Whats bad then?

[GB.]

Ive been considering one of these since I test rode one in the summer, will only use it for road use as I have a Xchallenge if I ever do want to venture off road again.
I had two hex head 1200gs and a F800, both had their issues, but neither left me stranded. Are there any major issues like FDs and Fuel pump controllers on the LC, or dare I say it have they all been sorted?

 

[Engineer]

Clonk into 1st gear, otherwise nothing.

 

[GB.]

Really, I'll be honest I found nothing untoward on the test ride, but that was only for an hour. Would probably go for the basic model plus wire wheels.

 

[MrMcNamara]

Really, I'll be honest I found nothing untoward on the test ride, but that was only for an hour. Would probably go for the basic model plus wire wheels.

Really? nearly every one sold is TE - basic would be crap (no trick kit / suspension etc) & hard to move on

 

[GB.]

The one I rode was fully loaded and I struggled to tell the difference between settings, firm beleiver in less is more and would probably keep it for a long time, sold my last GS with 90000 on it so difficult to move on is not a concern to me.

 

[malcopopolo]

nothing to worry about apart from:

corrosion, exhaust flaps sticking, screens cracking, shocks failing, and final drive gators splitting and many other things, but hey you might be lucky if you buy a 2016 version

I would seriously consider the new honda africa twin. cheaper and I think comes with a 3 year warranty.

 

[J biker]

^^^ after owning an s1000r sport for 6k miles, perfect and no faults, Multistrada 1200 13 model: failed heated grips, fan not working in Italy on Dolomites trip, serious corrosion to fasteners and exhaust, laughable quality chain...would say that all bikes have faults. Go on Ducati forum and one or two will be complaining non stop, others no issues. Forums and internet the best place to get bad feedback. Yamahas would be TPS (throttle position sensors) on Fz1 and R1,,,,
Spoke to guy trading in his 4th gs (an early 2013 lc) with a total of 93k miles between them and NO issues..
Re Hondas, not all cracked up to be, many, many issues on V4 1200s (VFR and Crosstourer thing), cant see why Africa Twin would be better investment(?). Better to wait for 2nd or even 3rd year in to production run of any bike.
If your going new or nearly new, thats why you have warranty. Buy the one you like.

 

[GB.]

Understand that, I had 6 Ducatis, just wondered if there is reoccurring issues like FDs on hex heads?

 

[SteveM]

Understand that, I had 6 Ducatis, just wondered if there is reoccurring issues like FDs on hex heads?

You'd be better off asking this in the Hexhead section.

 

[GB.]

You'd be better off asking this in the Hexhead section.

Don't really get that, I would think as I'm asking about WC issues I would ask here in the WC section?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

What about your shoulder ?

It's 100kg heavier than your Xchallenge

 

[SteveM]

Don't really get that, I would think as I'm asking about WC issues I would ask here in the WC section?

Sorry, I misread your post and thought you were asking about hexhead fd's. I beg forgiveness.

 

[2 wheel humvee]

What about your shoulder ?

It's 100kg heavier than your Xchallenge

I think he intends to ride it not bench press it

 

[POL382]

I'm sure that I read somewhere that the LC FD is the same as the one fitted to the K1600 so is over engineered for the 1200 and should have a better reliability rate compared to the earlier models.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I think he intends to ride it not bench press it

Ah, but he has trouble getting a big bike off the sidestand to upright,GB has discussed it at length on ABR Forum

 

[GB.]

When I'm riding on the road the weight isn't an issue Jonny, it's on the loose stuff where the weight makes a difference.

 

[GB.]

That is also true Jonny, at the present moment in time I struggle but it has improved, I did ride my old 1200gs for a while before I decided to get the xchallenge. My strength is better but wouldn't dream of taking a big bike off road, when I say off road I'm not into getting knee deep in mud.

 

[SKIPSTER]

nothing to worry about apart from:

corrosion, exhaust flaps sticking, screens cracking, shocks failing, and final drive gators splitting and many other things, but hey you might be lucky if you buy a 2016 version

I would seriously consider the new honda africa twin. cheaper and I think comes with a 3 year warranty.

....a mere 6k and not one problem, LC ADV for me and it does what is says on the can and more.

 

[GB.]

Rode both the GS and the GSA today, neither bike made me go wow gotta have one, will try the 701 and new AT as well when they hit the showrooms.

 

[Wrinkly]

Really? nearly every one sold is TE - basic would be crap (no trick kit / suspension etc) & hard to move on

Nonsense... I think you might be surprised at how many would prefer good basic suspension versus so called trick electronic suspension.

Why would you wish to purchase a bike, who's suspension set up is the same no matter how much weight you carry.