WTB factory BMW DVD repair manual R1250RS

[Grumpy Goat]

Thanks for sharing this info. It is sad that they are going to these lengths to stop people from fully enjoying their motorcycles by working on them in addition to riding them. I guess we have to rely solely on Haynes manuals, which for my capability and daring, suits me just fine. Funny thing is, I have a DVD sitting 3 feet from me which I have never used in the 6 years I have owned this bike. So how does their sales stoppage affect me? Not in the least. They will still get the bike when the repair or maintenance is more than I am able / willing to handle, and besides that I do my own work.

Yes I like to support the local dealership as much as may be practicable, but at the same time I don't have a money tree and I reserve the right to fund my hobby / lifestyle as cost effectively as I can.

Speaking of dealerships ... fiend of mine brought his RT in to one of the dealerships I use (and prefer to bring for BMW work) for a fuel pump recall. He says they replaced the fuel pump now they can't keep the bike running! Heck I am sure he could ahve managed to hit that same note of success without the DVD. Another one missed a ride this evening because his K1600B was stuck in the shop. Said that the other dealership I go to (who took almost 10 hours to change the fork oil on my RS saying it was complicated; never going back there again for work other than perhaps tire change) managed to break their transmission tool on his bike (don't know the details). This is what BMW Motorrad wants us to deal with by withholding DVDs? Are we better off? Neither of these guys are happy presently.