My first big motorcycle: 1999 BMW K1200LT

Review of the biggest bike I've ever ridden, going over all the cool features from 1999.
This thing is heavy and is well over 800 pounds, it has a reverse gear!

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

bought a 2002 LT 8 months ago. $2500 and 37,000 miles. These bikes are a way better than a HD. The ABS light was blinking but everything worked. Owner had Just had steel brake lines put on and brakes flushed::$1500! and only a 1000 miles earlier over $2000 spent on factory servicing! And it had a brand new battery ($160). So a few days I ago I serviced it. The ABS reservoir was low: The mechanic that did the brakes screwed up. Put on a new O2 sensor, bleed the system (do it every year they say), new radiator water, etc. Everything goes together one way, make a mistake and back you go. And a new set of Metzler 888 Marathon. Good tire but they move under tar snakes . Now I have $3000 on it and it looks like new and is good for many many thousands of miles. These bikes do fall over easily. Park them on a flat surface. Put it in gear.

[@JoshPiper]

Yes it is a great bike for the money. And you definitely don’t want to have dealerships or mechanics working on the bike, it just isn’t economical. Very true, I am scared of parking the thing on any non flat surface! Glad you got a good deal and are enjoying the LT, it’s a great touring bike.

[@bikelllangello5926]

Best bike Ive ever been on as well. Congrats and welcome to the K1200LT club.

[@thomasmullaney9125]

purchased one for 200 bucks, main harness caught fire. still a work-in-progress. cant wait to ride it

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

Everything is on ebay. And pretty cheap too

[@minecraftblockychris8708]

dude! i found one for 200 and it needs a fuel pump and im about to get it

[@jbonaful]

I just bought a 2002 and am excited! Doing check ups and replacing parts but I’m excited to get it road worthy

[@janpetruscak7914]

Beware of the high center of gravity of the motorcycle.I also own a BMW K1200LT(2004 facelift), it's an amazing motorcycle. I always consume less than 5 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers.I only need a coffee machine on my motorcycle.:-)I wish you many happy kilometers.

[@JoshPiper]

Yes, the weight of the motorcycle took some getting used to, especially at low speeds. And I’m always a little worried about parking it somewhere where it’s not entirely flat. Fuel economy is good and it sure feels good not being too beat up after 500 + mile days. Enjoy yours as well!

[@rogerimhoff2307]

I have a 99 1200 LT.It has 98,000 miles . I love it . 50 miles to the gallon riding double fully loaded . Yes some maintance is a pain . Very comfortable .

[@JoshPiper]

Nice, I think I'm only getting around 45 MPG by myself. Yeah, maintenance isn't the easiest on this bike. I had to replace the fuel pump which wasn't a very easy job. Also, my front brake line failed. But, the riding experience is great and comfortable when all maintenance is squared away. It's an awesome machine. Now I'm curious as you have the same bike as me with nearly 100K (i'm only at 33K) have you had any thing come up that required repair? Anything other than just oil changes, tires, brake pads, etc...?

[@rogerimhoff2307]

i have the original clutch .Switched to E-3 sparkplugs . Bike seemed to run bettter with them . Changed to Speigler braided stainless steel brake lines . Major improvement over stock. Rear drive failed on a trip to the Biltmore Castle . Eurosport Ashville great dealership . Use Amsoil 75w-110 in rear drive . Change often . I really like the Metzler ME888 Marathon Ultra . Run 42psi front and 50 psi rear . Use Amsoil 10w-40 motorcycle oil in engine . I use Amsoil 75w-90 in transmission . I installed a V-Stream windsheild . Yes it is an awesome machine .

[@janpetruscak7914]

@@rogerimhoff2307 A combination of tires worked for me: front-Metzeler Roadtec 01 HWM 120/70 R17 58W rear Metzeler CRUISETEC 160/70 R17 79V. I applied Ultraseel to the tires, and they are inflated with nitrogen.

[@AlainMazy]

take off the cd player and place a MP3 or AAC player :)

[@sdmackpictures]

I purchased my 2000 for $2,000 as well. Best investment. Love the bike. It’s my everyday bike. Great video.

[@JoshPiper]

Yes, an incredible value, it’s a lot of bike for a little $

[@kiddcisco]

Awesome value for sure cheap transpo on 2 wheels, one is on CL in our area at 2500ca w 176KM on it!

[@JoshPiper]

Yeah there are also a lot of rt1150s between 2 and 3 grand with relatively low miles (usually under 50k miles). A very inexpensive way to get a real touring machine! Most people simply don’t ride their bikes!

[@JoshPiper]

And, BMWs (at least from this era) have basically no resale value which is great because it makes acquiring them very inexpensive. I prefer this bike over a Harley and a 1999 Harley would easily be 5-7 grand US, maybe more

[@daneswanson2637]

I have the same bike but it didn't come with a CB radio you should keep it cuz cell phones don't work in the mountains so keep that in mind I've tiped mine over at least 5 times and fucked my back up trying to lift it so I thinking of getting a hydraulic center stand which will solve the problem I did a few things when I got it like take out the carbon can and pulled the fuel filter and it had an exhaust leak so I just had to tighten and it runs awesome I just hate slow speeds

[@JoshPiper]

Yes it is incredibly heavy, not fun to maneuver at low speeds. You can pick it up all by yourself? I’ve had it fall on me 2 or 3 times and needed assistance to get it back up. You are right, the CB could come in handy in a sticky situation.

[@daneswanson2637]

@@JoshPiper yeah my bike just feels weird earlier this summer I hit a set of R&R tracks and my mirrors fell off and thought I was going to pile drive into the pavement and I'm thinking my rim is messed up so I'm going to see if I can get a new one

[@JoshPiper]

Ah yes the mirrors on the LT are very flimsy, I’ve broken two of them over the past 3 years.

[@storagefindsales9469]

i got the same bike. same color . only difference is mine is from 2000 with 34,700 original miles. I paid $200 cash plus i gave the guy 2 RV cables so approximately $350 cash total plus i needed a new battery which was $120 and and oil change about $45 extra. i plan to change all other fluids soon and put new tires and new brake lines. Radio didn’t turn on but guy gave me a bunch of spare parts including a second radio. everything else works included the heated hand grips. i’ve dropped it from a stand still 4 times in less than a week 😂. takes getting use to it being so too heavy.

[@JoshPiper]

Very nice! This bike actually feels light to me as I came from the k1200lt, that thing was close to 900 pounds

[@storagefindsales9469]

@@JoshPiper that’s what i’m talking about. The 2000 K1200LT . The weight is a factor for me. i really like the bike but the weight is wanting me to resell it. i really like all the bells and whistles and the feel.

[@JoshPiper]

Oh also, try to see if the heated grips work! The 99 doesn’t have an indicator for when it’s off or on and mine has never worked, it’d be nice having heated grips for colder rides. If they don’t work you can knock a little off his ask price, also condition of tires, if stereo works correctly, any proof of maintenance etc... these are kind of just small things but all in all if it looks good and you can get between 2 and 3 k it is worth it in my opinion.

[@pinkeye00]

Probably CDs skipping is a thing. But that's insane.

[@rogerimhoff2307]

his battery has a metal jacket to protect it from heat and Vibration .

[@rogerimhoff2307]

Oddessy Battery PC680 MJ .

[@user-wn7tm3tn8z]

👍👍👍

[@mariogauthier1957]

on my k1200 LT 2007 the chargeur CD is good for disque MP3

[@JoshPiper]

Yes, I think the newer LT's had the CD slot up in the compartment where my CB radio is. And yours has an MP3 jack that is nice! Also your bike has the electric center stand, makes doing that job a lot easier!

[@mariogauthier1957]

@@JoshPiper check if your 6 CD chargeur play MP3 music

[@mariogauthier1957]

0n my k1200lt 2007 slot CD not work MP3 the 6 CD player work MP3

[@JoshPiper]

Yes, mine will play normal CD's (i think CD's are in the MP3 format). I just thought in the newer LT's you could hook up an Ipod or other MP3 device directly instead of using CD-Rom's

[@texasnitro25]

So when you accelerate does it rev up and the tras catches up like the clutch is slipping is this normal i just bought a 99

[@JoshPiper]

No, I do not think that is normal.

[@NorceCodine]

Does this have a battery charger outlet?

[@JoshPiper]

It does have all sorts of ports in various spots around the bike, but I never used those. I think they are for heated gear but I can’t say for sure.

[@michaelmelech842]

I have bought it to 2000 euros!😀 the problem is I can’t ride it keeps tipping off when I inserted first gear! I can ride motorcycles but from that one I have a big respect! I think I need lot of training

[@JoshPiper]

Yes! It takes a while to get used to this bike, very heavy. Yes this is a lot of bike for the money and I have really enjoyed mine! Good luck on getting comfortable with the bike !

[@scottydoo330]

I’m looking at a 2000 lt. 27,000 miles. Any concerns for this old if a bike. It sounds like you got a deal and super clean. Thanks for any info you can give me.

[@daddyandmaddie]

make sure the brake lines are replaced if the stock ones are still on it

[@scottydoo330]

@@daddyandmaddie right on. I think I’m gonna take the plunge. My sport bike days are gone. Time to be comfortable. Lol thanks a lot.

[@daddyandmaddie]

@@scottydoo330 bought mine a year ago with 35,000 miles. Just got back from a Florida to Colorado ride with zero problems

[@JoshPiper]

Yes I agree with the brake lines, my front brake line failed, also my fuel pump went out which is no small job. Plan on doing the maintenance or learning how to do the maintenance yourself because a shop will charge lots just to take off all the Tupperware. I’ve only ridden mine about 14k miles now, in I guess about 2 years so not much. fuel pump, front brake lines, new front tire, changed engine oil twice, changed final drive fluid once, changed trans oil once. I only paid 2 grand for mine so I wouldn’t pay much more than 2500 or 3000 if it’s really clean. It only has 27k miles you say so it has probably sat for long periods of time with no use. Give it a really good test drive before you buy. The weight of the bike takes some getting used to, but when your rolling you can knock down 500 mile days in comfort, it’s an awesome machine.

[@scottydoo330]

@@JoshPiper thanks for the heads up. The bmw’s are freaking awesome.

[@jDot2414]

Is this bike heavy ? Looking at a $2000 for 6k with under 7000 miles on it. Mint condition

[@JoshPiper]

The bike is incredibly heavy. It takes getting used to and has a higher center of gravity than most other bikes, at low speeds it can be hard to control if your not used to a heavy bike. Also, a 2000lt isn’t worth more than about 3500 to maybe $4000 no matter the mileage.

[@jDot2414]

@@JoshPiper thank you! Going to look at it tomorrow. Appreciate the info, yea I’m 5’7 .. 155lb lol so I’ll give it an test drive. I have a sportster but it’s only about 480lb

[@JoshPiper]

Ok, good luck. Just be careful maneuvering it at low speeds because all that weight takes some getting used to. And again, i don’t think anyone would pay 6k. At the end of the day it’s still a 20 year old bmw, I paid 2k for mine with less than 20k miles for comparison.

[@jDot2414]

@@JoshPiper thank you! Really appreciate the help ! And wow that’s a great deal I’m going to offer him 3500 tops. See if he budges. Looking for a comfortable long distance bike. If you recommend any other motorcycle under 10k let me know please

[@JoshPiper]

@@jDot2414 I like my k1200, it is a great value for the money. The rt1150 would also be a good inexpensive option. Also those Honda st 1100 or 1300s are very reliable. The FJR 1300 gets high reviews as well. But the BMW is a lot of bike for the money and you can really log a lot of miles on the k1200. The stock brake lines on the k1200 were known to fail (mine did and many others who have owned one said the same) so hopefully the guy has replaced them. If not just expect that you may have to replace them as at this point they will be 20 yrs old.

[@user-wn7tm3tn8z]

1999 76000км LPG evro 4 🤘