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So…. I bought a 2014 R1200GS a little over a month ago. Lots of power. Handles great. Comfortable ride. Blah blah blah. A couple of weeks ago theres a glowing red triangle along with the battery indication but it resolved itself. The next day I get the same indication but again, it goes away...

Just bought my first BMW...08gsa - has been parked for 3yrs...has 29k... Do i take it to a certified service center for the 30k service before riding it? any tips are appreciated-

Hello! Can anyone recommend a good resource/ give advice for bringing an 06' GS out of long-term storage? Looking to do most of the "easy" jobs myself as I have some previous experience The bike was working just about fine, with oil changed, filter changed before I put into storage (for...

Good Day everybody. I'm Diaan, I live in Durban, South Africa. A Helicopter pilot by profession. I ride a 310R and a 2007 R1200GS. I was involved in a small prang that left my GS in need of repairs. Nothing too serious, bent front shock and the pillion footrest needed re-welding. I removed...

Last July, I purchased my dream motorcycle, 2013 R1200GS with 11,000 miles on it. The original owner was an engineer and had a detailed Excel file for all the maintenance completed on the bike. I have owned a Kawasaki 350, Suzuki GS850G, and a Honda 1200 American Classic before this BMW. I...

When considering a well cared-for used bike, how many miles would you consider to be a lot? Is there a threshold at which a high-mileage bike requires more minor maintenance, or possibly even major work? Thanks all.

2015 with 12000 miles, (Dealer serviced at 6000), needs Oil & Filter and Final Gear Oil? But what else?! I'll re-read Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance before I start. But I really need more instruction! All your suggestions and recommendations are really welcome and requested. Is there...

Hi, I've bought a second hand GSA, 2014 model. I'm a bit confused by maintenance kms. It's a UK model, odometer readings at the maintenance history say; 05/2015 / 500 06/2016 / 5500 ( around 8800km) 11/2016 / 10200 ( around 16500 km) What should be the next maintenance date or km? Is it at...

Hi all I purchased a 2006 r1200 gsa a month ago which has just reached 40 000km, having rang around to get a price on servicing it I am shocked to have been quoted $850 AUD. Now I used to service all my own vehicles in the past and at this price I am going to go back to servicing my own. What...