R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:54 pm
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I currently own a 2015 R1200r and a 2011 F800st. I have been ridding BMW since 1978 rode a R100rs a gold one ,1978. I sold it after 17 years of ownership and have missed it ever since. I really like my R but there are some things I could do with out, worst complaint is the transmission, second is the dash. So I'm thinking of a new 2019 RS. But I have to wait and see if BMW has made any changes to the trany I really like the new dash. |
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Well I guess we can hope. It's hard for me to believe that BMW can't make that transmission a little better it is really a "clunker" the only week point on the bike. I know one thing I will test drive one and if it is not better I will not buy it. Only problem is my BMW dealer does not offer test drives, that's going to be a challange. |
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Zitat von cygnet im Beitrag #3 That really makes things difficult. My dealer offers test rides but they are in a city so I rarely test ride bikes there. I like to test ride bikes at the Iowa City, Iowa shop because when I leave the parking lot I'm out on country roads.
Lee
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Zitat von cygnet im Beitrag #3 No test drive would be a deal breaker for me, I'd find a dealer who does, but maybe in Calgary that's another challenge! In the last year I have ridden a 2016 RS and a new 2019 1250 RT, and I own a 2017 RS with the improved gearbox. The 2017 is much less clunkier than a 2016 model and the 2019 1250 gearbox is just a little bit better than my 1200 box. So if you go from a 2014 to a 2019 the improvement will be quite significant. And do get the gear assist pro option (quick-shifter up and down), it's really good as well now! |
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It is a real challenge as there is only one dealer in Calgary the only other dealer is in Edmonton three hours away and they don't do test drives either. That's good to hear about the gear box, I have the gear shift pro now and really like it tho it is useless 1 to 2 but great other wise. |
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Is the old Calgary dealership still in business? I stopped in there in 1988 with a temperamental K75 starter and the owner correctly diagnosed the problem (paraffin wax build-up on the centrifugal clutch mechanism) and the cure (Gunk engine cleaner).
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