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LoggyDriver
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Hello mate. Sorry to hear about all your problems.
I imported a Toyota Hilux Surf from Japan back in 2005. I still own it, but I've had to replace the radiator, both batteries, starter motor contacts, front discs and pads, front drive shaft CV rubbers, rear shocks, mid exhaust box(once) and rear box twice (2nd time yesterday) and the clincher, a f***ed head. I'm lucky in that I can do all the mechanical work myself, but it's cost me nearly £4,000 in repairs since I've owned it. Add that to the purchase price and I've spent a fortune. No one wants these trucks anymore as they only do 23 MPG. It's sorted now as I've done all the work to it.
What I'm trying to say is that these things happen. You can't predict if something is going to be such a lemon. I want to buy a F800GS. Some posts from owners paint this bike to be very unreliable with constant problems. Other posts from owners say they have done over 50,000 miles and they haven't had any problems.
I would take the Adventure and dump the previous bike in their lap if your getting the same or better deal. You haven't mentioned how the Adventure compairs to your GS. Don't accept a higher mileage bike that's older just because it's an Adventure. Tell them because of all the inconvenience you want a newer, lower mileage bike.
I'm sure the lack of ABS wont be a problem. It's more to go wrong. Bikes never used to have ABS and people still managed.
You can always ask for a full refund and buy a different make, Tiger 800???
I imported a Toyota Hilux Surf from Japan back in 2005. I still own it, but I've had to replace the radiator, both batteries, starter motor contacts, front discs and pads, front drive shaft CV rubbers, rear shocks, mid exhaust box(once) and rear box twice (2nd time yesterday) and the clincher, a f***ed head. I'm lucky in that I can do all the mechanical work myself, but it's cost me nearly £4,000 in repairs since I've owned it. Add that to the purchase price and I've spent a fortune. No one wants these trucks anymore as they only do 23 MPG. It's sorted now as I've done all the work to it.
What I'm trying to say is that these things happen. You can't predict if something is going to be such a lemon. I want to buy a F800GS. Some posts from owners paint this bike to be very unreliable with constant problems. Other posts from owners say they have done over 50,000 miles and they haven't had any problems.
I would take the Adventure and dump the previous bike in their lap if your getting the same or better deal. You haven't mentioned how the Adventure compairs to your GS. Don't accept a higher mileage bike that's older just because it's an Adventure. Tell them because of all the inconvenience you want a newer, lower mileage bike.
I'm sure the lack of ABS wont be a problem. It's more to go wrong. Bikes never used to have ABS and people still managed.
You can always ask for a full refund and buy a different make, Tiger 800???
TONY G
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that was a lot of hassel for you, non abs wont be any probs
its great that you got a new bike off them, hope you like it
now just go enjoy it and forget about all your woes of the last one
best of luck with it and where well
its great that you got a new bike off them, hope you like it
now just go enjoy it and forget about all your woes of the last onebest of luck with it and where well
new bike
thanks for all the advice i managed to get a set of panniers out of them as well.my only concern is the adventure has got 8000 miles more on the clock but im getting a lot more bike and hopefully no headache . fingers crossed
thanks for all the advice i managed to get a set of panniers out of them as well.my only concern is the adventure has got 8000 miles more on the clock but im getting a lot more bike and hopefully no headache . fingers crossed
Glad you have the bike problems resolved at last, don't worry about the extra 8000 miles as long as the adventure is in good condition, these bikes are capable of big mileages due to the simple mechanics of the engine and gearbox (although you probably think otherwise based on your awful experience to date). It's the condition thats important.
Here's to hoping that the adventure gives you many years of hassle-free riding pleasure.
Here's to hoping that the adventure gives you many years of hassle-free riding pleasure.
new bike
well we will never no what the problem was with the gs. They have decided to change the bike i have now got a 1200 adventure what a big bike it is. lets hope that all is well with it thanks all for the help and support.
well we will never no what the problem was with the gs. They have decided to change the bike i have now got a 1200 adventure what a big bike it is. lets hope that all is well with it thanks all for the help and support.
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