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R 1250 GS 6000 Mile Service
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lee
Debbie's Servant
I agree.
lee
Debbie's Servant
This requires a GS-911 tool or some type of scan tool.
Since we have two bikes and a long ways from our dealer it was worth it to me to buy the tool.
Since you have a dealer close by I would ask how much they charge to clear the service reminder.
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No the valve adjustment and other things are done on the 12,000 mile service according to the maintenance schedule that came with the bike. The maintenance schedule says oil change and check air filter for the 6,000. I think they may also check fault codes and update firmware if needed.
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
$33.34 for shop supplies....techs must wipe their hands on fine linen shop towels after spraying 3 grams of cleaner and wiping out the funnel. I'm all for paying a fair price, but buyer beware.
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
Coffee and donuts....
Probably the bulk of this charge is disposal of the used oil and filter. Probably some of the changes help amortize the cost of the wall of BMW specific tools the shop needs to function.
Running a business nowadays is difficult. Making a living as the owner of a business nowadays- even more difficult.
OM
gsinnc
Well-known member
+1 Omega Man .... and trying to hire and keep expert techs.
All reasons why I try and give my local dealer my tire, battery and accessory business too. I do the simple maintenance and let them do some of the other stuff like valve adjustments, brake flush, etc.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Yes ... my local dealer has donuts and coffee every Saturday .... and lunch every Saturday at noon !
Yes ... my local dealer has donuts and coffee every Saturday .... and lunch every Saturday at noon !
No lemonade?
gsinnc
Well-known member
lee
Debbie's Servant
The OP was asking about clearing the service reminder if he did his own service.
gsinnc
Well-known member
It should be part of ANY service but I’ve had the just reset it for me.
I really have an awesome dealer
Truck
I just got an offer via email from the Ford Dealer offering to change the oil in my truck for $49.00. That's oil, filter and labor. How much was the same service on the bike? Two hundred what! Just saying.
I just got an offer via email from the Ford Dealer offering to change the oil in my truck for $49.00. That's oil, filter and labor. How much was the same service on the bike? Two hundred what! Just saying.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Apples and oranges.
Yes ... I can get the oil changed on my Chevy truck (6 qts full synthetic), filter and tire rotation for $49 or less. it's really not a fair comparison.
To make a fair comparison it seems that you would have to see how much the Ford dealer would get to service the bike and how much the bike shop would get to service the Ford.
OM
Oil Change
How is it apples and oranges. You unscrew the drain plug, the old oil comes out. You change the oil filter. Put the drain plug and a new crush washer and oil filter back on. You pour the new oil in.
How is it apples and oranges. You unscrew the drain plug, the old oil comes out. You change the oil filter. Put the drain plug and a new crush washer and oil filter back on. You pour the new oil in.
