Should have kept my 1150 :-/

demonbiker

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Just been out and spent an hour cleaning the GSA , it still looks dirty the panels are flimsy, awkward to get into gaps/ behind clocks /screen etc, the exhaust behind the valve / cover looks like a 10 yr old bike the switch gear is dirty - engrained almost , can't wipe the boxes as it will scratch the aluminium - a fork seal keeps "misting" dealer tells me it's ok they all do that!!
engine is a bit rattly- even for a GS I think,

17k for a bike and I get shit all up the back of my legs and all over pillions legs!.

The BMW tank bag is marking the tank

on WOT the bike feels a bit hesitant- running lean??
The clutch lever sticks a bit and have to flick it fully off with fingers,
the front brakes have squealed since 400 miles, the rear brake judders at low speed using front brake lightly( yes I usually use he back !) linked brakes?
Number plate is delaminating ,
finding neutral sometimes is a PITA! Speedo over reads by 5-7 mph
, can't read speedo on the move too dam small ,
drone from front end a bit like wind noise but not! Dealer said it was tyres so changed them- still there! I think it's the gap in front fender?
Manual headlight adjuster doesn't seem to do anything?

Heel plates are all scuffed already
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Put tape on frame to protect it from rubbing)

And to top it off my friend just bought a new GSA TB yesterday- the bike I wanted but dealer said they didn't do a GSA just a GS - 2 months later they are here!! Dealers a cock!

Mines done 2500 miles & 2 months old not impressed!!


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Back to the (or another) dealer. No way should it be that bad. Flicking the sticky clutch lever and difficulty selecting neutral suggests a dodgy clutch pack?
I kept my 1150 just in case :)
 
I'll try adjusting the rod
on gear lever

Hoping it's not clutch pack maybe just sticky rubber cover on clutch lever?


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Mines 2 months old and been in the rain twice


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Ah, there's your problem, I think it's page 51 in the handbook ' do not ride in the rain as bits will dissolve '.
Seriously though, I would be taking it back for sure :mad:
 
My brakes squeal like mad, just thought it was only my bike. New pads from dealer made no difference! They did tell me they were slightly out of true though!
Ditto the drone noise too. Have learnt to ignore the noise, but now you've reminded me :green gri
Off to get ferry back to Blighty in a few hours so will listen out for the noise on the toll roads.
 
Ah, there's your problem, I think it's page 51 in the handbook ' do not ride in the rain as bits will dissolve '.
Seriously though, I would be taking it back for sure :mad:

I'm pretty sure I'm going to upset them


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I'm pretty sure I'm going to upset them


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Good for you. I would be the same if it was me. It's when these things happen that a dealer will show his worth and hopefully justify why you went with BMW in the first place. Although my LC has so far behaved, when I have needed help with previous BM's they have been very good.
Hope you get it sorted :)
 
Nah, you don't want a 1150, it's not got any modes, on board info computer or traction control...................so it's a shite bike to ride

Feck me, with an 1150 you have to feel the wind on your face to guess the temps, you don't even get a fecking temperature read out
 
Nah, you don't want a 1150, it's not got any modes, on board info computer or traction control...................so it's a shite bike to ride

Feck me, with an 1150 you have to feel the wind on your face to guess the temps, you don't even get a fecking temperature read out

Speak for yourself, peasant...:P
 


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