Wow, thanks for all the quick replies!
I see links are allowed, this is the bike in question -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-K1300S-ESA-ABS-Luggage-K13-Plate/274019785261 Its just around the corner from me so that also appeals.
> the radiator looks new
How did you get in there?! Replacements are £550, so that's useful.
- I got on my hands and knees with a torch
honestly it looked new.
> The dealer will tell you if the recalls and updates have been done.
- I asked cannons bmw, but they couldn't find the reg, as it now has a private plate. They would need the chassis no. which I guess I should have found out. They did sound a bit moody and were hinting about only sorting out recalls if it was serviced with them. I didn't push it.
> All depends how you feel about spannering it yourself.
- I service my xr650r myself, but that is a basic machine. oil and filter and other basic stuff I could do on the K realistically.
The garage thats selling it is trying to track down more info on maintenance, apparently the owner is known to BMW. I'll see what they say.
All in all it seems like alot of bike for the money, but I've never bought knowing I've got to spend big immediately. As some of mentioned my be worth spending more for FSH. Unsure right now.
Thanks again for all the advice.
EDIT: I've just seen on the thread below this one regarding 'brake failure' light. Forgot mention the bike has this light on! I thought it was just an ABS light that turns off when you start moving... I guess not