What to look for when buying a Boxercup

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:04 pm

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

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:16 pm

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

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:22 pm

Many thanks for the swift response.

Yes, it does give confidence.

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:03 pm

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

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:13 pm

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:59 am

Enter bikes vin here....make sure your feet touch ground!
http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

wotmeworry · Post by **wotmeworry** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:23 am

Looks like a nice one. What's the asking price?

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:54 pm

Nice bit of 'Blueing' on the RH header but not on the LH one!

Can someone remind of what this signifies...if anything?

DT

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:08 pm

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.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:13 pm

VIN check worked and bike is a true BCR - thank you.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:14 pm

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?

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:19 pm

looks clean.

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:21 pm

what do others think of the mileage and the tyre wear?

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:32 am

www.rbracing-rsr.com/downloads/R1100S_ENG.pdf

tanneman · Post by **tanneman** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:26 am

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.

www.boxertrix.com

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