BMW R 1200 GS

Beschreibung

Great as a pack mule and for some light offroading, owned since 2020, Pickerl until May 2026
MY2008 but first registered in 09, has ASC + ABS, heated grips

Selling as i've bought a new bike and don't have the space for two. I also don't have the time for an older bike with a baby at home.

Luggage:
BMW Vario Side cases (keyed to the bike)
Givi top case (separate key) - Incl back pad and cargo rack
Givi Tanklock Bag

Extras:
TomTom navi system (Model: 4GD00) + charge mount- not really visible in photos as i prefer using a phone. It's an older model so requires updating the maps from time to time.
USB ports for charging other equipment
Accessory side lights (uses H3 bulbs) - turned off/on by double flashing the high-beams
Haynes Workshop Manual (in English)
A few spare parts hanging around the garage
I'll have to double check but i think it has the OEM tools under the seat still, along with a puncture repair kit.
I think it also contains the little accessory plugs for heated vests etc, but i've never used them

General Maintenance/Issues:

New brake discs installed last year due to general wear

Tyres (Conti TrailAttack3) have been on for a couple of years but have plenty of life left in them. Meant for road use and gravel roads, been really happy with them but would recommend knobbies if taking it onto dirt/mud as it gets pretty slippery

Lithium Battery: more power, reliable, and lighter, what's not to like

Heated Grips: right side grip doesn't always switch on - not really needed it enough to take a deeper look into it but possibly needs replacing

Pillion Footpeg: Left side footpeg has been repaired and was loose so i 3d printed the little part that keeps it locked in the up position when not needed - upside is it's easily replaceable if it ever breaks, downside is it's bright orange. If needed i can provide the file or print a few spares in less offensive colours

Couple of scratches and a scuff on the left cylinder head from a slow-speed drop last year - visible in photos. Looks ugly but caused no problems as these engines are actually built properly. Would definitely recommend getting crash bars if you intend doing much offroading though

Clutch slave cylinder: This may be a service item over the next couple of years, I've not had issues with it but they apparently have an expected 15-20 year service life - seems to be about a 200eur part from BMW, so not awful but a bit annoying.

Fuel strip is non-functional, just use the trip meter - both the previous owner and myself have tried to fix this. BMW installed these in a lot of bikes between 2005-2012 and they've caused issues since day one. On the original strip, it measures fuel level based on resistance/voltage level in a metallic strip - the constant heat-cycling of the strip, plus the addition of fresh cold fuel eventually causes this strip to crack and the part to fail. I tried the 'fire lighter' fix and eventually bought an aftermarket system (FuelSensorTech) that i'd seen success with online and uses a different method, but it's never really worked either . It's possible that this could work in the future, but it may require calibration with a proper OBD system rather than my bluetooth one.

Fuel pump/hose connector: Also a common issue it seems. had a leak a couple of years ago from where the fuel pump connects to the hose to the fuel injector - seems to be because the original part is plastic and decays over time/exposure to fuel. I replaced the faulty part with a metal one and put fresh sealant in and it's not caused any problems since.