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Looking for some good Karma
- Thread starter ctrod
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happy with mine
Yup, I agree. The various forums (fora?) contain many grumbles and horror stories. People tend to report or ask about bad experiences, but don't seem to report satisfaction as readily.
For the record, I'm on my 2nd R1200RT. 3000 miles so far, trouble-free. No final drive, EWS or FPC problems. My previous bike was a 2006 R1200RT. That did 24000 miles, all trouble-free. One recall for front ABS sensor cable re-route.
Prior to the 1200s, I had two R1150RTs. Yup, you guessed it, both trouble free over 60000 combined miles. Should I buy a lottery ticket!
Yup, I agree. The various forums (fora?) contain many grumbles and horror stories. People tend to report or ask about bad experiences, but don't seem to report satisfaction as readily.
For the record, I'm on my 2nd R1200RT. 3000 miles so far, trouble-free. No final drive, EWS or FPC problems. My previous bike was a 2006 R1200RT. That did 24000 miles, all trouble-free. One recall for front ABS sensor cable re-route.
Prior to the 1200s, I had two R1150RTs. Yup, you guessed it, both trouble free over 60000 combined miles. Should I buy a lottery ticket!
gossamerjohn
New member
Not a hexhead but, I'm driving a 1976 R60/6. No problems and I don't anticipate any.
Take care of them, they'll take care of you.
Take care of them, they'll take care of you.
deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
'07 R1200R, 24,000 miles, no problems.
Works for me..
Works for me..
I seem to get along with motorcycles with minium issues. Curent ride 08 R1200R 6000 miles no probblems. 06 Ducati Multistrada, 13,000 miles, no probblems. 90 K100RS 46,000 miles, fuel level sender. 83 Yamaha Vision, 44,000 miles, 1 generator failure. 75 R75/6, 168,000 miles, top end, and a clutch and still going. 75 Norton Commando 60,000 miles. minor stuff. And still going. None of these motorcycles ever left me stranded. I bought them new, and still own them all except the KRS. IT seems the only time I take my tools out is to fix somebody elces motorcycle. Maintaince, maintance, maintance, take proper care of your motorcycle, replace parts when it needs them, don't go looking for the cheepest possable replacement, use the factory parts. New motorcycles and their electronics do make it alittle more difficult for road side repairs and those are quite rare now. If I see someone stopped along side the road it is genneraly because they are out of fuel, have a flat, or are lost. If you pay attention to all the complaining on verious motorcycle web sites one might get the impression that you would not want to ride any of them very far because of comfort, of reliability issues.
Ken G.
Ken G.
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porterjet
Guest
3 Harley's in 4 years, no problems. No problems with my RT either. Course I haven't taken delivery yet 
but I'm off to a good start.
but I'm off to a good start.
Loving mine. 7 months and 7K miles. No problems. I absolutely enjoy the Sport feel as well as the Touring capability. As a matter of fact, I think I am going to have to prove to a co-worker that I think my RT will out accelerate his Suzuki Bandit. If not, I think it will be close.
No complaints here.........great thread idea!!
No complaints here.........great thread idea!!
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professor
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07 R1200RT - Only 15 months old - no problems at all and I'm not expecting any.
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E_Page
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Bought my '02 RT in July with 41,000 on it. About 1000 miles later, I had the ABS pump go out. 9000 miles since and no real issues.
I've been really pleased with this bike. It feels just broke in at a little over 50,000 miles. My previous Yamaha was pretty much done well before that.
I've been really pleased with this bike. It feels just broke in at a little over 50,000 miles. My previous Yamaha was pretty much done well before that.
2001 HD Sportster ( 6,000) miles and a 2004 CLC (11,000) miles and no problems over the last 2 years. I now have a 1996 Sportster that I service myself and the CLC that is dealer serviced. After Oct 09 when my warrantee expires on the CLC I will do the fluid changes and valve adjustments.
Ride Safe
Ride Safe
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rglassma
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Yep.. '05 RT - 25K. 13K in the last year.. No problems. In for service for standard maintenance and tires. Love it..
I have been riding motorcycles for 50+ years and have accumulated more than 500k miles (400K+ on BMWs). I have never been stranded beside the road, except when I hit a van that pulled out in front of me and the Harley I managed to ride over the side of a mountain road, can't say either of those situations were caused by the motorcycles involved.
Currently the stable has a 1991 K100LT, 107,000+ trouble free miles. 1978 R100/7 with a side car, 70,000 trouble free miles. 2005 R1200RT 22,000 trouble free miles.
Other BMW's have been: 2002 R1150RT 70,000 miles; 1998 R1100RT 20,000 miles; 1996 R100RT (hit van) 27,000 miles; 1985 K100RT 88,000 miles; 1980 R100RT 17,000 miles and a 1976 R90/6 46,000 miles.
These motorcycles were/are daily riders. One of them was a Three Flags participant, another was a Four Coners participant. All received regular maintnenace, but nothing special. Except for the 2005 R1200RT, which so far has been serviced with BMW lubricants, all the others were/are serviced with off shelf name brand (Castrol, etc) lubricants.
Currently the stable has a 1991 K100LT, 107,000+ trouble free miles. 1978 R100/7 with a side car, 70,000 trouble free miles. 2005 R1200RT 22,000 trouble free miles.
Other BMW's have been: 2002 R1150RT 70,000 miles; 1998 R1100RT 20,000 miles; 1996 R100RT (hit van) 27,000 miles; 1985 K100RT 88,000 miles; 1980 R100RT 17,000 miles and a 1976 R90/6 46,000 miles.
These motorcycles were/are daily riders. One of them was a Three Flags participant, another was a Four Coners participant. All received regular maintnenace, but nothing special. Except for the 2005 R1200RT, which so far has been serviced with BMW lubricants, all the others were/are serviced with off shelf name brand (Castrol, etc) lubricants.
TGA57589
New member
Good idea
I just like the idea that you guys want to hear something good. What a nice sound in anything, GOOD.
You know on another note, I wish I could not only use this message board for BMW related issues but other things where some sense was needed. It's pretty nice when you can sit here read a little bit and possibly come to a conclusion with information you read. You know like we're all in this together not like the every man for themselves world like when you step out the front door?
I just like the idea that you guys want to hear something good. What a nice sound in anything, GOOD.
You know on another note, I wish I could not only use this message board for BMW related issues but other things where some sense was needed. It's pretty nice when you can sit here read a little bit and possibly come to a conclusion with information you read. You know like we're all in this together not like the every man for themselves world like when you step out the front door?
About 16k miles on the GS and no problems, took me to Alaska and back to Denver in '07 and didn't miss a beat, and got no worse than 42 mpg pretty heavily loaded and running fast on the AK Highway. It also has tackled some fairly challenging Colorado back roads, too. 09s are too new to report on but I expect the same.
ANDYVH
New member
Not a Hexhead, but my 94 R1100RS is approaching 140,000 miles with no failures after BMW ponied up and gave me a new transmission at 60,000 miles! That was well out of the warranty range, but they knew certain early oilheads had tranny issues and I had the records to prove it.
The ABS modulator did fail at about 55,000 miles, which "may" have been caused by numerous low-battery voltage cold-morning starts, Not sure. I replaced it myself with a salvaged part for $250.
Since then, and actually aside from that tranny issue, this bike has been reliable as a rock. Now I am doing maintenance related to the wear of mileage, not due to component issues or failures. I expect to ride it to 200,000 miles at least.
The ABS modulator did fail at about 55,000 miles, which "may" have been caused by numerous low-battery voltage cold-morning starts, Not sure. I replaced it myself with a salvaged part for $250.
Since then, and actually aside from that tranny issue, this bike has been reliable as a rock. Now I am doing maintenance related to the wear of mileage, not due to component issues or failures. I expect to ride it to 200,000 miles at least.
2007 R1200RT, owned since Oct '07. Put about 23k miles on her last year, currently has just shy of 33k miles, with no items of any significance. Reliable, dependable, economical and fast, when compared with my H-D. This is my 4th RT, and all but the 1997 gave me no problems. The '97 dropped a clutch, but fortunately in my back yard.
I'm on my 4th Harley dresser, and only had a problem with my '02- cam chain tentioner at 40k miles. The bike ran OK, just a little noisy.
I'm on my 4th Harley dresser, and only had a problem with my '02- cam chain tentioner at 40k miles. The bike ran OK, just a little noisy.
KenDittrick
Rocky Bow BMW Riders #197
Two RTs - both with about 15K Kms with zero problems.
