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My 2008 F800 GS has 105K Km and was lacking power. A Compression test showed 145 and 125 lbs compression way down on 170 psi minimum but it does not burn oil and as the timing chain was starting to stretch I decided to purchased a used engine which shows a compression of 205 lbs per cylinder. The used engine cost $A1400 being from a 2013 model with 38 K Km so will have lots of kilometers to run. I was reviewing my repairs and realised I have replaced most components except the frame and body panels. My bike has had any easy life being over serviced with best lubricant's and used for long trips ridden easily as I have smaller bikes I use locally.
I see that on the highest mileage thread a lot of F800 seem to have 160K km and still going. What is the other side are some bikes failing at low kilometers like mine ?
I am going to keep the bike as I have a lot invested in repairs in the last 2 years. The first 9 years were mostly trouble free.
My mechanic has advised that 100K km is a good run from an 800 but I would have expected more Km.
I have had some wonderful experiences on this bike but i want more.
Have i had a bed run or am I expecting too much.
I see that on the highest mileage thread a lot of F800 seem to have 160K km and still going. What is the other side are some bikes failing at low kilometers like mine ?
I am going to keep the bike as I have a lot invested in repairs in the last 2 years. The first 9 years were mostly trouble free.
My mechanic has advised that 100K km is a good run from an 800 but I would have expected more Km.
I have had some wonderful experiences on this bike but i want more.
Have i had a bed run or am I expecting too much.