I'm not happy with my 1200 GS/A because...

[BBB61]

BMW scheme insurance three times as expensive as Honda.

You said the Honda cost you £500 less to insure than a GS? Was that comparing the Honda scheme with the BMW one, or is that what you got after getting several quotes on both bikes? I ask because I just got a quote from Ebike for both bikes (based on a new 2008 model, no extras) and they came in at exactly the same price (£155.40) for both bikes.

 

[marcus]

Was that comparing the Honda scheme with the BMW one,

Yes (as per earlier post)

 

[GSmonkey]

Got some pitting on my rear wheel after about 1500 miles.

My last GS had already been split in two for repairs at this mileage, so things have improved!!!!

...........but I AM happy with my GS - so I guess I shouldn't have posted here - still, it will make TEKKY happy

 

[PhilBolton]

I am not happy with my 1 year old 12GS 'cos it's cost me about £2000 pounds in petrol since I got it in March '07

And I may go out tomorrow and use another twenty quids worth

(Yes I do like it)!

Phil

 

[THE DOCTOR]

The last owner of my 12GS said it was the worst pile of crap he ever owned!

2 final drives & a replacement g/box.

I must admit in the 14 months I've owned the bike it's been the best bike I've ever owned! I've toured France & Scotland on it & only suffered a puncture. I guess the previous owner, Gufter69 (Geoff), sorted out all the faults then passed on a great bike.

 

[wilbjr21]

I met the previous owner at Hartside. He did have a chip on his shoulder. Glad your bike is fine.

 

[Ming]

Absolutley love my ...................................







































KTM ADVENTURE

 

[BBB61]

Yes (as per earlier post)

Did you get quotes from other insurers to see if there was such a vast difference in their premiums for the 2 bikes?

 

[marcus]

Did you get quotes from other insurers to see if there was such a vast difference in their premiums for the 2 bikes?

Yes - they usually came it reasonably close (with the BM about 10 to 25% more) but the honda scheme was a result

Cheers

M

 

[Captain GSA]

I am not happy with my 1200GSA because......

I am not happy with my 1200GSA because......there are times when I have to stop riding, get off, drink, pee, eat, sleep. The other times though are ........

 

[PhilBolton]

Capt. GSA

With tongue very firmly in cheek --------------

Is that a four cylinder conversion you've done that's shown in your avatar??
Bet it's got some grunt!!!!!!!!

Phil

 

[Uinneag]

Fixed..........

Good one

 

[Captain GSA]

Capt. GSA

With tongue very firmly in cheek --------------

Is that a four cylinder conversion you've done that's shown in your avatar??
Bet it's got some grunt!!!!!!!!

Phil

Well I found it very difficult to move the thing backwards so just bolted another engine on the back.........works a treat!

I have had to add another Telever to the back for reversing so that it doesn't dive....

 

[Mike L]

I am not happy with my 1200GSA because it needs cleaning again!!!! I probably spend more on castrol greentech than I do..... 20:50.... she hardly ever needs oil toppin up. Is 20:50 the right oil?

 

[JIm]

Mmmmmmmmm.....................oil

 

[Schwarz Baron]

I am not happy with my 1200GSA because......

Everytime I look down the cylinder heads they're not in-line. Bloody design team. Could this have happened cause I dropped it? I then went and fitted a K&N Filter and it now goes like stink. Bastards could have told me this 2 years ago when I bought it!. I'm gonna put a complaint in cause they didn't fit Remus Headers as standard. I mean WTF!

 

[Felters]

So I picked mine up last Saturday (July 05 bike with 500 miles)... and it's great! Rode it over a large chunk of Hampshire, Surrey and Sarf London yesterday/last night and I even thought the lights were good .

I've got to book it into Autobahn for a service - so I guess that it could all yet go horribly wrong. But I believe that BMW sell 2000 GS's a year in the UK - there are always going to be a few problems. Fingers crossed!

 

[cusi]

500, 5000 or 50,000?

 

[Captain GSA]

500, 5000 or 50,000?

Good point

 

[Felters]

wot I said - 500...