FabSwingers.com forum: Bmw 1000r

By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Anyone have this bike and could tell me the good and the bad thinking of buying one and wanted to ask someone that isn't YouTube video

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

What year?

2021 model onward are mid-recall due to issue with cam chain tensioner so need replacing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got a 2015 xr which is the same engine, people have issues with cams and water pumps. I've never had problem with it. It's jack of all trades master at non. It was good for me going from an r1 but not ready for the gs.

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By *ableboyMan
over a year ago

Stockton

What you want to know.....I've ran them since 2009.

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By *eardedvillainMan
over a year ago

Bangor N.Ireland

A 2019 one tried to kill me going into a left hander,gearbox locked and high-sided me of.

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By *ouplewanting30Couple
over a year ago

Thetford

Got the s1000 RR and I absolutely love it. Single R looks a bit naked for my taste.

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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

Have tried single r but tbh .. too much naked for ne ...I like a bit of fairing protection..

Built the lego M1000RR and really fancy a go on that , wings and a'thin

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By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Would be looking at 21 or 22 model but thank you for letting me know

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By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"What you want to know.....I've ran them since 2009."

Just anything from your experience from.bad to the good

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By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"A 2019 one tried to kill me going into a left hander,gearbox locked and high-sided me of."

That not good I hope it didn't hurt to much mate

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By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Have tried single r but tbh .. too much naked for ne ...I like a bit of fairing protection..

Built the lego M1000RR and really fancy a go on that , wings and a'thin

See I like the naked look on the bikes

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By *eardedvillainMan
over a year ago

Bangor N.Ireland

"A 2019 one tried to kill me going into a left hander,gearbox locked and high-sided me of.

That not good I hope it didn't hurt to much mate "

Luckily I had slowed rite down and just slide up the road and managed not to hit anything,extremely lucky.i heard of something similar happen to a fella but he ended up in a very bad way, I wouldn't go near another one. Sticking to the japs.

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By *xp_bladeMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Buy a KTM1290R you won't regret it

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By *ableboyMan
over a year ago

Stockton

"What you want to know.....I've ran them since 2009.

Just anything from your experience from.bad to the good"

Generally they are not so bad..gen 1 to 3 ones are all good. There can be a problem gearbox side if your too ham fisted with it but generally they aren't so bad. New ones, you can get problems with shift cams and gearboxes seem to be a bit fragile but to be fair thats in extreme cases and mainly only effects ones that are being or have been raced.

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By *henanigans100Couple
over a year ago

Buckie

I've got a 2017 S1000r....

It's not perfect, bit vibey, nil wind protection, no centre stand, no viable luggage options (get an XR if you need that), hard suspension.... but it's as fast as fuck, handles well, stops quickly without any fuss, easy to ride and the only issue I have had was water ingress into switch gear cluster (replaced under warranty). It's a better bike than I am a rider. It's a buzz to ride and I'm very happy with it.

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By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Thank you everyone I really appreciate it

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By *t9525 OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Buy a KTM1290R you won't regret it

My dad is getting one of these next year

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By *aj 123Man
over a year ago

ilford

Definitely the Xr best all round bike won't find anything much better than that absolutely love mine.

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