Hi, new member Socal

[markd89]

Hello everyone.. I want to get a (used) bike.

I was leaning towards a R1200GS but then I'm seeing that the repairs, when needed can be spendy. Specifically, the ABS on the oil head generation bikes seems to fail pretty often and is not practicably repairable or if it is $1000 or so. Then on the newer water cooled bikes, the cams can fail unexpectedly ($4000). From what I have read so far, the Super Tenere 1200 seems to be easier on the repairs with the exception of the valve adjustment which was designed by a lobbyist for the dealer network or something. Anyway, I'm here mostly to lurk and read for now. I have ridden the BMW but not the Tenere yet.

Mark

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . I was leaning towards a R1200GS . . . .

Don't do it. Go Yamaha, and you won't regret it.

 

[bimota]

welcome Mark

i had a 1150gsa and a 1200gsa i have had my tenere 8 yrs you will not regret it

rob

 

[pilleway]

Welcome from Mexico Mark
I go with Sierra, go Yamaha! IT IS A GREAT BIKE!

 

[Wallkeeper]

Mark, welcome from a SoCal refugee living in Minnesnowta

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, markd89...

 

[Madhatter]

valve adjustments every 26k miles , and most are inspect ... along time to save up the money for the inspection for the Yamaha. welcome to the forum .

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

Welcome to the Forum Mark,

Go testride and you wil like it, great allrounder.

From The Netherlands,
Stefan