Clacks , Crunches, or cant get Neutral

My bike doesn't have a crap gear change, it is very good compared to those ancient agricultural 1150s.

Mine didn't cost £14K either.

I think I've have said it before.... there are lies, damned lies, statistics and then Johnny Boxer's jealous comments.

Only cos you got the cheapskate version at £12k

Jealous, who's fecking jealous:rolleyes:

Petty fecking comment, 'cos you can't think of anything more original:blast

I could buy one tomorrow, but would hate to take a chance on a half developed bike - when I've already got a couple of refined ones:D
 
After having the bike for a while now the gear issue has gone from a 'deal breaker' to a minor annoyance.
Everything else on the bike is good.
I have gone through the transition phase from TC to LC
I will chase up BMW fixes and continue to enjoy the bike.

The way the gear issue is getting blown out of all proportion on here is a bit daft. It's giving the oldies a chance to do some proper winding up (you know who you are:green gri), but in reality, yes there is an issue with some bikes, and yes it will be sorted imminently, as the parts are on their way to the dealers.:rob:beerjug:

Once all the bikes have had the updates, and there are no more clutch/ gear issues, they'll have to find something else to poke a stick at.:D

In the meantime, the owners of the WC are enjoying what is a fantastic motorcycle.:JB:ChrisKelly:beerjug:
 
I could buy one tomorrow...

Almost anyone could... if they actually wanted to of course...

You just need to be willing to a). get a loan, or b). get BMW finance.

The whole 'Jealousy' argument is totally spurious.

The issue isn't whether someone can afford the bike...

It's whether it's actually worth buying in the first place.

If I was going to spend over £10k on a new bike, it'd be the S10.

But it ain't gonna happen, because I'm happy with my laughable old Airheads.

For now :green gri
 
The way the gear issue is getting blown out of all proportion on here is a bit daft. It's giving the oldies a chance to do some proper winding up (you know who you are:green gri), but in reality, yes there is an issue with some bikes, and yes it will be sorted imminently, as the parts are on their way to the dealers.:rob:beerjug:

Once all the bikes have had the updates, and there are no more clutch/ gear issues, they'll have to find something else to poke a stick at.:D

In the meantime, the owners of the WC are enjoying what is a fantastic motorcycle.:JB:ChrisKelly:beerjug:


i thought some owners had had these parts fitted without much/any improvement?

maybe i've just not kept abreast of the topic? :rob
 
maybe i've just not kept abreast of the topic?

Pretty fecking difficult to do that with the amount of petty schoolboy sniping that goes on in this, supposedly, technical section...

Go and argue in the bloody pub!
 
Just imagine...

If the WC was built as well as a late 70's Boxer.

Maybe that's not possible... But if it was :D

Laugh I just fell off me chair.

My 1976 RS had to have new wheels because of a casting design "issue", several other little issues (long time ago)...a new clutch because it had same fault as my 1999 1150GS had twenty years later LOL, the crankshaft oil seal letting go, terrible front brakes, exhaust's that would rot through in a couple of winters, but I loved it dearly and its probably still going strong.

Big mistake I sold it for one of the first K100's in the country - 20 odd warranty claims n 18 months later, got a cheque for BM and another R100RS.

Nothing Changes...

BTW

MY14 LCII is running fine, its now done 440 miles its a different bike nothing like MY13 LC, Herman remembered to put neutral in this one :clap and the gear change most times pretty darn good ...:D

Looking forward to bashing some more miles on it when I get back from Hols.

The Sun has got his Hat On:thumby:
 
Allow me to dissuade you of this notion. There is no combination of revving, matching, pre-loading the lever, etc., that will result in a good shift each time on the bikes affected with this issue. It is not normal.

Not normal at all and frankly disgusting the dealer even had it in service as a demo.
 
Back to the original topic. Looks like mine is getting a new thrust pin or something although there is a bit of a wait.

It is a minor inconvenience and it will hopefully make a bloody good bike a little bit smoother but we shall see.
 
Back to the original topic. Looks like mine is getting a new thrust pin or something although there is a bit of a wait.

It is a minor inconvenience and it will hopefully make a bloody good bike a little bit smoother but we shall see.

Keep us posted.:thumb
 
half developed bike

Only cos you got the cheapskate version at £12k

Jealous, who's fecking jealous:rolleyes:

Petty fecking comment, 'cos you can't think of anything more original:blast

I could buy one tomorrow, but would hate to take a chance on a half developed bike - when I've already got a couple of refined ones:D

You've not got one then Johnny :blast glad you are happy with your bikes, im happy just to be on a bike any bike.
but the new GS is the best ever by a long way, I and thousands of others love it, yes there have been a few with problems me included its still the best bike out there.
read the posts people have tested the KTM, Yamaha, Honda, and Triumph what bike did they buy oh and not to mention the amount of people that rode in to the dealers on the previous GS and sign up immediately for the new one.

by the way I love mine its the best bike ive owned, one of my mates has had a go on mine and is going to buy it the end of the year when I order the GSA all he has to do is sell his Triumph :D
 
You've not got one then Johnny :blast glad you are happy with your bikes, im happy just to be on a bike any bike.

Yep, I have ridden one and it was ok

Glad you like it, that's all that matters in reality

Out on my old luddite bike now, sun's shining and job's a good'un:clap
 
enjoy it

Yep, I have ridden one and it was ok

Glad you like it, that's all that matters in reality

Out on my old luddite bike now, sun's shining and job's a good'un:clap

Enjoy it while you can, getting in to winter soon and that may be another story I ride all year so hope the new stead can hold up. (ACF50)

Cheers Terry :thumb2
 
Bike will be going into the dealer on the 10th October to have its clutch rod and left and right switch assemblies. Hope it does the trick?

Dealer said BMW say it won't be right straight away! Don't understand that??
 


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