self servicing

[david306]

Is it possible to self service say an 08/09 GSA. I read somewhere that the canbus system would not allow this and the bike would not start if it was worked on ..

Wot about the 10 model ( obviously covered by warranty )
How much is a service through BMWobbleU ???

I have had an 1150 GSA for three yrs now and done all my own work on it.. I would be real tempted to tinker with a new bike !!!



Thx

 

[smartbear]

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Is it possible to self service say an 08/09 GSA. I read somewhere that the canbus system would not allow this and the bike would not start if it was worked on ..

Wot about the 10 model ( obviously covered by warranty )
How much is a service through BMWobbleU ???

I have had an 1150 GSA for three yrs now and done all my own work on it.. I would be real tempted to tinker with a new bike
i service my 56 reg 1200 & its never failed to start afterwards-why would it?

 

[arrybash]

I have an 09 GSA which has just come up for its first service. I had various discussions with my dealer about doing it myself (easily within my capability).

Technically there appears to be no reason why you can't do it yourself.

However downside is:
You are at risk of affecting any warranty or post warranty BMW goodwill.
You can't reset the service warning light without the correct BMW gear.
You won't be able to balance the throttle bodies.

I succumbed to letting the dealer do it in the end. I supplied the oils, he supplied the parts and brake fluids. Negotiated him down to £157 which I thought was a fair price.

I have to say I like my dealer, they have been very good, so it helps when I have to part with cash for servicing as I normally do all my bikes and cars myself.

Chris

 

[Slowdown]

You can't reset the service warning light without the correct BMW gear.
You won't be able to balance the throttle bodies.

Yes you can if you have access to a GS911. http://www.hexcode.co.za

 

[jim123]

I started doing my own servicing after 2 years.

There's not a lot to do that requires any real skill. I was not happy with dealer technician adjustment of valve clearances/checking rocker end float etc, but now I am. I also found that I had some "dead" spoke on my wheels. This is a service check item that nobody checked during servicing. My conclusion was do it myself and do it properly. You also pay for a lot of service content that are purely visual inspections, I'd rather waste my cash on beer.

I suggest to keep the parts invoices and a record of service dates/milages and you'll not suffer on resale if the bike is in good nick when you sell it privately.

There are odds and sods that need special kit e.g. ABS bleed test, restiing the service reminder, and any good independant will do these for you for a few quid.

Good luck

 

[jim123]

One other thing re getting the bike to restart after a service...........having reconnected the battery, switch on the ignition and slowly open and close the throttle fully a couple of times. This resets the throttle control with the throttle butterfly.

 

[Steptoe]

One other thing re getting the bike to restart after a service...........having reconnected the battery, switch on the ignition and slowly open and close the throttle fully a couple of times. This resets the throttle control with the throttle butterfly.

The bike also does it itself.

 

[Slowdown]

... after a service...........having reconnected the battery ....

Why do you need to disconnect the battery to do a service?

 

[smartbear]

the answer

Why do you need to disconnect the battery to do a service?

to ensure that it does not start after you have serviced it of course!

 

[Myke Rocks]

Self Service

Would this be classified as masturbation?