The R1150GS sold very well, but almost all the modifications riders make are farkles for long distance touring. This bike has also had some cosmetic work done – how do you think it went?
The basics here are that this bike has 58,000 miles and got a full service at Irv Seaver BMW 3,000 miles ago. The custom fabricated parts were built by Spirit Lake Cycles, who have been featured in a Petrolicious spot:
So, what do you think of it? Fresh take on a big trailie or a collection of mistakes? I happen to like the rear view, but the treatment of the front isn’t working for me. Either way, find this custom for sale in Los Angeles, California for $6,000 here on Craigslist.
Starting with a R1150GS, the seller of this bike has turned it into a scrambler that can actually tackle some trails. He calls it a proven performer that has completed several Iron Butt rides and big bike Woods Trials. You may not like the way it looks but it's definitely…
The GS has been a huge money maker for BMW, and it really took off in with the 1150. Many riders were inspired by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Long Way Round, which ended up being quite an advertisement for BMW (and a decent-sized debacle for KTM). MCN sums it…
In addition to a storied history, the BMW R1150GS owes a lot of its commercial success as an adventure bike to the Long Way Round, the story of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman going east from London to New York. Someone's taken the adventure concept one step further with this…
