New r1250 gs withheld

[Mad Paddy]

Due to collect new r1250 gs exclusive tomorrow
But got phone call from dealer telling me my new bike being withheld due to major recall on front brake calipers and no parts available
What next

 

[Polygon]

You must be gutted! Did they even estimate a time?

This will sting BMW. They’re working through an absolutely massive recall on some of their cars at the moment. My local dealer has had to rent extra space offsite due to the volume.

 

[leadfarmer]

I feel for you chap, mine sat in the dealers for 3 or 4 months cos the French government lifted the 100hp limit but couldn’t put the new “types” in place to register the full power models

Hope you get your new bike as quickly as possible

 

[younger06]

That's fierce bad news. I'd say you where counting down the sleeps.

Sent from a U11

 

[Rob-E]

Hi
These new front brakes are made by Hayes - their core business is mountain bike brake systems - and a few "off the peg" double bloc calipers. Not single bloc. You can literally buy them from a catalogue.
Shame, shame on BMW!! - They chose this cost cutting option for all new 1250 models - no just the GS range - the new S1000RR plus RT etc all have them fitted. So doing the maths, it was a major cost cutting exercise. Despite Brembo making a strong name for themselves across many years of perfecting braking systems for moto. Obliviously Hayes don't do the back brakes, because these are still Brembo, otherwise the course of action from BMW would have been the same. I have read a recent thread saying that the front brakes are leaking brake fluid.
I've owned 4 BMWs from new including my current R1200GSA - and Ive held off buying a new 1250, until the usual initial cliches are sorted - one reservation I had was the front brakes. I've test ridden the new R1250 GS and the brakes work fine (actually, more initial bite than the Brembos) but if they are not reliable then what is the point?
All in the name of shareholder value - not the punter in the street.
I hope you get this resolved but this could be major issue for all new 1250 owners.
Rant over!

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

And so it continues.

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...nsafe-to-drive”-due-to-front-Calliper-leakage

 

[beaver]

I'd rather wait a bit than die though.... brakes are important somewhat

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

I'd rather wait a bit than die though.... brakes are important

Some implied it is not so important beaver.......

 

[beaver]

Some implied it is not so important beaver.......

Id definitely disagree..

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Id definitely disagree..

Not very reassuring though when you are planning your Alps or Swiss jolly, and not sure if you will stop going downhill................

 

[iandavid]

Hi
These new front brakes are made by Hayes - their core business is mountain bike brake systems - and a few "off the peg" double bloc calipers. Not single bloc. You can literally buy them from a catalogue.
Shame, shame on BMW!! - They chose this cost cutting option for all new 1250 models - no just the GS range - the new S1000RR plus RT etc all have them fitted. So doing the maths, it was a major cost cutting exercise. Despite Brembo making a strong name for themselves across many years of perfecting braking systems for moto. Obliviously Hayes don't do the back brakes, because these are still Brembo, otherwise the course of action from BMW would have been the same. I have read a recent thread saying that the front brakes are leaking brake fluid.
I've owned 4 BMWs from new including my current R1200GSA - and Ive held off buying a new 1250, until the usual initial cliches are sorted - one reservation I had was the front brakes. I've test ridden the new R1250 GS and the brakes work fine (actually, more initial bite than the Brembos) but if they are not reliable then what is the point?
All in the name of shareholder value - not the punter in the street.
I hope you get this resolved but this could be major issue for all new 1250 owners.
Rant over!

My 2019 S1000XR has Brembos

 

[beaver]

Not very reassuring though when you are planning your Alps or Swiss jolly, and not sure if you will stop going downhill................

Handbook may state 'for up-hill use only' ??

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Handbook may state 'for up-hill use only' ??

I should not really but that did make I larf

 

[DazGS]

Not good news at all, hope you get it sorted soon. I wonder if BMW will be swapping out for Brembo units on future builds....

 

[tanneman]

What a sad fucking place.

 

[fredaroony]

Wonder what the story is. I see the new R1250R has Brembo brakes still

 

[Nutty]

I’m so glad I didn’t buy a 1250gs

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

I’m so glad I didn’t buy a 1250gs

Sniper..........

 

[fredaroony]

I’m so glad I didn’t buy a 1250gs

How many times are you going to repeat that?

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

How many times are you going to repeat that?

He might actually mean it Fred.......