I didn't cancel the order, I switched it to the S. I had no intention of cancelling my order completely, and certainly wouldn't have just because of a resolvable issue.
The main reason that I switched to the S was because I'd ordered the Rallye.
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I didn't cancel the order, I switched it to the S. I had no intention of cancelling my order completely, and certainly wouldn't have just because of a resolvable issue.
The main reason that I switched to the S was because I'd ordered the Rallye.
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Agree. Being blow way outta proportion. Probably 1 in 1000 if not more. I have a riding buddy with a 2014 GS with 54,000km and has seen tough riding roads. Zero stanchion issues.
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The rubber sleeves have always been there as far as I can remember.
As an aside I was looking at the forks this morning before I came to work, there is Marzzochi written on the seals - have the LC forks always been made by them?
http://www.marzocchimoto.com/en/products/telelever-41/
I doubt anywhere near as many as that, with the volume of LC's they've sold since 2013.
just checked DVLA no sign of recalls??
As said , one catastrophic failure of the type that has been seen is one too many
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Just chill, don't worry and go with the flow - check your forks regularly and if your bike is recalled then get it seen to 
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Just chill, don't worry and go with the flow - check your forks regularly and if your bike is recalled then get it seen to
Apparently they aren't sending letters out here and just doing them when brought in for service. My bike doesn't show up on the Aussie BMW website for any service actions or recalls.
well if it comes apart and kills someone in the uk, you may have a different view.
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Shit happens but no need to get totally paranoid, the fact that a few people have had issues when the bike is used heavily off-road then a regular inspection would be wise, otherwise don't panic Mr. Mainwaring
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you are indeed correct.
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Spoke to mine this morning while the corrosion was being photographed for BMW to decide what to do.
He had no idea about the whole issue...coincidentally had had a phone call from some-one asking this morning, but this was the first he'd heard of it.
All very odd.
He had no idea about the whole issue...coincidentally had had a phone call from some-one asking this morning, but this was the first he'd heard of it.
All very odd.
Actually ..
If you do you homework and look , youll find its way more than one bike, there now a facebook page dedicated to it.Its quite a few actually.If you want to ride your 17k russian revolver, be my guest.It may only be a tiny percentage that have failed , but people win the lottery all the time with odds way less than this .
Personally mine and my wifes health is way more important than a bike with a design flaw. Theyve got this bit wrong in my opinion, they will indeed in time fix it,our local bee em dealer is great.
Ive got the sales guy on the look out for a nice 1200 gsa pre WC.Im quite happy to spend my money with them, just not on this WC bike ,until its all fully sorted. Having sent my missus down the road head first at 30 mph, due to my shed sized stupidity, of way too many Irish beers the night before, i dont want this to happen again, and damage limitation is the name of my game, bikes are indeed dangerous ,however reducing the risk is where im at.
The other reason for cancelling the order is the speedometer/headlamp theft issue ,alongside the really poor engagement of first gear. When you think how much you are spending on it, it should be of first class quality, it wasnt. I was gonna try and lower the tickover to try and help with the crunchy first gear, and install some security fasteners to stop the clock theft issue,but the fork saga appeared, and the love affair was over with an instant divorce.The money these things cost would buy two decent brand new yamahas.Im sorry if i sound like a prick,but that thats me,and thats why i cancelled it.Maybe BMW will thrash them even harder on testing and do something about the problems quicker than they historically have done.It took them years to sort out the 1200 gsa rear hubs cracking where the were widely reported.money money money...it should be punter punter punter.
Still, 4 days to the hogroast ,and ive still got my 1150, so all is well.
If you do you homework and look , youll find its way more than one bike, there now a facebook page dedicated to it.Its quite a few actually.If you want to ride your 17k russian revolver, be my guest.It may only be a tiny percentage that have failed , but people win the lottery all the time with odds way less than this .
Personally mine and my wifes health is way more important than a bike with a design flaw. Theyve got this bit wrong in my opinion, they will indeed in time fix it,our local bee em dealer is great.
Ive got the sales guy on the look out for a nice 1200 gsa pre WC.Im quite happy to spend my money with them, just not on this WC bike ,until its all fully sorted. Having sent my missus down the road head first at 30 mph, due to my shed sized stupidity, of way too many Irish beers the night before, i dont want this to happen again, and damage limitation is the name of my game, bikes are indeed dangerous ,however reducing the risk is where im at.
The other reason for cancelling the order is the speedometer/headlamp theft issue ,alongside the really poor engagement of first gear. When you think how much you are spending on it, it should be of first class quality, it wasnt. I was gonna try and lower the tickover to try and help with the crunchy first gear, and install some security fasteners to stop the clock theft issue,but the fork saga appeared, and the love affair was over with an instant divorce.The money these things cost would buy two decent brand new yamahas.Im sorry if i sound like a prick,but that thats me,and thats why i cancelled it.Maybe BMW will thrash them even harder on testing and do something about the problems quicker than they historically have done.It took them years to sort out the 1200 gsa rear hubs cracking where the were widely reported.money money money...it should be punter punter punter.
Still, 4 days to the hogroast ,and ive still got my 1150, so all is well.
If you do you homework and look , youll find its way more than one bike, there now a facebook page dedicated to it.Its quite a few actually.If you want to ride your 17k russian revolver, be my guest.It may only be a tiny percentage that have failed , but people win the lottery all the time with odds way less than this .
Personally mine and my wifes health is way more important than a bike with a design flaw. Theyve got this bit wrong in my opinion, they will indeed in time fix it,our local bee em dealer is great.
Ive got the sales guy on the look out for a nice 1200 gsa pre WC.Im quite happy to spend my money with them, just not on this WC bike ,until its all fully sorted. Having sent my missus down the road head first at 30 mph, due to my shed sized stupidity, of way too many Irish beers the night before, i dont want this to happen again, and damage limitation is the name of my game, bikes are indeed dangerous ,however reducing the risk is where im at.
The other reason for cancelling the order is the speedometer/headlamp theft issue ,alongside the really poor engagement of first gear. When you think how much you are spending on it, it should be of first class quality, it wasnt. I was gonna try and lower the tickover to try and help with the crunchy first gear, and install some security fasteners to stop the clock theft issue,but the fork saga appeared, and the love affair was over with an instant divorce.The money these things cost would buy two decent brand new yamahas.Im sorry if i sound like a prick,but that thats me,and thats why i cancelled it.Maybe BMW will thrash them even harder on testing and do something about the problems quicker than they historically have done.It took them years to sort out the 1200 gsa rear hubs cracking where the were widely reported.money money money...it should be punter punter punter.
Still, 4 days to the hogroast ,and ive still got my 1150, so all is well.
I reckon you have hit the nail on the head,I can't disagree with anything you have said
Really? Only Joshin !!
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