm not expecting this to be a touring bike equivalent to a Goldwing or a R1200RT. I'm looking for something more comfortable than my ZX, but with an adventure side to it. Last futzed with by Redgeneral; July 9th, 2014 at 01:59 PM.

July 9th, 2014, 01:02 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Not a great long-distance highway bike. 40ish hp from a single, limited load capacity, limited electrics, limited wind protection, etc. It's much better suited for folks that need off-road capability, and plan to use it quite a bit in the wilderness rather than highway-focused. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 9th, 2014, 03:09 PM	#4
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	It's better than the KLR on road, and I rode that to James bay... People ride the KLR around the world, my friend toured Europe on her 650gs __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

July 9th, 2014, 04:32 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	That's fair, but the OP's own words are wondering if it is a good long-distance sport touring bike. It's not. Yes - someone can use it as a long distance adventure bike, but it's not the best tool for the job if you're staying on pavement 90% of its life. Neither is a KLR, for that matter, right? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
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July 9th, 2014, 04:48 PM	#6
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Sounds like a big project... __________________________________________________

July 9th, 2014, 01:40 PM	#3
Redgeneral ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Ontario Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SOLD) - Black. 2011 ZX-6R Green/Black - 2001 Garbage Bag Green KLR650 Posts: 275	Very good to know. Wasn't sure if this model was more off-road with a little bit of highway, or the other way around.

July 9th, 2014, 05:06 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it's a good dual sport. it's a terrible cruiser. my coworker got one just a little bit ago __________________________________________________

July 9th, 2014, 05:14 PM	#8
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	But does it wheelie? __________________________________________________

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