Didn't take long...

I understand the headlight fell off, the fuel pump paint peeled, the final drive seal leaked, there were multiple spelling mistakes in the drivers manual and there was a letter of welcome from Chancellor Merkel plus a DVD of Auf Wiedershine Pet.


My Big K has more electronics and computing power than Appolo 13 and it has been OK over 12000 miles. The odd gearbox has been changed and switch but it has never let me down. I think it is water cooled as well?

The new GS will have teething problems as production components present some surprises, maybe, maybe not. Plus one of the spotty 18 year old designers will have missed something practical somewhere on the bike......I remember the gear lever adjustment changing to a socket head from a recessed head on the Mk2 Gs1200, no one owned sockets, hopeless. But all minor issue on a charismatic bike.

Some people on here are convinced that the new bike will be doomed (or at least they hope so, so they can ride around on their 10 year old 11xx for ever more), but their opinions mean nothing to me.:rob:D:beerjug::JB
 
Some people on here are convinced that the new bike will be doomed (or at least they hope so, so they can ride around on their 10 year old 11xx for ever more), but their opinions mean nothing to me.:rob:D:beerjug::JB

Their opinions will count, whilst you're sat in a layby calling BMW Assist and they whizz by on their 10 year old 11XXGS

:JB
 
Why the fuck do people feel the need to slag the product off before it's even on the road? The usual subjects are circling like vultures, tittering and smirking in the corner of the playground hoping to jump on the "I told you so" bandwagon. Most of ride the "brand" so I don't get the "hope it fails" attitude which sems to prevail sometimes.

It's a brand new product so will no doubt have a few teething issues like every other vehicle ever built. Product recalls are normal in the industry and I don't think there is a machine built which has been flawless from the get go.

Everything points to this being a brilliant bit of kit as all the initial reports have alluded to.

I think I need another coffee :thumb
 
Why the fuck do people feel the need to slag the product off before it's even on the road? The usual subjects are circling like vultures, tittering and smirking in the corner of the playground hoping to jump on the "I told you so" bandwagon. Most of ride the "brand" so I don't get the "hope it fails" attitude which sems to prevail sometimes.

It's a brand new product so will no doubt have a few teething issues like every other vehicle ever built. Product recalls are normal in the industry and I don't think there is a machine built which has been flawless from the get go.

Everything points to this being a brilliant bit of kit as all the initial reports have alluded to.

I think I need another coffee :thumb

One word. Jealousy.:rob
 
Why the fuck do people feel the need to slag the product off before it's even on the road? The usual subjects are circling like vultures, tittering and smirking in the corner of the playground hoping to jump on the "I told you so" bandwagon. Most of ride the "brand" so I don't get the "hope it fails" attitude which sems to prevail sometimes.

It's a brand new product so will no doubt have a few teething issues like every other vehicle ever built. Product recalls are normal in the industry and I don't think there is a machine built which has been flawless from the get go.

Everything points to this being a brilliant bit of kit as all the initial reports have alluded to.

I think I need another coffee :thumb


Yep pisses me right off too :D









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I have always bought new GSs at launch. Never let me down despite high mileage. Shaw, some teething problems outweighed by the fun of riding.
 
I've always thought that knocking someone elses product was a very weak and poor selling point.

Steve

Indeed particularly given their own recall of the Explorer to replace the cam buckets ;)

Yep pisses me right off too :D

I see JB is still getting his kicks slaging off anything remotely modern :augie

Nutty - enjoy the bike and look forward to hearing your first impression when you get it :thumb
 
Indeed particularly given their own recall of the Explorer to replace the cam buckets ;)



I see JB is still getting his kicks slaging off anything remotely modern :augie

Nutty - enjoy the bike and look forward to hearing your first impression when you get it :thumb

Will do.:thumb JB's still in the 90's:comfort:D
 
I have always bought new GSs at launch. Never let me down despite high mileage. Shaw, some teething problems outweighed by the fun of riding.

While this my not be the first bike I've purchased new without a test ride, it is certainly the first I have purchased at first release, I have no concerns and am looking forward to taking delivery on hopefully the 3rd March - :bounce1
 
While this my not be the first bike I've purchased new without a test ride, it is certainly the first I have purchased at first release, I have no concerns and am looking forward to taking delivery on hopefully the 3rd March - :bounce1
You would fall in a sewer and come out smelling of roses. And it isnt like you go further than tescos!! If you do you take a KTM
 
You would fall in a sewer and come out smelling of roses. And it isnt like you go further than tescos!! If you do you take a KTM

You are indeed a true tosser Mr Hall - :blagblah

The BMW has seen a few more miles than you would normally build up to and from the local supermarket, some of those with you - :thumb

I am hoping that the new R1200GSE will elevate me further away from you oil burning 1150 ludites and even further away from the 1200 Classic, what oil, my bike will not start, what does EWS mean retards - :blast

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