This post is prefaced with the statement "there is no perfect motorcycle."
My good friend's 2009 GSA has had multiple electrical problems. The fuel gauge still does not work and BMW cannot repair it. The factory rep said BMW does not know what causes the problem and there is a huge number of BMW's with the same issue. BMW did offer to replace his 2009 with a 2010, but he has lots of $$$ in the farkle on his current bike. The rep also stated the 2010 might also have the same problem. I strongly suspect Honda would not make the same replacement offer.
Now the real question is why does my 1982 V45 have a well designed, self-cancelling turn signal switch and my has a not well designed, not self-cancelling turn signal switch? :capwin:
With the new DOHC Boxer on the 2010's I would have jumped at the chance (farkles can be changed over), but I Will admit (not dissing your friend here) the offer to change it out seems dubious, but AMEN on the self canceling blinker.