800GS info needed

[gallanto]

Looking for a new bike and was going to go for a 1200gs, but the more reviews I read the more I realise that the 800gs is ideal for what I need.

A couple of purchase questions for existing owners...

What is the standard warranty from BMW, does it carry over with a second hand bike?? Can you extend it??

Ideally I don't want to go through a dealer, for the extra price tag involved.

Any common after sale problems that should be fixed already??

Any top tips to look out for when buying second hand would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Dean]

take your time

Looking for a new bike and was going to go for a 1200gs, but the more reviews I read the more I realise that the 800gs is ideal for what I need.

A couple of purchase questions for existing owners...

What is the standard warranty from BMW, does it carry over with a second hand bike?? Can you extend it??

Ideally I don't want to go through a dealer, for the extra price tag involved.

Any common after sale problems that should be fixed already??

Any top tips to look out for when buying second hand would be greatly appreciated!!

both Great bikes 800 and 1200 why dont you test ride both at a local dealership, they will answer your warranty questions, it does not mean that you have to buy from them, just get a feel for both bikes take your time have a long test ride.

if you like the dealership you might end up there for sevices or whatever in the future.

Good luck in your choice

 

[Deleted account AWRT]

I concur with Puma as everyone is different. I have owned both bikes and prefer the 8 over the 12.

The BMW warranty should be good to the new owner so long as it is still in date. You would have to enquire at your local dealership about the rest. I know people often try to save money by buying privately, however I would really only recommend you did that if you know exactley what you are looking at. The mark up is generally not that hard to swallow and often it gives you that warm feeling knowing your not going to have problems if you ride 2 miles down the road and something goes pop or bang.

all the best in whatever you decide mate

 

[Richie3264]

F800's are going for great money through private sales, it really is a buyers market. The bike has the warranty and is therefore transferable

All recalls/updates/enhancements - call them what you like are completed when the bike gets serviced

There are quite a few 2nd hand bikes out there - with "Farkles" - and going for a good price. Saying that I bought my bike from a dealer but that was the best deal for me at the time

There is a certain comfort buying from a dealer

Richie

 

[Tim Cullis]

Seeing as nobody has yet answered the questions...

The standard warranty is two years and includes Europe-wide recovery. It transfers over with the bike, so the fact that it's in warranty will be automatically picked up by the dealer. Similarly if you are stuck by the side of the road all you need is the BMW emergency number and your registration plate number will tell them you are within warranty.

Yes you can extend the warranty, and you have the choice whether or not to include the Europe-wide recovery.

Common problems are listed here under warnings and recalls.

If the bike is within warranty with full service history and recently serviced that would cover most concerns.

 

[santrix]

Similarly if you are stuck by the side of the road all you need is the BMW emergency number and your registration plate number will tell them you are within warranty.

But remember if you are on a toll road anywhere in europe BMW assist wont touch you unless you can get the bike off the toll road. FACT. Lesser known fact that I think.

 

[GunZenBomZ]

Good info Santrix

 

[Robobob]

Santrix, pardon my ignorance, but why won't they come out to you on a toll road ? Are there legal issues or something ?

 

[GS Biker]

But remember if you are on a toll road anywhere in europe BMW assist wont touch you unless you can get the bike off the toll road. FACT. Lesser known fact that I think.

Now there is something i did not know! Thanks.

 

[Chris G]

Santrix, pardon my ignorance, but why won't they come out to you on a toll road ? Are there legal issues or something ?

I would guess it's that the road is effectivley private land, and the toll you pay means the operator has a duty of care to ensure your safety etc, therfore it's the operator who shuld provide the rescue service [albeit to the end of the toll section]

 

[gallanto]

Thanks guys, that brings some buying comfort.........

Right i'm on the hunt....

Thank you all

 

[Deleted account AWRT]

Santrix, pardon my ignorance, but why won't they come out to you on a toll road ? Are there legal issues or something ?

NO breakdown service is allowed to enter a toll road. You will be escorted off the motorway by the police and local authority autoservices to the nearest slip road and more or less dumped (sometimes a charge may occur for this). You then have to use your own recovery from there. Yes i do have personal knowlegde of this, on more than one (4) occassions, thankfully not all my own bikes

 

[santrix]

What GSrichie said.....

Its a private road and you are on there by invite. If you are with a group its not so problematic, but if you are on your own, its worth thinking about... Funnily enough, BMW salesmen dont tell you this when they go on about the warranty.... But then again, its a blanket rule... as someone else said.... Infact i heard about someone getting into trouble for even towing a stranded motorist of a toll road.