Hello from Essex

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Hello to you all, my name is Andy and i live in Harlow Essex... Have been a GS owner since 2016 and have used this forum on many occasions but strangely have just noticed I never actually joined up which is weird hey! I guess I must have been using this forum as a GS google search instead.. lol

Riding since 2009 although the last few years have been the most desalinate of riding I have had due to new family, covid, change of job and just LIFE! but now getting back in the saddle and back to planning little adventures in UK, Europe, On and Off road.

So how about I start with a little question.

I have my 48000 mile service coming up and 3 options, what would you suggest I do?

1) Do it my self to save money (limited on knowledge, space and equipment but have managed so far)
2) BMW Indépendant Specialist (Do you have recommendations near Harlow Essex)
3) Use a general motorbike mechanic (not BMW specialist)

Again a big hello to you all and Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
 
Welcome Andy , can’t comment on your bike service , other than to say why not do the things you can and get an indi specialist to what you cant.

Search the threads in the 11/1200/ 800 twins etc on here and see what other folk have done and what are must make decisions eg final drive maintenance/ valve checks.

Steve
 
Greetings Andy & welcome to the forum.

When I had my GSA12, I always used Mark Holden in Bromley (independent but Mark was trained by BMW & worked for them for many years). Uses genuine BMW bits but doesn't charge silly money.

I can't recommend him highly enough for service & support; and there's a little cafe round the corner from his workshop for brekkie & reading the paper.
 
Welcome Andy , can’t comment on your bike service , other than to say why not do the things you can and get an indi specialist to what you cant.

Search the threads in the 11/1200/ 800 twins etc on here and see what other folk have done and what are must make decisions eg final drive maintenance/ valve checks.

Steve

Thank you Steve, appreciate the welcome and the advice, will take a look.
 


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