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Originally Posted by Rob Hall
Yes modern BMWs do seem to give trouble!
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Meantime, the search for a rebuildable R80 GS or R100GS continues.
Rob Hall
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Unfortunately: Yes. I love riding my 1150GS on good roads in Europe. Comfortable, fast, great suspension, but when it comes to off-road rides in the Balcans or eastern Europe I prefer my old 80GS any day.
In the mean-time she has 150 kkms on the clock (usually with lots of luggage) and hardly any probs so far. Low ground clearance is a point, but the bash plate does a great job  And yes, the standard rear shock was the biggest crap on the bike, a secondhand rebuilt Wilbers now works reliably for well over 70 kkms.
The only semi-modern Beemer I'd buy is the older 650 GS Dakar single....
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