BEWARE - ALL POTENTIAL BMW BUYERS

[lecap]

...Look at my avatar and you see a wilddog waiting for BMW parts

[DavidMorrisXp]

I think what should happen is that BMW must start scalping new bikes for spares instead of selling them, at least there will be happy customers. I would rather have my name on a waiting list for a new bike than on a parts waiting list.

 

[TheBear]

I think what should happen is that BMW must start scalping new bikes for spares instead of selling them, at least there will be happy customers. I would rather have my name on a waiting list for a new bike than on a parts waiting list.

Easy to say, but I am not at all sure, you would sit there waiting patiently while your bike is being scalped for parts for my bike.  I think, from a business point of view, BMW will agree with me and get your bike to you soonest, before you buy a KTM or Yamaha.  Me, I am captive and have to wait.

[badseed]

Perhaps you don't use your bike to get to work or earn your living.
Sorry boss but I'm waiting for spares until Jan 2014 and I'll be at work then.

To client. I'll deliver Jan 2014 . See you then

[DSNewbie]

Perhaps you don't use your bike to get to work or earn your living.
Sorry boss but I'm waiting for spares until Jan 2014 and I'll be at work then.

To client. I'll deliver Jan 2014 . See you then

 , please don't be late.

[Straddle]

Just an update on the fred - the artfull dodger is not as dodgy as his name suggests - Dave did respond to me - Not with the answer that im waiting for but at least an honest one. I have contacted BMW Customer support and eagerly await their response promised to me no later than Monday. I think the time is right to form "BMW AWAITING PART ANONYMOUS" in short BAPA and start toy-toying in front of their dealers with slogans like "Away with the GS - Long live the KTM"

[MINZI]

Maybe you should think about changing the heading of this tread. It has nothing to do with the F800GS, but rather BMW service and parts availability. 

[Straddle]

Just an update - Auto Atlantic advised me to contact BMW Service Support - Phoned last week and spoke to Bethual - Promised feedback on Monday - Send follow up email - Thus far no response - BMW WTF is going on?

[Mzee]

Sell you bikes.

[lecap]

And buy an M6 maybe?
Irate M6 owner's DIY fix news story and video link

[sheldyn]

Scary stuff.  I can accept if there is a problem while they change systems etc.  i cant accept a complete lack of communication with clients.

[Straddle]

Sell you bikes.

2013 BMW F800GS for sale - 1340km on the clock - Only in need of minor body panels and airbox snorkel. Will drop R 10 000 of my price of R 95 000,00. Parts is no problem because after all, this is a state of the art, best value for money DS Bike from BMW, which is after all the most prestigious manufacturer of Adventure Bikes.

[Straddle]

Scary stuff.  I can accept if there is a problem while they change systems etc.  i cant accept a complete lack of communication with clients.

It is pathetic to say the least. The problem I think is that BMW MOTORAD cannot get answers from Germany but that is no excuse. If I dont get any feedback im going to print flyers and distribute them at BMW dealers making buyers aware of this problem.

[lecap]

Scary stuff.  I can accept if there is a problem while they change systems etc.  i cant accept a complete lack of communication with clients.

It is pathetic to say the least. The problem I think is that BMW MOTORAD cannot get answers from Germany but that is no excuse. If I dont get any feedback im going to print flyers and distribute them at BMW dealers making buyers aware of this problem.

The BMW choirboys with the R1200GS LC with the problems which must not be named will come and beat you up

[AntVan]

Not at all. I acknowledge that there are issues with parts distribution.

I'm just still happy with my BMW. And I hope I don't need parts soon.

[Crankshaft]

Scary stuff.  I can accept if there is a problem while they change systems etc.  i cant accept a complete lack of communication with clients.

It is pathetic to say the least. The problem I think is that BMW MOTORAD cannot get answers from Germany but that is no excuse. If I dont get any feedback im going to print flyers and distribute them at BMW dealers making buyers aware of this problem.

The BMW choirboys with the R1200GS LC with the problems which must not be named will come and beat you up

   Nee ons sal nie.  In hierdie geval is dit nie die LC wat die probleem is nie, dis die BMW dealer wat nie kan parte supply nie...

[Crankshaft]

Scary stuff.  I can accept if there is a problem while they change systems etc.  i cant accept a complete lack of communication with clients.

It is pathetic to say the least. The problem I think is that BMW MOTORAD cannot get answers from Germany but that is no excuse. If I dont get any feedback im going to print flyers and distribute them at BMW dealers making buyers aware of this problem.

Kyk of Facebook of hulle 'n page het en gaan sit 'n post op om te se hoe swak hulle parts availability is.

[2StrokeDan]

Scary stuff.  I can accept if there is a problem while they change systems etc.  i cant accept a complete lack of communication with clients.

It is pathetic to say the least. The problem I think is that BMW MOTORAD cannot get answers from Germany but that is no excuse. If I dont get any feedback im going to print flyers and distribute them at BMW dealers making buyers aware of this problem.

The BMW choirboys with the R1200GS LC with the problems which must not be named will come and beat you up

How will they get to you to beat you up?? They are too scared of the problem which must not be named!

[AntVan]

Oops! Yawn. He did it again. Yawn. Jy moet 'n boring lewe hê.

[Odd Dog]

This temporary "problem" seems to have some non BMW owners really worried.