Paul littleford Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Hi I am thinking about purchasing a BMW GS1250 ADVENTURER TE, but would like to know what are the servicing cost like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Just ring up and ask 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul littleford Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Yep , I might have to .. Stands a chance it won't be cheap tho . 5 minutes ago, Pie man said: Just ring up and ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 They are easy to work on though, and easy to service yourself, even down to removing the the shaft drive and changing the final drive oil. Cracking bike, I just couldn't justify the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul littleford Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Yep , only live once And on a PCP package , could always part ex for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I have just had an oil and filter change on my R1200rt pretty much same engine and it was £139 this is classed as the annual service Only had it since June so can't say what cost the 6k and 12k services are also it will depend if the drive oil needs to be changes at the time and also the brake and clutch fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul littleford Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Hi I did actually watch a YouTube video and the chap on there was saying that his f800gs cost him around 500 euro's for his 10k mile service. ( in Germany) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 If you're worried about the cost then find a good local independent thats VAT registered you would probably cut the costs in half without voiding the warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 With a 1250, given the bike will be new or a year or two old max, I'd say stick with a dealer service. When you come to sell it on or px, you'll find that potential buyers will likely to very sensitive to having a full dealer service record - and there will be plenty of other bikes to buy that have it. With an older bike, you have a different set of potential buyers, so if you're sure you're going to be keeping the bike for several years, the independent makes better sense. Either way, as said above, phone them up and give them a call. When I had my 1200, I found the dealer service costs weren't that bad - perhaps £500 or £600 every 12,000 miles. The independents used to undercut this by about 15%. But the costs came in hard when things went wrong, so when the normal warranty runs out, I'd recommend getting the extended warranty. It's about £400 a year, but can save you shedloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200rs Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 My 2018 R1200R cost £213 for first annual service, £250 for second year including brake fluid change at BMW dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 £100 per hour labour plus parts. Is about average for bmw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Gerontious said: £100 per hour labour plus parts. Is about average for bmw. To be exact its £95.99 where I went to yesterday! but unlike other places they divide that hour by 12 and charge you accordingly for the work Most places charge a flat hour even if the job is only 30 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 If you are buying it on a PCP, although its perfectly ok to do it, non dealer servicing may affect the guaranteed minimum future value (GMFV).... As always .. read the contract! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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