BMW R NineT Problems to Expect

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thanks for watching! Check out BMW R NineT Hidden Features on this same bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJW1fJ5pd9l0l5Y

[@BlackdogADV]

I have a 2010 1200GS (same engine) with nearly 100,000 trouble free miles. This is a very reliable engine.

[@mechcavandy986]

Much more than 100k miles. I’ve gotten almost 200k on them before I traded them. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LooxJJ]

1200GS was by far the best of GS series ever - along with pre-2014 F800series. Ever since then, BMW quality has gone down the hill

[@painlesstom]

Engine reliability is irrelevant when the electronics are the weak link. My 2024 R12 made it to 2334 miles before it totally shut down and would only start for 1 second before dying again. Then no response to the power button for hours before it started powering back up on it's own. Dealership has it now.

[@protectork9831]

@@painlesstomwhat was the problem

[@painlesstom]

@protectork9831 The power switch assembly has been a known problem to BMW. They've made a revised switch assembly and sent out a service bulletin to all dealerships. I'm picking my bike up tomorrow.

[@michaelmyers8931]

I purchased a 21R9T recently yesterday was my first 500 mile day and I was ready for more just a real pleasure to ride and pride in ownership

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Welcome! It's an awesome machine and I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I do!

[@paulbrook2459]

I just seen your comment and I can’t justify having two bikes , do you think you could tour on this bike ? Maybe 2000 miles in 4/5 days ? Cheers

[@michaelmyers8931]

@@paulbrook2459 Hello Paul Mike from Colorado to answer your question I would say yes I would consider two items one is a small wind deflector and some soft bags keep in mind the way to the bike and Crosswinds

[@michaelmyers8931]

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[@michaelmyers8931]

@@paulbrook2459 Paul I don’t know if you received all my comment the last part of it I just mentioned about Crosswinds and the weight of the bike that might be a consideration

[@tomtaylor6163]

Good video . I just worked on a 2019 model. It had a bad fuel leak due to the failure of the plastic quick disconnect fittings under the tank from the fuel pump. I replaced them with the aftermarket kit with the metal fittings. I recommend everyone replace the couplings

[@GKRS15]

It's the best bike I've ever riden and still riding, just done the major maintenance today and was not complicated at all I paid ~300 euros with a new battery took everything from a bmw dealer in Switzerland, Oil capacity for engine in 4L quit with a new filter, gearbox is 0.7L make sure to remove all the metal from the top cap there's a magnet, for the rear axle it's 0.18L watch out for the metal on the bottom cap on this one

[@Yoda8945]

I had the first model R9T from 2014-2018 and put 14,000 miles on it until it was totaled by a VW Beetle. I changed the handlebars to narrower bars from a Triumph Street Triple, modified the bar ends to maintain the original caps and added bar end mirrors, a bikini fairing, rearsets, and a tail hugger. I had the wheels converted to tubeless by Woody's. The battery as supplied by BMW is under powered and that is the reason for the short life. Aftermarket batteries have higher (correct) amperage and fit after removing the plastic filler that is factory installed to allow for the cheaper battery that comes installed. The battery cannot be charged or maintained through the BMW powerlet socket unless you use their special charger $$$. I just installed a connector directly to the battery and used my regular maintainer. When I got the bike, the speedometer read about 20% high but that was solved after I had to have the ECU reflashed after installing heated handgrips. For touring, I added a tankbag (which faded immediately) and the custom fitted tailbag. I had planned to install a mud guard as installed on the R1200GS,but never got around to it. There were recalls on the bike for defective handgrip switches, and directional signal spacing. I had a rear seal go out under warranty. Overall, it was an excellent bike and I would consider buying another. Biggest complaint- The bungee cord attached to my wallet by the dealer.

[@mechcavandy986]

I love my R9T Scrambler, I don’t care what anybody says! I came from a dual sport KTM.

[@elithegreat6463]

I just picked up my 2021 R9T, 719 model (Black and Silver) It’s simply stunning to just look at and detail. 👍

[@clementquirder]

I rode 10000kms in 6 months can’t get enough great machine

[@SimpleCarGuy]

They are beasts and so much fun to ride! 10k km is a lot in 6 months, good job!

[@jamesbatten8659]

Traded my r nine t for a f850 gs what was I thinking , traded my f850gs for a newer r nine t . Delivered Saturday. My god this bike puts a smile on my face. Certainly needs a rear shock upgrade other that that it’s hard to find any faults . Many blessings from the UK ride safe .😁🇬🇧❤️🏍

[@anakletor]

I bought my 2020 R9T yesterday. I am loving your R9T videos. I just wish you had more of them.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

I got a few videos and I'll be working on more when time comes! Thanks for watching.

[@advhawk6455]

The easiest and least expensive solution to the high service costs and mechanical idiosyncrasies of owning a BMW is to simply buy a Japanese-made bike for less. Excellent review.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

The cost of ownership might be a little higher and you have to put up with some 'quirks', but it's so worth it to me! Thanks for watching.

[@5e11even]

Good to know some problems to expect! My next bike will either be a R Nine T, a Triumph Speed Twin or a XSR900 depending on what is available next year.

[@hulkhulk5141]

I had the xsr and r9t, both great but completely different.

[@Stu81]

@@hulkhulk5141 what were the most noticeable difference? If you don't mind me asking, which did you prefer from Purley ride, handling and use in traffic and power difference?

[@hulkhulk5141]

@@Stu81 the xsr is a hooligan bike in a lot of ways, being light, the motor and the way the power comes on, handles well but I upgraded front n back ohlins , if not it can be sketchy. The r9t was a great city bike, unbelievable torque, handles great and checks all the boxes, also great tandem bike. It also needed a few mods, exhaust n lithium battery, pod dna air filters and a dyno tune and your off. All that because the bike a little heavy. I have had many bikes the last few years, long story short I should have kept the bmw and got a 2nd bike instead of looking for the perfect bike. I also had the cb 1000 r

[@pimpthyride]

@@hulkhulk5141 How was the CB1000r compared to the other two?. I love the CB1000r, but am looking at the BMW R nine T, or even the Ducati Monster 937. I found the 2022 Yamaha XSR 900 very uncomfortable for me and my wife.

[@hulkhulk5141]

@@pimpthyride cb was a good bike, just good. Typical Honda , typical inline 4, power comes on in higher rpm’s . I found it boring, til it blasts off, reliable, looks awesome but I would get an r9t again , it’s also reliable and very easy to modify n maintain on your own.

[@roverroko306]

Man this roadster is a peach and a great bike, had mine for a little over 2 years and I always will keep it, forever. It’s my baby, I am still improving it and have a final vision what it will be when I am done. However this bike isn’t for people who aren’t handy with tools and people who don’t understand mechanics. I love servicing my 9T by myself and upgrading it is just another bonus, this bike is for man who know what they are doing and love to do it with their own 2 hands.

[@chadkline4268]

I loved your comment. That's how I feel about bmws. I thought you might be interested in some bmw trivia. The bmw logo is actually the prop of an airplane against the blue sky. They began mfg aircraft engines, which are always horizontal opposed engines, like their bikes. Excluding the lightweight, sidecar, and single lap runs, bmw s1000rr holds 3 of the 5 records for the isle of man TT. Honda and Kawasaki hold the other 2.

[@wandering_armadillo]

This bike is for a "man" haha. Well I'm not a man and think it's very suitable bike for anyone, from fairly new riders to experienced. I love mine, it can cruise happily all day and provide excitement when needed....

[@yahoodlums]

I've owned an R9T there aren't any reliability issues really, they are pretty much bulletproof.

[@LanceLumbanPHI]

How is the performance during traffic situations? Is it good?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

It’s great in traffic if you consider that it’s a fairly big bike. If you live in the desert with 110f+ weather, you may have some overheating issues if you are in stop and go for more than 30 minutes. Otherwise it’s amazing.

[@drmengawyong]

Agree I have had mine since 2016 no issues heavily modded now by pier city

[@fernandocolon6603]

Excelente video muy de acuerdo, con que el asiento es durísimo, le agregue un cojín neumático y con eso se soluciono bastante, en mi ultimo viaje de 3400 km, creo que es una excelente moto, siempre te bajas con una sonrisa en la cara!!tengo mas de 20.000 km y mi único problema es cargar combustible, la lleve a 4895 mts de altura y como si nada así también la use con combustible de mala calidad,85 oct y siempre responde creo que es una gran maquina.

[@Pyrrho_]

Had it for a whole riding season and only logged 1K miles? I bought a new BMW last month on a Wednesday and my service light for initial oil change @ 600 miles was already lit by the weekend. Ride it more! :)

[@SimpleCarGuy]

That's awesome! I love to ride, but I've been really busy and it's been hard to get out for long cruises lately. Planning a long day cruise soon, though!

[@melbytvenge]

I put a gel pad on my 2021 bmw r nine t pure big differance in comfort

[@karna6982]

Thanx for the video. Got a R9T racer 2018

[@stuforty2]

Good video 👍 I’ve just bought a 2014 one and it’s awesome 😀

[@aimenalwan]

Great video with lots of nice details. I bought a 2016 R1200 GS A a few months ago, so finger crossed I guess 😅

[@mangomanthe1st981]

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated

[@aikidragonpiper71]

Are there retro styled cafe bikini fairings available for it ?

[@SSSRaj0218]

Hey, I am planning to get a used one from the dealer which has only 1000 kms. Do you recommend me taking an extended warranty from the BMW dealer ? If is quite expensive at 2k for 3 years

[@davidives7997]

I'm into 10600 miles and experienced nil oil consumption.

[@luhbiy4033]

Looking forward to buying a nine r t... just recently sold a harley sportster 883xl so i think im ready for engine upgrade and techs too... plus its a bmw... yeah oil typical of bmws they burn oil... ok talking from bmw e90 323i car experience... nice review

[@flatcapcaferacer]

After a little over year and 7000 miles I haven't had any problems with my R9T/5. I've taken it on a 1800 mile ride in about 6 days and loaded it pretty heavy no problems except my gas mileage stayed in low 40s mpg. I've taken drag racing a few times and was very surprised how quick it was and I have a few videos on those races.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thanks for sharing, glad to hear real reports after a decent amount of miles! I will of course report on anything that happens or doesn't happen over the years.

[@simluc613]

Hello brother May I know how much you cost an average service including oil change all.... thankyou ride safe and bless

[@simluc613]

@@justdad53 ok brother i am going to watch your video and thankyou very much for your reply.. bless

[@chadkline4268]

Ease of service is one of the best bmw characteristics. Unlike every other manufacturer, bmw engineers servicing into the design.

[@chadkline4268]

@@justdad53 I don't have a R9T but on many or most models, you just push a button and the seat lifts, and there's your toolbox, and you lift that out and you can pull the battery out with nothing in the way. And you remove 3 bolts in the front cover and it's easy to set the timing. The wheels are usually easy to take off as well. Anyway, that's interesting because I am interested in getting a R9T so I'll have to check it out but my dealer doesn't have any in stock right now.

[@sagarthapa3765]

You should've titled it 'Rine Nine T Owners Review' very good job

[@TheJWC56RSA]

My 2016 R9T has never used a drop of oil. I use Motul for every oil change and it is on 17 000 km now. It is one of the harshest bike I have ever owned due to a extremely poor suspension.... BMW should have planned this better! There are much better bikes to own in this price bracket!

[@chadkline4268]

Did you try adjusting the suspension according to your load? It is adjustable.

[@chadkline4268]

At Bmw Motorrad, where I worked, we tested every oil at the time 40 years ago, and Castrol was by far the best oil at keeping boxer engines clean. Just because something is synthetic doesn't mean it's better.

[@drmengawyong]

Yup change to Wilber rear shock

[@paulbrook2459]

Great video 👍 could be my next bike , I do like touring though ! In your opinion is the comport good for 300 mile days ?

[@tofnbad]

I have done several trips of 300+ mile days in a row. My bike has the stock suspension, which I will agree the rear shock is crap compared to other bikes I have owned. I finally have it adjusted to be tolerable. I will say get an aftermarket seat, I have the Mustang seat and its a huge improvement.

[@davidives7997]

I run my r1200r at 30 f 40 r. Mostly with passenger and luggage.

[@steveramirez8270]

Did you buy the bike used? 2020? Did you pay more than $9k?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Yes, I got the bike used. It’s a 2015 model and I paid about $9k.

[@steveramirez8270]

@@SimpleCarGuy I want to find one under $9k if possible.

[@tiestoXIV]

I’ve had a R9T 2019 for a year now, is this bike designed for long trips?.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

It’s definitely not designed for long trips. I start getting sore after about 2-3 hours.

[@dave8549]

Ive done a few long trips and its great. One was 4,000 km and another 3,000 km. The tank has 300 km range which is handy. The suspension, with some patience, can be adjusted to work well. It took me 2 weeks of trial and error to set my suspension properly. The seat is not great, but Ive had worse. Easily fixed. You can stretch your legs out on the cylinder heads when if they get cramped. And the engine sounds like a WW2 fighter plane. Travel light, get on it and go for it.

[@PK-xr7gk]

Доброго дня. Також катаюся на мото в Чікаго. Напишіть якщо ціково зустрітися щоб покатати разом.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video 📹 👏 👍

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@edwintrejoh]

How tall are you? I’m 1.84 does it fit well ?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

I'm 5'10 (177cm) and it fits me really well. I have seen forum posts of people complaining that it's not great for heavier people, but no complains for taller guys.

[@tind9908]

I’m 179 and the pure fits me well. The scramblers are a bit taller I think

[@saucehollywood]

Premium gas? Thought the bike takes regular

[@SimpleCarGuy]

This bike has a high compression ratio of 12.0:1 (very high for air/oil cooled engine), so you have to use premium if you don't want detonation.

[@saucehollywood]

@@SimpleCarGuy interesting. Tha manual in the US says it takes regular. I've put reg for years

[@LooxJJ]

As of 2024, BMW is a European price with Royal Enfield (at its worst) quality bike.

[@kona6451]

Im at 12,000 miles and pretty much no oil burn anymore fyi.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Great to hear from other owners, thanks! Mine hasn’t burnt any oil in the ~1000 miles this summer either, hopefully it stays that way.

[@ShaunPaget]

5:16 Fuck that. This bike isn't for me if BMW can't figure that out.

[@WyreForestBiker]

A work of art ? ... In a Picasso kind of way I suppose ! . It looks like a big tourer with all the plastics taken off .

[@deebugs]

Anyone experiencing vibration issue? I’ve had my R Nine T Scrambler for two years, serviced by BMW. Vibrates like hell, cannot be ridden for long journeys.

[@chadkline4268]

No, not in my experience. Boxers should be very smooth. Maybe try another mechanic. I used to be a Bmw mechanic 40 years ago :) and we always did a test ride after every service, and I'd guess this is still standard practice to ensure customer satisfaction. Did you ask them to test ride it? If they did, what was their opinion?

[@chadkline4268]

Does it sound good? If it is vibrating so bad, there is probably something you can hear that may provide a clue. The engine should sound symmetrical. Do both sides of the engine sound the same? Do the wheels spin true?

[@deebugs]

It sounds fine, I have had the bike shipped to BMW under warranty for this issue. They say, nothing wrong with it. Sadly, I will probably sell the bike!. If you search on line, there are many riders suffering from this issue.

[@chadkline4268]

@@deebugs well, if it so bad, there is a cause, and the cause should be equally as noticeable as the effect. A truly bad vibration should be traceable. Cause and effect. Is the engine shaking bad? You didn't even say what is shaking. You know, it is 1100cc, 550cc in each cylinder. That is HUGE. Of course it is going to shake at low RPMs. It's like a series of little bombs (to the left, then to the right). But at higher RPMs, they should balance each other and cancel each other out.

[@chadkline4268]

@@deebugs I wouldn't expect it to be smooth under 4-5000 RPMs. I wouldn't even ride it below that. Too much stress on the engine. Its not a Japanese bike. Boxers get smoother at higher RPMs.

[@aps-pictures9335]

If you get stuck idling in traffic for 30 mins - you shouldn’t be on a bike 😜

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Unfortunately I have been stuck in traffic a few times. Go out before noon, everything is great but then on the way back hot traffic approaching Chicago etc. Not much you can do, sometimes!

[@aps-pictures9335]

@@SimpleCarGuy ahh, didn’t realise USA hah. I’m in the UK so we can lane filter (lane split) and disappear - I barely factor traffic in to my commute!

[@gtx332]

You forgot the broken spine 😂

[@toltekus]

get a real BMW, like K1300R :-)

[@lchamp7946]

Love that bike. I used to own a K1200R for several years. Impossible to find K1300R.