Very descriptive video I'm picking up my 2013 base model in a couple days. Some interesting points if someone's interested in these bikes they have manual adjustable headlights one lever up and down, the review say electronic suspension you don't notice the difference. The gas gauge will always say half full. I'm pretty sure that seat you're sitting on is called a comfort seat you can buy three different seats from BMW I'd love to get one but at $700 before taxes wow I'll buy a $20 gel cushion from Walmart and make it work. From all the reviews and the forms the only thing that will be a troublesome will be doing valve checks spark plugs a little tricky but everybody agrees it's a great bike for for what is intended for no common problems that I've read about.
Hi, I'm. 6' and have a 32" inseam. I find it quite comfortable, room to move around a bit and the knee angel is good, it's probably simmular to my BMW R1200RT
That seems a bit high, these bikes sold for less, 10 years ago. They had an MSRP of 11,800 but dealers were marking them down a bit, to make them a good deal. A dealer gets a significant discount on leftover inventory bikes. You have to keep in mind once you buy it, it will then be a 10 year old bike and your resale value will be much lower than a normal new bike. It has a value of about $5,500 and I see like new 2015 bikes with an asking price of $6,000. I would not recommend paying new MSRP for such an old bike. Just my thoughts, but of course get what makes you happy and don't look back!!!
They are quite reliable, and in 44,000 miles there is quite a bit of maintenance that needed to happen to get to that point. So it becomes more of a question of how it was maintained to that point and what things are due now or soon Clutch about 30k miles Brakes every 25k miles Valve adjustment Timing chain adjuster needs to be replaced at about 30k Timing chain at about 40 to 50k All fluids including brake fluid and coolant need to be replaced at about 40k A lot to be considered with high mileage bikes, if they have all their records or had it maintained at a BMW dealer ( they will have the records and what is due, they track by serial number! And this info should be available at any BMW dealer not just the one they went to it's a good check point. Two last points: Yes very reliable motors No I probably would not buy one with that many miles on it.
Wasn't sure of mine til I replaced the worn tyres, now it's fantastic, and rides superbly
Ahhh yes tires make such a difference!
I feel you. Just got one and I really love it :)
Great bike have fun with it!
Thanks for checking out the video
I love my '14 800 GT 👍🏻
Great bikes !
Very descriptive video I'm picking up my 2013 base model in a couple days. Some interesting points if someone's interested in these bikes they have manual adjustable headlights one lever up and down, the review say electronic suspension you don't notice the difference. The gas gauge will always say half full. I'm pretty sure that seat you're sitting on is called a comfort seat you can buy three different seats from BMW I'd love to get one but at $700 before taxes wow I'll buy a $20 gel cushion from Walmart and make it work. From all the reviews and the forms the only thing that will be a troublesome will be doing valve checks spark plugs a little tricky but everybody agrees it's a great bike for for what is intended for no common problems that I've read about.
Thanks for the information!
And thank for checking out the video!
Great bikes,
Regarding ergonomics, may I ask about your height and inseam? Did you find the knee angle comfortable on a long ride?
Hi, I'm. 6' and have a 32" inseam. I find it quite comfortable, room to move around a bit and the knee angel is good, it's probably simmular to my BMW R1200RT
The local dealer has a brand new 2013 for sale for 12 grand,
That seems a bit high, these bikes sold for less, 10 years ago. They had an MSRP of 11,800 but dealers were marking them down a bit, to make them a good deal.
A dealer gets a significant discount on leftover inventory bikes. You have to keep in mind once you buy it, it will then be a 10 year old bike and your resale value will be much lower than a normal new bike.
It has a value of about $5,500 and I see like new 2015 bikes with an asking price of $6,000.
I would not recommend paying new MSRP for such an old bike.
Just my thoughts, but of course get what makes you happy and don't look back!!!
How are they for reliability on the engine? I saw one for sale with 44k miles.
They are quite reliable, and in 44,000 miles there is quite a bit of maintenance that needed to happen to get to that point. So it becomes more of a question of how it was maintained to that point and what things are due now or soon
Clutch about 30k miles
Brakes every 25k miles
Valve adjustment
Timing chain adjuster needs to be replaced at about 30k
Timing chain at about 40 to 50k
All fluids including brake fluid and coolant need to be replaced at about 40k
A lot to be considered with high mileage bikes, if they have all their records or had it maintained at a BMW dealer ( they will have the records and what is due, they track by serial number! And this info should be available at any BMW dealer not just the one they went to it's a good check point.
Two last points:
Yes very reliable motors
No I probably would not buy one with that many miles on it.
Great bike....absolutely bullet proof motor capable of high mileage....normal maintenance....