New to me 2017 F800GS Adventure

[Neil W]

Just nudging 150,000 miles when it went. Still on original clutch, timing chain, never required valve clearances doing, all well within tolerances. Didn't burn any oil.

The 3 year old one I bought used from a BMW main dealer had a buggered engine at 11,000 miles , bores/pistons/bottom end bearings (and it had three service stamps from that dealership )

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Nearly sorted …..

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[nicholsonj2252]

All done and ready for next years biking season

 

[ymfb]

I had two, great bikes, so many positives.

The niggles

Headstock bearings

Seat, even the OEM gel seat, replaced with a Corbin

Headlights

I’d definitely have another

 

[nicholsonj2252]

I had two, great bikes, so many positives.

The niggles

Headstock bearings

Seat, even the OEM gel seat, replaced with a Corbin

Headlights

I’d definitely have another

Head bearings all OK and an easy job replacing , I’ve got the comfort seat on my F800GS and find that OK , not sure yet on the GSA seat . It’s a different seat pan on the GSA to GS so getting a used GSA Corbin seat is a bit of a challenge . Headlight - not too worried as I rarely ride in the dark


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[TYKEBBS]

Oh, now, that is one loverly bike

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Big thanks to Neil W for the Touratech comfort seat , managed to get it sorted out and got it fitted this morning

Whilst I was in the garage I fitted the Touratech upper crash bars

 

[timeandtide]

You’re nothing if not THOROUGH!

 

[Hoff]

Can I ask where you got the headlight guard?
Cheers

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Can I ask where you got the headlight guard?
Cheers

Direct from BMW , they are selling them off cheap for about £14 !

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[cartejo5]

Hi John, bikes looking good. Can you provide a link for the headlamp guard please and I'll order one for my F700.

Many thanks.

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Hi John, bikes looking good. Can you provide a link for the headlamp guard please and I'll order one for my F700.

Many thanks.

Vertu in Boldon (or any other BMW Motorrad dealer) should be able to order you one , part number is in the picture

If you have any problems I can get one for you


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[cartejo5]

Thanks John, I'll give Boldon a ring tommorow, hopefully they can help failing that I'll be in touch. Have you moved from Ferryhill?

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Thanks John, I'll give Boldon a ring tommorow, hopefully they can help failing that I'll be in touch. Have you moved from Ferryhill?

Not yet , looking to move end April hopefully (much bigger garage )


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[rjsmith26]

Lovely looking bike.

Anyone after any F750/850GS bits from 2018 onwards - I have a few bits for sale - SRA5127 Givi rack/topbox plate, Wunderlich ACTIVE COMFORT Std seat F750GS/850GS/850/F800GS 2024/F900GSA,Pyramid rear shock protector, Headlight guard. Drop me a pm if of any interest.

 

[Hoff]

Just bought the headlight guard from Bahnstormer in Alton, £15.70 a cracking price for BMW OEM parts.
Just wish all their parts were as cheap!!

 

[nicholsonj2252]

Bike all finished and had a full day out on it today , runs and rides like a new bike

 

[SilverSurferToo]

Let's be clear. It's probably in better shape now than when it left the factory.

 

[Guru Gora]

You are a maestro JN

 

[MickDB1]

Lovely job.
Very envious of your talents John.