The tool is not 600 … it’s about 150, also most BMW owners have it .. it’s called obd link lx. Find someone with the tool and the app and reset service light for free !
He is filming this in South Africa so it's possible the OBD link costs that much over there. I say this having grown up there and knowing how expensive electronics can be compared to the USA.
I have moto scan app + uni car scan OBD 2. Does the job for me. Can reset service light and set service reminder by date or milage. And it does many other things too Adjust parameters, test input function, view live data battery voltage throttle position. Check and clear fault codes ect. And in total only cost roughly £100 GBP £50 for the app (unlimited use and features) and the other 50 was the OBD reader.
I'm with you on cleaning a bike before sale - it's probably the easiest and cheapest way of adding value. For future reference, you can restore sun-bleached plastics by gentle use of a heat gun.
I found the premise for this series really intriguing and I definitely hope you try again. Perhaps with the next one it can start out in a rougher shape but with a cheaper entry price, such that you have more scope to add value.
There are 3 bikes in my garage that are all worth way more than I paid for them. All of them had issues that were relatively cheap & easy for me to fix, but they all took a while to find & I had to travel a fair distance for 2 of them. I bought them to ride & experience but, at least here in Australia, there are opportunities to fix & flip a bike for a profit if you have patience & are willing to travel for the right deal.
@@alexandrosamanatidis7825 min wage is like 200/300 EU. But we have such a gap between that. I'm fortunate enough to earn a middle class salary but started on min wage
Another tip, skip that "black back" and use a cheap ceramic coating solution for the black or matte plastic parts. It will make it look like new and last for a year or two. My mt09 still looks like new even after 50k kms and 6 years of ownership. Dont overdo it though as it will looks like a mess
my 2ct: very clean bikes are a great but probably expensive buy and very filthy bikes tend to be a good buy here in germany. guess all that oil and grime prevents rust just as good as wax does. try to avoid the middleground (washed often but superficially) though :D
Great premise for content. You are creative but organised enough to actually get it done. Shame bike wasn't a bit more modern as feel like you could have reset the service light with a cheap canbus controller, but guess pre euro 5 standard could take some reverse engineering. On a side note, I don't love the industry around ECU flashing and closed source soft licences sold via websites that look like they are from the 90's. But the communication protocols themselves are really interesting, so maybe some DIY tuning or even just on board diagnostics could make for future content.
Cool Series, was entertaining to watch even if GS's are really not my cup of tea. As for every second bike you see on the road is a GS, same in Germany lol I really don't see the appeal of a heavy, huge and expensive motorcycle. Of course everybody likes different things and theres a bike for everyone. Is the shop assistant kitty better after the vet trips? Whats his / her Name and where would he / she go on the scoreboard :D
Don't use the green Scotch Brite on anything shiny. It will ruin the surfaces. White version, like the bathroom sponge back, is nearly as efficient but won't scratch...
It's a shame that you didn't get more for the bike than you paid for, despite all the work. On the other hand, I'm glad that your experience with the sellers is very similar to mine here in Germany. Unfortunately, it's not worth putting a lot of work and love into a motorbike and expecting someone to honour it. You still get the usual requests like "I'll come straight away for half the price" etc. For a fair deal, you have to wait a long time for the right seller who has a similar mindset, bringing an appropriate level of respect and knowing something about mechanics . Greetings from Germany
I actually bought a used GS911 just to reset the service light on my F800GS I don’t need BMW to overcharge me for something I can do myself in an afternoon…
I need help deciding if a job is worth paying someone, or buying all the special tools, and ya know, giving it a go. Proprietary tools will be illegal when I'm king. Thats my comment. Good stuff from you, as usual.
in most areas people flipping bikes is there new hobby because everyones hobby has to make money its why you see used bikes posted near sticker price all over. this was a viable tactic 5-6 years ago but not anymore.
I'm not a BMW fan, but boxer engines are one of the best sounding ever made. Doesn't matter if its in a Subaru, Porsche or a GS. Maybe you're just too used to aftermarket exhausts, which this bike doesn't have?
Yeah wtf are you on did you ever heard GS? One of worst sounding bike engine, regardless of pipe. The best sounding is ktm950 LC8 with akra pipe, and that's not an opinion that's a fact 😅
@@ChaosCauses To each their own. I've never driven the GS myself, but when I hear it fly by, it doesn't sound bad at all. I'm sorry to hear you didn't succeed in the challenge. I really thought it would be a success.
Yeah the only thing that needs an “annual” (which is really every 2 years not annually) is the brake fluid which will start to degrade, other than that just keep riding
In my country too brother .... We live in poor countrys that is why . In America motorcycles are toys in my country people need to sell their kidney to buy a brand new gs
Yes, short is a problem on these fat batards. I get the physics of suspension, but at 5'7" I've long since given up & lowering assaults the engineer's intent, says me....
Its not a fail, you got to enjoy the bike and you got your money back. I think this sort of thing may work better with beginner motorcycles.
The tool is not 600 … it’s about 150, also most BMW owners have it .. it’s called obd link lx. Find someone with the tool and the app and reset service light for free !
You do have to make another small purchase on your phone to reset it with an app.
He is filming this in South Africa so it's possible the OBD link costs that much over there. I say this having grown up there and knowing how expensive electronics can be compared to the USA.
@@victorluiz2008 Still, you can buy, reset, sell to recoup the cost. Or leave it for other bike/car stuff
50 bucks of OB link + Motoscan. it's 100 bucks ish.
I have moto scan app + uni car scan OBD 2. Does the job for me.
Can reset service light and set service reminder by date or milage.
And it does many other things too
Adjust parameters, test input function, view live data battery voltage throttle position. Check and clear fault codes ect.
And in total only cost roughly £100 GBP £50 for the app (unlimited use and features) and the other 50 was the OBD reader.
I'm with you on cleaning a bike before sale - it's probably the easiest and cheapest way of adding value. For future reference, you can restore sun-bleached plastics by gentle use of a heat gun.
I found the premise for this series really intriguing and I definitely hope you try again. Perhaps with the next one it can start out in a rougher shape but with a cheaper entry price, such that you have more scope to add value.
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There are 3 bikes in my garage that are all worth way more than I paid for them. All of them had issues that were relatively cheap & easy for me to fix, but they all took a while to find & I had to travel a fair distance for 2 of them. I bought them to ride & experience but, at least here in Australia, there are opportunities to fix & flip a bike for a profit if you have patience & are willing to travel for the right deal.
Option 3: go on a BMW GS forum and find someone in your area who has the tool and will let you use it for a 6pack of beer.
Hahaha true
6:25 - Use this for black trim - Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer
2013gs for 5400$? That's insane, prices in Europe are more than double for such gs( and our salaries are half of yours )
Exactly here in Greece with that money you buy a 2006-2007model 😂😂😂
Mate South African salaries are crap what are you saying. 1000 eu a month and you middle class
@@andreas.619 How much is the minimum wage in your country? In Greece it is 750 eu but some take even less .
@@andreas.619 cries in latam :( where I live minimum wage is 292 eu. A 2013 gs is about 11.000.
@@alexandrosamanatidis7825 min wage is like 200/300 EU. But we have such a gap between that. I'm fortunate enough to earn a middle class salary but started on min wage
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Another tip, skip that "black back" and use a cheap ceramic coating solution for the black or matte plastic parts. It will make it look like new and last for a year or two. My mt09 still looks like new even after 50k kms and 6 years of ownership. Dont overdo it though as it will looks like a mess
You should look for an africa twin next, such a good bike, and its beautiful on the blue version. To me it is literally a gs but more fun
Only my opinion but the motorbike can't be fun if it has chain.
my 2ct: very clean bikes are a great but probably expensive buy and very filthy bikes tend to be a good buy here in germany. guess all that oil and grime prevents rust just as good as wax does. try to avoid the middleground (washed often but superficially) though :D
Great premise for content. You are creative but organised enough to actually get it done. Shame bike wasn't a bit more modern as feel like you could have reset the service light with a cheap canbus controller, but guess pre euro 5 standard could take some reverse engineering.
On a side note, I don't love the industry around ECU flashing and closed source soft licences sold via websites that look like they are from the 90's. But the communication protocols themselves are really interesting, so maybe some DIY tuning or even just on board diagnostics could make for future content.
Oil-cooled R1200GS were the best adventure motorbikes ever because of their weight. After them they keep getting heavier.
I have a 2007 r1200gs with 55000 miles on it and love it. I can seem to part with it even though I have the money.
Do a Honda VFR next!
Yes!
Hahah. I've been thinking about this for a few months. Just need the cash to pay upfront.
How much you clean your bikes blows my mind that you even ride them afterwards. 😂 You’re selling this one, i get it, but still !!!
Black plastic tips - boiled linseed oil
How do you manage to get bikes for such low prices? Here in the Netherlands a 2013 GS1200 costs around 12000 euros!
It's not the price of the bike is low, just that the ZAR currency has weakened so much that its devaluing everything across the spectrum.
Cant wait for the second attepmt!
Cool Series, was entertaining to watch even if GS's are really not my cup of tea. As for every second bike you see on the road is a GS, same in Germany lol
I really don't see the appeal of a heavy, huge and expensive motorcycle. Of course everybody likes different things and theres a bike for everyone.
Is the shop assistant kitty better after the vet trips? Whats his / her Name and where would he / she go on the scoreboard :D
Haha thanks for asking! He's on the mend. His name is Akra and he'd be just below the 1390 Super Duke lol
@@ChaosCauses haha awesome, i named my cat Remus for obvious reasons
4:57 A GS should not be clean, its just wrong to see it all shiny.
Well I enjoyed the series, and definitely not a fail since I recovered the sale price
Don't use the green Scotch Brite on anything shiny. It will ruin the surfaces. White version, like the bathroom sponge back, is nearly as efficient but won't scratch...
On my bmw car there are two terminals in the connector port that you can connect as a short and it’ll reset
That's abs flashing is just because the bike is stationary, not an abs issue.
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It's a shame that you didn't get more for the bike than you paid for, despite all the work. On the other hand, I'm glad that your experience with the sellers is very similar to mine here in Germany.
Unfortunately, it's not worth putting a lot of work and love into a motorbike and expecting someone to honour it. You still get the usual requests like "I'll come straight away for half the price" etc. For a fair deal, you have to wait a long time for the right seller who has a similar mindset, bringing an appropriate level of respect and knowing something about mechanics .
Greetings from Germany
BMW offers all of there motorcycles with the premium package. Which includes carbon fiber parts to lighten the bike.
I actually bought a used GS911 just to reset the service light on my F800GS I don’t need BMW to overcharge me for something I can do myself in an afternoon…
Brother R1 looks great👍👍
I need help deciding if a job is worth paying someone, or buying all the special tools, and ya know, giving it a go. Proprietary tools will be illegal when I'm king. Thats my comment. Good stuff from you, as usual.
Alternator Belt need to be replace. On my BMW it broke at 50,000 kilometers.
These bikes take ages to clean properly I have a 2014 GSA and it’s a real pain .
Loved the challenge! You might enjoy the Honda CB500X for another challenge. They hold their value well and it's an accessibly sized bike!
in most areas people flipping bikes is there new hobby because everyones hobby has to make money its why you see used bikes posted near sticker price all over. this was a viable tactic 5-6 years ago but not anymore.
I'm not a BMW fan, but boxer engines are one of the best sounding ever made. Doesn't matter if its in a Subaru, Porsche or a GS. Maybe you're just too used to aftermarket exhausts, which this bike doesn't have?
Nah, it all boxers have an annoying nasal tone regardless of the exhaust, like the bike is having a constant flu...
I agree on the Subaru point but more cylinders help. Two isn't up my street lol. I've ridden the 1250 with an Akra and it doesn't help.
Yeah wtf are you on did you ever heard GS? One of worst sounding bike engine, regardless of pipe.
The best sounding is ktm950 LC8 with akra pipe, and that's not an opinion that's a fact 😅
@@ChaosCauses To each their own. I've never driven the GS myself, but when I hear it fly by, it doesn't sound bad at all. I'm sorry to hear you didn't succeed in the challenge. I really thought it would be a success.
@@Angry-LynxCBX1100 begs to differ.
Should check the fuse for the ABS. I had the same problem when I bought my mt09, the fuse was missing.
First ADV? poor old KLR650 :p
Hahah that's a dual-sport in all fairness. I haven't forgotten about my dear KLR.
Is a bike with adv weight but dual sport performance and looks, the worst of both worlds 😂@@ChaosCauses
Mine first adv was old transalp and don't regret that decision one bit, indestructible, comfortable, cheap, and learned me a lot in offroad
Dude u need the BMW S1000R or M1000R best all around bike ever
Money wise it's free. But you paid for it with the effort you put in.
He says "spend less on hotels"
Shows his girlfriend 😂
Bro I get 10x the amount of bugs on my bike in just 1 commute back to my home after my shift 😭
How much would it have cost you to rent a similar bike for that trip?
Regardless you could have traded to that f800gs
Wait, you sold the mt09?
„Lower Mileage“ seriously? I know 70000km is a lot for a sport bike but that GS is barely broken in…
It's not clear to me, do you still have the mt09
Not anymore. Currently just have the R1 and bought an MT07 last week as a cheap daily. Will try to make a video about it soon.
You don't look short, skinny yes but short I'm not sure. PS l love your channel
You Could ship this Bike to Europe and sell it for 10k $ dollars easily 😂😂😂 Pressure washing a Bmw or an Italian bike is risky business...
Oven cleaner: careful on aluminium, it eats it
Annual services are a load of crap, theyre just so the dealership gets money no matter if you've used it or not
Yeah the only thing that needs an “annual” (which is really every 2 years not annually) is the brake fluid which will start to degrade, other than that just keep riding
Here in Argentina with 5400$ you can only get a new Honda 250 cc... 🥴🙃. Thanks to socialism!
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It’s crazy that in my country this bike cost around $12.000 😢
In my country too brother .... We live in poor countrys that is why . In America motorcycles are toys in my country people need to sell their kidney to buy a brand new gs
Still would have spent more if you rented.
Haha that's true! I hadn't even thought of that
Should have bought an Africa Twin. I have never owned a GS before but in my opinion they are overrated.
Ever ridden a GS?
Yes, short is a problem on these fat batards. I get the physics of suspension, but at 5'7" I've long since given up & lowering assaults the engineer's intent, says me....
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