Minor electrical niggles with my December 23 GS 1300. Big problem was transmission fault- got locked in neutral 4 times- only remedied by switching bike off and waiting a few minutes and rebooting. Potentially dangerous obviously. Dealer had it for more than a month, BMW “customer support “ were useless. No reply to letters/ emails to BM W. after much shouting and screaming, threats of litigation etc. Dealer put me into a sweet deal for a new 2024 1300,which has been brilliant. No courtesy bike. I am a lot less patient than Mr Stammerer. Guy that recovered bike originally did say with BMW he who shouts loudest etc- he was right. £22,000 for a bike , this is not how it should be.
As a all year all weather biker myself, a kit review of what you use would be good. I've a K1600 and i'm not impressed with my local dealer for support. As soon as mine was out of warranty i've done all my own servicing. That way i know the work has been done correctly!! Just coming up on 43k and its runnng beautifully. Just subscribed 🙂
Glad the bikes back. Fingers crossed all is sorted! Strange how some muppets write negative comments about you sharing your ownership experience. Can never work that one out. Ride safe. I'm testing the automatic version this week. 🙈
@@TheStammeringBiker just sat here reading about the Yamaha mt09 automatic box as hopefully taking that out tomorrow . I lost it last week with a viewer who make a negative comment . Oh well 😂
Glad you are happy to have your bike back, but we have saying regards a courtesy bike, ' baby that does not cry to be suckled, will not, necessarily, be suckled. I would have, metaphorically speaking, cried, read asked, for a courtesy bike.
Good news. I'm glad you got your bike back. I hope that the new GS/GSAs software systems get ironed out soon for everyone otherwise those issues are going to hurt sales. As for your compensation for being without your bike for a few weeks you might want to ask BMW for something that costs them not so much, but is valuable to you. I've seen that work in the past - some rider gear perhaps, or a freebie somewhere to an event. Something like that. BMW really ought to look after early adopters like you who help them to launch new products including by doing unpaid software / hardware debugging for them! Good luck.
Happy to hear you are reunited with your bike.For me though, there are far too many videos of people having major issues with BMW bikes.I really wanted to get an rt 1250RT, but settled for hondas NT1100 dct. Off to southern spain on wednesday,and i know the honda will be up to the trip.I recognise your ride in the video,i go that way via leigh to knutsford on my push bike.
I have a R1250GSA 2020... Solved the problem asking the Dealer to put in BMW Advantec 15W 50 at service... They didn't think it was a strange request... Engine runs fine and quiet now... No increased fuel consumption...
Hi from another Blood biker with an R1300GS. I've also had various issues 1st was the starter relay which was done twice and now has the older 1250 relay The suspension went very soft and the software was updated Then the suspension went down while in France I had 3 brown warning sceens one saying suspension adjustment not avalible The bike was rideable but very low It went in to my dealer and they fitted a new rear shock The next problem was last week on the way to the Lake District the cruise control sundenly cut out and 2 more brown screens this time one saying there is a brake light fault The second saying cruise control not possible due to brake light faulty I stoped and switched the bike off on restart it was OK It did it again latter but then was OK after the restart for the next 300 miles I have had a courtesy bike each time it's been in Lind in Welwyn Garden City Who is your dealer they should be giving you a courtesy bike Mine has done 4000 miles John
I bought the Bumot soft panniers because of your vlog thanx for that ,i still own my 1250 gs adventure i will wait a few years till i "upgrade" if i am still hear.
I bought a new Vstrom 1050 in 2023, taking a lot of heat from several BMW GS riding friends. 27,000 miles later, not one single thing has gone wrong with the Suzuki. I have ridden it coast to coast across the U.S. twice in the last year. The icing on the cake is, I paid about half for the Vstrom than what a GS cost. The savings paid for both of those cross country trips, including all lodging, food, fuel, tires, maintenance etc. If you buy a bike that doesn’t break in the first place, you don’t need a courtesy bike.
You did the right thing, japanese bikes are still unmatched when it comes to reliability. I’ve tested over 10 brands, but owned only Hondas, for a reason 😂
That's shocking. Apart from the styling on the GS1300 and the Adventure model, along with all these issues posted on social media, I'm done with BMW. Going back to Honda. Never had any issues with Hondas. I hope BMW do fix all these issues u have been having. I'm ama how tolerant you have been. Good luck.
Rule of thumb, never buy an all new model bike, car for minimum 12 months. This allow the silly people who must have the latest to deal with the issues. Not that anyone should have any issues with an all new model. BMW lost the plot years ago, you pay a premium price for a premium product or so you think. I’m keeping my ever Reliable 2008 1200GS which I’ve had since new. Hope you get it all sorted Mate.
Sooo...if noone is silly enough to buy the latest model....what happens then ? I was "silly" enough to buy a 2013 model GS and then a 2018 and now a 2024. Stick with your 2008 model forever mate 🤪
Having owned a R1200 and a R1250GSb and do 6k per annum. I have been fortunate and haven’t had any major issues, other than a couple of recalls and software updates. The standard of service delivered by North Oxford has consistently been excellent. The biggest issue for me is your dealer not providing a courtesy bike and this is likely to be because they either don’t have enough demonstrators or present demand is too great.
These beemers cost a serious amount of money nowadays. I’ve had 3 GSs, older and less techy 1100/1150s and they were very reliable and durable, tough as nails and did some serious off-road in Australia. Bikes are far more exposed to the elements and it doesn’t take much to upset the electrics…talk to any auto electrician and he’ll tell you it’s very difficult to track down problems with relatively simple tech, but solid state problems are almost impossible (hence replacement of your entire screen). It’s a race to the bottom fitting tech like this, once one manufacturer did it the others are compelled to follow suit due to competitive pressure, personally I don’t like it. I had a fabulous KTM 1290SA, first series, no LCD screen controller, and it was brilliant…never had a mechanical or electrical problem, never had any problems, bought it in Germany, did most of EU, Russia, Ukraine, and shipped it to Australia and did a few “laps” round Australia then sold it. Bullet proof and amazingly capable. I won’t buy the current series despite the brilliant LC8 engine because I don’t trust the electrics and I don’t want to be stranded in the outback where I do some pretty serious off-road travel. Unfortunately I’ve been “forced” to go backwards to a 2012 990 Adventure which has the brilliant engine and suspension, and a similar vintage 690 enduro r because I don’t trust the modern electrics and I can fix any mechanical problem. For me it’s a pity they don’t offer a base model in the series that has more analogue gauges and switchgear for modes etc. My old 1290SA had ABS/TC/Modes etc but all operated by switchgear and not dependent on touchscreens, for me that’s perfect. Now I feel I’ve been pushed towards being a Luddite and riding bikes several generations behind, which I don’t really want to but I just can’t get what I want, which is the up to date engine and suspension without the digital controllers…just give me decent switchgear :))
Do you NOT have consumer protection laws in your country? Tell the dealer your motorcycle is UNFIT for use!! You have a lemon!! Buy a Japnese motorcycle or a Triumph! I have an 8 year old 800xr . I just replaced orginal battery this year. It Starts everyday. With basic maintenance!! U do not carry basic tool kit in your job?? Bmws Suck when they build lemons! Next time write down yor thoughts , practice your story, then make the video. Stop putting up with crap from dealer! Demand replacement when warranty work is being done immediately!
I bought a 1300GS late late last year and had the red screen issue, as well as many others, inc an engine replacement, the starter relay issue and problems with the drive shaft and hub, my dealer was very very helpful, always gave me a courtesy bike without question, after 7 months of breakdowns they even had the bike back and refunded me, i cant speak highly enough of the dealership, the bike was bloody awful though, I was glad to see the back it. Ive bought another brand of bike now and had no issues so far,
I had exactly this issue, my dealer fixed it by reflashing all the modules. It never returned after that. Dropped it at the dealer in the morning and it was fixed by the end of the day.
Similar here, 2 days after the break-in maintenance got red screen. BMW road help picked up the bike next morning. Battery completely died by that time (that was likely my fault as I forgot the key in the seat lock). I wouldn't ride it myself to the dealer anyway, without speedometer and horn it's illegal. Next day I took the bike back home. Dealer (in the Netherlands) says they only updated the software and charged the battery. Didn't happen again (at least yet). @TheStammeringBiker, good luck with the bike. Hope it is fixed soon and no problems anymore.
I live in the south west of France and It seems I’ve got the same problem as you. Last Monday had the same screen as you (rev counter all red) I had just done 400 km and had had the bike for 3 days !at the moment the bike is back with the dealership who after insisting came to pick the bike up. Telling me tonight it’s a problem with the lithium battery which had short circuited. ? Waiting to see what else they say after reboot and software update. Be good if we could keep in touch since it appears the problem is the same.
Hey thanks for the message, sorry to hear of your issues! My Linktree is on my main channel page with details of how to contact me, would definitely be good to stay in touch about it!
When you fit the Denali Sound Bomb I recommend pointing the ‘trumpet’ downwards. I didn’t and water got in and it ended up sounding like a mouse with a sore throat.
my 72 plate gsa 1250 has had quite a few issues the worst issue is lh cylinder head been replaced rear shock error on dash countless sos issue all parts of the sos has been replaced still its showing a fault for me possibly going back to jap bike next bmw aint as good as people think
You are a very easygoing guy, I have never been left without a courtesy bike, but it is my sole transport personally I think your treatment is totally unacceptable.
My sympathy is with you. When you look at the BMW history they have had problems with new models all the way back to the R69S. And probably also before that but that is before my time. I wish you strength and a trouble free GS. And yes, I'm certainly interested in a kit review. Like you I ride all year except for snow and icy conditions, which do not happen often in my country (The Netherlands). So I'm very interested what other all year round bikers use. Thank you.
At this point. I think going through the route of complete bike replacement or full refund is the way. A new bike with that many issues will give you more issues in the future. Good luck
