Issues with 1200GS reliability

[cookie]

Not so sure. Some metal oxides have excellent thermal insulation properties.
A nice layer of corrosion could stop the heatsink working effectively perhaps causing the FPC to cook.

Just a thought.

well, yes. i'm sure a thin layer of corrosion would limit the heat sink's ability to transfer heat to the air to a small extent, but i'd speculate that the heat sink would have to be operating towardst the extreme of it's capabilities to make the electronics fail

 

[AberdeenAngus]

well, yes. i'm sure a thin layer of corrosion would limit the heat sink's ability to transfer heat to the air to a small extent, but i'd speculate that the heat sink would have to be operating towardst the extreme of it's capabilities to make the electronics fail

The electronics are failing there's no doubt about that. So perhaps the heatsik is maxed out and the corrosion is the last straw.

Guess we would need much more detailed info to come to any useful conclusions.

Suppose the main point is that they don't seem to have fixed it yet.
I hear the new ones are still blowing.

I'll definetly be carrying a spare from now on.

 

[andyclift]

Just PXed my 2005 GS for a new Adventure.

The old GS was used daily all year in all weathers including being dumped at the roadside for three days after being dropped in heavy snow. It's been dropped a couple of time on diesel spills as well.

It's done a couple of UK touring trips and some long European trips. The last dealer service was about 14,000 mile back.

Problems :

During warranty. Sensor for gear position failed, ring antenna failed, rear brake light switch failed (causing servo brakes to stop working), top box fell off, battery replaced as computer software caused constant drain.

Since warranty. No failures so really glad that I did not go for the very expensive BMW extended warranty.

My main criticism of the bike is poor finish. With a good polish up it looks OK from a distance but a closer look reveals lots of rusty bits, thinned paint, peeling engine parts, etc. BMW can do better, my wife's 650CS is two years older and has done the same cross Europe trips but looks like a new bike in comparison to mine. I have had 10 year old bikes that have faired better but buying another GS because its still the most fun and practical bike I have had in 45 years.

 

[cookie]

My main criticism of the bike is poor finish. With a good polish up it looks OK from a distance but a closer look reveals lots of rusty bits, thinned paint, peeling engine parts, etc. BMW can do better, my wife's 650CS is two years older and has done the same cross Europe trips but looks like a new bike in comparison to mine. I have had 10 year old bikes that have faired better but buying another GS because its still the most fun and practical bike I have had in 45 years.

old bikes weren't subject to environmental laws dictating water based paints. that said, i agree completely.

 

[theop]

Just PXed my 2005 GS for a new Adventure.

The old GS was used daily all year in all weathers including being dumped at the roadside for three days after being dropped in heavy snow. It's been dropped a couple of time on diesel spills as well.

I wouldn't want to think the px you were given for p/e.....

 

[andyclift]

I wouldn't want to think the px you were given for p/e.....

About 35% of what I paid 4 years back. Much better than I have had with cars.

Incidentally, I looked at using the BMW Lease scheme on replacement but realised that if I had bought the last bike on that scheme my monthly costs would have been about the same as what the GS has cost me (buy price minus sale price). The difference being that with the lease scheme I would have now owned nothing but by buying I now have a substantial deposit on the new bike.