Is the bike a keeper?
- Thread starter jojitsu
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Without wishing to state the obvious, is there anyone on here who hasn't had a new engine fitted
All 4 of my bikes have had silver engines - black looks horrible once it dulls or flakes - never had a new engine fitted, but my 2013 LC had the read drive replaced because of bubbling paintwork, it wasn't serious it BMW offered to replace it so would have been silly to refuse
.None of my engines have corroded, protected with FS365 and ridden all year, washed every weekend without fail over the winter and if roads very salty then given a quick wash with the hose before putting away - simples.
Is the corrosion issues really a issue for a keeper? All bikes are going to corrode at some point. Say you have some corrosion issues on your 6 year old engine are you going to walk into motorrad and buy a new engine for it? Can bus systems have been used in cars for at least 15 years now and it hasn't been catastrophic. As someone else mentioned, good indy mechanics will become/ are already versed and tooled up to deal with the new technology and your not tied to the main dealer.
I also personally think that if your bike hasn't given you any major problems in its first 3 years it probably won't (other than wear and tear)
I also personally think that if your bike hasn't given you any major problems in its first 3 years it probably won't (other than wear and tear)
hey that sounds like Trigger's broom.
Haha I loved OFaH
Without wishing to state the obvious, is there anyone on here who hasn't had a new engine fitted
2013 model brought new by me now with about 20k miles on it. No engine problems at all, commuted on it all year for two years and after a decent wash (which doesn't happen very often) it comes up looking like new every time.
Might be switching to a 1290 R once the rush subsides but only because I fancy a change. I've had 4 great years with mine and looked on at all the whining and skepticism on here with great amusement.
mattgslc
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so am I after spending all that money on it
doesn't seem to be getting any better though and unless they do something a lot better for the "next model" GSA then I don't think I will buy a new one again
preferred my old twin cam
Well I have a long time yet until my contract is up, and in that time I'll keep an eye on the new engine and carry on enjoying the bike (when given the chance with a young family who seem to think I should be spending time with them instead of on my bike, the nerve!!!)
mattgslc
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Good news though, went to my local BMW dealer today (Marshalls in Grimsby) and they told me they have a head BMW guy coming over to them on May 5th and I'm to take my bike in to let him look at it and also ride it
also got someone else going on the same day so if nothing else, BMW are taking all comments and complaints very serious and investigating all suspected problems etc
cant ask for more than that on a new 2017 gearbox "upgrade"
also got someone else going on the same day so if nothing else, BMW are taking all comments and complaints very serious and investigating all suspected problems etc
cant ask for more than that on a new 2017 gearbox "upgrade"
hey that sounds like Trigger's broom.
That's what my mates are now calling my Hexhead!!
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