People deserting Bmw..?

[ReGenesis]

If the Triumph dealers hadn’t been twats I wouldn’t have the GS
Better bike, better toys, better value.
However - dealer was a cock, virtually no euro support, etc
The GS.
Would I buy one now?
Probably not.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

+1

Africa Twin appreciation society.

Was out on mine yesterday. Done 220 miles came home through horrible commuting traffic.

Sports bike : 0
Africa Twin : 1

So while filtering through heavy Dual Carriageway traffic I could see ahead gap was too narrow. So pulled aside early and let the following sports bike passed, and he squeezed through leaving me stuck. Shortly after the lorries became staggered and I got through and caught up Sports bike rider who was now stuck. Epic Win to follow....

I traversed to the right, between two cars, jumped up onto the curb and across a widened section of raised, gravelled, weedy, littered, garbage no mans land for 200 meters, stood up on my pegs past all the stationary traffic. To bump down the curb the other side and continue leaving Sports biker rider stuck, never to be seen again.

Love my Africa Twin and knobbly tyres.

Urban Dakar

Sounds like you contravened a few traffic laws there as well as looking like a cock

 

[MaDPRoFF]

Ironic that bikes sales have to relate so much to a Dealer, when it should be I like that bike best, I buy from closest dealer, it never goes wrong, so I only have to see the dealer again for servicing

 

[Phil-H]

Ironic that bikes sales have to relate so much to a Dealer, when it should be I like that bike best, I buy from closest dealer, it never goes wrong, so I only have to see the dealer again for servicing

Easily solved.
Buy something that means you aren't reliant on a dealer.

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[neenaw]

Soon as the XCa gets a 30l tank Im off

 

[MaDPRoFF]

Easily solved.
Buy something that means you aren't reliant on a dealer.

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Is there such a bike now days

 

[Phil-H]

Plenty, although that mean stepping a few rungs down the biking ladder, so to speak.

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[BigRedUn]

All good stories, I’m a big Bmw fan, i have a garage full of them......R9Turban.....

Made in India?

 

[Stevie4scoops]

Ironic that bikes sales have to relate so much to a Dealer, when it should be I like that bike best, I buy from closest dealer, it never goes wrong, so I only have to see the dealer again for servicing

But if the closest dealer doesn't give you confidence or if they've let you down previously you wouldn't want to be taken for a mug by buying from them again?

If someone or an organisation treats me well, I stay loyal

 

[Neil W]

If KTM could be arsed to make their 1050 adventure with the option of the 30 litre tank (as per 1290 ) then it would be a contender even though it has chain drive

 

[Blackal]

People deserting BMW.?

I’ve noticed a lot of people selling up recently
Is this because of ..?
1, dealers attitude.?
2, Quality issues with the bikes.?
3. Price & resale values..?
4, Better product out there..?
5, Generally leaving biking.?
6, Dealer service schedules & inconstant pricing.? Is every year too often given some guys don’t do many miles..

Thoughts guys..

Maybe a lesson for everyone

For every person 'deserting' BMW - there are others who are buying their first..........

A bit like BT - plenty of folk 'deserting' them - but plenty subscribing, too.

Al

 

[B11RGER]

Sounds like you contravened a few traffic laws there as well as looking like a cock

JB. He is so far up his own ar5e he can't see it.....

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

JB. He is so far up his own ar5e he can't see it.....

I am and proud too
Thanks for the compliment

 

[Warlord]

Mr Warlord, was this you I saw....

Haha. Nope. My traffic was stationary.

 

[Warlord]

Sounds like you contravened a few traffic laws there as well as looking like a cock

Ha, Sounds like you know exactly what happened, so would you like to educate me on traffic law and exactly which few traffic laws were contravened.

.. No?

... Didn't think so....

 

[Warlord]

JB. He is so far up his own ar5e he can't see it.....

.... and you, Classic Stalker, not even worth replying to.....

Damn, did I just reply to him...

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Ha, Sounds like you know exactly what happened, so would you like to educate me on traffic law and exactly which few traffic laws were contravened.

.. No?

... Didn't think so....

Standing on the pegs is one

Unnecessary

Riding off-road on the grass verge and not on a highway perhaps

I am sure a traffic cop would have stopped you for that escapade

 

[Warlord]

Standing on the pegs is one

Unnecessary

Riding off-road on the grass verge and not on a highway perhaps

I am sure a traffic cop would have stopped you for that escapade

You know what, you're right.

I'll hand myself in at the nearest Police Station, confess my crime... and remove my shoe laces and belt.

Sorry Officer, I stood up on my pegs.... and... and... rode over some gravel.....

Bwaaaa hahaha

 

[Warlord]

Shut Up.

 

[snaponphil]

I think cars are actually getting used to us filtering, I saw a guy on an old Honda filtering using his Hazard lights which I thought was a good idea, it added visibility, I saw him Easily in my mirrors & moved aside for him.
I realise it’s not current law but I’m betting it may be in the future.
What some Police see as not acceptable may be in the future.
Enjoy..!