I was originally looking for an R1250GS thinking it would be my new commuter bike.

I was at a BMW dealer and my wife convinced me to demo a R1300GS as they did not have a 1250 available and she did not understand the price difference.

Long story short I test drove it and and walked back into the shop with a stupid grin because I enjoyed it so much.

Because of that I was looking around at BMW dealers and found a decent deal on a R1250GS with all the options I would want and the color I like. The price is moderate, nothing special (and the wife gave her blessing).

I have not ridden a 1250gs, but I am hoping it is not that different vs the 1300gs (as the 1300gs is out of my price range). Please keep in mind I am not a connoisseur of bikes and have only ridden 3 models before including the on in the MSF class. I did sit on a 1250 at the dealer, but it was not ready for a test ride and I did not have any issues with the height.

The closest BMW dealer is over an hour away through horrible traffic and the other is about 2.25 hours away but a easier drive.

I am planning on doing all maintenance myself so I am not expecting to many issues there (other than having to get a special code reader or a cheap android phone and the dongle).

Is there anything special I should keep my eyes open for when looking at it?

So ...at first my Rockster was running poorly, so I found the bottom plugs to be caked up and replaced them. When that didn't work I found that the lower plug wires were bad and have replaced them. It ran for 2 laps around the block and started popping with a slight backfire. So thought it just needed a good ride to clean it out. Next morning, it won't start at all. I have checked the fuel injectors and they are spraying fuel, the fuel pump whirrrrs when I turn the key on, it has over half a tank of fuel in it....can anyone give me other things to check?