*SOLD* FS: 1996 K1100RS Special Edition*SOLD*

[Doug Harvey]

She's got 41,400 miles on her, but I think after a wonderful 11 year relationship it's time for us to part ways. Salvage title, but in excellent shape (please ask, I'll explain). 30,000 trouble-free miles since repair. ABS, heated grips, acc outlet, Runnin' Lights, bar-ends w/throttle lock, OEM luggage (saddlebags, top case and tank bag). Factory saddle and an excellent Corbin Rumble Seat are both included. Full dealer service at 40K miles-all fluids changed, ABS flush, new plugs, filters, brake pads and Metzeler RoadTec Z6's (front and rear). New WestCo sealed battery. Will include Clymer Manual and oil filter wrench. Original owner had her pin striped (in a nice way, not gaudy) with blue to match the rondel. Sets her apart.

$4500 OBO

Located in Latrobe, PA (just SW of Pittsburgh).

Lots of photos here.

[Scott_Anderson]

On a 1st post you should be saying that you just PURCHASED such a machine, not selling one.

[owrstrich]

how much for just the mirrors...

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[Doug Harvey]

Well Scott, I'm actually member #364 of #1388... Member List says I've been a member since 2004 (but seems A LOT longer ago than that... seriously, thought I joined closer to 2000)... in fact, I really thought I was around member #74 when I first joined... should ask Ted if something changed, because I used to be VERY active and post A LOT. Guess records of posts must reset after some time and inactivity.

Owrstrich, sorry, but she's not up for parts. If that was the case, I wouldn't be throwing all the bags, gear and Corbin in with the sale. It all goes in one shot.

[Doug Harvey]

Okay, I just got yelled at from a buddy of mine... I misspoke.. This is NOT a salvage titled bike.. it is RECONSTRUCTED. In other words, all the messy stuff is taken care of. It is a fully inspected, rideable machine.

No wrenching required.

Yes, big mistake... fortunately, he does this stuff all the time and I'm a rookie selling.

Hope this helps and hope anyone that looked at it before might look again.

[Off the grid]

Okay, I just got yelled at from a buddy of mine... I misspoke.. This is NOT a salvage titled bike.. it is RECONSTRUCTED. In other words, all the messy stuff is taken care of. It is a fully inspected, rideable machine.

No wrenching required.

Yes, big mistake... fortunately, he does this stuff all the time and I'm a rookie selling.

Hope this helps and hope anyone that looked at it before might look again.

I know I'm nothing but a stonking noob, but what exactly does this mean? The bike was crashed and fixed? Was the engine blown?

What exactly does it say on the title?

A salvage title will actually say salvage/rebuilt on it. (at least in NY)

[sdaniel]

Dats pretty

[Allen Nelson]

Doug....that is an exceptionally good looking bike with all the right stuff too. Hope you find the right buyer....

[Flying Duck]

It varies by state but generally when an insurance company totals a bike the title is branded as "Salvage." On our bikes that could be something as simple as scratches on the fairing and a busted mirror from a tipover given what it would cost to have the bike repaired at a dealer.

In Washington, once you fix up the bike (here you have to make it pretty close to new) you can have it inspected by the state patrol and then the title is rebranded as "Rebuilt" Then you can get tabs/tags for it and ride it legally.

I have heard but do not know for a fact that in CA you can get the bike so it's legally streetworthy, have it inspected by the CHP and ride it legally with a title that is still branded salvage.

Some people claim it doesn't matter if a bike has a clean (non-branded) title but IMO it knocks several hundred dollars off of the value.

The irony of the whole system is that if you rebuild a crashed bike and it's never been totaled by an insurance company you will still have a clean, non-branded title for a bike that my have been damaged much worse than a totaled and rebuilt bike.

[RJTrucker]

If you try to insure a salvage title/Rebuilt the Insurance company will not put collision or fire on it. Also if in an accident that is not your fault the other persons insurance company will not pay full value on it since it was a salvage title. Most used R1100RTP and R1150RTP bikes come with a salvage title even if not wrecked. This is because it was inservice as a police bike. Also any car used as a Taxi will say so on the title. Also valued less by insurance companys. There are a few states that underhanded dealers will run the title thru to "wash" the title so it nolonger says salvage. This happened to my sister in law with a flood car.

[RJTrucker]

On todays modern sport bike with the side of the frame exposed and in most cases polished. If it hits the ground in a fall and is scraped most times the insurance will total the bike for frame damage. There are alot of salvage sport bikes out there. Alot of the stunt guys use them cause you can buy them cheap and dont put full coverage on them since they are going to just trash them more learning the stunts.

[owrstrich]

here you go...

$58.50 and 4 color photos will get you from a salvage title which simply means its not roadworthy to a reconstructed title which means it was fixed up to supposedly roadworthy status...

there you go...

here be the back up...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) defines a salvaged vehicle as one that is either inoperable or unable to pass a state safety inspection without the owner having to spend more on repairs than the vehicle is actually worth.

Though you can't register or drive them, salvage-branded vehicles are legal to buy, sell, and own. The manner in which some of them are falsely sold, however, upsets the authorities.

There have been a growing number of cases of devious car dealers selling salvaged vehicles with impeccable exteriors but with blemished engines or chassis that cannot be detected by the untrained eye. To cover your back against such fiendish practices, Pennsylvania requires a stringent titling and registration process for all salvaged vehicles so that buyers know what they're getting.
Top Registering and Titling

To register a vehicle with a salvage title, you'll need to show proof that it was satisfactorily repaired and then apply for a rebuilt-salvage title.

* Submit form MV-1 (Application for Certificate of Title), unless the Pennsylvania Certificate of Salvage is already in the name of the applicant. This form cannot be downloaded, but you can pick one up at any Driver License Center location.

* Submit either form MV-5 (it, also, cannot be downloaded) or an out-of-state certificate of salvage.

* Submit an Application for Reconstructed, Specially Constructed, or Modified Vehicle. Detailed instructions are included in the file.

* Send four color photos of the vehicle (front, back, and both sides).

* Attach a bill of sale or receipts for parts used to fix the vehicle. You can download, if needed, a generic bill of sale.

* Include form MV-41 to apply for a vehicle identification number plate (only if one is needed).

* Enclose all applicable fees ($22.50 for a title and $36 for registration).

The vehicle will need to be inspected by a PennDOT-approved station, and the inspector will need to sign the application form (so bring along all your paperwork). Among other things, the inspector will check to make sure that the car and its parts were not stolen.

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[supercat1]

kansas also recognizes rebuilt machines. not sure what the process is, but i believe it involves getting the machine inspected by the highway patrol.

[Doug Harvey]

Wow, guys... I apologize... I got an email notification of the first couple replies, but nothing after... with everything going on (work, life, etc.) I haven't been back to check the string... figured if I didn't get a notification, no one was looking at it.

Anywhoo, lots of interesting info here. The only thing that I disagree with is RJTrucker's comment about collision or fire on the insurance. My insurance guy is a very good friend and he indicated that there is no difference in coverage. And he owns(ed) a bike with a PA Reconstructed Title.

The reason I say "owns(ed)" is that, as of next weekend, it will be mine.

I hate to say it, but I'm going to the "other side"... yep, I'll soon be a oilhead owner. After 14 years of owning K bikes, I'm getting an R1100S.

I finalized the sale of my K1100RS (the reason I came back to the string was to list it as SOLD).

I'm excited about my "new" bike, but boy, I'm going to miss her. Although I got to know the buyer and he's a great guy, never owned a Beemer and this is going to be a big step up for him. And he is HAPPY. So I know she'll be loved and appreciated.

Well guys, it's been fun... but as I leave the K world, another enters. I've already told him about how great this group/forum is. You'll be gaining a great new member.

Be safe, all!

Doug