Page 1 of 3
What to look for when buying a Boxercup
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:04 pm
by Taz
Some of you will have seen my posts about an intention to buy a new R1200RS. Well, revised plans now as I have the option to buy a very good Boxercup, '04 plate, only 5000 miles (validated by MOT certificates and original bill of sale !!), two owners and in excellent condition.
I don't doubt the owner but what should I look out for to ensure that it's genuine?
Also, it has a strange pipe with a rubber bung on the end, hanging loose down onto the top of the swinging arm just near the power socket - any ideas what it is?
Thanks
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:16 pm
by Blackal
Does the original bill of sale - not give you sufficient confidence?
The seat profile is unique to the Mk2 BCR - it is not the "scooped out" design which is fitted to all other R1100s (and Mk1 BCR). If a bike claimed to be a BCR, and wasn't - the seat is likely to be the first anomaly (IMO)
Al
A photo to help
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:22 pm
by Taz
Many thanks for the swift response.
Yes, it does give confidence.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:03 pm
by Dog Tyred
The pipe hanging down sounds like the clutch slave bleed nozzle maybe. Shouldn't be hanging down though, should be cable tied to the frame.
DT
Some shots
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:13 pm
by Taz
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:59 am
by Mitch1100
Enter bikes vin here....make sure your feet touch ground!
http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html 
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:23 am
by wotmeworry
Looks like a nice one. What's the asking price?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:54 pm
by Dog Tyred
Nice bit of 'Blueing' on the RH header but not on the LH one!
Can someone remind of what this signifies...if anything?
DT
Exhaust headers
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:08 pm
by Taz
It's down to my poor photography as they are both blue to roughly the same extent.
Asking price - more than it's probably worth but with such low mileage it was too good to miss.
VIN Check
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:13 pm
by Taz
VIN check worked and bike is a true BCR - thank you.
Tyres
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:14 pm
by Taz
It has Michelin Pilots at the moment and the rear is very worn. Does anyone know a good tyre dealer in the Stafford / Crewe / Knutsford area?
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:19 pm
by dave the german
looks clean.
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:21 pm
by dave the german
what do others think of the mileage and the tyre wear?
May find helpful
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:32 am
by Mitch1100
Re: Tyres
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:26 am
by tanneman
Taz wrote:It has Michelin Pilots at the moment and the rear is very worn. Does anyone know a good tyre dealer in the Stafford / Crewe / Knutsford area?
http://www.tyretectrading.co.uk/
Order online, have it fitted locally.
