800 GS issues

[Stuart O]

I've recently sold my 1150 adv and am thinking of an 800GS - I seem to find numerous threads with inherent design probs with this bike - chains/sprockets/bearings/fuel tanks/axles/clutches/engines...

Are the later (2009 on ) bikes any better in this respect ?? I plan to purchase end Feb time and I admit I'm not getting a warm feeling,
maybe better going for the 1200 gsadv as originally intended

Stuart

 

[John Armstrong]

In terms of "issues" from what I've read the 800 / 650 seem to be miles better than the 1200, but that may be down to the volume of 1200's sold compared to the 800.

 

[Micky]

The F800GS has far far fewer 'issues' than ever the 1200's have had

 

[Dave Ett]

Mine's on 14k with no issues whatsoever.

Why not ask BMW how many bikes they've sold, and then count the number of riders reporting issues on here. I think (hope) you'd be surprised!

Don't forget the recalls have sorted most of the repeat grumbles - aside from the chain but then are you gonna let a £100 part put you off?

 

[Steady Eddie]

800 gs

Mine's on 14k with no issues whatsoever.

Why not ask BMW how many bikes they've sold, and then count the number of riders reporting issues on here. I think (hope) you'd be surprised!

Don't forget the recalls have sorted most of the repeat grumbles - aside from the chain but then are you gonna let a £100 part put you off?

Dave ,
Is yours the 800 GS I see parked up near Osellis ?

Steve