GSA servicing costs?

[Deleted account 200502001]

Before I rush into purchasing a used GSA, Im trying to do the necessary research into ownership costs. So, for say a 2009-2010 GSA, what are the service intervals and typical service costs, both BMW dealer and independent please?

 

[AustinW]

Google is your free and easy to use aid. Starter for you http://www.southportsuperbikes.co.uk/service-and-maintenance/


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[Deleted account 200502001]

Thanks, whilst BMW dealer stamps look better in the service book, are there any independents that are recognised as being particularly good? Or is a stamp a stamp?

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

If you pick the correct independent you will probably get a better job done.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Right, I need to see if there are any good independents around S.Yorks then.

 

[Wapping]

If you pick the correct independent you will probably get a better job done.

The reverse is equally true.

 

[Wapping]

Right, I need to see if there are any good independents around S.Yorks then.

God speed on your quest, Bear.

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

The reverse is equally true.

Two sides to every story

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Thank you. I shall scour the county and not rest until my quest is complete. I shall arm myself with potted meat sandwiches, which is the food of gods. And a snicker. Or a Yorkie. Or both.

 

[itspilsbury]

Before I rush into purchasing a used GSA, Im trying to do the necessary research into ownership costs. So, for say a 2009-2010 GSA, what are the service intervals and typical service costs, both BMW dealer and independent please?

Buy a few tools and DIY.

Firstly you know it has been done, secondly you save a lot of money, finally it is somewhat satisfying. And they are fairly easy to do.

 

[Wapping]

You are clearly a true biker, mate.

Though your pre-preparation will mark you down in many quarters. These, more seat of the pants, devil may care fellows see themselves as the true adventuring pirates of the road. Grabbing things (Ginsters, by choice) as they go; stopping only to wonder if that B&B they have spent hours getting recommendations on really is a biker friendly as they have been told. That's assuming SWMBO let them out the door in the first place, to be back for dinner, as her mum's coming round.



PS There is a regional section in UKGSer. Ask in there if anyone has some good recommendations in the S Yorks area. Someone will know someone. Even if it's only what they think they've heard from their mate's mate in the pub, it will give you a start.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?71-Yorkshire

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Buy a few tools and DIY.

Firstly you know it has been done, secondly you save a lot of money, finally it is somewhat satisfying. And they are fairly easy to do.

Yep
That is my intention tomorrow The parts including good oil ( bloody expensive) , plugs, oil filter, air filter, clutch fluid, front and rear pads and some new tools to do the job a shade over £200 and i get the satisfaction of knowing for certain that everything that needs doing has been done !

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Excellent, thanks.

 

[itspilsbury]

Yep
That is my intention tomorrow The parts including good oil ( bloody expensive) , plugs, oil filter, air filter, clutch fluid, front and rear pads and some new tools to do the job a shade over £200 and i get the satisfaction of knowing for certain that everything that needs doing has been done !

£200 and that's buying some tools which you won't need to buy again.
I started servicing my own about 8 or 9 years ago. Bought a twin max, a brake bleed funnel, a good torque wrench and feeler gauges, more recently a GS911. When I first checked the valve clearances on my 1150 they needed adjustment (previously done by a BMW dealer) they never needed doing again, now i have a 1200 cam head and that's even easier. My guess is about £100 per service (oil is the dearest item, plugs are dear also when plugs when due) get my oil from Moto oils and buy enough for 2 or 3 services at once, also fitted a K&N filter (cheaper in the long term). Always do the shaft and gbox oil every 6000, I know it's not needed but it's so cheap I feel whilst I'm draining the sump I might as well do all the oils at the same time. When I sold the 1150 RT I never made a loss due to my home servicing in fact the purchaser was more happy with the fact that I had done it and kept detailed records. I don't do it all at once, one day when the bike has been ridden and engine warm, when I get home I do the oils. Another day when the engine is cold I do the valve clearances, strip the brakes clean and replace them. Another day I will finish the job, normally over about a week period. My 2011 GSA is due it's 24000 service in 1000 miles time which includes alternator belt, but looking at the Jim Von Baden video it looks simple.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

£200 and that's buying some tools which you won't need to buy again.
I started servicing my own about 8 or 9 years ago. Bought a twin max, a brake bleed funnel, a good torque wrench and feeler gauges, more recently a GS911. When I first checked the valve clearances on my 1150 they needed adjustment (previously done by a BMW dealer) they never needed doing again, now it have a 1200 cam head and that's even easier. My guess is about £100 per service (oil is the dearest item, plugs the plugs when due) get my oil from Moto oils and buy enough for 2 or 3 services at once. Always do the shaft and gbox oil every 6000, I know it's not needed but it's so cheap I feel whilst I'm draining the sump I might as well do all the oils at the same time. When I sold the 1150 RT I never made a loss due to my home servicing in fact the purchaser was more happy with the fact that I had done it and kept detailed records. I don't do it all at once, one day when the bike has been ridden and engine warm, when I get home I do the oils. Another day when the engine is cold I do the valve clearances, strip the brakes clean and replace them. Another day I will finish the job, normally over about a week period. My 2011 GSA is due it's 24000 service in 1000 miles time which includes alternator belt, but looking at the Jim Bon vaden video it looks simple.

I forgot to mention the gear box and shaft oil Wich i also intend to do (castrol something or other) had to buy more than i needed of course and my final price all in from motorworks was £230 but that didnt include the torque wrench.
I also intend to keep a very detailed record of everything that gets done including the make and spec of the products used which if i was buying a second hand bike would count for more than BMW service history as i would feel that the bike had been loved and cherished not just used and rubber stamped

 

[kyrano]

Hi, is there are any good independents around the Essex area ? or should just service it myself as I have all the tools here...but would it be a problem if the service does not get stamped ?

 

[Wapping]

The clue as to where to ask for real local knowledge is in the posts above.

There is bod in Chelmsford, who bods swear about.

 

[Beemerman59]

I forgot to mention the gear box and shaft oil Wich i also intend to do (castrol something or other) had to buy more than i needed of course and my final price all in from motorworks was £230 but that didnt include the torque wrench.
I also intend to keep a very detailed record of everything that gets done including the make and spec of the products used which if i was buying a second hand bike would count for more than BMW service history as i would feel that the bike had been loved and cherished not just used and rubber stamped

I do the same on the 1200. I also print off the GS911 reports at the same time and add those to the service details. I use the BMW service forms which I assume are the same as used in the dealers. The alternator belt is straightforward - I used some plastic (1" x 8") under the belt on the top pulley and then pulled to get the old one off. To get the new one on I had a big flat headed spanner to keep the new belt in line and used my feet to rotate the rear wheel. It was in 6th gear and I had taken the plugs out to replace anyway.

 

[kyrano]

Wapping, Chelmsford not too far from here so that could be a possibility, and beemerman59, I like the idea of servicing myself too, I have the tools and GS911 too...Mmmmmmm which way to go here ????

 

[Wapping]

You'll work it out.