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what kit do I need to reset service indicator/query error logs/install new items on BMW?

  • 12-02-2024 5:40pm
    #1
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭


    I'd like to start taking care of my own servicing and have started thinking about the basics I'd need in my shed at home to get going...like changing the oil, filters, plugs, any other reasonable servicable items...was thinking also about replacing/upgrading some electrical items like fitting a better horn (original meep is useless) pair of additional daytime lights...down the line maybe in time get good enough to fully strip a bike and rebuild it who knows (years ago before kids arrived I got handy enough with cars, did my own brakes, done clutches, fuelling, even rebuilt a couple of engines)

    I know with cars there's plenty of affordable options about (like obd VCDS tool for VW's) but I'm not sure where to start with the bikes, I'm on a budget I don't intend to start servicing bikes for profit just want to take care of my own and learn more about them. I might have other makes bikes under the roof as time moves along dunno but I'm a BMW at present

    anyone with practical advice?



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  • #2
    JP 1800
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭JP 1800


    For BMW there are GS-911, Motoscan app which requires a specific dongle or BMW ista (rheingold). The GS 911 is quite expensive, the motoscan is supposed to be quite good. The best would be rheingold which is dealer level diagnostics, but can be a pain to set up. I have a basic GS clone which is quite limited but does what I need. What bike are you currently on?



  • #3
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭martco


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121759224#Comment_121759224

    thanks it’s an F800GT



  • #4
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭martco


    gonna give that Motoscan a go see how it goes, thanks!



  • #5
    JP 1800
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭JP 1800


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121760576#Comment_121760576

    Nice, I am on the K1200GT, the older bigger brother of the F800 GT. The Motoscan would probably be the best. You need to buy the recommended OBD dongle but the benefit of this is you have the app on your phone and can do diagnostics anywhere.



  • #6
    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭martco


    I went for "UniCarScan UCSI-2100 + short cable" option direct off the Motoscan website there

    will repurpose one of the kids Android tabs not in use for the app when she lands

    looking forward to getting started!



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