I was poking around the BMW dealership today and came across a pamphlet for an extended warranty they sell. The warranty can be purchased for either new or used bikes, but for used bikes there's an interesting caveat: If the bike is a Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, or Yamaha, it has to be 12 model years old or newer, and must have less than 24,000 miles. All other bikes must be 6 model years old or newer and have less than 12,000 miles. I found that to be quite an indictment considering I was in a BMW shop!
No surprise there. I'm one of those people who value reliability above all else. Nothing worse that being 1000 miles from home when problems show up.
I learned decades ago (after owning an HD an old Triumph and a Duc) that you can't go wrong with one of the Japanese big 4 for overall reliability.
That is indeed a testament.
Was the shop a genuine BMW dealership, or an independent that happen to sell BMWs as its marque line? (if that is even possible)
Ha, ha, ha tells you right away, which bikes are better quality = made in Japan
LR, what in your stable???
(01-19-2019, 08:46 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]No surprise there. I'm one of those people who value reliability above all else. Nothing worse that being 1000 miles from home when problems show up.
I learned decades ago (after owning an HD an old Triumph and a Duc) that you can't go wrong with one of the Japanese big 4 for overall reliability.
How goes the search for a 2017?
It's a large, independent authorized BMW / Triumph dealership. I've known the owners for years. We don't have BMW factory-owned stores in the U.S.
(01-19-2019, 11:32 AM)clearviewx_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (01-19-2019, 08:46 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]No surprise there. I'm one of those people who value reliability above all else. Nothing worse that being 1000 miles from home when problems show up.
I learned decades ago (after owning an HD an old Triumph and a Duc) that you can't go wrong with one of the Japanese big 4 for overall reliability.
How goes the search for a 2017?
I gave it up. My new bike budget was completely eaten up by an unexpected airplane expense. Looks like it'll be about a year before my finances recover.
(01-19-2019, 12:33 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: [ -> ]It's a large, independent authorized BMW / Triumph dealership. I've known the owners for years. We don't have BMW factory-owned stores in the U.S.
Well that is cool. Any bias is mitigated by promoting multiple brands. Glad to read Japanese bikes get some extra respect.
A few years ago, Consumer Reports did a report on motorcycle reliability. They found owners reported problems on Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Honda at 11%, 13%, and 14% respectively. H-D and BMW came in at 24% and 30%, yet oddly enough, they had the highest owner loyalty.
What was that saying about a fool and his money.........?
Those are surprising stats - for me anyway, except for the said Japanese brands. I reckon the Italian brands didn't make the shortlist.