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2009 2009 BMW F800 GS

  • 24-07-2014 10:30pm
    #1
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭


    looking at a 09 BMW F800 GS

    Are they a good all round bike, will it cost an arm and a leg to service etc at BMW?

    major issues to look out for?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    looking at a 09 BMW F800 GS

    Are they a good all round bike, will it cost an arm and a leg to service etc at BMW?

    major issues to look out for?

    Thanks

    check bmw forums.. they have few serious issues.. If you aint about look v-storm 1000 will do thesame and even more for much less..


  • #3
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    I considered the 800 a couple of years back but ended up with an 1150GS instead.

    Don't actually remember why exactly but no regrets whatsoever!


  • #4
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,306 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    They will cost an arm and a leg to service at BMW, but just don't go there!
    But one thing you can do at the dealer is a test drive, find out if you like it. Supposed to be a great bike, worth asking any questions here:
    http://www.ukgser.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?62-Go-on-you-know-you-want-one

    Just make sure you learn the BMW wave that you give to other riders:

    TH1_175200717v-sign%20biker01.JPG.JPG


  • #5
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    Do the BmW riders salute? Hm being on road long time, didnt notice any yet.


  • #6
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,453 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Bikerguy wrote: »
    Do the BmW riders salute? Hm being on road long time, didnt notice any yet.

    Most I've met don't anyway!


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  • #7
    Fingers!
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Fingers!


    Bikerguy wrote: »
    Do the BmW riders salute? Hm being on road long time, didnt notice any yet.

    What you mean is that nobody salutes a BMW rider! :(


  • #8
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    Fingers! wrote: »
    What you mean is that nobody salutes a BMW rider! :(

    Other way.. BmW rider salutes nobody.. lol


  • #9
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    B M W

    BIKERS MUST'NT WAVE


  • #10
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Will be looking at V-Strom and F myself later in the year.

    Have riden an F800R for a weekend and if was very impressive. Tired of heavy bikes - have had R GS' ant RT in the past.

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  • #11
    Quebec Delta Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭Quebec Delta Mike


    Just to answer part of the OPs question...if want great BMW service go to Mark at Platinum MCs in Bray...

    http://www.platinummotorcycles.ie/website/

    QDM.


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