Kevin - my issue as well as the problem with the other GS/GSA's that requested that BMW resolve the issue was merely met with total indifference.
Even the fact that the GS/GSA Sales brochure that they provide, states that there is a free optional "Poor Fuel Map" for the ECU listed under extra's - met with no response and I was told they could not do it as the bikes had to leave the factory with settings and emmissions that complied with the EU-standards.......... bugger the fact that we live in SA, have very hot temps, poor fuel etc.

I was also told catagorically by Steli Momos from BMW-SA that I was "just one client" and that there were too few of us to warrant them approaching BMW-GA to change or resolve the issue........... so much for customer relations.

There is a very long thread also dealing with these issues on the Wilddog.za.net website in SA........... have a looksee and good luck matey!

Issues like these will ONLY ever be resolved when the consumers stand together and affect their pockets,... then they will listen.

In the meantime....as Walkabout suggested.... I sold my GSA in South Africa beginning of last year........ bought a brand new DOHC in the UK for R20k less than I sold my 2009 GSA... (figures that we get nailed in SA) and my 2011 also came with all the bells & whistles and free Alu luggage (try getting that in SA).
The 2011 is perfect and runs like a dream......... on decent fuel and colder climate.

During my visit to Cape Town the past 2 months ... I bought myself a REAL bike (and I feel 17 again) ...... this 30yr-old XT550 is in pristine condition, starts first kick, DOES NOT PING and made me realise that my GSA would probably not be around in 30-yrs time (My mate has an old R75/5 Beemer that still runs sweet.... but then it doesn't have all the electronic crap the new bikes do)

So when visiting SA......... I'll be riding this beauty!

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