Re: [ST] new 06

[triumph1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

>>Hearing of the brake failure issues from BMW riders of late and other 
problems that BMW refuse to admit to and I'm not that impressed with the after 
sales 
service. This has to be a consideration when making a purchase such as this. 
<<

This is not new to BMW.  I used to have K series RS models before switching to 
the Triumph marque.  Now the K1100RS was a fabulous bike, probably the best 
they ever made...  and then they made the K1200RS.  I was unfortunate enough to 
own one, whilst the motor and frame were magic the brakes, lighting, electrics 
and general 'cycle parts' had plunged in quality.  I remember being on a list 
like this for the K1200RS and the brakes issue made it to BMW HQ in the form of 
a petition.  BMW took the 'head in the sand approach', after I sold the thing I 
noticed they adopted a servo assist for the brakes, which was overkill.  
Getting out-braked by an old shitbox Volvo was enough for me, If the Germans 
want to play games with peoples lives then I'm outa there.  It would take a lot 
for me to be tempted back to BMW, maybe if they started making the K1100RS 
again...


-- 
Michael Browne
BRG ST




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