Picked up my brand new 800GS Saturday, rode 300 miles and had no problems whatsover. The chain didn't snap, the radiator hose didn't come off, nothing stopped working. Most posts seem to be negative. Thought I would post a positive!
Don't worry, I've done 19,000 miles on mine now and still totally delighted with the 800GS
First chain went to 13,000 miles without a problem, changed for an impending long trip in the mountains, that chain did 6,000 miles before snapping, now on Heavy Duty DID