First Shock of owning a GS

[sven]

If it's a twin cam then a valve check is not part of the 600 mile service, unlike the pre 2010 models.

Neither is retightening the cylinder head bolts; it's basically an engine and shaft drive oil change.

 

[The Grey One]

Been there!

Neither is retightening the cylinder head bolts; it's basically an engine and shaft drive oil change.

I am old enough to remember when Citroen stopped checking head bolt torque on their air cooled boxer twins. Had lots of problems with poor running, mainly cause by tight valve clearances that previously would have been checked after the heads were re torqued. Even a few engine failures. Hope the same does not apply here.

John

 

[cookie]

I am old enough to remember when Citroen stopped checking head bolt torque on their air cooled boxer twins. Had lots of problems with poor running, mainly cause by tight valve clearances that previously would have been checked after the heads were re torqued. Even a few engine failures. Hope the same does not apply here.

John

the twin cam has a different head gasket that doesn't compress. that's what i was told anyway.

on an airhead there is the additional problem of the pushrods effectively getting longer as the gasket compresses. this closes the valve clearance dramatically.

 

[Paul S]

When I took my 2010 GS in for it's 600ml service and was asked for £180 , I said all other bikes I've had, the 600 svs was free. She said "welcome to the world of BMW".......

That's nothing compared to what KTM charge for a first 600 mile service

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

I never quite get the cost of bike servicing.
I have just taken my 55 plate Honda Accord to a main dealer and had a full service.
First FULL service it has had in 65000 miles.
Up untill now it has had the odd oil and filter, one set of plugs and an air filter.
I winced a bit at a bill a few pence short of £300 but to be honest that'll be it now for another god knows how long.
Other expences in that 65000 miles ... set of brake pads and some tyres

The few times I took my 1150 into a BMW dealer I never left the bloody place without spending £250-300.

 

[(RIP) Johno23]

Was that with Mike at Cardiff Motorrad?

That's where you need to go

 

[BeamishTripleBlack]

£47 for my TB 600 mile service at Astle.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I remember the days when it was free on the 1200's too.

 

[Valley Boy]

Was that with Mike at Cardiff Motorrad?

That's where you need to go

Perhaps i will on future services, but being the first i think i had better take it to Riders!----A bit of good news though, after chatting on the phone to the salesman i have brought it down to £150, still dear in my books !

 

[Mr K]

I remember the days when it was free on the 1150's

It was free on my 2004 1200.

 

[sven]

Just checked my receipt from Allan Jefferies and the cost for the 600 mile service was £100. I seemed to remember this was a flat rate they charged if you bought the bike from them

 

[The G Man]

£80 for my 2009 SE - I think that was for consumables & labour was included in sale from Bahnstormers

G

 

[Big_Steve64]

Service costs

My MINI Cooper S cost me £150 (TLC) when I bought the car 4 years ago.
I took it in today for it's 36000 mile service. No charge. They even let me have a JCW Roadster to play with overnight. Seems to 2 half's of BMW have different business models......

Seriously though, a 14k bike means bills matching that price tag. Maintaining the vehicle throughout it's lifetime must be a part of the buying process.

I have an 05 GS now, I do it all myself. I wouldn't mess with a twin cam though lol

 

[Big Si]

It was free on my 2004 1200.

And my '06

Wollastons offerred, I didnt have to ask

 

[ianf]

The way it was explained to me by bahnstormers Bracknell was that the labour cost of the 600 mile service was expected to be covered by the selling dealer margin on the bike by BMW. So if it's the same place you bought it from that's naughty. If its another dealer, that hasn't had your custom already, then I'd imagine they are at liberty to charge normal rates. Probably an hour or two to go over the bike, and change the oils which are not covered.

 

[Snow White]

Seems like a very good reason to buy a bike with a few miles on the clock.

Makes me even happier when I consider I service mine myself (and it always gets an extra bit of TLC when I do it)

 

[Gary59]

Don't pay any more than £100, if they won't do it for this then shop around, plenty will

 

[cookie]

Don't pay any more than £100, if they won't do it for this then shop around, plenty will

good luck with that.

if the place you bought it from won't do it at a discount, i can't see some other dealer doing it.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Never fails to amaze me. Punter spends 13k on a bike but doesn't research the running costs.

 

[SJD]

i paid £100 at Williams in Manchester for the 600 miler.All service costs discussed,discounts/accessories asked for..and got..before signing on the 14.5k dotted line.
Never paid anyone to service any vehicle iv owned before,but did and will with this one till the warranty is up.

Yellow 61 reg R1200GSA.