After 4 weeks I FINALLY have my BMW R1300GS back!

[@TechnikMeister2]

I went to a big Motorrad dealer in Sydney on a different matter, namely do they have someone who is an expert on Airheads? The answer was no, it would have to be a specialist independent. There's one in Brisbane, 1400 kms away. While I was there I noticed a row of R1300GS's at the back of the workshop. I asked about them. They were quite up front. They were all in for various electrical problem warranty claims. I said what was the best, most reliable GS to buy given our huge distances and low numbers of dealers. "Mine, of course. An R1150 GS or RT." Best of luck.

[@scootjockey]

As a Brit living in Deutschland i hope and i think perhaps the back up here is better,but i will still wait glad you have your scoot back.

[@martinhughes9769]

good news that your bike has been returned and fixed, hopefully this is the end of the issue, and miles of riding ahead of you 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Thanks Martin I hope so!

[@namledom]

Glad to hear you have your bike back. Keep the videos coming - very enjoyable!

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Thank you!

[@davekpwaters]

A payment is definitely in order. My own experience with my local BMW Motorad a few years ago was also poor. I bought a new S1000r Sport which the starter button failed completely after 3 days stopping any starting of the bike. Initially they wanted to book it in as a service work which was almost three weeks wait for a slot. After phone calls to BMW Uk, highlighting it was 3 days old, they changed tack, but were then difficult to deal with at all, no curtesy bike offered or available and resulted in me saying last purchase from them. How does this level of service help them?, never got any more business from me.

[@leehenty3777]

Fault in First 30 days ? Reject the bike under CRA 2015

[@howardgraff4084]

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.

[@gsd32i]

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]

Baffles me too mate! But let them comment I don’t care haha and ooh be interested in seeing your thoughts on it!

[@gsd32i]

@@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 😂

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Some people just have nothing better to do 🤣 the MT09 looks ace mate 😎

[@markc1967]

Good news having the bike back 👍

[@michaelaspden1732]

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.

[@northernlefty5412]

First time BMW owner. Got a 24 M1000R. Zero issues first season with it. Broke it in properly, no oil consumption. I've always felt BMW motorcycles are more reliable than most European bikes, and still do, but like anything, they can have issues. Ducati is doing a lot better quality wise. Aprilia has some work to do still, and KTM is going through some major issues. Interesting times ahead.

[@MidlandsMotorbikers]

Glad it’s back - long may it last!!

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Thanks fella! Fingers crossed!

[@warrenr4]

Finance payment for the month would be a reasonable gesture of goodwill. A whole month off the road really isn’t acceptable.

[@davidmallia628]

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.

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Good for you! Many happy miles. Of course you should have gotten a courtesy bike, BMW does not give a f...

[@cpuuk]

Would be interested in what was actually replaced?

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Apparently the TFT screen itself plus a software

[@TwinPotMan]

Perhaps under sale of goods legislation, not having access to the use of your purchase because of a manufacturing fault, would give you the right to withhold payment on loan/PCP for that duration? It's definitely worth pursuing with the dealership, finance company and your bank. Good luck with the bike. I hope it's all fixed now and keep going with the videos 👍

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Thanks mate! BMW UK have said they’ll give me dealer credit for the value of my PCP payment (in fact just over it) and I need new tyres anyway so I’ve accepted that

[@regregor]

What was wrong with the bike?

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Needed a brand new TFT screen and a software update :)

[@regregor]

@ thats the problem with hitech bikes…That’s why I keep mine K1200LT from 2001. Never been to a dealership 😁

[@Fatcatztravel1250]

Guess u going to sell it now? I wouldn't have faith to tour on that bike after all your problems..

[@TheStammeringBiker]

I’ve done 9000miles and so far it’s never broken down, I’ll see how it goes as I really love the bike

[@Fatcatztravel1250]

@@TheStammeringBiker . Braver than me, I would have sold it as I wouldn't have faith in the bike again.

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

The perils of being an early adopter. Are the "whingeing rights" really worth the "bragging rights"? Really?

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Didn’t get it for bragging rights, don’t really care if people like my bike or not 🤣 I assumed (perhaps wrongly) they were tested thoroughly before release 🤦‍♂️

[@gregorymcnear6474]

Im sorry you have spent a lot of cash buying this bike these clowns must take care of you bottom line

[@TheStammeringBiker]

Thank you! And I agree :)

[@kennychung7959]

Why don’t you pack more sad stories in?! Boring!

[@TheStammeringBiker]

I’ll try….

[@northernlefty5412]

Oh piss off