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So, I ordered the yellow RS last week, should be delivered this week if I am lucky, it was one of those in stock, so I could not chose the options I wanted – or rather, did not want. I actually thought to wait for the new white colour, but the dealer told me they would be on the web in September, quotas (whatever that means) would open in October, so I could have the bike in November at the earliest, and being new, there would be no discount either. I did not want to wait.

Later, when signing the papers, he told me that it was a good thing that I ordered now, because they are starting to see the issues with supply. He said that they did not have any of the 850 GS and the 750 GS anymore, and could not order new ones, and that there were issues ordering another model, I can’t remember which one. He said the lack of microchips is a real problem and will affect production of new bikes in the coming months. So the white bike might not have come in November anyway.

A colleague of mine bought the new Indian Chief, sight unseen, he was the first one to order this spring. Last week, his dealer told him that his was the only bike they were able to deliver. There is a waiting list and no delivery date. He wanted to order the seat for the passenger and some other goodies, they said the same thing – ETA unknown.

I read in the papers a month ago that a paint manufacturer was struggling with production because China stopped supplying certain chemicals. And last week, an aluminium manufacturing plant had to close because of lack of prime materials.

During the next year, we will be seeing shortages of diverse products and rising prices due to the aftereffects of the pandemic.

Zitat von LadyOfTwoLands im Beitrag #1

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So, I ordered the yellow RS last week, should be delivered this week if I am lucky, ...

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I did not want keyless, there are many post about problems with it, both here and on the Spanish forum. I did not want the chrome muffler, whoever thought it looked luxurious on this bike was on something. And the luggage racks, since I am not using the OEM bags. The Givi top box adapter plate only comes in silver and I think it looks hideous. I bought the street rack from SW Motech with a removable adaptor plate (both a little more expensive that the GIVI plate alone) so when going for a ride I can take it off and leave the bike looking sleek… hahaha because I will keep the GIVI trekker outback top box from my Honda 500X, so not so sleek in the city, but it is big and practical and holds all my weekly groceries. I don’t own a car anymore, so this is my only transport.

I am with you on the keyless. Just another thing to go wrong! But being a cheapskate I am sticking with my chrome exhaust but when and if it needs replacing I will not go with an OE replacement.

I have done most of my shopping during Covid by bike and then somehow taken a wrong turn on the way home when Covid rules said essential journeys only. My car sits on the drive and sulks most of the time so no point in having anything shiny and new. It is 10 years old and coming up 150,000 miles (High mileage and low purchase price when I bought it) and so owes me nothing.

Chris

I hated keyless, until I got it. Came on the bike which was already built and in the showroom. As well as an alarm (didn’t want, one more thing to go wrong), and the SOS thingy.

The keyless is actually quite wonderful. I go mad and change the battery every year whether I need to or not and so far so good. I really can’t be arsed to save £3.99 just to have it go flat on me. Who said BMW rides are cheap!

The alarm is also a very reassuring thing to have. Went to Goodwood FOS last weekend. No faffing about with a disc lock etc. And it worked! The bike was still there when I got back.

Now SOS thingy I have no desire to test, although I have accidentally l had a brief chat with a very helpful German lady. But if I do take a tumble on a lonely road sometime, It’s nice to know someone will come along and rescue me while I’m lying on my back pinned under 234kg of RS.

Binned the pannier rails and no rack so kept it sleek as well. Enjoy your new RS. This is my third and it’s a great machine.

First was a Lupin which was stunning but no one noticed even though it was a brand new model at the time. Next a Red Frame Grey/White which got loads of ‘Nice Bike mate’ comments. And now the yellow peril which I still turn round to admire as I walk away. It’s the black screen, wheels and Akro. Just looks so sharp!

I think the new white colour will also look amazing.

Congrats on the purchase, hope you enjoy it when it turns up. I ordered the base model and then induvidual options rather than packages, that way I avoided stuff I didn't want (keyless, cruise control, sat nav prep) and saved a few quid into the bargain. Also, I managed to avoid the gold / white sport colour scheme- not my taste anyway!!

Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #5

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I hated keyless, until I got it. Came on the bike which was already built and in the showroom. As well as an alarm (didn’t want, one more thing to go wrong), and the SOS thingy.....

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Ah, sounds like a more advanced alarm than on my 2016. I either activate it, or not, when I leave the bike.
Generally I leave it off unless I’m parked somewhere dodgy. Still in such a case I want a visible deterrent such as a disk lock as well in the hope that the average opportunist bike thief will walk on by.

That is what I was going to do, but in the end decided to go for an already made bike because I did not want to wait. But from what the dealer told me, due to the lack of microchips and other prime materials, had I ordered a new bike to my specs, I might not see it until next year…. or the year after.

And I got the gold one

What screen did you put on the bike? The black looks awesome with the gold.

Zitat von LadyOfTwoLands im Beitrag #10

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What screen did you put on the bike? The black looks awesome with the gold.

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Mine is a black BMW one. Same shape / size of the standard one. 6CC8D6F9-73D1-4411-A4F2-BF21C0C7CDB7.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) It’s was on the bike in the showroom and quite impossible to take off!

Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #11

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FYI you will find different listings for the R1250RS and the R1200RS. The screen support arms are different BUT the mounting holes are the same so you can safely order a screen listed for the R1200RS and they look to be a tad cheaper!

Chris

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #13

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #11

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FYI you will find different listings for the R1250RS and the R1200RS. The screen support arms are different BUT the mounting holes are the same so you can safely order a screen listed for the R1200RS and they look to be a tad cheaper!

Chris

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We are trading for 2022 R1250RSs.
Are you saying Debbie's Tinted BMW R1200RS shield will fit on her R1250RS?

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #13

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #11

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FYI you will find different listings for the R1250RS and the R1200RS. The screen support arms are different BUT the mounting holes are the same so you can safely order a screen listed for the R1200RS and they look to be a tad cheaper!

Chris

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We are trading for 2022 R1250RSs.
Are you saying Debbie's Tinted BMW R1200RS shield will fit on her R1250RS?

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