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Buying this GS from the UK

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    #2
    colm_c
    Registered Users Posts: 2,031 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Corrosion is big on them, especially the uk where they salt the roads.

    Try to get photos of the engine casing.

    That has also pretty high mileage, the price should reflect that.


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    [Deleted User]
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    colm_c wrote: »
    Corrosion is big on them, especially the uk where they salt the roads.

    Try to get photos of the engine casing.

    That has also pretty high mileage, the price should reflect that.

    I think the price does reflect it - 2016 GSA for €10k, approx 10,000 miles per year?

    Casing photos is a good idea.


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    MotoTourist
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MotoTourist


    PM sent. I can get this bike across with my courier.


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    #5
    two wheels good
    Registered Users Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    The triple black is supposed to be more desireable.
    Are you set on an Adventure? I think I saw a std triple black on DD recently.
    Is the sat nav dust cover missing?
    There were a few recalls on the liquid-cooled since their launch. They won't all apply to your model/year. A dealer will be able to check here.
    Good that user manual, service book, keys are mentioned.
    Was the last service by a BMW dealer or by the seller? What does the service manual say? Any service invoices?
    That statement about viewing and current mileage... Is the bike still in use or sitting in the showroom? Maybe just standard text.

    Checking corrosion is good advice - and the problem wasn't just salty roads!


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    GS12's have always rusted, right back to the very first one in 04. 16 years later and they're no better.

    Fine bike to ride, mind.

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    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    I had two of these, the 2017.5 one is the one to get though. They fixed a lot of issues in the middle of 2017 including the cush drive for the rear wheel. The ones I had were a 2016 and 2018. The 18 was light years ahead.

    Oh and the corrosion isn't bad here, especially if you cover it in ACF50. The main reason is that BMW dont paint the frames properly. My center stand wore down to the metal on the first day I had my 18 from road gravel. There was no primer or undercoat under the black paint.

    Apart from that they're the best bikes I've owned. I'm likely putting a deposit on a new 1250GSA next week. Haven't decided yet.


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    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    D3V!L wrote: »
    I had two of these, the 2017.5 one is the one to get though. They fixed a lot of issues in the middle of 2017 including the cush drive for the rear wheel. The ones I had were a 2016 and 2018. The 18 was light years ahead.

    Oh and the corrosion isn't bad here, especially if you cover it in ACF50. The main reason is that BMW dont paint the frames properly. My center stand wore down to the metal on the first day I had my 18 from road gravel. There was no primer or undercoat under the black paint.

    Apart from that they're the best bikes I've owned. I'm likely putting a deposit on a new 1250GSA next week. Haven't decided yet.
    You're getting the wrong gs!


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    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    H_Lime wrote: »
    You're getting the wrong gs!

    are you still trying to sell me the GS500 ? :rolleyes:


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    #10
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    As a commuter it sells itself, your other chosen options....not so much imo.


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