"Doomster" here - I think I'll have to redress the balance...
June 08 12GS, currently on 10,000 miles:
new ring antenna at 3,750m
new rear shock "
brake line fracture at 6,500m (during my IAM test), resulting in
new engine crank case
new gearbox (damaged gearbox cover not available separately)
new rear subframe
new swingarm bearings
Bike now booked in for new rear LED light cluster (the original one is letting in water).
Great bike, cr*p quality, great warranty. Having a good dealer helps!
Either I'm unlucky, or I ride too much
Achim