Picking up R1200GS Adventure Wednesday, hopefully

[Radiocrash]

Hello there new to the forum no doubt I'll some be fairly regular around here soon enough

So Wednesday I'm going to check out a 2006 R1200GS and was wondering if you guys had any advice on what to look out for.

I had a little chat with a chap from the servicing department at Tunbridge BMW and he mentioned the rear drive bearing and check for leaking shocks.

He said too check the rear drive bearing, I am to put the bike on centre stand and listen for for noise and check for play, 1mm play is normal, he also mentioned it should be smooth. Question I have is should there be any noise at all when spinning the wheel?


The shocks should be easy enough to check, do you guys have any other advice on what to look out for?


The bike has 45000 miles on it but only dealers history upto 30000

The chap at BMW said would probably be worth dropping it in for the 48000 mile service


Anyway I hope that's enough info any advice would be much appreciated


Cheers

 

[duckspeed]

Welcome friend!

 

[oldnfat]

The advice you have had is pretty sound.

Basic engine reliability is good so regular oil and filter changes should see you ok. Final drive if it hasn't been replaced already will go at some point.....budget approx £300 for a rebuild from mikeboy on this forum. If the shocks are original they are probably shagged so budget about £230 total for a front and rear recondition at some stage. BMW will tell you this can't be done as they are sealed units...but it can with a good number on this forum getting them sorted by MCT.

The other regular PIA is the Fuel Pump Controller but has probably been replaced by now. I have seen pristine high mileage 2006 vintage GSs and some low mileage dogs....condition is all and should serve you for many many more miles.

Final point....don't get BMW to service the bike...go to Adventure Bike Warehouse in your neck of the woods.....much cheaper and more knowledgable.

 

[Radiocrash]

Dud ypu are an absolute star!

I shall let you guys know how it goes

Cheers

 

[oldnfat]

Radiocrash.....slight alteration with my post. I was reading the wrong location.... adventure Bike Warehouse is oop north near Manchester. Just seen your location is London....for your service go to the wizard of all things GS that is Steptoe in Kingstone...he is a member of this forum....drop him a PM and he will give your bike a thorough going over. You will need to subscribe but it will be the best £12 you have ever spent.

Good luck with the new bike....let us know how you get on.

 

[Radiocrash]

Cheers chap will let you know how it goes.

 

[Pukmeister]

It would be worth checking with a main dealer that any recalls on the bike have been completed (namely the fuel line connectors and the rear brake disk carrier replacement.) They can call up the bikes VIN number on their database and check for you, probably just needs a phone call.