Highlights

• Good mechanical health
• Excellent paperwork file
• Charming original condition

The Appeal

This example has been well loved and equally well travelled with over 124-thousand miles on the clocks. Used properly, then, and rightly so! A loved bike such as this presents ample paperwork to prove the mechanical work over the years of use, and this example has had the engine and gearbox overhauled, as well as the front forks. A worthwhile addition to anyone's fleet.

The History and Paperwork

• Originally registered on the 1st of August 1993
• 6 previous owners
• Ample paperwork and invoices
• MOT is valid until the 12th of October 2023
• Previous MOT’s show good clean passes with no worrying fails or advisories, the last fail was back in 2017 for the headlamp being too low and passed on the same day, even recorded on the same minute
• New rear shocks fitted in 2015
• Engine and gearbox overhaul in 2015
• Front forks overhauled
• Invoice for a new trigger assembly and ignition coil back in 2016 at the cost of £331 
• Comes with a GIVI touring screen and BMW panniers

The Exterior 

• Original black paintwork is presented nicely with no unwelcoming damage to the tank or guards
• White pinstriping on the tank is still present with very gentle signs of age
• Leather seat is well presented with no damage and light signs of use, the stitching remains in tact 
• Headlamp and indicators remain completely functional and free from any damage the brackets which hold them both show some gentle patina from small paint chips
• Brightwork throughout appears to be well presented with n noticeable pitting, the current keeper notes that the previous owner had the bike detailed some years ago which may have aided the brightwork longevity 
• No noticeable corrosion anywhere on the bike, all of the frame appears well maintain with no dents or cracks to be seen
• Both front and rear wheels are well presented with only gentle signs of ge, no apparent damage to be noted and both shod in tyres with plenty of life left
• Shroud around the speedometer appears to have been repainted or touched up at some point
• Both gauges remain fully functional and easy to read
• Digital voltmeter installed

The Mechanics 

• Original, matching numbers engine and gearbox 
• 980cc, two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine which is in great health due to a previous owner overhauling it and bringing it up to par
• 5-speed transmission also in great health, as it was overhauled at the same time as the engine
• Oil cooler radiator replaced in 2015 at the cost of £118
• Carb rebuilt in 2015 
• Exhaust pipes replaced n 2015 at the expense of £200
• Rear shock absorbers replaced in 2015 costing £249 (excluding VAT)
• Trigger assembly and ignition coil replaced in 2016
• Front forks overhauled in 2017
• Excellent service history
• The bike is reported to be in fantastic mechanical condition, and is ready for another plethora of miles with a new custodian!

Summary