Very close call!!

[Lonewolf]

I can't believe what happened this morning, in fact only a few minutes ago.....I was so concerned I had to write it down as a warning to others..


I just found myself looking at Kawasaki GTR's on eBay. 


Now that's what you call a very close call.

[snowy]

Common sense prevails!     

[BigAlan]

It's the right time to purchase a proper bike, deals to be had, don't resist the temptation.

[O.C.]

you know you want to Steve......better the devil you know and all that     

[PRD]

It would suit you perfectly. It would be like coming home. And no stupid remarks from the likes of PRD!

[Lonewolf]

PRD, You never know. The one major drawback with the GTR is the build quality, the amount of warranty work that I and many others experienced is inexcusable for a flagship £13k tourer.

[O.C.]

Blimey Steve, I would have thought Kawasaki build quality was somewhat better than BMW for example     

The GTR hasn't had many recalls for faulty workmanship 

[PRD]

PRD, You never know. The one major drawback with the GTR is the build quality, the amount of warranty work that I and many others experienced is inexcusable for a flagship £13k tourer.

what sort of warranty claims have you had to put in?

[Lonewolf]

New exhaust as the black paint started flaking off, new shock adjuster due to it seizing, replacement pannier lid as the hinge snapped, replacement glove box due it cracking, new rear brake calliper hanger, and I believe there was something else but my mind is a blank.




BMW returns.....computer says "NO"

[PRD]

Apart from that if was fine! Spread across 2 bikes or just one?

[iamkwackers]

PRD, You never know. The one major drawback with the GTR is the build quality, the amount of warranty work that I and many others experienced is inexcusable for a flagship £13k tourer.

No recalls on the BMW then ?.....

[virginiajim]

New exhaust as the black paint started flaking off, new shock adjuster due to it seizing, replacement pannier lid as the hinge snapped, replacement glove box due it cracking, new rear brake calliper hanger, and I believe there was something else but my mind is a blank.




BMW returns.....computer says "NO"

None of my paint has flaked, shock adjuster has never froze, my lids work fine, I've got the original glove box on the tank and have had no issues, rear brake caliper still hanging in there..

One thing I do agree on is that my mind goes blank more than a few times, especially at car washes.

[O.C.]

       

[Lonewolf]

Apart from that if was fine! Spread across 2 bikes or just one?

That was all on the 2011 one, the 07 plate I had was solid, never a glitch.

[Lonewolf]

No recalls on the BMW then ?.....

The only recall my K16 went back for was a software upgrade which was done free of charge, took a matter of minutes to do and as with all BMW dealerships while you wait you can enjoy their free wifi and drink their free cans of pop or hot drinks all whilst reclining in full leather suites and in my case often laughing at many of their customers who are virtually clones of each other as they are dressed from head to toe in identical BMW branded clothing