Recent content by Gixer Rob

Depends on what they were fitting the wk your bike was built....its the same in the car industry... every model has 2 or 3 tyre options

Haha!!!! No i havent Hopper!!...Japs and a Norton Commando 750 Interstate....are ducati having issues with the pannini!!?? ;-)

Id fully be prepared to accept issues with new technology,,software etc but BMW are letting themselves down with the basics!...engine internals not torqued up right,wrong spacers fitted,side stands failing,sumps rotting,and parts going rusty after very little use....and thats down to poor...

I cant have any complaints about how Williams/BMW have treated me Hopper,my concern is after warranty runs out....and my S1k has had more faults than any other bike ive owned in almost 30yrs of riding on the road....hopefully mine will be trouble free ownership from now on :-)

Well if you're ever over staffs way av a blast on my 2011 S1k.... got piss wet thru goin to williams on tuesday!!! And hit by a woman pulling out on me!! Luckily no damage!!....hopefully Yam and rest of japs will catch up!!

Mine was bought from Williams of manchester...is that who you spoke to? Is their demo restricted??.....hang on for the new R1 then bud and that way your giving yourself more options

R1's proper nice mate!!! Av u tried the S1k??? It WILL blow u away!! And show how far the japs are behind!!! Mine hasnt been a good experience so far and there is a lot of threads on here about issues but like a mate told me.... people never start threads about 'not' having any issues!!haha...

Ive tried not to let it tarnish my feelings about the bike Andy but 4 runs out n new fault each time has spoilt my enjoyment,im now just waiting for next problem :-(.....shame kus when its running ok the power delivery,brakes and handling are like nothing else!!!!...its kind of on its last...

What have you got now Matt??..i came from a GSXR K8 1000 (my 4th gixer) i av to say i wish id gone for the 2012 gixer instead of the S1k and i have tested the water on trade in values. It is a shame about the quality of components and poor build standards of the beemer because on paper it shud b...

So....had both switchgear replaced on tuesday,, sticking rev counter had thrown up fault code,loose battery connection,,all seems good now,hopefully loose battery was poor starting issue aswell!...gona rebook it in for other niggles after iv put few more miles on it

Had both mine replaced under warranty on tuesday,, indicator issue and start button was shagged on otherside (2011 bike)

Know what you mean Dave!! Been riding for nearly 30yrs and beemer is by far worst put together bike iv ever owned!!

yeh could be,,cheers...not really investigated it as its going back in tomorrow... its a shame because i love the power,handling and brakes but im fast loosing patience with the poor quality parts and build.

its not the pads! its when its just being around after a run out...

had four runs out so far this year,,,new fault every time!!! sticking rev counter squeaky front wheel poor starting from hot starter button falling apart.... back to dealers tomorrow for rev counter and switch gear and to report the two new ones since it was booked in!!