Yes it does ... it screws onto a BMW motorcycle
Or it "screws" the BMW rider?
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Yes it does ... it screws onto a BMW motorcycle
I apologize for getting anyone all worked up. I just thought $284 was expensive for an oil change that's all. It is just $15 short of $300. From now on, I think I will do the 6,000 mile oil change interval service myself and bring the bike to the BMW mechanic to do the more comprehensive $12,000 mile service. You all must make a lot more money than I do.
No, not at all. All part and parcel of owning a BMW with it's 40% snob appeal premium pricing. I do not have more money, as with age comes that "fixed income" demographic. However, there's more to gain than $$$ when it comes to wrenching on ones bike.
If I couldn't afford the services my dealer provides for the GS, I really can't afford to own the GS. I've never been a wrencher, I've never cared to be a wrencher.
I was a professional in my business, actually in two businesses. People paid me for my services. I in turn pay other professionals with the funds I've made as a professional from others who either didn't care to, didn't know how to do what I did professionally.
Dad used to work part time for a caddy dealership. He told me those people didn't care how high the price of gas was. If they couldn't afford the gas, they couldn't afford the caddy to begin with and would buy a smaller vehicle that got better mileage.
Moral of the story, I expect to pay someone what they are worth [ to do the job right ] when I either can't or don't want to do it myself.
Wow, I feel like you are trying to insult me. What I hear you saying is in society, I don't hold as much value as you, because you may earn more than me. Therefore I should stay in my place and buy a bicycle instead. BMW Motorcycles are only for us elite people with money. Thanks, that is real compassion and motorcycle friendship.
Wow, I feel like you are trying to insult me. What I hear you saying is in society, I don't hold as much value as you, because you may earn more than me. Therefore I should stay in my place and buy a bicycle instead. BMW Motorcycles are only for us elite people with money. Thanks, that is real compassion and motorcycle friendship.
If I couldn't afford the services my dealer provides for the GS, I really can't afford to own the GS. I've never been a wrencher, I've never cared to be a wrencher.
I was a professional in my business, actually in two businesses. People paid me for my services. I in turn pay other professionals with the funds I've made as a professional from others who either didn't care to, didn't know how to do what I did professionally.
Dad used to work part time for a caddy dealership. He told me those people didn't care how high the price of gas was. If they couldn't afford the gas, they couldn't afford the caddy to begin with and would buy a smaller vehicle that got better mileage.
Moral of the story, I expect to pay someone what they are worth [ to do the job right ] when I either can't or don't want to do it myself.
There is a threshold for everyone and it's not about affordability. Affordability is a priority issue based on resources and needs. However, paying more than what appears reasonable for a given task is the threshold most grumble about and/or make decisions on. This and the art of self satisfaction is what drives most DIY practitioners. If one had to pay $150.00 for a simple oil & filter change for their Ford/Chevy/Whatever truck, I dare say most would or at least consider DIY.
I am fortunate that I'm retired, have time and funds to decide which path I care to choose. For me, putzing around the garage, with four $8.00 quarts of Castro 5W40 synthetic oil (delivered to my door step by Amazon), a $20.00 filter and $1.00 gasket for 30 minutes...beats the heck out of a 6 hour round trip visit to the nearest BMW dealer, where I'm ask to spend $17.50 a quart for oil ($70), $20 filter and $1.00 gasket plus $10.00 for shop supplies (cost of pair rubber gloves and one shop towel I assume) and a donut (free???). Let's say, after a two hour wait, I'm billed for 45 minutes labor ($75.00 would be cheap)...for a grand total of $176.00. Of course, that doesn't count the $15.00 spent on gas and a full day...for an oil change.
So $53.00/30 minutes vs $191.00/8 hours. Thresholds & Choices...we all have them, we all make them.
This thread is getting too philosophical! We all make choose of what is important to us. Agree
My local dealers offer a 10% discount on parts to BMWMOA members if you ask for it. Not a lot but it's something. No discount on labor but I did receive a coupon in the mail recently off labor this time of year since their shops aren't busy now.
After getting my bikes back missing fasteners, having disconnected hoses, and mauled electrical plugs I decided that I care more about my bike and my own safety than they do, so I do as much of my own maintenance as possible. That includes tires, balancing and all the other regular maintenance. I leave the recalls, warranty work and anything I don't wanna mess with to them. That hasn't been much thank goodness.
I think everybody spends their money differently and there should be no disrespect in what people decide is valuable to them or not. Do whatever pleases you and have a nice day. Then go riding, that is the point, isn't it?
Gee, one would think that “Master BMW Tech” would be more professional and caring. Felt your bewilderment more than once.
Gee, one would think that “Master BMW Tech” would be more professional and caring. Felt your bewilderment more than once.
Bought my GS from a BMW dealer and have never returned for service there. I have a master mechanic on Beemers work on my bike, and no one else. He charges me 90.00 an hour for labor, and when he says the work is done, it's not only done but done correctly the first time, every time. He has other mechanics that could do the work, the deal we have is he works on my bike, no one else.
He's worth every penny I pay him in confidence the bike is tip top under his watchful eyes/hands. He gives me his old rate because no one touches my GS but him, including tires, tire changes, oil changes and scheduled full services. If he says it's done, it's done. Dealers, on the other hand, I don't trust them for the fact their mechanics are turned over far too often to have the knowledge my own mechanic has.
While some may think this is horrifying, I like to give/leave a “tip” for the person that worked on my equipment.
I have found a little appreciation goes a long way.
OM
While some may think this is horrifying, I like to give/leave a “tip” for the person that worked on my equipment.
I have found a little appreciation goes a long way.
OM