High mileage R1200GS/GSA LC

[Brodie13]

Hi All,
I’m interested to hear who has covered high mileage on their post 2013 machine? Furthermore, how reliable has your high mileage bike been? This is not an LC GS witch hunt, I’m just curious and I am hoping largely to learn about positive experiences by dedicated owners…….

 

[team duvet]

Hi All,
I’m interested to hear who has covered high mileage on their post 2013 machine? Furthermore, how reliable has your high mileage bike been? This is not an LC GS witch hunt, I’m just curious and I am hoping largely to learn about positive experiences by dedicated owners…….

Hi Brodie13, how long you got? LOL

Jan 2019 1250 GSA here, 56,078 miles, two things, 1: Both suspension units refurbished by https://ttechsuspension.com/ in March of this year, original internals lasted 50K+ miles. 2: New higher cracking battery, again after 50K. But mainly just stuck to service intervals etc. .....all in all, still bloody love it.

"Now smooth as a smooth thing in smooth town"

7th GS since 2000 and all did not get going/felt best until well after the 30,000 miles. Probably worth about 5/6K trade in so why bother? spending my money on trips and memories. Best thing I did? ACF50 since day one.

 

[Santa-2512]

I think it was about 40/41K on my MY 16LC ,

TBH it was triggers broom by then, most components had been changed by that time

 

[Brodie13]

Interesting stuff chaps! Keep the stories coming ….

 

[DJ123]

Hi All,
I’m interested to hear who has covered high mileage on their post 2013 machine? Furthermore, how reliable has your high mileage bike been? This is not an LC GS witch hunt, I’m just curious and I am hoping largely to learn about positive experiences by dedicated owners…….

I bought my 2013 GS LC just over 2 years ago with 26K miles on the odometer. It's now on 56K miles, with a 3K trip planned for next week.

The only real issue i have had was the stator failing and needing to be replaced. Everything else has been fine with no surprises. It is serviced as and when needed, and looked after well mechanically to keep it healthy.

 

[Brodie13]

I bought my 2013 GS LC just over 2 years ago with 26K miles on the odometer. It's now on 56K miles, with a 3K trip planned for next week.

The only real issue i have had was the stator failing and needing to be replaced. Everything else has been fine with no surprises. It is serviced as and when needed, and looked after well mechanically to keep it healthy.

Th bike I’m looking at has had both front and rear shocks fettled buy Denz0 already but it’s the stator failing that Im a little concerned about …..

 

[Pukmeister]

I read somewhere that the stator insulation on early 1200LC bikes could be prone to failure through internal engine temperature when idling for extended periods, sorted on later models.

Maybe someone can clarify this ??

 

[Guru Gora]

Just sold my 15 GSA with 50k on it, most by me.

Been all over world on it and literally nothing had gone wrong.

Maybe I got lucky.

I religiously change oil every 3000 miles between services but other than than no particular special treatment.


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[Santa-2512]

I read somewhere that the stator insulation on early 1200LC bikes could be prone to failure through internal engine temperature when idling for extended periods, sorted on later models.

Maybe someone can clarify this ??

The alternator / stator was known to be weak on the launch 2013 models

it was i believe a 9 coil winding initially, and this was changed to a 13 coil winding on later models - certainly by 2016

 

[Santa-2512]

Th bike I’m looking at has had both front and rear shocks fettled buy Denz0 already but it’s the stator failing that Im a little concerned about …..

If your buying a LC model, i'd say take the extended warranty ,

However if the bike has been out of / missed a service via a MD, to restart the extended warranty , it will need a service to bring it up to date (milege / time)

So you may find that stuff you thought was ok isn't and you would have to foot that cost your self

After that , everything is as the extended warranty ( subject to the applied excess's)

 

[DJ123]

Th bike I’m looking at has had both front and rear shocks fettled buy Denz0 already but it’s the stator failing that Im a little concerned about …..

If it is an early Bike & has the original, it'll fail at some point as the design was not great for managing heat. The newer design was much better and should last longer, apparently!

It does involve basically turning the Bike into a pile of parts to get access to it - due to the location being between the Engine & Gearbox. I did my repair at BMW, which was a £1621 bill (half of this was the cost of the part).....but at least it means i have a 2 year parts & labour warranty for peace of mind.

 

[Brodie13]

If it is an early Bike & has the original, it'll fail at some point as the design was not great for managing heat. The newer design was much better and should last longer, apparently!

It does involve basically turning the Bike into a pile of parts to get access to it - due to the location being between the Engine & Gearbox. I did my repair at BMW, which was a £1621 bill (half of this was the cost of the part).....but at least it means i have a 2 year parts & labour warranty for peace of mind.

The bike I’m investing in won’t qualify for the BMW extended warranty sadly, so it’ll be fingers crossed with regard to the stator and its potential demise

 

[siddo]

If the stator doesn't fail, something else will. Same with all bikes.

 

[DJ123]

The bike I’m investing in won’t qualify for the BMW extended warranty sadly, so it’ll be fingers crossed with regard to the stator and its potential demise

The best way to keep an eye on it is to watch the charging voltage on the dash. You'll also get the red battery/charging warning too when it's on the way out.

The year mine failed was after the very hot weather in the UK last summer & in Europe. Lots of long days riding/Touring in 40 degrees of heat probably helped to accelerate its demise.

I'd say just put a bit of money to one side month by month for the potential repair when it comes up.

 

[Santa-2512]

The bike I’m investing in won’t qualify for the BMW extended warranty sadly, so it’ll be fingers crossed with regard to the stator and its potential demise

You missed the point,

you can get it back into the extended warranty system - you just need a qualifying MD service to bring it up to date (either mileage or age)

Once thats done, you pay the £400 odd and you get 12 months extended warranty

The only risk is if the MD service picks up anything that needs doing - obs you need to sort that yourself because at the time of the service you dont have a warranty

if all good, you have a service and a warranty

 

[Brodie13]

You missed the point,

you can get it back into the extended warranty system - you just need a qualifying MD service to bring it up to date (either mileage or age)

Once thats done, you pay the £400 odd and you get 12 months extended warranty

The only risk is if the MD service picks up anything that needs doing - obs you need to sort that yourself because at the time of the service you dont have a warranty

if all good, you have a service and a warranty

My ‘new’ bike is over 80k miles so I didn’t think it qualifies under the mileage limit restrictions?

 

[Santa-2512]

My ‘new’ bike is over 80k miles so I didn’t think it qualifies under the mileage limit restrictions?

Wow you didnt say the mileage was that high,

personally i'd give it a miss

 

[Alan R]

If your buying a LC model, i'd say take the extended warranty ,

However if the bike has been out of / missed a service via a MD, to restart the extended warranty , it will need a service to bring it up to date (milege / time)

So you may find that stuff you thought was ok isn't and you would have to foot that cost your self

After that , everything is as the extended warranty ( subject to the applied excess's)

Is this an actual fact or simply your opinion or internet folklore?

I have just paid for a warranty extension even though I had a gap of 6 months between the end of the previous warranty extension and the new extension. The only stipulation was that although I paid for the warranty on 27/4/24 it did not start until 27/5/24. No mention either verbally with the agent or in the documentation.
Alan R

 

[DJ123]

My ‘new’ bike is over 80k miles so I didn’t think it qualifies under the mileage limit restrictions?

Someone who has ridden to that mileage needs a reliable Bike - so it bodes well, especially if it comes with plenty of history and paperwork.

 

[Brodie13]

The gentleman in question has a 2007 GS and this early GS LC and has covered 95000 miles on each, all around the world. Miraculously some might say, both machines have served him well! Shocks have been rebuilt by Denz0 recently on the LC so that’s one common issue sorted at least. I couldn’t allow myself spend the £1600 that main dealers are asking if and when the stator fails though…. I’d have to attempt a repair with the help of a mechanic friend!