MasterDabber
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"A second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience." .... Samuel Johnson
GSband
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I have a comparable story. My R12GS bought in june '05 was riddled with problems. EWS(stranded), FPC(stranded), rear ABS sensor, gear indicator sensor, fuel gauge, indicator buttons (L+R), corrosion(replacement), but when the servo brakes went bust I decided to sell after repair.
BMW dealership offered nice deal (trade-in) so I bought a new one in december 2007, thinking reliability must have improved. There've been some recalls (I could do without the extra trips to the dealer), but sad to say there've been some hickups as well (rear axle replaced when new, FPC stranded AGAIN, final drive seal leakage). Now at 54000km/36000miles.
But I honestly have no regrets in having bought this one.
I would never tell anyone BMW is reliable.
If it's reliability you want, go elsewhere.
Ducati stands on par with Suzuki as far as reliability goes (source : http://www.ashonbikes.com/). Or go Japanese : Yamaha's future Super Tenere sounds promising, or else the Honda VFR1200 when it comes in enduro outfit. Both without chain.
BMW dealership offered nice deal (trade-in) so I bought a new one in december 2007, thinking reliability must have improved. There've been some recalls (I could do without the extra trips to the dealer), but sad to say there've been some hickups as well (rear axle replaced when new, FPC stranded AGAIN, final drive seal leakage). Now at 54000km/36000miles.
But I honestly have no regrets in having bought this one.
I would never tell anyone BMW is reliable.
If it's reliability you want, go elsewhere.
Ducati stands on par with Suzuki as far as reliability goes (source : http://www.ashonbikes.com/). Or go Japanese : Yamaha's future Super Tenere sounds promising, or else the Honda VFR1200 when it comes in enduro outfit. Both without chain.
GSband
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I noticed double post 
Just wanted to add source for reliability of Ducati.
Cheers,
GSband
Just wanted to add source for reliability of Ducati.
Cheers,
GSband
mr badger
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It was that Tim boy what did it and caused the trouble....he HATES 1200s
Yet for some reason has to post frequent twattish comments on a regular basis in the 1200 section. i don't like tarragon but don't patrol herb forums to let everyone know about it.
Maybe I should?
Follow your heart not your head! If you want a GS12, then buy one!
You only get 3 score & 10 - Don't waste 'em!
Ps If I had take the "advice" of some miserable pricks on here, I would be riding a dated gutless heavy Beemer, or still be bored shitless on a Honda.
You only get 3 score & 10 - Don't waste 'em!
Ps If I had take the "advice" of some miserable pricks on here, I would be riding a dated gutless heavy Beemer, or still be bored shitless on a Honda.
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