BMW Motorcycles

[NormalAspirated]

...........

Edited August 4, 2010 by NormalAspirated

[fz6n s1]

Sound like you need a work horse ...

Best suits is CB400 ...

 

 

Hahah.. Dats y.... my current fazer600 is doin fine for me bt I tot of trying a BMW or Ducati.. Frm wad I heard Ducati's maintainance is quite heavy on d pocket.. So now enquiring on BMWs..

[wacko]

The way we post scare the shiit out of everyone who reads it.

BMW is so unreliable ...

No is not ... but complicated.

 

its like being in a relationship and its complicated...

:faint:

[suehaimi]

i just saw a bmw hp2 on the road just now and it really a beauty. i heard there only 2 in singapore and it a collector bike. I guess the prices of the bike is on the high too. Any hp2 rider can in put about the bike.

[jason1202]

Love and hate relationship??

[Blackie21]

BMW's today has too much electronics imho. yeah they are bling etc but do we really need that kind of stuff?

 

For me the r1100's are the best. they moved it up a notch from the airheads but were still relatively simple with the required amount of technology.

 

All current crop are just a showcase of their abilities to pack in as much technology into a frame that sits on 2 wheels.

 

I flogged my K11RS as its was just to much for S'pore roads, i would love a K12RS but again i think there's too much stuff in it. More inclined on an R11R/GS/S at some point in time.

 

For those who would like to get a BMW, you must be aware that you are getting a high tech piece of kit but that will come at a price as it something goes wrong, you are going to have to pay to get that sorted. You cannot compare a BMW to a Fazer/Super 4, its way more complicated and hence will definately cost more to fix.

 

The other issue we have here is that in S'pore customer service from almost every single dealership sucks for almost all products, unless you are willing pay shite loads for that service. PML can and will fix your bike but you need to be prepared to pay! While i agree that they should cover PI bikes as they ARE the BMW dealers, its up to the local management on how they handle it, i feel they are silly and turning away business.

 

Also please expect a higher bill on bike maintanence if you are getting a race related machine or a high tech bike. That said, my K only costs me engine/gearbox/shaft oil and a radiator flush on maintanence while i had her.

 

On all matters, if you pay peanuts you get monkeys.

[fz6n s1]

BMW's today has too much electronics imho. yeah they are bling etc but do we really need that kind of stuff?

 

For me the r1100's are the best. they moved it up a notch from the airheads but were still relatively simple with the required amount of technology.

 

All current crop are just a showcase of their abilities to pack in as much technology into a frame that sits on 2 wheels.

 

I flogged my K11RS as its was just to much for S'pore roads, i would love a K12RS but again i think there's too much stuff in it. More inclined on an R11R/GS/S at some point in time.

 

For those who would like to get a BMW, you must be aware that you are getting a high tech piece of kit but that will come at a price as it something goes wrong, you are going to have to pay to get that sorted. You cannot compare a BMW to a Fazer/Super 4, its way more complicated and hence will definately cost more to fix.

 

The other issue we have here is that in S'pore customer service from almost every single dealership sucks for almost all products, unless you are willing pay shite loads for that service. PML can and will fix your bike but you need to be prepared to pay! While i agree that they should cover PI bikes as they ARE the BMW dealers, its up to the local management on how they handle it, i feel they are silly and turning away business.

 

Also please expect a higher bill on bike maintanence if you are getting a race related machine or a high tech bike. That said, my K only costs me engine/gearbox/shaft oil and a radiator flush on maintanence while i had her.

 

On all matters, if you pay peanuts you get monkeys.

 

 

i agree wit u on diz.. i juz wanna compare on bikes.. dun mind d price of d machine bt only looking into long term stuffs like mantainance n stuffs.. end of d day, u juz wanna ride more n worry less on d bike n feel gd riding ur ride.. i might still keep my fazer600 even if i buy a BMW bike.. juz nd experiences from u guys here on BMW bikes.. thks..

[kittosoft]

Ok thks kittosoft.. Btw, wad abt d maintainance? EO, plugs.. Othr bike services nded on certain mileage? Fuel consumption? Is it a gd bike for daily use cos for me to go to work to n fro is abt 78km.. N my mthly mileage on current bike is ard 1500km/mth..

 

fuel consumption is good, after run in i got about 23km++\L. But afterdoing mods drop to about 20-21km\L. As i said perfect for singapore traffic.

Maintaince wise 10k... major service @40K from the manual....

[fishermen21]

My personel opinion abt pml, they are not very "honest" so to say.

[fishermen21]

kittosoft wht bike u r ridin now? How come mileage so good?

[fusionzone]

Yeah bro its a good product, had installed the non-extended version on my R1150GS really value for money.

 

Did contemplated on dynojet PC, Booster Plug and Power FRK but decided to try the Accelerator.

 

After a week of testing with the Extended Vision of the Accelerator Module fitted on my 08 GSA wanted to share that the results were very good.

 

Personally i highly recommend this for b/m performance benefit to overcome the Lean Fuel Mixture especially if a full exhaust system is fitted:

 

1. Smoother idling on cold start up.

2. Better throttle respond.

3. Smoother and Stronger Acceleration.

4. Notice lower engine operating Temp.

5. Exhaust POPPING tremendously reduced from Loud to occasional faint popping for full exhaust system with K&N air filter.

 

Since it a Plug and Play, it's very easy to revert but to original.

Basically in a nutshell, this device works by deceiving the ECU that the ambient air temp is minus 20 degree from actual temp so more fuel will be needed to be injected.

 

For more info http://sol2.be/Accelerator/English/index.html

[papabread79]

My personel opinion abt pml, they are not very "honest" so to say.

u can read abt their "honesty" in my posting in the S1000RR thread.

[kittosoft]

kittosoft wht bike u r ridin now? How come mileage so good?

 

f800r ... its bad compared to the single cylinder f650gs, GS gives 290km per 12 litres...

[fz6n s1]

fuel consumption is good, after run in i got about 23km++\L. But afterdoing mods drop to about 20-21km\L. As i said perfect for singapore traffic.

Maintaince wise 10k... major service @40K from the manual....

 

 

Ok thks.. Is considering getting d bike early next yr.. I'm kinda short so kinda 'short' of choices.. Hahah..

[papabread79]

Ok thks.. Is considering getting d bike early next yr.. I'm kinda short so kinda 'short' of choices.. Hahah..

dats good. can add 1 more line to ur siggy!

[davgancw]

Gd Day all,

 

I just made this pass for myself.

It will allow u to pass malaysian Immigrations without

filling up the white card and getting ur passport chop.

 

Criteria

 

1.More than 4 times IN/OUT of Malaysia for last 2 months

2.Standby 1 recent passport size photograph

3. RM30 for 1 yr validity

 

So what ur waiting for......

Get 1 for ur self to enjoy the benefits

 

Just got mine today, no more white cards to fill.

[wacko]

heard looi's have the 30th anniversary GSA in the shop..

39K..

dunno machine or OTR..

hmm..

[f650gs]

Dear Friends,

 

My bike was knocked down by a reversing car in the carpark, no visible damage excecpt some scratches on the panniers and cylinder cover guard (lucky).

 

Just to check, do I need to worry about engine oil out getting into airbox or anywhere not suppose to? Went for a test ride so far so good.

 

Anyone had similiar experience?

THanks

[contrarian]

f800r ... its bad compared to the single cylinder f650gs, GS gives 290km per 12 litres...

 

Eh, that looks pretty good, no? What were you getting out of the single cylinder?

[yem_paul]

Just got mine today, no more white cards to fill.

 

Do you need to fill up a form in their website before heading down to their office?

[fir_chan]

Do you need to fill up a form in their website before heading down to their office?

 

Yes, you will nee to fill up the online form before heading down to their office and they will make sure you have entered the country more then twice a month otherwise they may reject the application.

 

I think most of us here are fine.

 

It takes about 30-45 mins to get the MAC pass done. But you got to explain to the customs up North about this as they may chop your passport when you get out of Msia. When you did not get an entry chop down in JB.

 

So be careful and watch out as their hands are pretty fast if you are not watching.

 

Just a heads up in case there's a dispute. The guys up north arent familiar with the MAC pass.

[EasyRiding]

Yes, you will nee to fill up the online form before heading down to their office and they will make sure you have entered the country more then twice a month otherwise they may reject the application.

 

I think most of us here are fine.

 

It takes about 30-45 mins to get the MAC pass done. But you got to explain to the customs up North about this as they may chop your passport when you get out of Msia. When you did not get an entry chop down in JB.

 

So be careful and watch out as their hands are pretty fast if you are not watching.

 

Just a heads up in case there's a dispute. The guys up north arent familiar with the MAC pass.

 

 

That's what happen to few riders having problems coming from Bukit Kayu Hitam Checkpoint to Sultan Abu Bakar Checkpoint. Even with MAC done, the customs at Buki Kayu Hitam still chop their passports.

 

After a long explanation and ding dong ding dong, they managed to get through the customs and back to SGP. Just for sharing.

Edited August 1, 2010 by EasyRiding

[JustRider]

Post deleted; posted in wrong thread.

 

Sorry

Edited August 2, 2010 by JustRider

[NormalAspirated]

...........

Edited August 12, 2010 by NormalAspirated

[NormalAspirated]

...........

Edited August 12, 2010 by NormalAspirated