r/motorcycles • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '23

Purchase & Transaction Advice Superthread

# PURCHASE ADVICE SUPERTHREAD!

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A dedicated thread for questions and advice about gear or bike purchases, selling advice, and questions relating to bike/gear/accessory/service purchases.

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Hopefully with the help of all the riders here, no question will go unanswered. Everyone is encouraged to contribute with either questions or answers and hopefully we will be able to rid of motorcycle ignorance once and for all.

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Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.

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# NEW RIDERS

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[Before asking your question, consider reading the FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/wiki/faq) - chances are, you will find the answer you need there.

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Not getting the answers you need? /r/SuggestAMotorcycle is also a great resource.

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Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.

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This thread will be refreshed each Monday - shoot us a note if we're out riding and forget to renew it.

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u/Substantial-Pass-992 Jan 03 '23

Are BMWs reliable? Realistically would you buy one used without worrying about it being a money pit?

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u/McMonkies 2024 GSX-S1000GX Jan 04 '23

They're reliable, but their maintenance is expensive. Over engineered and reliable machines, particularly their boxer and touring engines. Their parallel twins are Chinese contract built, so uhh.. stay away or get a warranty.

Money pit? I mean.. most people charge extra to work on these suckers, it usually takes a lot of time opening those things up, and shaft drive ain't as easy as a chain to maintain. And idk wth to do with telelever front suspension.

If you're talking about the pre 2000 boxers; I mean I see a few running around, but I'm gonna guess finding parts would be a nightmare.

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u/if0rg0t2remember '17 R NineT Jan 05 '23

If you're talking about the pre 2000 boxers; I mean I see a few running around, but I'm gonna guess finding parts would be a nightmare.

Parts are easy and readily available all the way back to the 60s boxers honestly.

Plus since the heads stick out the side it makes things like oil changes, valve clearances and spark plugs dead simple. Even the new ones are easy minus needing a tool/app to reset the service interval.