Why is Everyone SELLING Their 1300 GS?! - ALL THE PROBLEMS Mega Edition!

[@lifeisarideuk]

WTF you made 😂 me laugh so much you are bang in the truth !

[@thefika]

The Legend 🙌

[@mart7798]

theres going to be a lot of angry people in starbucks after this video!😂

[@thefika]

lol and don’t they let me know about it :)

[@jeremysmith9898]

I been riding a GS for many years. Starbucks sucks and I bet you believe in that "Karen" bull shit too. There is life off the internet, Get one people!

[@Vusseyv881]

Costa. I have both of these bikes and they have have been trouble free. Load of click toss

[@AmbrosiasRideOuts]

My conclusion was that the 1250 is 'PEAK GS' and the 1300 is a totally new bike and will have to fight to retain/gain it position. Also, same as software, never buy v1.0 of anything.

[@thefika]

YEP!

[@steppenwolf5956]

that's it

[@gonzalomarsilli5741]

came for this comment. absolutely. big changes always come with issues

[@tobanhoffmann8347]

unless, it's the v4 rs, you know what i'm talking about

[@lutterfer]

The PEAK GS is a 2013 1200 GSA, no fork problems as they had in the begining, air cooled, no gearbox problems, etc...

[@shaneksmith1957]

Thank You! I'm keeping my 1250 2022 r gsa 1250 25 thousand miles no problems! Harley hasn't been out of the garage in 6 years!

[@abritablondeabike]

Yep. I bought one. Wish I had kept my 1250. Pretty gutted to be honest.

[@thefika]

You should make a video on that. Lots of people would be interested. Thanks for sharing

[@abritablondeabike]

I will mate. To friken cold here at the moment. 🥶 🥶

[@BruceHoult]

My 1995 R1100RT turned 29 today. Owned from new. Same engine tune and gearing as the GS, just a bit less suspension and a bit more fairing -- it handles gravel roads just fine (I live on one). No real issues. The insulation on the Hall effect crank sensor gave out two years ago (turned to dust and shorted). I replaced the fuel pump and lines at 25 years old. I think that's it -- can't remember anything else. No engine / gearbox / shaft problems. Still love it every time I ride it, no plans to "upgrade". Uses mostly 5.8-6.2 l/100km. On Fuelly looks like 1250GS is mostly 5.2-5.4 l/100km. OK, better, maybe $50-$100/year less fuel at most people's usage.

[@beer3029]

How is the comfort compared to the 1250? I am about to rent one for a 6,000 mile trip and the 1250 is perfect but would like something a little more sporty, but don't want to sacrifice the comfort.

[@abritablondeabike]

@beer3029 it's the same Probably better to be honest.

[@PetrolJunkie]

I've got more issues with how annoying the presenter is than I've personally seen with a 1300GS.

[@thefika]

Thank you. Glad your annoyed 👌

[@saeedalfahim8604]

@@thefika 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bjjw]

Posses the question why you watched it, doesn't it?

[@PetrolJunkie]

@@bjjw I was wondering what issues other people had with the motorcycle. The regret for clicking is real.

[@orsula09]

I tried, I really tried but could not listen to this presenter.

[@markholmes5695]

Mammy, that man is shouting at his motorbike in the park…😅

[@thefika]

That’s what those strange looks were

[@ade9356]

I had the 1250Gs for 25000 miles and loved it, made the biggest mistake by part exchanging it for the 1300GS, had 7 months of hell with it, engine rattled from new, BMW changed the engine at 500 miles, then the starter reply packed up, then software issues and alarms, 2nd engine started to rattle, then the drive shaft started clunking at 4000 miles, so BMW changed the bevel gearbox as old one full of water, drive shaft no better tho. I went back to BMW and asked for a refund in the end and they very kindly agreed saying no one should have that much trouble with a bike, BMW tried to get me another new 1250GS but couldn't find one so i had the refund and left for pastures new. I think I will leave it a couple of years before I look at another GS, give them time to sort the issues out.

[@chriscraft999]

Nice little rant, so I bought one. Makes my R1200GS I traded in, feel like a shopping Cart.

[@thefika]

Enjoy it

[@martinhughes9769]

Been watching you for a while, you never fail to make me smile, great video 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@thefika]

Legend! Woof

[@benkelly2190]

I love the way folk get annoyed with ya! Specially GS owners! Keep up the good work mate.👍🏻

[@thefika]

I’m not trying to annoy people but yer. They need to drink some cement and harden up

[@benkelly2190]

@@thefika yep! Too precious..need to get Sence of humour..bless.

[@Fractal379]

You took all the words right out of my mouth 🤣 Great video - easy sub!

[@thefika]

Champion :)

[@Rider_Adv]

This guy is honest and I have no doubt. I bought the first edition R18 Trans Continental 2022 and I suffered a lot as the gearbox broke and the cruise control works and breaks. There are many electrical problems with the rear lights, but the BMW agent in Bahrain does not care at all, so do not buy the first edition ever until it has been around for years

[@ChickenWithoutACause]

Great stuff, Aussie humour is the best! 🐨 😂 I’ve spent more hours than I want to admit, watching Randy Feltface- and Jim Jeffries videos haha Cheers from 🇸🇪!

[@thefika]

Thanks 🙏 mate. Come down here Bruv

[@roccocarlino067]

Having done the whole adventure bike thing, nothing beats a comfortable car with aircon, heated seats for long journeys in any season.

[@thefika]

Lol

[@curtiswilliams-w3k]

I use my bike to do errands short distance …. Too much pain for distance

[@duanesmith5074]

Yes it's obvious you are not a motorcycle person

[@chazontour]

@@roccocarlino067 I would not agree with respect to Adventure bikes because they offer reasonable comfort and deliver a unique experience, but I would agree with respect to large touring bikes

[@extraordinarywolf320]

That's funny because I don't have one but now I'm getting one! This video made me do it.

[@thefika]

👍 let’s us know how it goes

[@citizenkane2836]

Any regrets?, im waiting here

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Funny… I’m not selling my 1300. Zero issues with mine so far👍😎 spot on everywhere else. Lol

[@thefika]

That is awesome to hear mate 👍 Keep me posted

[@shegocrazy]

​@thefika I reckon. They are getting too fn big though. 1400cc? Ridiculous.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

@@thefika I will let you know if I have any problems! 👍

[@biker_marinator5696]

Haha just loved the way you ripped the 1300GS 🤣🤣

[@thefika]

Have a good one mate

[@biker_marinator5696]

@@thefika I recently bought a R1250GS and I’m not so happy with it. All kind of warnings and messages on the screen and battery problems. I didn’t have any issues with my previous S1000XR. It is very close I’ll sell the bike and buy something else. Probably a triumph tiger.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

@@biker_marinator5696 shoulda bought the 1300GS 😂

[@2018NukNuk]

The video I was waiting for,.man I laugh so hard👍👍 Waiting for part 2

[@thefika]

Coming soon

[@iamj2]

I have a 2024 1300 GS, rode it 1,400 miles on a road trip and no issues. Rides like a dream.

[@thefika]

Thanks for sharing

[@kbell101]

II traded a GS 850 and am at 2100 miles on the 1300GS. I may have problems tomorrow, but thus far, it's been just fine. Much better ride than the 2014 K1600 I had and got rid of years ago.

[@Bloodred.Tac0]

Hahaha. I love this guys enthusiasm. Subscribed.

[@dhc8guru]

Dealers getting rid of bad demos only turn into buyers who are pissed and light up social media complaining. They don’t need that either.

[@thefika]

True!

[@C_R_O_M________]

That was an inspired rant! In fact, it was the mother of all rants but quite funny. Well done!

[@thefika]

My man. Have a great day

[@REDNCR]

Interesting, but more details are required to describe better the issues, looks like it's just a smear of the bike. Here in France I never heard about this massive will of the owners to sell their 1300 GS, I'm keeping mine for now.

[@thefika]

Look in a GS Facebook group. There are more than I mentioned

[@michielvandepol6765]

Come take a look in The Netherlands. There's practically zero 1300 owners that sell them... I'm a BMW hater too but we need to keep it honest.

[@AurelSer]

I'm in a few groups about the bmw gs 1250 and 1300 in france, and they are definitely known for being unreliable, by the owners. In france people dont buy second hand until the price is right. Wait that the warranty expire and you will see a lot to sell.

[@michielvandepol6765]

So, in 3 years......That's not a prediction, that's a certainty. BMW is really unreliable for sure. But the sell like nothing else.

[@markjennings-principals.p.5870]

I like my '23 1250 GS.... no need to get the "latest and greatest".

[@thefika]

You already have the greatest

[@trevornixon1006]

You’re right about the rattle city comment. Took one on a demo and hated it. Never mind the looks ! Bought one of the last new 1250 GSAs at a discount- result!!!

[@jonhess3346]

This guy gets all torqued up about everything. Kinda fun, thanks for perspective. I've got a 2005, coming on 100K Freedom miles. Love it. Been really pretty good to me. Upgraded the bits I need to. 5 stars. Never gotten the shaft, the shaft has always been good. Peace friend.

[@thefika]

Have a great day mate

[@numidian5191]

Not a single one for sale second hand here in New England, USA.

[@thefika]

You guys got these late right"?

[@feloniousmonk3049]

@@thefika yesm finally showed up in March of 2024 state side. Maybe give it time. Bought my 2023 1250 GS in November 2023, and I'm tall, 6'5" and not going to let it go, it's everything i want in a bike.

[@KJ_S1K]

Ya…. There’s not a single used 1300gs around me for sale. Even a few thousand mile away searches. 0. Put 300 miles on mine the first day and was perfect. 200 more yesterday and wouldn’t trade it for anything. My Pan America… Now that’s a different story. Was in the shop 4 times in the first 1k miles and left me stranded 5 times. The biggest piece of junk bike I’ve ever put in my garage. Thankfully, i got rid of it. I’ll never own another Harley again.

[@thefika]

Thanks for sharing this

[@davidbadham3712]

Well done convict, that was a good video. My Multi V4 came with a 4 yr warranty and has been perfect,,,,,, so far. It is head and shoulders better than a GS, though I do think that 900 could be a peach🤙

[@thefika]

The only way to fly

[@67daltonknox]

Back in 2020, KTM announced the new 2021 1290SAS. I had had my eye on the old one and after a raft of early problems, things seemed to be improving. By October, there were a lot of unsold 2020 bikes in the dealerships, so after playing one off against another, I got a new bike (not a demo) for a bargain price and I have to say it is terrific and after 3 1/2 years, I have had no problems at all. I think you are right, best to get the last of the old than the first of the new, which is a nuisance because I fancy the upcoming 2025 RAV4, but may have to wait a couple of years to get one.

[@thefika]

Thanks for sharing that

[@kevinbowers3917]

Tell me how you really feel,, lol.. love it.. Cheers,ed

[@thefika]

Have a great day mate

[@PeteBassMan]

I have an old banger 1200GS. I am going to replace it this year. ... But! The number of bad reviews I have seen about the 1300 means that it will not be replaced by one of those bikes. Maybe a 2017 1200GS might be on the books and skip all the rest of the bollocks. :)

[@thefika]

If your old banger is working. Why not keep it. 1200 is King

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Was hoping to know what you really think about the 1300…?

[@thefika]

I hope i did mate

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Being sarcastic. Tell it like it is… Love it!

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi I've had my R1300GS Trophy Enduro equipped with high suspension and forged wheels 8 months now and no issues riding in salty roads in Scotland. #Caledonian Biker

[@mikealls8938]

Haha 😂 brilliant mate! Notice everyone crying that their bikes are fine ! Chill out gang! It's just a funny review on KZbin. If your bikes are fine, Great!

[@thefika]

Thats exactly my thoughts. Have a great day mate.

[@mikealls8938]

@@thefika You too pal.

[@saeedalfahim8604]

A lot of noise …..My GS 1300 triple black works just fine 🤞

[@thefika]

Awesome to hear ;)

[@Kevimoto]

Making mountains out of mole hills is what social media is all about. The Triumph Tiger gets 💩 on quite often. And it's mostly by people that have never even ridden one. You get used to it. 😂

[@KJ_S1K]

My 1300gs trophy has been amazing.

[@AurelSer]

Because it's still new....

[@saeedalfahim8604]

@AurelSer Absolutely, well 1st edition normally has issues with usage that does not show during testing phase. Will wait and see 🤞🏻

[@garrycoates2147]

Can someone please explain to me the logic of selling a bike you love for one you don't. My youngest bike (of 3) is 2014 so I never got the memo. By the way, thankyou BMW for putting on this ride day which I particpated in. For me, the F 900 GS Adventure was the pick of the litter.

[@hangpilot1200]

My mean green 1300 is a great sporty cruiser. I've never liked the look of a boxer, but as soon as I test-rode the torque monster, I was sold! This thing likes the corners much more than previous versions. Two-up, with the adaptive ride height, my wife is a happy camper. I can only guess BMW shrank the dimensions and upped power to attract a newer, shorter demographic😉 Heck, how many GS owners REALLY take their bikes offroad?? Still waiting for my top box...

[@csaREEM]

Noice

[@thefika]

I love hearing good stories much more than negative ones:) Thats the right bike for sports touring 100%

[@Rower30-ye6qn]

I exchanged my V100S after 12,500 miles, that wasn't terrible but too hyper for me, and purchased a Moto Guzzi V85TT TRAVEL. Yep, a much older design at the END of it's design stages and it works really, really well. I don't miss that extra 35 HP from the V100S at all. The super creamy ride, seating position and engine feeling of the 850 is great. It is of a piece like my V7 feels. So there is a lot to be said for old stuff and it is hardly way out of date. I'm road only so I did convert it to STRADA specs; 10 pound lighter cast wheel, lower inner front fender, removed the bash plate and installed the single exhause guards. Why not get the STRADA? To retain the six axis safety stuff that STRADA doesn't have. I did consider other bikes but the fact that the V85's are pretty polished sold me. Best, I can do near all the maintenance on the V7 and V85 myself. The V100S? Forget it.

[@kencarrcarr3751]

I knew this would get the GS owners as tight as a spring and just about to blow a blood vessel , 3:31 they have the thinnest skins in the biking world when it comes to constructive criticism of their bikes just a generalisation you understand lol.Ten thousand miles on my Pan America Special with no problems a awesome bike I love it😅

[@thefika]

Thats awesome to hear mate. I had a few Pan America owners message me. I love it

[@peevpl]

We also get 5 years in Bulgaria. I had to pay for the extended warranty but it was €130, so it's a no-brainer, I don't think anyone has ever not paid for it.

[@thefika]

Awesome to know

[@XenothomX]

We have 5 years guaranty also here in Romania. Purchased one of the last Gsa 1250 made last year

[@thefika]

The only way to fly

[@K9guard1]

Theres one for sale near me in California with 250 miles on it, he paid $31+k out the door and selling for $24K.

[@thefika]

Go for it

[@andybeviere541]

Love my 1300GS as well, no issues with the bike as yet, the panniers however… now thats a different story!!! Admittedly as you said I don’t have the adaptive ride height…

[@thefika]

Thanks for sharing the info mate. It’s good to hear

[@24GSpilot]

AUSSIE MAN, WTF?! I got 10 minutes in and had to bail on your Sham Wow style of narration! Next time just the facts dude....

[@thefika]

Thanks for watching

[@j.t.5826]

Hey we enjoy your sham woo presentation 😀 it's different and keeps me hyped haha

[@leonvanderlinden6929]

So happy with my poor man's GS ('24 Transalp)🎉 No issues like that at all!

[@thefika]

I like the Trans Alp

[@KevinPi-mvp]

Because this ,I subscribed this channel !

[@thefika]

Thanks my man

[@gregstone7194]

Looking forward to the 900GS video. Cause it's not always about the shaft.

[@thefika]

hahah Nice

[@westeagle00]

Thanks for telling the TRUTH -not blowing sunshine up everyone's hoo-ha!😂

[@thefika]

Woof

[@twowheelin7361]

I was looking at buying that demo bike, not now, thanks for the intel!

[@thefika]

Just go to the bmw motorrad website on the in stock now section. Pick a 1300 out. It will have everything on it. Then ask for a deal. You will get it cheaper than if you just ticked a few boxes

[@twowheelin7361]

@@thefika cheers, thinking now of updating to the 900GS enduro rather than the 1300GS👍🏽 Love ya videos and the honesty

[@lukm5420]

I've made a video about my GSA 2018 (it's in Polish language) pointing out all the problems I had and what a hate I received. People generally do not want to think about GSes in that way, their minds are blocked somehow. I had to sell my GS as I could not longer live with the amount of issues it has, and it only had 6k miles on the clock.

[@thefika]

Yep. People cant handle the truth

[@gerhardmoeller774]

Love my 719! This vid proves why playing poker with Aussies is sooooo profitable! They wear their hand on their sleeve.

[@Greetings666]

this was refreshing

[@thefika]

Thanks for watching

[@hmishin843]

You're missing the whole point here, mate, all the issues you're harping about are called character! Indeed Euro_bike character, Welcome to the new generation of European -made machines.

[@thefika]

heheheh

[@lr_spb]

And BMW still sells more R1300GS bikes than all the competition combined-add up the KTM 1290, Tiger 1200, Ducati V4, and the lot, and they still can’t match it. 😉

[@danut19841]

Just to begin with, there are no 1300 SH for sale. in terms of issues, the bike has no issues, there was a production stall during which they solved everything. The 1250 is a superb bike EXTREMELY reliable, yes maybe you'll find some with issues because is the most sold bike in the world. I'm waiting for my 1300 with AGX in late October.

[@thefika]

Watch the screen. There were many for sale

[@romteb]

The 1250 is NOWHERE near the most sold bike in the world, good luck with your 1300

[@RP-di8oq]

Ridden the 1300 in the Welsch back country (think muddy ruts, gravel roads, river crossings etc) I also just bought a 2024 R1250 GSA, upgraded from my 1200 GSA. I test rode the 1300 before I bought the 1250 and agreed with a lot of what you say BUT after putting the 1300 GSA through some of the toughest riding terrain, which I have also done on a 1250. The 1300 is just a bit better everywhere. I also still prefer lots of things about the 1250. Its all personal preference.... and you never ever buy first generation of a new car/bike. The 900 is a weapon as well!

[@thefika]

That’s great man. Good to hear from you

[@tommycurran8027]

Rode New GS 1300 in Italy for 2 Weeks on tour with ADRAITIC BIKE ..Starter switch Broke with only 500KM . Bags Leak .. I am keeping my 2023 GS 1250

[@thefika]

Thanks for sharing mate

[@anthonyfreeman5367]

Three GS's in the last 16 years and an 1150. I spent a weekend on a 1300 and I have to say it's the only GS I've been on that I didn't like. I'm not bashing it, I just didn't like it. My favorite is the 2009, it just keeps going, and it feels like it has way more room than the 1300 to me.

[@thefika]

Right on Bruv

[@thli433]

😄😄😄 .. made my day! Couldn't stop laughing!

[@thefika]

Cheers mate

[@expatbiker6598]

His agenda is determined by KZbin algorithm. 😂😂😂

[@thefika]

The Mega Bucks you get on KZbin. I’m hoping I can get some Corn Flakes

[@MotoCampAdventure]

If you knew how little youtubers make at this subscriber count lol

[@TimRHillard]

Yeahhh, not so much. I'd think the grand majority of people buying the new GS, understand who BMW is. Just like their tanks in WW2, they became the most advanced, but their reliability not so good. And, hard to work on. But that engineering is incredible. Their cars are the same. You don't want one three years or older for sure.

[@thefika]

I agree with most of that but we have other brands with new platforms in recent years to compare too. As I said add all their issues up and still the 1300……

[@wandering_armadillo]

OMG you're hilarious!! I hope you get a million views!

[@thefika]

Very kind of you to say so. Have a great day

[@wandering_armadillo]

I hope ya get more traffic! I just popped your link onto The Missenden Flyers comment page 😊

[@thefika]

@@wandering_armadillo May thanks. 🙏

[@ObsidianFrog]

I've still got my old 70's R100RS with low km's sitting in my shed. I think I'll convert it to a Paris/Dakar GS....... At least l can work on it myself.

[@thefika]

Wow. The real deal. You’re one lucky guy

[@digger8180]

Do you know Kevin Bloody Willson? He swears a bit too! Great post.

[@thefika]

Do you Pluck on first dates

[@clinty51]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 Some extra likes, because one just isn't enough. Subbed because I want to

[@hazarddavid6987]

The R1250 GS is the peak of the GS series in my not-so humble view. And yes, i don't buy the first batch of anything... Also the 1300 lost its road presence...not so muscular and look kinda timid.

[@petercreagh8797]

I saw in a BMW shaft service video the guy reckoned that the shaft drives on BMWs are not rated for more powerful motors than 850cc

[@thefika]

Well well

[@CharlieStevens-sl2gm]

My clutch went out on my R 1300 GS stranding me 450 miles from home.

[@thefika]

Wow. really. You burnt it our or it failed?

[@m4ci3j88]

I am so glad that quality of BMW bikes is on par with their cars 😅

[@thefika]

You know it

[@allanthibodeau8114]

2013 r1200gs love my bike.

[@mwbruns70]

5:35 and you are not telling me one issue. Just blowing hit air, but ok its Australia. And then you are reading from 2 papers about issues. Can you show them or are you just reading them from your paper and never had them. I have a 1250 GSA and a 1300GS. Both are great. No Problems at all on both of them.

[@thefika]

No and the world feels better that your 1300 GS has no issues. The issues don't exist anymore. Well done ")

[@larryhouse3776]

Can tell you the new Tiger 1200 doesnt have waterproof bandlebar switch gear either. Rode through heavy rain recently. Lost all my gear today, no signal lights, no horn, no menu, no modes. Bike is 4 months old. Lmao.

[@thefika]

Oh, thanks for sharing that

[@Axsel85]

Here in US I could only find a couple used ones for not much less than the msrp. At least BMW stand behind their warranty, unlike KTM. Also, it’s annoying how youtubers bashing the new cars and bikes for being overpriced and not reliable, new Toyota line for example. Yes, they are expensive, but that’s what it takes to build something nowadays with all the technologies that people want and government demands.

[@thefika]

Yep. KTM cam job dodgers

[@georgedoolittle7574]

The problem is these machines really are *CRAZY* overpriced tho. Who in their right mind spends $30,000 US Dollars for an off road bike to be taken off road? These are machines that are expected to be busted up but then *FIXABLE* so just don't get this in the first instance...but marketing of the item is spectacular. People buy them then defend the purchase with a "no problem with mine!" response. The whole point of these machines is that they will be crashed but can then be put back together. Meanwhile CF Moto is really challenging in all the right ways the purpose of having these types of machines. Anyhow your money to spend I won't argue with that part. Great KZbin product here tho is an understatement..

[@Axsel85]

It is expensive but I wouldn’t call it an off-road vehicle, and I wouldn’t use it for any serious off-road. I personally stick to 230lb 2 stroke bikes for that.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I have a Moto Guzzi V85tt and the 19-20 models had a “ Shaft “ 😂, over fill issue , other than that my 2021 model only one small issue “ and it’s a Moto Guzzi ! with a “ shaft “😂😂😂

[@thefika]

heeheh Mumma Mia

[@Rower30-ye6qn]

Overfill isn't a DESIGN problem, so can't blame that, it is a people training problem. I've had three MG's; V100S, V7 and V85TT. and every one has been fine. ZERO issues. I run the V7 and V85TT TRAVEL currently.

[@luz6028]

It's not true that BMW have best warranty. One of examples they had a lot of issues with cardan shafts so what they did? Improve it? No... They just assumed that this is just a part that you need to change from time to time like brake pads...

[@thefika]

Thanks for sharing

[@j.t.5826]

Bmw needs to keep the 1250 gs and gsa..I dont think a lot of people will be buying the 1300. I am looking to buy a 1250 gsa soon.

[@ClementW_]

is it necessary to add adaptive height control option for a 185cm man?

[@thefika]

No but its one of the best features. it makes it much easier to handle

[@tilasslouka6221]

If you are tall this option isn’t for u , may be u should better take the sport suspension instead and also a high comfort seat with those two options you’ll reach 890mm The adaptive height control isn’t compatible with sport suspension.

[@faraitakaendesa5356]

The last of the old will always beat the first of the new. 🆕

[@thefika]

Another quote from Carroll Smith. Horsepower sell cars but Torque wins races

[@simonmoovie4615]

Everyone 😂. How to get the clicks? Tell some bullshit 😜. No one is selling, more over, there is 3-4 months lead time at the moment. A lot of emotions, words, movies and still less than 3k subs. Congrats, great job 👏. There is an old proverb. It's better to say nothing and not look like an idiot than to say one sentence and remove all doubts 😂😂😂

[@thefika]

I will take that on advisement. You seem to be the foremost expert on idiots

[@chriscraft999]

Maybe he needs to go back to his Penal Colony

[@kbell101]

But, what do you really think?

[@Dustywayoffroad]

in case you haven't looked at my pic here - I ride a gs800 2008 - original austrian built rotax - monster machine... ;-) can't destroy it - like the top gear toyota pickup... ;-)

[@thomaswolkenburg7970]

Ich hatte eine 1200er GS und eine 1250 er danach kaufte sich eine Africa Twin 1100 und bin glücklich

[@thefika]

Yesd

[@harshaldesign]

The prostate check part killed me 😂😂

[@thefika]

My Man! I hope you got yours checked

[@nicholascrocker4329]

I’m confused! You spend 20 minutes slagging the R1300GS off then at the end you say you haven’t decided as whether to pull the trigger to get one. Also, is ‘fuck’ a mechanical term?

[@thefika]

You can get help if you’re r confused. I will draw it in crayons next time

[@Rower30-ye6qn]

I though the same thing, all that and you aren't decided? Or it isn't "all that" at all and your kind of embellishing the issues?

[@chriscraft999]

@@Rower30-ye6qn Maybe he plays Russian Roulette on the week-ends

[@michsky46]

CarPlay on my ATAS is damn amazing. I ve got it wireless

[@thefika]

awesome

[@littlefish4270]

Maybe he over the top here & there, maybe a dikphuk but at least we get to hear all the issues he can find as its obvious he not making the issues up. If you can listen beyond his personality the info he provides is invaluable.

[@thefika]

Rice pump baby

[@thefletchlife7837]

The 1200 was good. I had the 2016. Shaft leaked, and tge fly by wire throttle body shit itself. Expensive fix...

[@thefika]

Wow. They are expensive if they break

[@expmaster6662]

Time to try the new ASA sytem on the BMW

[@thefika]

Yer lol

[@groverw7507]

a US market with used 1300 GS would be sweet

[@thefika]

You guys got it later than us Convicts. Crazy. How is the 1300 being received over there?

[@Dennzio1]

@@thefika looks like shite to me

[@zzzsydneyhom1379]

Who'se yer dealer and how long does the high last mate? Gotta get me some of that gear...

[@thefika]

It’s good stuff Bruv

[@nobodyinparticular709]

Having been a G S rider for the past 30 years, several models.... The 1300gs is the most blisteringly fast and most uncomfortable.... Took 3 weeks for my back to recover from a 100km test ride.... Yea, naaaa.

[@thefika]

Yea nah alright

[@shegocrazy]

The impression I get is that the 1300 is a great bike for GS virgins....but not an upgrade for 1200/1250 owners. What were BMW thinking when they removed an obvious upgrade path for GS owners?

[@thefika]

Only hope is the GS Adventure

[@fredensminde]

When you, like myself, are used to KTM, nothing can scare you😉

[@thefika]

True that

[@gp92510]

Demos: brand new engines and prospective buyers do a test drive and with no break-in, immediately bounce 'em off the rev limiter... And...

[@thefika]

Fried rice

[@HRAZZI]

I like this guy, kind a guy you want to grab a pint with.

[@thefika]

Ah mate. Let’s go!!!

[@HRAZZI]

@@thefika whenever you can come for a ride in the south of France, we will catch up :D

[@archivecontentsrestoration387]

Precisely why I bought an Africa Twin. (mike drop!)

[@thefika]

Wooof

[@davidmc3741]

The older GS - The 1250 and below are true GS's. This 1300 caters to my kids. Next gen will look a RR with dirt tyres.

[@thefika]

Something in that

[@JamesChasingSunrises]

I'm 6 minutes in the video and I haven't heard him actually name an issue yet. I'm stopping the video at this point but can someone tell me does he actually start naming any issues?

[@thefika]

Yea nah man you missed it.

[@christianmouraux7269]

Listening to him, I ended counting the « fuck » more than listening anything else 😀

[@thefika]

How many Bro?

[@meljen8592]

😂😂