Loving my new S1000R Sport
Discussion
btdk5 said:
Come on then, enough of the digs.....what happened?
There's an entire thread dedicated to it. He'll probably link to it later. Let's not kill the OP's joy.Anyway, if you get into European bikes you know you're not going for build quality.
You're going for beauty.
Oh
I mean... capability.
Osinjak said:
Not wishing to detract from what is a very fine motorcycle but that brake fluid reservoir looks really odd. Enjoy the bike though!
Just needs a little sweatband on it. Nice looking bike! I followed one of these through town the other day and thought it sounded and looked great. Enjoy.
ZesPak said:
btdk5 said:
Come on then, enough of the digs.....what happened?
There's an entire thread dedicated to it. He'll probably link to it later. Let's not kill the OP's joy.BMW have certainly had a few more QC issues in recent times and buying a new model is always more risky than waiting until they've been out a while, but after test riding one of these, I just had to have it.
As for the comparison with Japanese quality - this is the first non-Japanese bike I've had (I still have a GSXR-750) and it's nice to work on a bike where torx fixings are used most of the time, rather than hex head bolts or push fit plastic poppers.
andy tims said:
BMW have certainly had a few more QC issues in recent times and buying a new model is always more risky than waiting until they've been out a while, but after test riding one of these, I just had to have it.
It's not only that, over here they don't really show any kind of faith in their own product.andy tims said:
As for the comparison with Japanese quality - this is the first non-Japanese bike I've had (I still have a GSXR=750) and i have to say, it's nice to work on a bike where torx fixings are used most of the time rather than hex head bolts or push fit plastic poppers.
Obviously, one Japanese bike isn't the other. The last push fit plastic poppers I've seen were on plastic fairings, which are nearly absent on the S1000R. When working on the GSF650N, I haven't really located one I can think of.andy tims said:
ZesPak said:
btdk5 said:
Come on then, enough of the digs.....what happened?
There's an entire thread dedicated to it. He'll probably link to it later. Let's not kill the OP's joy.BMW have certainly had a few more QC issues in recent times and buying a new model is always more risky than waiting until they've been out a while, but after test riding one of these, I just had to have it.
As for the comparison with Japanese quality - this is the first non-Japanese bike I've had (I still have a GSXR-750) and it's nice to work on a bike where torx fixings are used most of the time, rather than hex head bolts or push fit plastic poppers.
Faulty part on his bike, no replacements in stock or none to be delivered as the bike is sold out and he wouldnt wait for it to turn up. Fair enough it took them ages.
Just get the dealership to give you a courtesy bike even if its not the exact one you wanted and you have a free pair of tyres for the time you have it.
andy tims said:
Well nearly. It's one of riding modes that alter throttle response, traction control and extent of ABS intervention, anti-wheelie etc. From new you get Rain, Road and Dynamic. Dynamic Pro gives the lowest level of intervention and is enabled by the dealer at 1st service.
TC and ABS can also be switched off independently if you wish.
The suspension damping is also electronically adjustable - you get soft, normal and hard for 1 or 2 up at the press of a button, in addition to being able to adjust preload manually to suit ride weight.
Clever stuff - fingers crossed it's reliable over time.
Is the electronically adjustable suspension available on the newer RRs too?, interesting stuff.TC and ABS can also be switched off independently if you wish.
The suspension damping is also electronically adjustable - you get soft, normal and hard for 1 or 2 up at the press of a button, in addition to being able to adjust preload manually to suit ride weight.
Clever stuff - fingers crossed it's reliable over time.
The idea of being able to push a button and firm/soften up the suspension or even better like the HP4 it adjusts itself according to the road is a great concept, not having to faff around with how many clicks you've gone is great, my only real worry would be the reliability of the system in a few Years time.
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