is this the kind of thing your looking for ?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-d...fy83pf&advertising-location=at_bikes&sort=rel
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-d...fy83pf&advertising-location=at_bikes&sort=rel
NON TE Spec GS (or GSA)
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Looks like a good deal
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I had seen that one, and my preference would be a 40th Anniversary, but, it’s missing the gold wheels, 40th black/yellow rally seat & rack, and yellow hand guards .
This
...... I bought and ordered mine from the dealer as i didn't want keyless shite and then just put on the bits i did...Your money is as good as anyone elses, bmw know that!!
Now forgive but I am obviously stupid or something along those lines.
What connection does keyless ignition has with the heated grips? Is dealer trying to flog you a bike they already have in stock or one sat somewhere in the central warehouse?
Seem a bit daft IMHO.
You are probably very likely to be correct. The wire ring loom will already be there with the provision for such item.
It is a bit like buying a GS TE bike then wanting the fog lights, just buy them separately, so the install and as the dealer to activate them, by plugging in to the mothership.
Basic 1250gs
I tried to buy a basic gs last May but it was either a few months wait or a TE within a week. I have a TE.... and use very few of the gadgets on board. As for connectivity, I attach it to a battery charger once a month.
I tried to buy a basic gs last May but it was either a few months wait or a TE within a week. I have a TE.... and use very few of the gadgets on board. As for connectivity, I attach it to a battery charger once a month.
I tried to buy a basic gs last May but it was either a few months wait or a TE within a week. I have a TE.... and use very few of the gadgets on board. As for connectivity, I attach it to a battery charger once a month.
I think I would actually order the bike in the spec I wanted and wait 6-12 weeks
bosnjo
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I waited 3 months for my basic 1250GS
I had a GSA and wasn’t impressed with the GSAP or the keyless. The GSAP was quite clunky and often didn’t work. Keyless sorted a problem that didn’t exist, but generated problems when the fuel cap regularly wouldn’t open. But it was the ESA I disliked the most. Coming from sports bikes to BMW firstly GS’s then GSA, I was used to setting up the suspension to suit my tastes. The ESA doesn’t give you that option just a choice of presets the factory decide, take it or leave it.
Like Neil W, I went basic coincidentally from the same dealer, with some extras like cruise, Nav, and heated grips. The money I saved allowed me to buy TTX Ohlins. The ride quality was superb with compression & rebound damping adjustment at both ends. Ran that for 2 years before another back operation left me unable to cope with the bikes weight.
I sold mine back to my dealer after refitting the original shocks. They had no issues with buying it and depreciation was only £2.5K. They sold the bike during the close season. So there is certainly a demand for used bikes without all the electronic toys, that numerous posts on this forum have consistently shown not to have a reputation for reliability!!
Like Neil W, I went basic coincidentally from the same dealer, with some extras like cruise, Nav, and heated grips. The money I saved allowed me to buy TTX Ohlins. The ride quality was superb with compression & rebound damping adjustment at both ends. Ran that for 2 years before another back operation left me unable to cope with the bikes weight.
I sold mine back to my dealer after refitting the original shocks. They had no issues with buying it and depreciation was only £2.5K. They sold the bike during the close season. So there is certainly a demand for used bikes without all the electronic toys, that numerous posts on this forum have consistently shown not to have a reputation for reliability!!
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