R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:40 am (Last edited: Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:10 am)
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So...the manual says first service miles anywhere from (I believe) 320 miles up to 746 miles. Is there any ramification for going over 746 miles before the service? The weather here just turned good after an interminable winter and I've got 465 miles on the new RS. It would seem almost criminal to tether the bike to my garage because of mileage. My service appointment for the "first service" is 15 days away. Can I go over 746 miles, or will BMW throw a hissy fit? |
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I think it depends on your dealer. I was told when my 2017 RS was due its first service that ‘as long as it’s under 1000 miles you should be fine.” I never had to test the warranty so I can’t say if it would have been ‘fine’ but I would expect a degree of flex if nothing else due to the distances involved to get to a dealer these days! |
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Not wanting to sound obtuse but the person you need to speak to is your dealer. |
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I had that problem too .... waited along time to get the bike and then couldn't get the first service for a month. They told me I could go over the mileage but they really didn't define how much, imo. I ended up just being patient and running the mileage right up to 600. Then I got the service done and the weather went bad as the end of the summer was at hand ... lol ... I guess this is just a part of the buying experience with the shops being busy and all. Weather has been rough here this spring a lot but I have worked in several rides so far. A couple of days were in the 80s during that heat wave and I got in some rides, otherwise it has been very windy at times .....
larry l langford
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Yeah, winter has been long this year. I got out today, bike now at 530 miles. It was windy as #@&*!. Problem with wind in a canyon is no matter what your windscreen configuration, or earplug effectiveness, it all goes to heck with the wind. I was battered and bruised when I got home...mentally, anyway. |
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Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #2 When touring it is difficult to hit the exact service mileage unless you go early. Hence I got in writing that I could go over by 1000m like Oscarguitar but it must be in writing so you have proof. In April toured Europe and went over the 30,000 by 856miles. John PS: The B500 does have more speed limits this year but it is still a great ride as are all the other Blackforest roads. |
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Under US law, I doubt BMW can say poop.
I’m a Notary Public. RESPECT MY AUTHORITY!
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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #9 A friend of ours had the cam chain jump a tooth or two on his K1200S while we were in Arkansas. A dealer had never serviced his bike and he only had receipts for oil and filters. Warranty covered the repairs no questions asked. The dealer in Arkansas even gave him a used bike to ride home to Illinois while the repairs were completed. We're a long way from a dealer and glad we don't have to go to a dealer for all service during the warranty period like they do in the UK.
Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #11Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #10 Some of the UK members have made it sound like you had to use a dealer during the warranty period. Whats the story? Is it required or not in the UK? Lee |
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The rules in Uk are different for cars and bikes, the law states Block Exemption applies to motor vehicles with three wheels or more, so cars can be serviced anywhere, bikes have to be serviced by an authorised dealer for warranty to apply, law is up for review in May 2023 as we have left the EU. |
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