Sanity Check - GSA Servicing

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Guys, a little/sanity check if you can?

I purchased a used '09 GSA last year.
Service book is as follows:

600 - August 2009
6,112 - June 2010
11,583 - July 2011
13,281 - September 2012
13,538 - June 2014
17,386 - Feb 2016
21,940 - October 2017
22,297 - November 2018

Current mileage 26k. Overdue on the service according to the OBC since November (haven't ridden it).

I contacted the dealer (independent) that I purchased the bike from for a service quote. I was told that the 24k service is a big one and the job would take ~half a day, approx. For reference I was quoted £450 Inc. I trust these guys no question there.

From my understanding, according to the Published Service Schedules I'm just failing to see what's the costly element in this service? It may well be that this is a good price. I've contacted a local motorrad dealer to quote, I'll have that tomorrow for comparison.

I had intended to have the bike serviced this year at an indy/dealer then take on the servicing myself thereafter due to current time constraints. I'm a fairly competent DIY mechanic, 9 years on and nothing to report on cars, haven't really fettled with bikes as they have always been brand new. One reason for buying the GS was for easier access to self-servicing, older bike, less worries & a desire to learn.

What are your thoughts for those amongst you that have got to this position with their bikes?

Cheers
Splash
 
It cost me 93 quid in parts from bmw, plus engine oil and gear oil and brake fluid so about 130 in bits.

It took me about 3.5 hrs to do the service including checking the valve clearances.
 
A very easy bike to self-service. Nice to know it is all done. Small torque wrench handy.
This bike should have a drain plug on the bevel box, but it will be better to swing it down anyhow to grease the driveshaft spline.
Exh flapper might be stuck, and als might be fixable using penetrating oil.
Valve clearances are simple to check, and unlikely to need correction. If ok now, leave them til 40 k or 50k for next check.
Engine takes 4L of oil including filling filter before fitting. No need to look at level, just use up 4L - done.
Gearbox takes 1.75L, fill up to level plug opening.
Bevel takes 180ml using syringe to carefully refill, slow and steady to not airlock it and get some on the floor.
Gearbox and bevel require CASTROL SYNTRAX LONG-DRAIN GL5 Gear Oil 70w90 although I am using the 80w140 in the gearbox as experiment - maybe a shade quieter at idle in neutral.

Check brake pads, easy to change, important that everything is clean and free.
Check airfilter, if changed last service, probably ok for another 6k miles.

Strongly recommend self-servicing.
 
Guys, a little/sanity check if you can?

I purchased a used '09 GSA last year.
Service book is as follows:

600 - August 2009
6,112 - June 2010
11,583 - July 2011
13,281 - September 2012
13,538 - June 2014
17,386 - Feb 2016
21,940 - October 2017
22,297 - November 2018

Current mileage 26k. Overdue on the service according to the OBC since November (haven't ridden it).

I contacted the dealer (independent) that I purchased the bike from for a service quote. I was told that the 24k service is a big one and the job would take ~half a day, approx. For reference I was quoted £450 Inc. I trust these guys no question there.

From my understanding, according to the Published Service Schedules I'm just failing to see what's the costly element in this service?

As has been said. 24k is a big service, all oils/fluids, air/oil filter, all four spark plugs and the alternator belt.
 
A very easy bike to self-service. Nice to know it is all done. Small torque wrench handy.
This bike should have a drain plug on the bevel box, but it will be better to swing it down anyhow to grease the driveshaft spline.
Exh flapper might be stuck, and als might be fixable using penetrating oil.
Valve clearances are simple to check, and unlikely to need correction. If ok now, leave them til 40 k or 50k for next check.
Engine takes 4L of oil including filling filter before fitting. No need to look at level, just use up 4L - done.
Gearbox takes 1.75L, fill up to level plug opening.
Bevel takes 180ml using syringe to carefully refill, slow and steady to not airlock it and get some on the floor.
Gearbox and bevel require CASTROL SYNTRAX LONG-DRAIN GL5 Gear Oil 70w90 although I am using the 80w140 in the gearbox as experiment - maybe a shade quieter at idle in neutral.

Check brake pads, easy to change, important that everything is clean and free.
Check airfilter, if changed last service, probably ok for another 6k miles.

Strongly recommend self-servicing.

Are you sure about the 1.75 litres in The gearbox. I'm sure I only used a litre bottle to do final drive and gearbox! I put in 200/800 ml.
 
As has been said. 24k is a big service, all oils/fluids, air/oil filter, all four spark plugs and the alternator belt.

And I would say around £450 at a main dealer isn't too far off the mark.
 
A very easy bike to self-service. Nice to know it is all done. Small torque wrench handy.
This bike should have a drain plug on the bevel box, but it will be better to swing it down anyhow to grease the driveshaft spline.
Exh flapper might be stuck, and als might be fixable using penetrating oil.
Valve clearances are simple to check, and unlikely to need correction. If ok now, leave them til 40 k or 50k for next check.
Engine takes 4L of oil including filling filter before fitting. No need to look at level, just use up 4L - done.
Gearbox takes 1.75L, fill up to level plug opening.
Bevel takes 180ml using syringe to carefully refill, slow and steady to not airlock it and get some on the floor.
Gearbox and bevel require CASTROL SYNTRAX LONG-DRAIN GL5 Gear Oil 70w90 although I am using the 80w140 in the gearbox as experiment - maybe a shade quieter at idle in neutral.

Check brake pads, easy to change, important that everything is clean and free.
Check airfilter, if changed last service, probably ok for another 6k miles.

Strongly recommend self-servicing.


great info
 
Thanks for the thread input all, really good to have your thoughts and technical advice / links.

I received a quote back from the BMW Motorrad dealer this afternoon which came in at £455.58 including courtesy bike. When I have a full breakdown of the quote I'll update the thread.

Still weighing up the options, tempted to get greasy and sort this DIY. The cost of a GS911 & Twinmax will be paid back within 2 years (child due in July so riding will be very minimal!)
 
Thanks for the thread input all, really good to have your thoughts and technical advice / links.

I received a quote back from the BMW Motorrad dealer this afternoon which came in at £455.58 including courtesy bike. When I have a full breakdown of the quote I'll update the thread.

Still weighing up the options, tempted to get greasy and sort this DIY. The cost of a GS911 & Twinmax will be paid back within 2 years (child due in July so riding will be very minimal!)

Personally I'd use a good Indy.
The Dealer will only carry out Work as per the Service Schedule, whereas a good Indy is likely to give it a proper Front to Back Service.
Added to which, the cost will be significantly less too.
No Courtesy Bike tho.....
 
@BillyBoxer6 Specialist Indy came in at 450...Then BMW Motorrad came in at 455!

Hence the need to post on here to discuss 👍
 
@BillyBoxer6 Specialist Indy came in at 450...Then BMW Motorrad came in at 455!

Hence the need to post on here to discuss ��

Must be more expensive down your way.
The Guys near me charge much less than that, unless they've had a substantial Price Hike since recently.
 
Seems it doesn't it...:blast

Just had the quote (Mottorad) so posting here for future reference:
24k Service
- Engine Oil & Filter
- FD Oil Change
- Valve Clearance
- Gear Oil Change
- Throttle Body Sync
- Brake Fluid Front & Rear

Exclusions (Completed not that long ago):
- Spark Plugs
- Air Filter
- Alternator Belt

Total Cost inclusive of VAT £380
 
Splash, I have a Twinmax and a 'Computer reset bluetooth thing' you can borrow for the service if you choose to do it your self. I cant be far from you.
 
Thanks andeebee, much appreciated. If i do, happy to leave a deposit with you while I'll have them.

I'll make a decision soon and if I do, I'll let you know and pop over, I'm Cirencester way so not far at all and a good few roads between!
 


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