RE: Why so few mechanical problems? - 3

Zitat von Ian1200RS im Beitrag #30

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Side Stand;
I think as you get older or have the bike falling off the side stand experience, you use a bit of common sense when parking the bike.
I have noticed that the RS does stand a bit upright, so I now think more of where and how I park it - it comes with age and experience.

mechanical faults;
My new to me 2015/16 RS has had a new gearbox fitted under warranty, I only had it 1 day, the normally clunky box was very bad and the N indicator on the dash was not working properly (main reason why I took it back to the dealer) and I happened to mention the box was a bit too clunky - can you; the tech take it out and see what you think? they agreed something was amiss.

My main complaint is the dash to be honest, its not great - but I still love the bike

Praise to Coopers BMW Sunderland they sorted it out without complaint.

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If I have the ESA set on one rider and no luggage, place a 3/4" piece of plywood under the sidestand, the bike would probably fall over to the right.
This would happen even on a flat surface like a garage floor.
I'm not going to try it :)

The long sidestand on the RS and R is a very common complaint.

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And is the opposite complaint of the previous generation.

Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #28

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I think that the "conclusion" that the side stand is designed for bikes in the UK (and Oz, New Zealand and any other country that drives on the left) is probably the reason. My side stand has never been "too tall" Even when I had a flat rear tyre (it deflated overnight due to a Tek bolt through the sidewall), the bike stayed steady and upright on the side stand.

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Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #33

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Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #28

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I think that the "conclusion" that the side stand is designed for bikes in the UK (and Oz, New Zealand and any other country that drives on the left) is probably the reason. My side stand has never been "too tall" Even when I had a flat rear tyre (it deflated overnight due to a Tek bolt through the sidewall), the bike stayed steady and upright on the side stand.

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The very first thing that annoyed me when I took my RS out the first time was the side stand. And I'm in Australia. On the flat is fine. A very slight camber is problematic. This a real nuisance when parking on the footpath. On the tarmac (left hand side) the camber is perfect. But on the footpath the camber is usually back toward the gutter, so I can't simply roll onto the footpath and park the bike in the direction of traffic - I often have to park it either perpendicular (usually not enough space) or turn around so its facing back against the traffic direction.

I suspect it's not so much manufacturing tolerance difference as an environmental thing - experience may differ depending on where you tend to park your bike..

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #34

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[quote=stiebs|p9912]I have always wondered if the side stand designed was dictated by the sales department. Having the bike so upright on the side stand in the showroom makes it feel much lighter when a customer lifts it off the stand to sit on it.

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I just received the sidestand which was replaced under warranty back in October. I've had it cut down by 10 mm,
rewelded,shott blasted and powder coated. £30. Not sure when I'll get around to fitting it, but I'll post pictures when I get it on.

Zitat von Bunter im Beitrag #36

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Not sure when I'll get around to fitting it, but I'll post pictures when I get it on.

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I won't consider the side stand as a mechanical issue. Most likely it is designed to work when you mount the stand, get off from the bike and then only turn off the ignition. Still a bit of caution required.

Design problems / flaws - location of the navigator, wind screen and non existent of rear mudguard.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #34

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I have always wondered if the side stand designed was dictated by the sales department. Having the bike so upright on the side stand in the showroom makes it feel much lighter when a customer lifts it off the stand to sit on it.

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #39

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #34

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I have always wondered if the side stand designed was dictated by the sales department. Having the bike so upright on the side stand in the showroom makes it feel much lighter when a customer lifts it off the stand to sit on it.

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They ought to try that trick with the K1600,have you ever tried one?

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