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Forum: GS Boxers Today, 10:10 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Confirmed that BMW dealer has the bike in their...

Confirmed that BMW dealer has the bike in their possession for repair.

Bad news is that it won't be fixed for a week to possibly a bit longer.

Will have to continue to enjoy my back up...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 05:17 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 10,437
Posted By Meter Man
At Munroe?

At Munroe?
Forum: Old's Cool Yesterday, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,124
Posted By Meter Man
I see these kinds of things. I should note that...

I see these kinds of things. I should note that someone has been trying to sell a 1986 Honda Rebel 450 for at least a year for prices ranging from $2,800-3,500. Faithfully reposted every couple of...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Agreed. My mind is boggled that the dealer...

Agreed.

My mind is boggled that the dealer would behave in this way. They are not a new business and I've never heard a negative word about them.

I will wait until they call me back with a...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Request number 8 or 9 for a timeline when it will...

Request number 8 or 9 for a timeline when it will be completed.

The question was met with confusion. :huh
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Finance, but I have the cash to pay the entire...

Finance, but I have the cash to pay the entire bill if need be. Low interest rate and I like to have a very big cushion in savings.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I have a feeling, and will discuss it with them...

I have a feeling, and will discuss it with them today, that they are dragging it out to push me into this other left over bike they want to get rid of.

The initial issue fired me up, but the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I talked with the BMW mechanic who will fix it. ...

I talked with the BMW mechanic who will fix it. He reassured me that it would be good to go after he was done.

I am still waiting for it to be sent to them to repair.

I feel a lot more...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By Meter Man
Yes they are very lame. So lame that they...

Yes they are very lame.

So lame that they provide an entry into every motorcycle niche possible.
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By Meter Man
I would guess that the NC250X would fit nicely...

I would guess that the NC250X would fit nicely into the range along with a naked CB250r - or NC300X and CB300r. Price them at $4,299ish.

Just a guess on my part. But a bigger set of bikes might...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,365
Posted By Meter Man
the GS500 would be a fine bike as well. My...

the GS500 would be a fine bike as well. My understanding is that it needs quite a bit more attention to valve adjustments. I only had to adjust the valves on my Nighthawk 250 once in 35,000 miles. ...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,365
Posted By Meter Man
That Nighthawk looks to be a fine bike. They are...

That Nighthawk looks to be a fine bike. They are very simple, meaning any problems will be easy and cheap to fix. Insurance will be cheap. Tires last a long time. Chain lasts a long time. They...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By Meter Man
It will be either a sleeved down to 250-300cc...

It will be either a sleeved down to 250-300cc model of the 500, or a clean sheet design 250-300cc.

I say good for them. More choices is always a good thing.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I did do a 3,000 mile tour on a 234cc Honda a...

I did do a 3,000 mile tour on a 234cc Honda a decade ago.:freaky
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Hardee Har Har.....

Hardee Har Har.....
Forum: EMEA 05-14-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By Meter Man
I rented from http://www.imtbike.com/index.asp ...

I rented from http://www.imtbike.com/index.asp

Good folks, I rented from the Madrid location. Efficient and reasonable price. The motorcycle was in good condition.

I reccomend renting or...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
In all reality this wasn't a troll thread. I...

In all reality this wasn't a troll thread.

I do feel a lot better after venting and reading some of the more humorous posts.

I am just afraid this is the beginning of a series of calamities...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
That is what she said.

That is what she said.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
:clap

:clap
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
In all seriousness what could it have been, dark...

In all seriousness what could it have been, dark metal (darker than the cylinder head cover), some rounded parts and some flat parts. Obviously I didn't inspect it as I am not a mechanic.

The...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I have the worst of luck with stuff. Seems to...

I have the worst of luck with stuff. Seems to break when I look at it.

I don't have the energy or mental stability to go through my Sea Doo Jet boat fiasco. Closest I ever came to going to jail....
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Not a BMW dealer, but those guys acted odd last...

Not a BMW dealer, but those guys acted odd last time I was in there looking at stuff. My buddy couldn't get out of there fast enough and basically said "WTF was that".
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
That's what she said?

That's what she said?
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Yes, I am trolling. Good job on figuring it...

Yes, I am trolling. Good job on figuring it out.:deal
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
The $200 was for their time doing the paperwork...

The $200 was for their time doing the paperwork and the salesmans time originally and to unwind the sale. No net loss for them would facilitate what I want, wouldn't it? $200 is not a lot of money...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
He said the gasket was bad, which cause the oil...

He said the gasket was bad, which cause the oil problem.

He said he broke the cam/timing tensioner/holder (not really sure now that I look at the parts schematics) when he was making sure...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Maybe it was the timing chain tensioner, I am not...

Maybe it was the timing chain tensioner, I am not a quite sure as it was in 3 pieces.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I understand your take. I'm not making a fuss in...

I understand your take. I'm not making a fuss in the traditional sense. No raising of voice. I simply said "This is what I want. Are you willing to do it" and they've not said yes or no but tried...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
They seem pretty unwilling to undo the sale. ...

They seem pretty unwilling to undo the sale. They are fixing it. Told me to think about it while I'm on my trip.

At this I'm more peeved that they don't say yes or no. I even offered to take a...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Talked with the dealer this morning, they are...

Talked with the dealer this morning, they are fixing the problem. However I am waiting on a call back regarding them taking the bike back and squaring up. I told them that was my preference above...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
So did my DR650, but for 5 grand it doesn't have...

So did my DR650, but for 5 grand it doesn't have to be perfect.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Maybe next I should buy a Moto Guzzi.....those...

Maybe next I should buy a Moto Guzzi.....those should be reliable....right....:freaky:lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Just like a car drop off, parking area and keys...

Just like a car drop off, parking area and keys in the night box. I have no fear of theft, and if so, I have full coverage with low deductibles on it. Good riddance........
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
They are open Monday. I live 1 mile from the...

They are open Monday. I live 1 mile from the store. Already dropped it at their night drop off spot.

Won't do anything drastic. My expectation are two outcomes:

1. They fix it and refuse to...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
:lol3 I was feeling reckless and wreckless.....

:lol3 I was feeling reckless and wreckless.....
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I am mostly pissed off because I am going to be...

I am mostly pissed off because I am going to be out of town for a week and won't be able to have phone contact with them once I leave. Don't want this to drag into my trip.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
You are quoting the wrong guy. I am the guy with...

You are quoting the wrong guy. I am the guy with the problem, the other poster was telling me that the cost would be lower.

To be clear, again, I trust this dealership, this is a mistake not...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Meter Man
Found the trouble spot the first...

Found the trouble spot the first outing......:puke1
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
Rotax supplies several hundred thousand...

Rotax supplies several hundred thousand boat/watercraft motors per year to various manufacturers, primarily BRP (SEA DOO).

They are supposed to be the best of the best for jet propulsion. My...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,060
Posted By Meter Man
I understand why it appears this way to other...

I understand why it appears this way to other inmates, I'll clarify.

I've run bikes with duct tape holding things on, oil leaks, crap electrics and such. But I didn't pay $12,000 for them. The...
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