Very close call!!

[snowy]

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

Talking software updates..............
Anyone out there own a VW / Audi / Seat / Skoda diesel that was branded as "Dirty" and awaiting update?
Still waiting for mine to be done, as long as it doesn't affect fuel economy I'll be happy, but just no update!

[iamkwackers]

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 

I can see why you are a "satisfied" K1600 owner, and really pleased to hear that you have not succumbed to the BMW Clone syndrome, I see enough of them on the road without going to the dealerships  .....

[PRD]

BMW dealerships may be more comfortable but they can afford to be with what they charge. May be I have been lucky but only warranty claim I had was on 2011 bike for new tyre pressure sensor batteries. Early days with my 2015 one but hope it will be good.

[Lonewolf]

BMW have also quite recently introduced an across the board 2 years Warranty on all their used bikes.....that's a brilliant sales strategy especially with a £20k bike where part failures will cost you a second mortgage.

[pross]

My first 2009 GTR was from a BMW Dealership in Wolverhampton  .
I went in to look and test ride an RT 1200  and the salesmen told me with the RTs engine you will either love it or hate it !!.
And while I umd and ard I test rode the GTR  the rest is history that ones gone now and I have the 64 plate one  .

[O.C.]

Talking software updates..............
Anyone out there own a VW / Audi / Seat / Skoda diesel that was branded as "Dirty" and awaiting update?
Still waiting for mine to be done, as long as it doesn't affect fuel economy I'll be happy, but just no update!

Yep, we are waiting for an update for our Audi Q3.....I've been checking the rear view mirror since the 'dirty' outbreak and haven't seen any one lying in the gutter choking from our exhaust fumes       

[PRD]

BMW have also quite recently introduced an across the board 2 years Warranty on all their used bikes.....that's a brilliant sales strategy especially with a £20k bike where part failures will cost you a second mortgage.

they need to to that with their reliability issues and they are too expensive for what they are.  I believe that a Jap bike is every bit as good and usually better than a BM.  Base that on my personal experience. However I quite like the k 16 but would not dare own one. Glad your one was ok though. But they really seem to depreciate a lot.

[Lonewolf]

   They certainly do depreciate a lot!

[O.C.]

Alan Jefries BMW  are expanding their superb dealership       



   http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/14423078.Full_throttle_as_renowned_motorcycle_dealership_drives_ahead_with_more_expansion/

[Lonewolf]

They've had a rebuild recently but aren't currently increasing their stock of used bikes, hence I had to sell mine elsewhere.

[PRD]

What made you get rid of the K16 and what do you fancy next?

[Lonewolf]

What made you get rid of the K16 and what do you fancy next?

I was bored with it. I might try a GS1200 next, I ain't rushing into anything though. There won't be another bike till next year.

[shaggs147]

Why were you bored of it Steve? Was it the ride / handling or just the fact that you scratched the itch and you fancy something different?

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[PRD]

How about a nice moto guzzi stelvio.

[Lonewolf]

I wanted to see what all the hype was about re the K16, it's a superb machine don't get me wrong but it's so well equipped and the handling is so refined you might as well be driving a car.
It's a very easy bike to ride despite reports in the early days of riders frequently dropping them after being caught out by its weight.