BMW Motorcycles

[PL]

CNY period, I'm really out man. Although I wish I could. But you got to respect elders, you got to please your wife, you got to give your friends and relatives face, the whole works that come with CNY.

 

You enjoy your trip.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by pinglong@Jan 26 2005, 12:22 AM

The more I think about it, the more I feel something is wrong.

I had my bike for more than a month, went all the way to Endau once, went to KL twice, no problem at all. Sent in for servicing, two days later brake hose burst. It was something they dismantled while servicing my brake master pump. So how can they have got nothing to do with it? Beginning to sound like negligence on their part.... If only we have some sort of independent 3rd-party assessment... something like if you're sick, u go to another doctor for 2nd opinion....

Did they worked on the area where the damaged to the brake hose was found? Hmmm....thats not good....stuff like these don't just burst. Usually there's a little ballooning. A good mechanic should be able to pick it up and pre-emp a failure. Did the damaged occured right at the collar or at the union, then your suspecions might be justified.

 

I think we all have to check our bike throughtly after servicing, sometimes things get left out unintentionally even by the most experienced mechanic. I'll share some stories with you guys when we meet up. As a rule of thumb, I don't go for long trip just after servicing, will ride the bike around for a while just to make sure, listen out for strange noise and stuff, gotta be careful man.

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 10:33 AM

Can some1 advise where is M-Tech? & if the meet up is firm? Thanks.

M-Technik - 5 Jln Wangi Singapore 349352. Along MacPherson Rd

Tel 6283-5150

 

 

Attached a map for ur reference. I used this map to get there the first time, LOL. And I met Mako there, even though I didn't know it was Mako at that time.

[ayuluv]

wow.. really envy u all.. hehe... i still haf not own one BMW yet... hee.. waitin to own one R1200GS.. hope its near soon.... gonna play ard wif some bikes 1st.. cos i am really... really afraid after i got the R1200GS... i will not ride other bikes again...

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by pinglong@Jan 26 2005, 10:41 AM

M-Technik - 5 Jln Wangi Singapore 349352. Along MacPherson Rd

Tel 6283-5150

 

 

Attached a map for ur reference. I used this map to get there the first time, LOL. And I met Mako there, even though I didn't know it was Mako at that time.

Hey Guys, I only managed to book the servicing for Monday so I'll be heading over to M-Technics on Friday,say around 1800hrs.

 

If anyone is free for kopi, see ya!!

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 10:48 AM

Who is Mako?

Eh sorry, it's Koma. LOL!!!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Jan 26 2005, 10:49 AM

..... cos i am really... really afraid after i got the R1200GS... i will not ride other bikes again...

Hey Ayuluv, no fear no fear........ take it that you've found the ideal ride that you've always been looking for.......no more losing of money due to depreciation whenever you change bikes, just one time suffer big big payment and depreciation for one bike..kekekeke

 

And whatever add ons that you buy at least get to stay with the bike that you'll ride, won't be losing money on those too, take it as blessing..hekhekhek

 

And about riding other bikes...........there're always peng yu's bike..........heeheehee

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 11:00 AM

When I 1st got mine, an uncle, can't remember was Mr Milan or Mr David Tay, he told me, once you own a BMW bike, you will continue to own it, you may own others along the way, but eventually you will want to go back to BMW. Once a Beemer always a Beemer. sounds like in the army

 

And guess tt's the reason I can't commit myself to the FJR knowing it is the best sports touring bike for 2 ups.

precisely.. now i am tryin diff bikes... cagiva ducati mv agusta...

after dat.. bmw stays... hee...

[PL]

Guys, there is SOME hope for PML.

 

On Mon nite, I couldn't sleep. So I wrote one long email using the feedback section on their website, telling them what happened. I wasn't pointing fingers, I was tactful, I wasn't emotional. I told them what I think is fair for me after what happened - check/review the repair work done on my bike.

 

No reply yesterday. This morning, someone from PML called. He wants to let me know they've gotten my ... 'feedback'. Kris & the Mgr for motorcycle section wasn't around (on urgent leave), so they couldn't get back to me yesterday. Basically he just want to ask me to give them more time. I think, so they can get their own guy's side of the story. That's fair. I emphasized again I don't want to blame anybody. I'm fully aware of the risk of getting a used bike. I just want the work on my bike reviewed by someone else, preferable someone more experienced. I don't expect them to dismantle everything else and make sure they work in tip-top condition. He said he understands how I feel, he understands where I'm coming from (prob standard answers when handling a 'feedback'). But anyway, I feel much better now that I know someone from PML does care enough to get back to me.

 

I will update you guys when this whole matter is resolved. Think will be very useful and informative for all other BMW bike owners out there in SG.

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 11:07 AM

Any news fm PML? when is she ready to roar?

Still waiting......

 

i'm thinking if I can get my bike back on Fri, latest.... maybe you guys want to give the bah kut teh another go?

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 11:14 AM

Wow, MV Agusta F4? wow, wow, wow,

 

Guess after riding that, you may 1 2 try Benelli Tonado Tre 900 RS, heard Mah is bring it in, they hv 1 Tnt in their show room. another WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW bikes.

 

Then after, you may want the new Bimota Tesi 1D, but after all these exotic bikes, will you go for BMW? guess you will miss them as much.

haha... no lahz.. i oni like cagiva, ducati n mv agusta.. hehe..

after dat is bmw liaoz.. de rest not really interested.. hee...

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 11:50 AM

Hahaha, i m on, but hope to have enough sleep, u know, old man need more rest

dammit..u keep on saying you're an old man. When I met you for the first time, I was really expecting someone with grey hair and long beard. Turns out you are nowhere near 'old'.

 

If want to have enough sleep, then don't stay up so late surfing the net for more BMW bikes info on Fri night lah. hahaha.

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Jan 26 2005, 11:23 AM

haha... no lahz.. i oni like cagiva, ducati n mv agusta.. hehe..

after dat is bmw liaoz.. de rest not really interested.. hee...

wah sey~~ i realli admire ya lehh~~

 

all of us got onli one bum for 1 bike.. hahaa.. u got so mani bums~~ hehehe~

 

ehh when let mi try try ur Raptor?? hehhee~~ super duper gian ehh~ miss the super4 days~~ how how????

 

Don't tell mi u got Ducati & MV Augusta also???????

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by pinglong@Jan 26 2005, 11:16 AM

Guys, there is SOME hope for PML.

 

On Mon nite, I couldn't sleep. So I wrote one long email using the feedback section on their website, telling them what happened. I wasn't pointing fingers, I was tactful, I wasn't emotional. I told them what I think is fair for me after what happened - check/review the repair work done on my bike.

 

No reply yesterday. This morning, someone from PML called. He wants to let me know they've gotten my ... 'feedback'. Kris & the Mgr for motorcycle section wasn't around (on urgent leave), so they couldn't get back to me yesterday. Basically he just want to ask me to give them more time. I think, so they can get their own guy's side of the story. That's fair. I emphasized again I don't want to blame anybody. I'm fully aware of the risk of getting a used bike. I just want the work on my bike reviewed by someone else, preferable someone more experienced. I don't expect them to dismantle everything else and make sure they work in tip-top condition. He said he understands how I feel, he understands where I'm coming from (prob standard answers when handling a 'feedback'). But anyway, I feel much better now that I know someone from PML does care enough to get back to me.

 

I will update you guys when this whole matter is resolved. Think will be very useful and informative for all other BMW bike owners out there in SG.

Wahhh pinglong..... i admire ya courage.....

 

Although u r n ot pointing fingers.. u nvr know if those guyz at PML read it another way....... worry later they not happy.....

 

i kena once from a mechanic.... asked too much questions....... he not happee.... fixed my bike with some major screw-ups which i did not detect @ dat time when i collect.....

 

Nearly lost my life when travelling on the expressway...... so pissed but nuthing i can do about it.... tried to complain yet kena slammed..... sighhzz..... (right, Ayuluv??) U can never be too careful.......

 

Hope n tink PML wun be like some of those "black shops" out there....

 

So meeting up tiz Friday???? wanna look look at all ya BMWs~!~!

[kopvampp]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 26 2005, 11:00 AM

When I 1st got mine, an uncle, can't remember was Mr Milan or Mr David Tay, he told me, once you own a BMW bike, you will continue to own it, you may own others along the way, but eventually you will want to go back to BMW. Once a Beemer always a Beemer. sounds like in the army

 

And guess tt's the reason I can't commit myself to the FJR knowing it is the best sports touring bike for 2 ups.

i noe the both of them..

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by pinglong@Jan 25 2005, 11:26 PM

Eh Koma, throughout your posts you kept on mentioning your mechs. Which mechs from which workshop? Are they any good? Good mechanics and workshop, must share with us here. So that we can have possible alternatives to PML.

 

Cyclop, I'm interested, tentatively. But my bike is still at PML. Dunno can make it or not.

pinglong look for alex at stamford motors at ang mo kio autopoint in amk industrial park 2 on the 5th floor saw row of shops as sengkuang(make metalworks 1). alex is the boss...the chief mechanic...the 1 man show at his shop so u cant miss him he is veri gd with bmws n his worksmanship is gd though he tends to be slow n draggy in his work(well cannot compromise quality rite ) but when he is fast u be amazed at his speed(me onli saw once bfore ) u wont miss the shop there are alot of bmws parked inside n outside there he has been doin bmws for a long time so no worries used 2 do for tp bmws also. u can contact him at 64832198

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by pinglong@Jan 26 2005, 10:41 AM

M-Technik - 5 Jln Wangi Singapore 349352. Along MacPherson Rd

Tel 6283-5150

 

 

Attached a map for ur reference. I used this map to get there the first time, LOL. And I met Mako there, even though I didn't know it was Mako at that time.

hehe its koma lar

[Guest koma]

hey guys interested in tis outing on fri??

 

 

Pasir Gudang Cheese Crabs~~~~

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jan 26 2005, 03:34 PM

wah sey~~ i realli admire ya lehh~~

 

all of us got onli one bum for 1 bike.. hahaa.. u got so mani bums~~ hehehe~

 

ehh when let mi try try ur Raptor?? hehhee~~ super duper gian ehh~ miss the super4 days~~ how how????

 

Don't tell mi u got Ducati & MV Augusta also???????

eh.. i sacrifice alot to get one lor.. haha...

raptor ahz.. nuthin special lahz.. juz nice to whack lor.. hehe...

but a really bad tourin bike... i alwayz miss my valk when go tourin one...

its got all the nids.. juz bad on nite n rainin daes.. hehe..

ducati n mv ahz.. me movin towards it lor.. try to own a bmw in near future too.. hehe

of cos.. its a GS...

[Kenny]

Ayu..faster get it...den let me ride ah?? I promise i'll be gentle...http://forum.at-asia.org/images/smiles/040.gif

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Kenny@Jan 27 2005, 01:51 AM

Ayu..faster get it...den let me ride ah?? I promise i'll be gentle...http://forum.at-asia.org/images/smiles/040.gif

wah.. u out of sudden pop out ahz.. haha..

ur vara no wanna liaoz si bo... so hua xin one... i tell racheal wor..keke..

[Kenny]

keke..of course vara still want..dats y ride ur GS first mah...next time i go south africa or new zealand, can rent GS and play...muahahah

[Guest R1szuan]

Originally posted by SDR@Jan 27 2005, 07:47 AM

Is there any K series riders here? Seem like R series esp GS is very popular here.

 

Not much news of K fm BMW beside e K1200S,not seen in Spore. Is K out of Sin?

 

Or K just priced too high?

 

Or pple r more health conscious,prefer to hv upright riding position?

u refering to the K1200S the new inline4 from bmw? I heard it is recalled back due to some of the FI problem.

 

only the GS1200 is in sgp. Even the new RT or the other model which i cant recalled is not here yet.

 

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Kenny@Jan 27 2005, 02:07 AM

keke..of course vara still want..dats y ride ur GS first mah...next time i go south africa or new zealand, can rent GS and play...muahahah

haha.. ok ok.. but its abt the same lahz.. juz lighter.. wif ur hieght... no prob ahz..

i tried sitiin on a R1200GS... still okie.. but not he R1150GS ADV... simpily cant handle it well.. haha... but u may haf to wait wor... i nid to get to try other bikes 1st.. b4 i can settle down on GS.. cos i am afraid after get GS.. i wun try other bikes liaoz.. haiz..

[RT]

R1200RT coming in April I think...