[{"id": 17731545, "authorName": "air4sale80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/air4sale80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you know which seat height it has: 30.7 inches (800 mm) or a 32.3 inches (820 mm)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1747940090, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-22 18:54:50+00"}, {"id": 17731621, "authorName": "KidShelleen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidshelleen/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "USD $500 bid placed by KidShelleen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1747940269, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-22 18:57:49+00"}, {"id": 17731749, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Everyone and Welcome to the auction for this BMW F650GS\r\n\r\nThis BMW is in incredible condition with very little signs of use. These Single Cylinder Motorcycles are known for their reliability, Great Fuel Economy, and versatile Street and Dirt use. \r\n\r\nI will be here through the auction so please don't hesitate to ask any questions in the comments, or by hitting that Contact Seller Button. \r\n\r\nThis is a NO RESERVE Auction, that means the highest bidder will be the one to take this bike home! \r\n\r\nBest of luck to all\r\nCheers", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1747940573, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-22 19:02:53+00"}, {"id": 17731820, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@air4sale80 This F650GS has a seat height of 30.7 Inches", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1747940748, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-22 19:05:48+00"}, {"id": 17733858, "authorName": "2002fanboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002fanboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought a 2007 in 2010 intending to keep it for a year or two and trade up. Ended up keeping it for almost 6 years. Great all-around motorbike.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1747946559, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-22 20:42:39+00"}, {"id": 17734653, "authorName": "saddlesore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saddlesore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned a 2001 bought with 2500 miles. It needed steering head bearings at 5k. They were great bikes and popular around here. Over the following years had friends with same bike that also needed steering head bearings. Any related service on this one?\r\n\r\nThis bike has sat around most of its life. Might explain fuel pump replacement. \r\n\r\nMore history would help sell this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1747949396, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-22 21:29:56+00"}, {"id": 17736949, "authorName": "DAVROC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davroc/", "bidAmount": 650, "content": "USD $650 bid placed by DAVROC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1747972819, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-23 04:00:19+00"}, {"id": 17738234, "authorName": "olmosheaven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olmosheaven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice presentation, @TheObsidianCollection. Could you give us some more information about ownership prior to you? This machine is very nicely cleaned up. But a bike like this that is almost 25 years old will show SOME signs of use and age. And, this one does: There are scuff marks on the right-side case and minor pitting on the exhaust tube, plus a little pitting on the black coolant cap, I think it is. It leads me to think you got it from someone who stored it outdoors without a cover. That said, this classic Thumper shows very little signs of wear. I'm just looking for some context for how it was maintained prior to your ownership. It appears to be in excellent conditon, but these Thumpers were meant to be ridden and ridden with enthusiasm. Please enlighten us. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1748009616, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-23 14:13:36+00"}, {"id": 17739148, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Everyone! \r\n\r\nHere is the history on the bike that I am aware of.\r\n\r\nI purchased this bike from a gentleman that collected motorcycles and several classic cars. He has a 10 car garage at his house filled with some incredible vehicles. His shop was clean and organized. He rode the bike to work occasionally he told me about once a week to make sure everything is running properly. He replaced the fuel pump, but other than that and oil changes. The previous owner had it for about 5 years \r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions and I will answer to the best of my ability", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748016846, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-23 16:14:06+00"}, {"id": 17747400, "authorName": "Leica1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leica1963/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rode one of these around South Africa back in 2000 and it was a terrific lightweight touring rig until two baboons pushed it over and peed all over it....I'm not kidding...nothing smells worse than baboon piss on a hot motorcycle exhaust....had to park it a block away from the place I was staying in Cape Town until I could give it a proper scrub, up until the \"incident\" it was fantastic just steer clear of the baboons.\r\n\r\nlost my security deposit.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1748056920, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-24 03:22:00+00"}, {"id": 17748133, "authorName": "haimmayan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haimmayan/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "USD $750 bid placed by haimmayan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748091626, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-24 13:00:26+00"}, {"id": 17749024, "authorName": "DjangosHP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djangoshp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leica1963 made my day with that story - absolutely legendary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748101786, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-24 15:49:46+00"}, {"id": 17753115, "authorName": "R.Ray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r.ray/", "bidAmount": 900, "content": "USD $900 bid placed by R.Ray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748131763, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-25 00:09:23+00"}, {"id": 17753224, "authorName": "k_weatherly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k_weatherly/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by k_weatherly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748133194, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-25 00:33:14+00"}, {"id": 17754176, "authorName": "geeseherder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geeseherder/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "USD $1,100 bid placed by geeseherder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748155653, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-25 06:47:33+00"}, {"id": 17760456, "authorName": "Motormonty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormonty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!. Are all the brackets there for attachment of luggage and windscreen?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748231102, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-26 03:45:02+00"}, {"id": 17760719, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the brackets are there for the luggage on both sides of the bike, and the windscreen is attached by three bolts on the front above the headlight. \r\n\r\n@Lecia1963 That has got to be the wildest story I have heard on Bring a Trailer so far! I love it! It is certainly a bike that you can make a lot of memories with, hopefully for the next owner it will involve less baboon vandalism than you experienced!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748244144, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-26 07:22:24+00"}, {"id": 17761649, "authorName": "KidShelleen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidshelleen/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "USD $1,200 bid placed by KidShelleen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748269712, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-26 14:28:32+00"}, {"id": 17768056, "authorName": "Jonesy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesy66/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "USD $2,000 bid placed by Jonesy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748304284, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-27 00:04:44+00"}, {"id": 17771245, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Tuesday! \r\n\r\nThere is only a couple days left here at the auction and I wanted to pop in for a second.\r\n\r\nThis BMW F650GS is a super fun motorcycle to ride. It is capable enough to handle moderate off roading/trail riding, and eat up miles on the street. These bikes are well known to be a pretty easy and forgiving bike to ride and I will agree. This motorcycle feels very easy to control. \r\n\r\nFor those that are interested, I do have connections with shippers. If you would like a quote please hit the contact seller button. \r\n\r\nI do run a bunch of other no reserve auctions so make sure to check out my profile on here.\r\n\r\n@TheObsidianCollection\r\n\r\nPlease don\u2019t hesitate to ask any questions I\u2019m going to post a riding video hopefully today!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748365297, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-27 17:01:37+00"}, {"id": 17778337, "authorName": "Kvox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kvox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller I certainly agree with your comments. I currently own one and commute regularly on mine. Stops and turns like a BMW should. Last tank of fuel I got 65 mpg. Gets plenty of attention at bike night.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748393507, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 00:51:47+00"}, {"id": 17779401, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a Pure Sound Video of the BMW. I took it on a cruise around my neighborhood tonight. I used an external Mic to try to capture the best audio I could. Take a watch and hear how great this bike sounds with the exhaust. Please let me know if you have any other questions about the bike! \r\n\r\nCheers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748411552, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 05:52:32+00"}, {"id": 17779594, "authorName": "Jonesy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesy66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great riding video @TheObsidianCollection nicely done. \u2611\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748428411, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 10:33:31+00"}, {"id": 17782533, "authorName": "Mr_White", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_white/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She's a thumper.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748453276, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 17:27:56+00"}, {"id": 17786357, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "USD $2,100 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748463507, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-28 20:18:27+00"}, {"id": 17788892, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have made it to the last 24 Hours of the Auction! So exciting! \r\n\r\nJust a reminder if you are interested in a shipping quote, hit that Contact Seller Button and send me your zip code. \r\n\r\nJust a quick reminder that a bid is a commitment to buy, please have funds ready to go.\r\n\r\nUpon closure of the auction I will have a bill of sale signed. Once funds are recieved I will send the signed title out to you via UPS with a tracking number. \r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any other questions about the bike\r\n\r\nCheers, and best of luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748470943, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 22:22:23+00"}, {"id": 17791318, "authorName": "joelginaldi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelginaldi/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "USD $2,200 bid placed by joelginaldi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748522433, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 12:40:33+00"}, {"id": 17791499, "authorName": "Pops903", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pops903/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "USD $2,300 bid placed by Pops903", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748524317, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 13:11:57+00"}, {"id": 17793652, "authorName": "TheObsidianCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theobsidiancollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only two hours left!\r\n\r\nIt is that time where the auction is going to be coming to a close. Make sure to get your bids in! \r\n\r\nDon\u2019t let a bad internet connection make you miss your opportunity to take home this bike, once the timer gets to 2 minutes it will reset back to 2 mins after every bid, so don\u2019t wait till the last second.\r\n\r\nCheers, and best of luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748539337, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 17:22:17+00"}, {"id": 17795837, "authorName": "efairon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efairon/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "USD $2,400 bid placed by efairon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748545088, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 18:58:08+00"}, {"id": 17796233, "authorName": "Skrichards1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skrichards1962/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "USD $2,500 bid placed by Skrichards1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748545997, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:13:17+00"}, {"id": 17796256, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "USD $2,600 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546055, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:14:15+00"}, {"id": 17796354, "authorName": "rennug63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rennug63/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "USD $2,700 bid placed by rennug63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546266, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:17:46+00"}, {"id": 17796446, "authorName": "cks4131", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cks4131/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is cheaper than a honda xr150", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546484, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:21:24+00"}, {"id": 17796451, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "USD $2,900 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546503, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:21:43+00"}, {"id": 17796472, "authorName": "rennug63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rennug63/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "USD $3,000 bid placed by rennug63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546549, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:22:29+00"}, {"id": 17796476, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "USD $3,100 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546554, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:22:34+00"}, {"id": 17796491, "authorName": "rennug63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rennug63/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "USD $3,200 bid placed by rennug63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546581, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:23:01+00"}, {"id": 17796494, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "USD $3,300 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546587, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:23:07+00"}, {"id": 17796512, "authorName": "CelticYogi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celticyogi/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by CelticYogi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546622, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:23:42+00"}, {"id": 17796520, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "USD $3,600 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546644, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:24:04+00"}, {"id": 17796528, "authorName": "CelticYogi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celticyogi/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "USD $3,700 bid placed by CelticYogi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546660, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:24:20+00"}, {"id": 17796535, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "USD $3,800 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546669, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:24:29+00"}, {"id": 17796543, "authorName": "CelticYogi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celticyogi/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "USD $3,900 bid placed by CelticYogi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546686, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:24:46+00"}, {"id": 17796546, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "USD $4,000 bid placed by steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546695, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:24:55+00"}, {"id": 17796598, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/29/25 for USD $4,000.00 to steveloranz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748546816, "type": "system", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:26:56+00"}, {"id": 17796674, "authorName": "CelticYogi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celticyogi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to you steveloranz A lovely bike and a great win", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748547018, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:30:18+00"}, {"id": 17797102, "authorName": "steveloranz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveloranz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! I thought for sure you would outbid me at the last second! 8^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748548134, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:48:54+00"}]