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I have the motoscan ultimate with an OBD link MX+ It took awhile for me to figure it all out and I was pleased to get response from the app creator by email which helped me get it working. I have used it to reset service reminders on my 2015 GS and on my 2020 RT. The RT did not need an adapter cable the GS does. I have also used it to do an ABS bleed on the GS. I like the system well enough but some of the bike model settings are confusing and I have only been able to reset the service interval in Km. Worth it? Well I have no experience with the GS911 so can't compare but I'm in general happy with Motoscan.
 
Edited 2/7/25 to have correct cost of MotoScan software of $43.99 not $124 as originally thought.

Having been a GS911 used since 2018 and filling up seveal of them I wanted a cost effective alternative for when servicing bikes that may not end up sticking around long term, so I finally bought the components to use the Moto Scan app;

What I bought:

Blu V Track phone, Walmart - $29.99 (I needed and android devise)
UniCarScan USCI-2100 ODB2 Bluetooth scanner, Amazon - $73.00
AMHTDOL ODB2 Adapter Cable for BMW 10 pin to 16 pin (to be used on Hex/Camheads if watercooledcable not needed), Amazon - $12.59
MotoScan Ultimate software, MotoScan - $43.99
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Total $160.92



After dicking around downloading the Moto Scan app and gettign the USCI-2100 conntected to blue tooth the software connected(I'm not good with android or electronics in general so its awyas a struggle) I played around with it for a minute or two. What I am seeing is w/o spending another $43.99 for the professional version of MotoScan software it's functions are extreamly limited, as in I can turn off service reminder lights and reset the service reminders and not much else. I can see if there if codes are present and how many but cannnot see what code actually is. I doub't that I can reset codes but would not reset them w/o knowing what they were so it moot.

For the $123.94 $116.93 x 6% sales tax = $123.94) I'm not sure I'm all warm and fuzzy what i paid verses what I got and the extreamly limited functions with the "trial" version of the software. If I add in and addditional $124 $43.99 to get the pro version to have access to more stuff, I'm getting a lot closer to the price of GS911 or over the cost of a used GS911 with VIN spots avaliable. The benefit of the Moto Scan is the unlimited amount of bikes it can be used on verses the GS911 allow only 10 VINS (without going to the $100 a year unlimited) but honestly how many people are really going to use all 10 VIN spots.

I also realize that if I had an android devise the overall cost would have been under $100 but I had worse case senario. I also opted for the USCI over the more often used ODBLink MX. The USCI is about $15 cheaper and firmware is automatically updated whn you connect to BT/WIFI.

Hope my 1st impression is not a lasting impression. Update: after paying for the "ulitimate" version of MS functionallity is greatly increased.


Cheers,

P-14

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I know you decided to go this route, seems to be working out for you, but as an FYI GS911 now has a month to month plan that you can have unlimited bikes. They "opened" it up which I think is great.
 
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I know you decided to go this route, seems to be working out for you, but as an FYI GS911 now has a month to month plan that you can have unlimited bikes. They "opened" it up which I think is great.
I have both GS911 and MS units. I've not chosen one over the other just added a bit of versatility to my arsenal. FWIW I like the GS911 better but the MS does what I am looking to have done 99.9% of the time. I'm also not a fan of subscriptions so the monthly/yearly thing from Hexcode is something i'd likley not do. Instead if I need another GS911 I'll look for agently used one on the secondary market with 8 or 9 VIN spots left and buy it at a discount.
 
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Edited 2/7/25 to have correct cost of MotoScan software of $43.99 not $124 as originally thought.

Having been a GS911 used since 2018 and filling up seveal of them I wanted a cost effective alternative for when servicing bikes that may not end up sticking around long term, so I finally bought the components to use the Moto Scan app;

What I bought:

Blu V Track phone, Walmart - $29.99 (I needed and android devise)
UniCarScan USCI-2100 ODB2 Bluetooth scanner, Amazon - $73.00
AMHTDOL ODB2 Adapter Cable for BMW 10 pin to 16 pin (to be used on Hex/Camheads if watercooledcable not needed), Amazon - $12.59
MotoScan Ultimate software, MotoScan - $43.99
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Total $160.92



After dicking around downloading the Moto Scan app and gettign the USCI-2100 conntected to blue tooth the software connected(I'm not good with android or electronics in general so its awyas a struggle) I played around with it for a minute or two. What I am seeing is w/o spending another $43.99 for the professional version of MotoScan software it's functions are extreamly limited, as in I can turn off service reminder lights and reset the service reminders and not much else. I can see if there if codes are present and how many but cannnot see what code actually is. I doub't that I can reset codes but would not reset them w/o knowing what they were so it moot.

For the $123.94 $116.93 x 6% sales tax = $123.94) I'm not sure I'm all warm and fuzzy what i paid verses what I got and the extreamly limited functions with the "trial" version of the software. If I add in and addditional $124 $43.99 to get the pro version to have access to more stuff, I'm getting a lot closer to the price of GS911 or over the cost of a used GS911 with VIN spots avaliable. The benefit of the Moto Scan is the unlimited amount of bikes it can be used on verses the GS911 allow only 10 VINS (without going to the $100 a year unlimited) but honestly how many people are really going to use all 10 VIN spots.

I also realize that if I had an android devise the overall cost would have been under $100 but I had worse case senario. I also opted for the USCI over the more often used ODBLink MX. The USCI is about $15 cheaper and firmware is automatically updated whn you connect to BT/WIFI.

Hope my 1st impression is not a lasting impression. Update: after paying for the "ulitimate" version of MS functionallity is greatly increased.


Cheers,

P-14

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I found the creator of the motoscan app very helpful. Wondering when you address missing capabilities (that are available with the GS911) if he is willing to add them in future release. You can always ask, right :giggle:
 
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I found the creator of the motoscan app very helpful. Wondering when you address missing capabilities (that are available with the GS911) if he is willing to add them in future release. You can always ask, right :giggle:
I'd imagine the MS folks know the capabilities and differences of the MS vs GS911 and are probably limited in what they can and cannot do with their platform. Basically I think they are providing all the services and/or functions they can with their platform.
 
I mean i was unsure what OBD scanner to buy as ther are several to choose from that do work and about 1000 that don't work. I was not sure if cable i bought if it was compatable as again there are one's that do work and other that don't work Then after I got the scanner and cable had to purchase a service then connect things via BT....Its just really piecemeal

IDK for me the MS was just a bit frustrating
If you had gone to the MotoScan website, you would have seen answers to all your concerns in typically explicit German detail. For example: Diagnoseadapter für BMW Motorrad – MotoScan
 
Yes, sort of. Wonder what percentage of motorcyclists ever use the 10 VIN spots on the GS911? I'd bet its very low.
If you work on your own bikes and run/reset codes or service dates for friends, you can blow through 10 spots pretty quickly. With each spot used, your resale value goes down, and you eventually end up with a brick that has no value to a buyer.
 
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If you work on your own bikes and run/reset codes or service dates for friends, you can blow through 10 spots pretty quickly. With each spot used, your resale value goes down, and you eventually end up with a brick that has no value to a buyer.
I did not buy the GS911 for its resale value. I bought it as an investment to save time and money verses taking the bike to the dealership to have them read codes, reset serrice reminders, add or ommit things, etc. It has paid for itself before I ever added a second bike so its all been icing on the cake since the initial purchase.
 
I did not buy the GS911 for its resale value. I bought it as an investment to save time and money verses taking the bike to the dealership to have them read codes, reset serrice reminders, add or ommit things, etc. It has paid for itself before I ever added a second bike so its all been icing on the cake since the initial purchase.
Of course, one doesn't buy the GS911 for its resale value. My big reason for not buying it was running through 10 spots after helping out friends in need - I don't care for usage limits or subscriptions.
 
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