MEB
Registered user
my f650gs twin is defiantly in need of new pistons and seals (and yes pistons, as they are actually cracked in places).
I was absolutely flabbergasted to hear (from my friendly bmw dealer) that it isn't possible to purchase the pistons. you can buy the seals.. but not the pistons. I have rang motoworks and they have said the exact same thing.
any other bike and you can replace pistons and seals for around £30-£50 depending on your bike and whallah!- 'like new' callipers. yet bmw seem insistent to sell me a new calliper for £250 or motorworks a used one (with used pistons) for £160.
I've asked this question to bmw and motorworks but i thought I'd ask the Beemer fanatics as so far i've had no luck; are there pistons out there somewhere which can fit my calliper? or indeed an aftermarket caliper which i can install and then later just replace pistons and seals? and before anyone sparks up about brakes being the most important aspect of a bike and that aftermarket is bad- i'm not after the cheapest callipers, just ones that i don't have to constantly replace every 12-18 months.
thanks in advance
I was absolutely flabbergasted to hear (from my friendly bmw dealer) that it isn't possible to purchase the pistons. you can buy the seals.. but not the pistons. I have rang motoworks and they have said the exact same thing.
any other bike and you can replace pistons and seals for around £30-£50 depending on your bike and whallah!- 'like new' callipers. yet bmw seem insistent to sell me a new calliper for £250 or motorworks a used one (with used pistons) for £160.
I've asked this question to bmw and motorworks but i thought I'd ask the Beemer fanatics as so far i've had no luck; are there pistons out there somewhere which can fit my calliper? or indeed an aftermarket caliper which i can install and then later just replace pistons and seals? and before anyone sparks up about brakes being the most important aspect of a bike and that aftermarket is bad- i'm not after the cheapest callipers, just ones that i don't have to constantly replace every 12-18 months.
thanks in advance