I currently ride a 2009 R12R.I'm considering a 2013 GS and looking for input on buying that model year as it's the first year of the wethead motor. Were there any major bugs found with the first year motor and corrected in later years? I've read an extensive thread about cam problems and somewhere in that thread someone mentioned the problem years for that issue were 2014 to 2018.
An alternative to the 2013 is a 2012 camhead, it's last year as the powerplant for the 12GS. I've read about the attributes of the 2013, more horsepower/torque and consistent temp. control, but curious to know what some riders who have experience on these bikes think. Is the increase in complexity in the systems worth the advantages the newer model offers ? Are there other elements of the bike such as electronic riding systems that the newer model offers which give it a distinct advantage. I like doing all the routine maintenance myself. Are the wethead models as easy to maintain as hex/camheads? I'm a little concerned about higher levels of electronics which I will be unable to deal with on my own.
I know, lots of questions , but I know this forum is a good place to ask them.
Thanks,
BeeTee
An alternative to the 2013 is a 2012 camhead, it's last year as the powerplant for the 12GS. I've read about the attributes of the 2013, more horsepower/torque and consistent temp. control, but curious to know what some riders who have experience on these bikes think. Is the increase in complexity in the systems worth the advantages the newer model offers ? Are there other elements of the bike such as electronic riding systems that the newer model offers which give it a distinct advantage. I like doing all the routine maintenance myself. Are the wethead models as easy to maintain as hex/camheads? I'm a little concerned about higher levels of electronics which I will be unable to deal with on my own.
I know, lots of questions , but I know this forum is a good place to ask them.
Thanks,
BeeTee