You'd hope. Some of them are set really low. The light comes on not much above zero psi. At that point, it is active damage but you may limit the extent if you quickly shut it down. I have no idea about that one.If it was that low, (to cause damage) the idiot light would come on.
Some lights are pressure not level (volume). Unless you were riding fast enough to make the oil pump cavitate it might never show up.If it was that low, (to cause damage) the idiot light would come on.
Some lights are pressure not level (volume). Unless you were riding fast enough to make the oil pump cavitate it might never show up.
Maranello service techs are excellent.
I usually do my own basic maintenance , but you figure, on a brand new bike, want to keep the warranty, so take it in for break in service...an oil change...how hard can it be?
Lesson learned I suppose
No doubt. I would expect the same from any BMW dealer.
Wrenching is part of the fun of motorcycling for me.
Let's not overlook the usual 'I checked it on the side stand and it's low' or 'it's a dry sump motor and I didn't run it after the oil change then recheck' scenarios.Couple of comments............. maybe the bike was filled with the correct amount of oil, but there was (maybe still is.....) an oil consumption issue. Not impossible.
Second thing........ how often do you check your oil level?
I know we like to dump on dealers and service people, but it's not always their fault.
I was planning on getting adrian(ace mototech) to service it, but as everyone knows they're booked for 6 months in advance...
I asked the nice lady at reception if they knew of other reputable shops around(she suggested motorcycle republic)
I asked adrian, and he spoke VERY highly of him, says he used to work for them...
motorcycle republic is the name of the shop, the tech's name is mat, he has a remote garage setup, and is based out of cambridge, but apparently brampton is too far, so I rode to him, worth it though.
Seems nice ... Had it long enough to pass judgement on reliability?found this gadget a real gem to have when it comes to tire pressure. Worth the investment.
Yup, had it a couple of years. It is pretty spot on.Seems nice ... Had it long enough to pass judgement on reliability?
Never knew that ... awesome feature. Anyone know if Apex Cycle does the same or anyone else for that matter?they offer pick up and delivery service at a cost. So it's very convienient.
I don't think I said I would never go to GP or that I would boycott them. I know that well established BMW dealers have a big investment in tools and diagnostics that are BMW specific that a new dealership may not have yet and I'm happy where I am. For example, last week I was at Maranello for a scheduled 10,000 km maintenance interval. When I picked it up they had updated with the latest software/firmware without me even asking. I would have to be sure that GP has this capability.No doubt. I would expect the same from any BMW dealer.
Just to be clear the pick up and delivery service is extra. It depends on how far away also. They may give you some discount if you are doing a large service for example. The pick up service is good. They use a closed trailor so no concerns on weather or time of year.Never knew that ... awesome feature. Anyone know if Apex Cycle does the same or anyone else for that matter?
In the end, we pay for that somehow but if it's "free" to the owner, nice option to have.
Any authorized Dealer , whether its BMW, Honda, Ducati etc. Will be able to do the firmware update. In fact its the first item they check when I'm booking the service even before they recieve the bike. Simply by using your VIN they check the service history. No different than any car service at a Dealership.I don't think I said I would never go to GP or that I would boycott them. I know that well established BMW dealers have a big investment in tools and diagnostics that are BMW specific that a new dealership may not have yet and I'm happy where I am. For example, last week I was at Maranello for a scheduled 10,000 km maintenance interval. When I picked it up they had updated with the latest software/firmware without me even asking. I would have to be sure that GP has this capability.