Side Stand Switch - £113. Does that sound right?

[DervMan]

When my bike went up for a recall 6 months ago (a 2007 GS) they mentioned the side stand switch was faulty. I finally got around to replacing it but the local BMW place said it was £113 for the switch - just the part no fitting. Sounds wrong to me, anyone here bought one in the last few years?

Thanks!

 

[TLSgazza]

Motorworks
http://motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=10&M=35&Ct=IA&SbCt=BA_10_35_IA_50
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[DervMan]

Thanks Gaz, doesn't look like they have a GS one but £33 for a RT one suggests £100 quid for a new one is about 'right'.

Ouch!

 

[Bendy toy]

I'd expect the same switch to be used on all versions of the bike. I mean all versions at same age. Its worth investigating.

 

[DervMan]

Thanks Bendy, from what I can see the same part was used from 2005 to 2013. I've picked up a used one for £20.