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Originally Posted by 4x4overland
hi will be taking my test soon and was really looking forward to bmw ownership......
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Why? If it's because you want a lot of power and want to be able to ride at 100 mph all day and still not worry too much about the off bit of dirt track that's fine. The BMW's are competant, as are various other makes. If on the other hand you've got it into your head that BMW are in any way superior to Honda, Yamaha, etc. in their service and build quality prepare to be very disapointed. This image of BMW's is just advertising. No one ever got to shag an Italian model because they bought a Ducati, no one ever won a race because their Suzuki had Rizla written down the side, you meet some right ********s on Hondas and some BMW's are Friday afternoon built POS. BMW use the same rubbish components and build their bikes based on the profit margin just like everyone else.
I would seriously suggest that you visit as many bike dealers as possible and look at every possible model that might fit your needs. Talk to as many owners as you can and try not to be taken in by the advertising and the need for some owners to defend their purchases. Look at what people have actually done with the bikes and see how the dealers treat you.
Andy
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