Just decided to trade in my R1200RS for a new GS. The RS ownership experience has been 'difficult' to say the least. Bike bought new in September 2015 and covered 3,800 miles. In that time:
* new clutch slave cylinder
* replacement of exhaust cam tensioner
* breakdown and recovery to discover failed crankshaft bearing - full engine replacement in January this year
* breakdown and recovery, again, for failure to start - software update to repair faulty auxiliary socket and new battery.
The last being the straw that finally broke this camel's back. Given a GS to ride while the RS was being 'investigated'.....and it was love at first ride! Very good deal offered by Ocean Plymouth and order now placed. Should pick the new toy up middle of next week.
Hugger, front mudguard extender, and GiVi Trekker top box ordered.
Looking forward to the GS ownership experience, and hoping it will be better than the RS experience has been.
* new clutch slave cylinder
* replacement of exhaust cam tensioner
* breakdown and recovery to discover failed crankshaft bearing - full engine replacement in January this year
* breakdown and recovery, again, for failure to start - software update to repair faulty auxiliary socket and new battery.
The last being the straw that finally broke this camel's back. Given a GS to ride while the RS was being 'investigated'.....and it was love at first ride! Very good deal offered by Ocean Plymouth and order now placed. Should pick the new toy up middle of next week.
Hugger, front mudguard extender, and GiVi Trekker top box ordered.
Looking forward to the GS ownership experience, and hoping it will be better than the RS experience has been.
