Wanna buy » Is The MS 1200 Touring S really the right bike for me?

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Location: San Antonio Texas

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I was looking at possibly purchasing a MS 1200 Touring S to replace my 2008 Yamaha FJR1300. Her are questions/ concerns:

1) I will do all of my maintenance except valve checks/ adjustments and cam belt changes. What can I expect to pay for these two items?

2) Lots of electronics!!!! What can I expect in this area in terms of reliability/ durability?

3) This will be my cross-country touring bike. I typically ride about 20,000 miles a year and I plan on keeping this one for at least 5 years. Is this really the right bike for this application?

I do not mind the upfront purchase costs but I am concerned about maintenance costs and reliability/ durability. I have become accustomed to Japanese touring bikes in terms of cheap and easy maintenance (I have done all of my maintenance on these- including valve checks and adjustments when rarely needed) and rock-solid reliability. These concerns are currently holding me back from pulling the trigger on purchasing the bike.
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