Planning a trip and servicing

[jjhj306]

Course sales were brilliant, they want your money. Now they have it, your just one of many, take the bike back for a trade in on A spanky new one and see what happens

you’re not kidding first time I’ve bought from a dealer and was really impressed (blinded) but afterwards different matter got a quote to get the alarm fitted. My dealer £450 another dealer about an hour away £344 fitted and coded

 

[MotoRevive]

BMW official guidance is 10% over or under mileage/date before it "might" become an issue.

And to clarify. BMW are not arseholes. They will not reject a warranty claim for an unrelated service item.

Example. If you TFC screen fails, they won't reject your claim because you didn't have your air filter changed etc.

However, if you never change your Bevel gear oil and that fails, then they might start quetioning the claim. It's common sense really.

BMW look at EVERY claim individially. It doesn't matter what other people have had or what they say.

I've worked at BMW dealers for the last 13 years. And I've never known any kind of warranty claim to be rejected because someone went a little over their mileage because they were on holiday. Especially with a newish bike which has a good history of servicing.

I hope that makes sense. Now go and enjoy your ride and stop letting others try to scare you into over-servicing your bike unnessesarily.

 

[ilkleymoron]

if i'm reading this correctly

the bike by your own post is on 7000 miles, your trip, using the wildly over mileage googles is 1650 (it will not be)

forgive me but even my maths says 8650 so that's 12000-8650 = 3350 miles excess and you want a 12000 mile service

its 4350 if you allow the 1000 you can go over which two people have said you can do

are you going to do a european end to end as well but just not letting on

and there's fuck all wrong with Chester there may have been in the past when they were a fledgeling business but not now

they’re fucking my bike up next week for me

 

[MotoRevive]

if i'm reading this correctly

the bike by your own post is on 7000 miles, your trip, using the wildly over mileage googles is 1650 (it will not be)

forgive me but even my maths says 8650 so that's 12000-8650 = 3350 miles excess and you want a 12000 mile service

its 4350 if you allow the 1000 you can go over which two people have said you can do

are you going to do a european end to end as well but just not letting on

and there's fuck all wrong with Chester there may have been in the past when they were a fledgeling business but not now

they’re fucking my bike up next week for me

I work at Chester now. So if you're lucky, I'll be the one let loose on it. I'll make sure I sharpen my hammers and only have three pints for breakfast instead of five.

 

[Davey B]

I'm trying to get mine booked in for its run in service (Scotland) and can't get anything before mid June/July supposed to be going to Italy on it 2 weeks today

Perhaps look at Motorrad dealers on route down thru the UK and see if any have availability ?

 

[Barnoe]

My bike was needing a service and through no fault but my own i left it late.
I was going around Europe and 3 weeks before my trip, i tried to book in for a service and MOT with motorrad
They didn't have a slot free for 4 weeks!

So i told them to make it 8 weeks and had it done when i got back

 

[Santa-2512]

My bike was needing a service and through no fault but my own i left it late.
I was going around Europe and 3 weeks before my trip, i tried to book in for a service and MOT with motorrad
They didn't have a slot free for 4 weeks!

So i told them to make it 8 weeks and had it done when i got back

4 weeks ,!!!!
last time i had guys looking it was 12 weeks , my indy is on a 6 week lead time

 

[MotoRevive]

Were currently at six weeks at Chester.

 

[Davey B]

4 weeks ,!!!!
last time i had guys looking it was 12 weeks , my indy is on a 6 week lead time

Any idea why it's got to such lengthy waits ? Lack of staff? Time of year ?

 

[MotoRevive]

Any idea why it's got to such lengthy waits ? Lack of staff? Time of year ?

It's because it's a very seasonal thing.

Workshops are mental from May-August/Sept.

But often quiet in Autumn then usually dead in the depths of winter.

In the peak summer, a main dealer may need six techs working flat out. But then maybe only two in the winter. So often you get three working full time all year to balance it out.

Thats obviously a generalisation.

Also, there is a huge shortage of good, qualified techs. And that's another discussion in itself.


The smart BMW owner will negotiate a great price on a service in the middle of winter. And brave the cold for a great deal. You might even get a free collection and drop off too.

 

[Davey B]

Thanks, yes, that makes sense.....especially the get it sorted in the depths of winter aspect!

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

@ Motorevive
How do you feel about a recall which, to date, has taken nigh on SEVEN MONTHS to get a missing part and tool from Germany?
Just drill a hole, fit a threaded bush and a reinforcing bracket on the headstock?
Seriously?
How does that tally with 'quality' or 'service delivery" and I could go on.
I'll spare you my thoughts...

 

[MotoRevive]

@ Motorevive
How do you feel about a recall which, to date, has taken nigh on SEVEN MONTHS to get a missing part and tool from Germany?
Just drill a hole, fit a threaded bush and a reinforcing bracket on the headstock?
Seriously?
How does that tally with 'quality' or 'service delivery" and I could go on.
I'll spare you my thoughts...

Which recall are you referring to. And on which bike ?

And at which dealer ?

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

The strenthening bracket by adding an 'opposite' bracket to the existing one to protect the abs pipework junction on RHS of headstock on Xcountry.
Not exactly rocket science

 

[MotoRevive]

This is a 13 year old recall...

My personal feelings are that you can't expect a new dealer to invest in expensive kit that they will never use again. Especially if that kit isn't even available anymore.

BMW's recall and special tools are generally made by Boshe. And if they aren't making them, BMW can't get them anymore either.

Then what can you do ??

For a recall, a dealer , by law, MUST use the equipment and procedure set out of the manufacturer. You can't go at it with common sense because a recall is a legal requirement and it has all sorts of liabilities that go with it.

You need to find a dealer who was trading when that recall was active. Because they would likely have been sent the kit as a requirement and they will have it gathering dust in a locker somewhere.

Or If it isn't rocket science, you could always get it done by an independent. But they won't be able to clear the recall from the VIN.

But on an old bike, who cares anyway?!!

 

[Santa-2512]

This is a 13 year old recall...

My personal feelings are that you can't expect a new dealer to invest in expensive kit that they will never use again. Especially if that kit isn't even available anymore.

BMW's recall and special tools are generally made by Boshe. And if they aren't making them, BMW can't get them anymore either.

Then what can you do ??

For a recall, a dealer , by law, MUST use the equipment and procedure set out of the manufacturer. You can't go at it with common sense because a recall is a legal requirement and it has all sorts of liabilities that go with it.

You need to find a dealer who was trading when that recall was active. Because they would likely have been sent the kit as a requirement and they will have it gathering dust in a locker somewhere.

Or If it isn't rocket science, you could always get it done by an independent. But they won't be able to clear the recall from the VIN.

But on an old bike, who cares anyway?!!

You may when it shows up on your MOT documentation

Outstanding recalls are now advised on MOT's

They wont fail an MOT, but they may put off a potential purchaser

 

[MotoRevive]

You may when it shows up on your MOT documentation

Outstanding recalls are now advised on MOT's

They wont fail an MOT, but they may put off a potential purchaser

Well if Yarkto wants to forward me his reg and Vin, I'll check that out tomorrow at work.

I've never seen that once on a motorcycle MOT. But of course, that doesn't mean it's not true !

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

This is a 13 year old recall...

My personal feelings are that you can't expect a new dealer to invest in expensive kit that they will never use again. Especially if that kit isn't even available anymore.

BMW's recall and special tools are generally made by Boshe. And if they aren't making them, BMW can't get them anymore either.

Then what can you do ??

For a recall, a dealer , by law, MUST use the equipment and procedure set out of the manufacturer. You can't go at it with common sense because a recall is a legal requirement and it has all sorts of liabilities that go with it.

You need to find a dealer who was trading when that recall was active. Because they would likely have been sent the kit as a requirement and they will have it gathering dust in a locker somewhere.

Or If it isn't rocket science, you could always get it done by an independent. But they won't be able to clear the recall from the VIN.

But on an old bike, who cares anyway?!!

@MotoRevive
it is not a dealership....
it is BMW MOTORRAD themselves...
You have a p.m

 

[steadysteve]

Have you tried other dealer en route to your chosen departure point?

Might be able to book in for a ‘waiting’ appointment and then go on your way with a few of the 2000 miles used up.

 

[rustycloe]

Your big problem will be matching miles to location, once you are reasonably sure you can do that, its then matching a dealer to a location,

And then its whether they have availability at that time.

And then you have to factor in your supplying dealer might not be to forthcoming if something subsequently goes wrong

The stance i got was almost, return your bike to the supplying dealer as we dont know what has been done previously

Unlike cars motoraad dont centralise service details

I went on holiday with a split service
The mileage critical stuff waited until I was on or over the miles (you can go 1k over for some stuff). The non mileage critical stuff, like oil/filter, was done early, especially while planning blue ridge mountain hiking asheville.

You have a Premium, product, put yer hand in yer wallet yer tight sod

I’d just get it serviced at an official BMW Motorrad dealer in Germany. If the bike is still under warranty and you follow the correct service schedule, having the work done by an authorised BMW dealer shouldn’t cause a warranty issue. I’d book it in advance, especially around the Garmisch event, and make sure you keep the invoice and service record showing the mileage and work carried out. That way you can enjoy the extra 2,000 miles instead of servicing it early. Definitely seems like the better option, especially with your “tighter than a duck’s chuff” approach