Selling whole bike V.S. Parting it out

[Bcholland]

Hello,

I am going to be posting on the sales thread as well, but I figured I'd gather advice first. I bought a 2005 R1200RT as my first bike last year in April. I loved every second on it, and it taught me a lot. I had one small crash that threw some scratches on the bike but caused no major issues besides the left mirror not seating quite right. Unfortunately, the previous owner timed selling it to a young new rider and the clutch was about to go as it neared 100,000 miles. It burnt out on me and I can't seem to rationalize the $1200 clutch repair costs that I have been quoted, so I was looking to either sell it to someone who does for a reasonable price or part it out. What would you experienced individuals recommend?

For more specifics:
There is minor damage on the muffler, small scratch from the slide
Minor damage on the engine, medium scratch from the slide
Both of these damages do not affect the bike

The subframe bent causing the left mirror to not seat completely, and it is held in jerry rigged together, but worked for me

I luckily wasn't riding with the side bags, and so I am wondering how much those original, great conditions side bags go for. I have seen pretty awful condition ones going for a pretty penny and new ish ones going for over $700 (image attached)

Pannier Bags

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I appreciate all the help in advance, thank you

[dutch996]

Sold my 1150RT from 2003 in parts. Visit eBay and and see what they are asking for 1200 RT parts.reduce their asking price by 10~ 20%.
Prepare to be very patient and prepare for parts that just won't sell, fairing, lights, wheels, handlebar switches and gearbox easy to sell, Some other parts just won't. The sum of the parts sold is eventually worth more than the bike as whole, again if you have the patience and the storage space. I had great fun taking the bike apart and learned a lot about BMW bikes. Good detailed pictures help you sell easier.Prepare to play the long game. HTH, cheers! Frank

[Capt Sisko]

Put yourself in the mind of someone who's had a minor spill, image what's been damaged on a low pseed off and that's what you're likely to sell. Plus, have a read up on forums of the common problems / what wears on RT's of this vintage have. If yours are good, take those items off as well.

The rest, be realistic, how many people are going to want to buy a 100,000 mile engine with a worn out clutch and just as likely a worn rear shock or discs. Once you've taken off the good stuff all you've got left is the scrap metal value and that's largely down to the weight of the metal content. Aluminium is more valuable than steel and in that respect our RTs have both quite a high content and are quite heavy so you'll get the better end of the scrap metal deal, but don't get your hopes high about it paying for a good holiday.

As dutch996 said, if you got the time & patience to strip, photograph & detail all the parts, then deal with the oiks & tyre kickers, fine. Me, I'd prefer to offload it as a unit and then it's off my hands.