Originally Posted by
six2go
Sounds like you have your situation covered doubleh. I have been wanting an R1200/1250R for a long time but like others have said, the lack of a nearby dealership is of some concern. I can do my own basic maintenance like oil & filter & final drive service and could probably do the valve checks on the boxer twin. Other than that, I would prefer that a reputable dealer do the work.
Everybody says the cost of maint. on a BMW is prohibitive, but our Hondas do have a schedule of services. If a person let a Honda dealer do all of that work, would the cost of the BMW be that much more? I think it would be like doubleh says; get to know your bike and do the scheduled work yourself. I owned a BMW(1988 K75S) and it was trouble free and a blast to ride for the 7 years I owned it. I would hope the 1250R would be the same.