Somebody please tell me why I have a BMW

[norton73]

Mounted a new rear tire on the GS yesterday, and noticed a clunking from the driveshaft while rotating the wheel. I guess it's time to inspect the gearbox too.
So far this summer, I've replaced the headlight switch, alt. rotor, fork seals, rear shock, head gaskets, pushrod tubes, and rear shock.
My K100RS is jumping out of second gear under hard acceleration (is there any other kind?) and this weekend's project is to inspect that.
My '73 Norton has been running fine, I've put more miles on it this summer than the two BMWs combined, and other than burning up two sets of tires, hasn't cost me more than gas.
Where's the legendary BMW reliability?

[wpbarlow]

Originally Posted by norton73

...Where's the legendary BMW reliability?

Standing right over there- right behind the legendary BMW PR Machine.



Sorry for all your trouble, but you asked.

[JimX]

[QUOTE=norton73]So far this summer, I've replaced the headlight switch, alt. rotor, fork seals, rear shock, head gaskets, pushrod tubes, and rear shock.


You had to replace the rear shock twice? I'd be asking questions, too...

[norton73]

[QUOTE=JimX]

Originally Posted by norton73

So far this summer, I've replaced the headlight switch, alt. rotor, fork seals, rear shock, head gaskets, pushrod tubes, and rear shock.


You had to replace the rear shock twice? I'd be asking questions, too...

I only replaced one shock, most of my other bikes are dual shocks, so I must be confused.
Probably thinking of something else that broke this summer.

[andy29847]

BMW riders get the girls

[Team Dennis]

BMW=Big Money Wasted.











But I still own one.

[ramjet]

Your Beemers are too old. You simply need a new R1200 GS and your problems will be solved. Seriously, I feel your pain. Hope you get matters resolved.

[Loadedagain]

Originally Posted by andy112652

BMW riders get the girls

not the ones i've met. you've been sniffing glue again haven't you?