Software update

halley6

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My 2017 GSA Triple Black is sat in the dealership however cannot be released
due to a software upgrade needed. Does anyone know what the upgrade is for or how long it will take ?
 
im sure the dealer is best placed to answer that,they will no doubt be open in a couple of hours
 
Have spoken to the dealer over the last week and the only info I get from them is that BMW are working on it.
I was just curious as to why it needed an upgrade.
 
i would press them for a more concise reply after all you have paid for it(assumption) and they are keeping you waiting
 
I had a similar issue at first service. Their computer needed the update so it could recognise my bike to do its stuff. The bike didn't need an update.
 
Who says new bikes are not too complicated , my 2014 GSA had a software update at its first service , it had a number of software updates at just over 1400 miles to sort out the suspension, it had software updates at its first year service at 6700 miles.

It needed 2 sets of software updates to sort out the shift assist pro when it was installed.

At its second year service loading software updates took twice as long as the physical service and it has been back since for another software update regarding the suspension.

You could always be the first to reject a bike before even getting it out of the showroom, if it can't be released it must be unroadworthy and is therefore not fit for purpose !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Am I right in thinking if a bike's running well and all the other things on it that are software controlled work, if need not ever have a software update again? I assume all the software updates they do are to improve the running/operation of the bike but unless the original software was badly written or something wasn't working properly ie gear assist what is gained by all the updates? It's not as if a bike's connected to the web and needs constant security updates to keep it secure from hackers.
 
According to dealer all first production bikes come with a basic software package ......as problems occur and are 'fixed' all subsequent bikes have this update incorporated in their basic programming and all bikes in for service get the fix as well.

So if a four year old bike comes in for service (even if it is running fine) and there is a software update listed for that model it should leave the dealer with the same software as a 2017 model
 

According to dealer all first production bikes come with a basic software package ......as problems occur and are 'fixed' all subsequent bikes have this update incorporated in their basic programming and all bikes in for service get the fix as well.

So if a four year old bike comes in for service (even if it is running fine) and there is a software update listed for that model it should leave the dealer with the same software as a 2017 model

I'm sure there will be a limit to the retro compatibilty.

Also note these are updates, not necessarily upgrades, but I suppose if it turns a bike that doesn't currently work into one that does it should be considered an upgrade!
 
Problem all sorted the Dealership have called today to say bike is ready for handover. As I'm working away it will have to wait until Saturday now
 
Collected my TB GSA last night, only a 20 mile trip home but first impressions are very good
 


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