I've just pulled the pin on a new project - a 2013 R1200GS LC in Fire Blue with ~25k miles on it. I always wanted a GS before I hit 50 so this should keep me entertained and I can't wait for it to be dropped off next week!
It's in broadly great condition with some *very* mild corrosion (some of the steel clips seem to be a bit oxidised) and has some nice farkles supplied with it (BMW luggage and LedPerf spots) however the dealer seems to think it's a base model? I'm not so sure: It has some nice features like rider modes, cruise, ESA, DTC, factory LED headlight, heated grips so... I'm still digging.
First jobs are:
- Get Barnstormer Alton to complete the outstanding 'Service Action 0033130000'
- Then complete some major servicing work for my general peace-of-mind (inc. valve check, oil & filter change, air filter, coolant flush, brake fluid change, brake caliper strip/ refresh, suspension pivot lube, etc.).
Planned additions: Wunderlich front engine guard, a Mudsling (or similar), and some new grips because the existing ones are past their best.
Also the tyres are a bit old (Metzeler Tourance Next) and I've found Metzelers to be a bit hard and sketchy in the wet, so will factor in some Michelin PR6's (or similar) at some point.
Sooner rather than later, I also plan to get a headlight protector but in the expanse of Amazon/ eBay tut, I'm not sure which one to get? Could I get some pointers, please?
At the end of the year I'm also tempted to wrap the blue parts in satin black because I'm a boring git and the blue is a bit jazzy for my tastes
Anyway - see you about!
It's in broadly great condition with some *very* mild corrosion (some of the steel clips seem to be a bit oxidised) and has some nice farkles supplied with it (BMW luggage and LedPerf spots) however the dealer seems to think it's a base model? I'm not so sure: It has some nice features like rider modes, cruise, ESA, DTC, factory LED headlight, heated grips so... I'm still digging.
First jobs are:
- Get Barnstormer Alton to complete the outstanding 'Service Action 0033130000'
- Then complete some major servicing work for my general peace-of-mind (inc. valve check, oil & filter change, air filter, coolant flush, brake fluid change, brake caliper strip/ refresh, suspension pivot lube, etc.).
Planned additions: Wunderlich front engine guard, a Mudsling (or similar), and some new grips because the existing ones are past their best.
Also the tyres are a bit old (Metzeler Tourance Next) and I've found Metzelers to be a bit hard and sketchy in the wet, so will factor in some Michelin PR6's (or similar) at some point.
Sooner rather than later, I also plan to get a headlight protector but in the expanse of Amazon/ eBay tut, I'm not sure which one to get? Could I get some pointers, please?
At the end of the year I'm also tempted to wrap the blue parts in satin black because I'm a boring git and the blue is a bit jazzy for my tastes
Anyway - see you about!
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