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 BMW F800 GS Used, Considering to purchase

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alexei
post Apr 7 2023, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(harryleesbr @ Apr 6 2023, 08:59 PM)
Dear BMW sifu/perminat,

In the midst of searching to upgrade to a larger mid size adventure naked bike next year, I came across many traveller's post on the GS series.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience or could share the upkeep of the bike if I were to purchase it used.

What should I look out for? What are the common issues and wear tear components that is needed to be changed.

Is this a wise choice to purchase used?

Thank you,
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Yes... very smooth, Rotax engine, lasak AF.

left right terbalik (chain, exhaust), so is an oddball, don't kena exhaust burn because this.
21 inch front tyre 90/90 21, can be hard to find.

met a guy who bought this bike model, but had major issues with it, broke down on trips
some ppl have no luck with it, but mostly no issues
alexei
post Apr 7 2023, 02:10 PM

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yeah, 180degree parallel twin
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post Apr 7 2023, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(harryleesbr @ Apr 7 2023, 02:29 PM)
thanks.. now i gatal...
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I oredi gatal this bike many many years
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post Apr 12 2023, 09:08 AM

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QUOTE(harryleesbr @ Apr 11 2023, 01:28 PM)
What is good year to buy second hand, if you do not mind me asking...
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I'm not really that familiar with year model of this bike, maybe some personal insights, as to me is more complicated than that:
- main things are frame is ok, then engine, and then the rest of the bike
- how the wiring harness is spliced for accessories, or using standard sockets?
- are all the recalls done?
- what kind of riding the bike used for? always two up with luggage?
- parts replacement history (stator, rectifier, water pump that kind of stuff)
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post Apr 12 2023, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(harryleesbr @ Apr 12 2023, 10:10 AM)
Thanks..
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what u plan to use it for? I am think twice, mainly the 21 front wheel puts many ppl off, so let go liao
same engine, F800ST, F800S, F800R etc, can take a look, with the sportier chassis, one of them is belt drive, so pros and cons
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post Apr 14 2023, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(harryleesbr @ Apr 12 2023, 04:21 PM)
about 80% tarmac touring, 20% light offroad (campsites, kampung roads, normal roads) ... nothing super extreme else i will get a scrambler.

A bit uncomfortable for longer tours but Bimmer UDM woh...  drool.gif Hahaha... I can live with it.

Since the second hands ones fall between my budget... why not have a look.... beside getting new ones i.e. CFMoto, SRT/Benelli, Suzuki
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yeah, it's not too fancy, and reliable
can join BMW events, too.
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post Apr 16 2023, 08:53 PM

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QUOTE(ZZR-Pilot @ Apr 16 2023, 03:11 PM)
Actually, BMW's Rotax twins all hv a 360-deg crank I think. Which is why they do not sound like the usual 180-deg crank twins on Kawasakis etc. Even their big boxers have a 360-deg crank.
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I'm sorry, you are right.
The boxers seem to have the 180 and because they are flat, the firing interval is 360.

 

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