[jigamanz]

Hey Canadians and others who are just curious!

So I placed my order for my G310R with my local dealership in February, since then, they have been able to answer all my questions other than when my bike was going to arrive. Yesterday however I got a great email from the Motorrad division manager at my local BMW and he confirmed that my bike is already on it's way over. I have blocked out any personal information and VIN number obviously for security reasons.

 

[jigamanz]

Also, feel free to ask me any questions, I have done a lot of research and even have a copy of the dealers information booklet. This booklet has every single description and specification of the bike.

 

[WoodWorks]

I can't think of any questions you could answer until you get to ride the bike, but congratulations! :smile2:

 

[WoodWorks]

Wait! 11 weeks to get to Canada?!! What, are they rowing them over?

 

[SlickRick]

Wait! 11 weeks to get to Canada?!! What, are they rowing them over?

Correction, they are traveling by Moose pulled trailers.

 

[EvryDayRide]

Where do you see 11 weeks for shipping? The only dates I see are for production and the confirmed production date was delayed from what what expected.

 

[WoodWorks]

Where do you see 11 weeks for shipping? The only dates I see are for production and the confirmed production date was delayed from what what expected.

It's in jigamanz letter from his dealer.

 

[Choppa_Mike]

In Vancouver here. Ordered Mine in January, I am thinking probably around the same time.

Any other Vancouver people out there?

 

[blwest]

I'm in the US. My dealer didn't have much info, nor does the BMW site.

They were asking me for build options. For example premium package, etc. Were there any build options when you ordered?

 

[Choppa_Mike]

No build options when I ordered.
But sometimes Canadian Motorcycles will only be shipped with heated grips and such and be options in the states. I cant imagine there is a lot of options on this bike.

 

[Sidewinder]

Heated grips is good enough for me. Is there anything else that you would have wanted available?

 

[LiquidCool]

Don't think the G310R is offered with BMW heated accessories, as far as I know you can get a rear-rack with two topcase options, inner bag for the topcase, two seat variations, centre-stand, LED turn signals and a 12-volt socket. Anything else will have to come from the aftermarket, which is fine as there are so many options out there.

 

[WoodWorks]

Don't think the G310R is offered with BMW heated accessories...

According to the G310R owner's manual, heated grips are an optional accessory.

 

[bmwrider]

If you buy at the right time of the year, maybe negotiating in those heated grips will be possible, some dealers won't allow that to be a barrier to closing a sale

 

[Snap Happy]

If you buy at the right time of the year, maybe negotiating in those heated grips will be possible, some dealers won't allow that to be a barrier to closing a sale

I suspect that dealers will be able to sell their quota at full retail price, without offering any sweeteners. The sales manager I spoke to recently was frustrated that his initial stock was only two bikes - one of which has to be registered as a demonstrator.

 

[SlickRick]

At this point in time they really won't have any reasons to budge because the demand is there. Give it a few months after deliveries and they may be more lenient

 

[LiquidCool]

I suspect that dealers will be able to sell their quota at full retail price, without offering any sweeteners. The sales manager I spoke to recently was frustrated that his initial stock was only two bikes - one of which has to be registered as a demonstrator.

They can't sell off the demonstrator bikes later on? Like a month or two after potential buyers have tested it?

 

[andtwo]

Me!!! I am also waiting for mine....I ordered mine at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show. Haven't gotten any updates from the dealer but I was there about 2 weeks ago and they told me Early-Mid June.

 

[porth]

apparently the owners manual is available at https://ownersmanuals2.com/get/bmw-g-310-r-2016-owner-s-manual-71743

 

[porth]

The rocker switch for the heated grips looks a bit stupid though (P101 of the manual)