DJ!
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My F800GS is due its 6000 ml service, is this an overrated and overpriced oil and filter change or do I really have to take it to a BMW dealer?
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DJ!
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It`s an 09 bike so almost out of warranty anyway. Do you know what all the 6000 ml service entails?
Dean
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Some here have extended there warranty I did also. If you do this then your going to have to have BMW service to up hold it. 
As for what the service entails I cant remember that far back
why not give your local dealership a call for a run down and a cost then post it here
I hope its of help
As for what the service entails I cant remember that far back
why not give your local dealership a call for a run down and a cost then post it here I hope its of help
(RIP) Ewan
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The 6,000 mile service entails changing the oil and filter as the only mandatory action, however it also includes a significant list of checks, based on which they may recommend the changing of other parts so that the items last until the next service. These are pretty much the same checks that any responsible owner would do regularly, but BMW like to know that they have been done every year at least. If you'll be keeping the bike for a long time you might want to avoid the cost, but as an '09 bike with low miles, having FSH would help sustain the resale/trade in value, so skipping it might be a false economy.
Also changed the "black" brake fluid for new clear stuff (only on ABS models they told me) and the chain and sprocket recall
If its an 09 bike shouldnt this have taken place in 2010? I thought it was 12 month or 6k mile service
If its an 09 bike shouldnt this have taken place in 2010? I thought it was 12 month or 6k mile service
DJ!
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Yeah should have been done but wasnt by previous owner, I think ill take it to my not so local dealer (95 miles), it doesnt sound too major, how expensive can it be.
RadoR6
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Mine is due 6000mls service soon too.Was quoted £170 at Williams Manchester.A bit pricey for what it is but on the other hand well worth it as BMW does check the bike and in case something goes wrong (and on BMW it can be anything anytime) gives me an opportunity to rip their b.lls of.
StumpyFingers
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These prices are not too bad for a service, I have sen a lot worse.
If that is what it costs to keep it in warranty it has got to be worth it IMO.
annual and/or 6000mile service
Just found out it's annual plus the 6000miles service.
Had an annual service on my '09 800 in Sept 2010, the bike only had 3500miles on the clock.
Just started getting service reminders on dash so took it to Bmw to have it reset, only to be told i would need a service.
Because i've done effectively 2000miles in 3months or so (bike not used in the snow) there's a possibility of putting a few '000miles on the clock before Sept service date; which would be too long a gap 'apparently'
Just found out it's annual plus the 6000miles service.
Had an annual service on my '09 800 in Sept 2010, the bike only had 3500miles on the clock.
Just started getting service reminders on dash so took it to Bmw to have it reset, only to be told i would need a service.
Because i've done effectively 2000miles in 3months or so (bike not used in the snow) there's a possibility of putting a few '000miles on the clock before Sept service date; which would be too long a gap 'apparently'
StumpyFingers
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If you had a service due because it was an annual, then the indicator should have been reset. If you do 6000 miles then the service light should show up, if not it should illuminate in a years time.
My manual schedule states the anniversary date or the mileage that it is due if before that date.
Are you sure you didn't disconnect the battery over the winter? This can upset the service indicator.
Having said that, mine came on about 1000 miles after a service. A quick trip to NOG corrected it, and it next came back on at the right time.
The service is 6000m or 1 year, whichever comes first. If it's come on early, take it back to the dealer and get them to reset. You haven't done a year, but have you done 6000m?
That's the way i thought it should go.
The battery hasn't been removed since the last service; it did get quite run down in the cold, enough so that it wouldn't start till weather warmed up a bit.
Would that be enough to mess with the service interval? The trip data/avg speed wasn't reset.
The bike has now done 5500 miles, but only 2000 miles since last service.
StumpyFingers
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I think your dealer is conning you. My bike had its first service at 814 the next is due in Feb next year or 6814 miles. check your manual it must be stamped, the info must be marked in it, take it with you and get the system reset.
My service indicator shows when I turn on my ignition and it is 01:2012, one month out but good enough for me.
My service indicator shows when I turn on my ignition and it is 01:2012, one month out but good enough for me.
After much searching for my manual (really must get a better filing system than chucking everything down the side of the sofa!)
They have put next service due 6000miles or 23/09/2011; I Never thought to check this when picking up the bike.
Will have to check with BMW customer service if this is right, if so guess i'll just have to pay for two services in 6 months, when i would of only done 2500miles.
AberdeenAngus
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There's very little between the 6000 and the annual.
Any dealer trying to charge you double is a rip-off merchant and should be avoided and named on here.
SCVGS
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Not having the dealer do your service will not affect your warranty in any way unless they can prove the failure occurred because of lack of correct maintenance.
DJ!
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Got my 6000 mile service done today at Charles Hurst BMW Belfast. Also got the chain and sprockets replaced under warranty. £130 all in, thats the cheapest on this thread so far, cheers guys. Still a lot of money for oil filter and time basically, when even a muppet like me could do it. Maybe when i go to sell it the service history will earne this back for me.
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