I've convinced SWMBO to let me buy a bike!

[KungFooBob]

Someone wanted an MT-10, but could only afford a Ducati

[Count Steer]

WTF!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115375803317 ... Swey5id6Q8

That's hideous

Bbbut...it's been given a 'top rate colour refresh and powder coated wheels to give it that MT-10 look'.

(It's gopping).

[Taipan]

MT-10strada!

[MingtheMerciless]

Vile!

[KungFooBob]

I'm sat waiting for my 3 minute walk round video, spec list and hi-res photo's of the usual corrosion spots to be sent to me via Whatsapp.

The Black GS is a special edition Triple Black... Black Engine/Shaft/FD, Black Bodywork and Black Rims.

It's got Keyless Ride and Gear Assist Pro... and the all important spoked wheels.

It's pretty much the cheapest on the market for the age/miles and it's got the full three boxes.

Fingers crossed the service history pans out and it' as good as it looks in the low-res pics.

It'll match my Black Tour-X4

[Supermofo]

I've liked it for you. The bike is fuggin horrible

[KungFooBob]

Got me video, looks great!

Run the spec through the vin decoder...

X0186 Special Model II
X0191 Dynamic ESA
X0192 LED Headlight
X0193 Keyless Ride
X0200 Special Model, Triple Black
X0202 Daytime Running Lights
X0221 On-Board Computer Pro
X0222 Gearshift Assistant Pro
X0224 Driving Modes Pro
X0230 Comfort Package
X0233 Touring Package
X0235 Dynamic Package
X0272 Preparation, Navigation Unit
X0326 Speedometer Mph
X0350 Exhaust System, Chrome
X0381 Operating Instructions, English
X0519 Heated Handlebar Grips
X0530 RDC
X0538 Cruise Control
X0568 Drivetrain, Black
X0589 Hand Protector
X0590 Direction Indicator LED White
X05AC ABS Pro
X0650 ASC
X0681 Case Holder Left/Right
X0736 National Version Great Britain
X0771 Cross-Spoke Wheels

All good. It's got a brand new pair of Bridgstones on it, the official BMW GS tankbag, it was service at BMW Guildford 3 miles ago!

He's sent me evidence of the first service at 500 miles and services at 14000 and 15815, wait waiting for him to confirm it's been serviced in between a few times.

Then comes the haggle.

[KungFooBob]

Ok, no evidence of service between 500 and 1400 miles.

WWJD?

[Supermofo]

Good luck, it sure has lots of toys!

[Supermofo]

Ok, no evidence of service between 500 and 1400 miles.

WWJD?

Hmm. That is a bit odd. Why would you buy a new £20k Beemer with a warranty and then not service it? Even I've done that on a budget Suzuki!

[Skub]

Ok, no evidence of service between 500 and 1400 miles.

WWJD?

Does a bike need serviced after only 900 miles?

[KungFooBob]

I've called Guildford BMW.

They confirm they serviced it at 500, 1400 and 15815 miles.

I asked her to confirm there was no other services on their computer. She confirmed. I then asked if she had any history such as warranty claims and recalls, she said yes, but can't give it to me, GDPR and all that.

I can't imagine the owner went 13,500 miles without a service, or did he?

[KungFooBob]

Talking of GDPR, the previous owner lived here...

https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.o ... =MNA125959

Looking at streetview no wonder he needed a GS, his drive is a cart track!

[Skub]

I can't imagine the owner went 13,500 miles without a service, or did he?

Using myself as a (probably untypical) example,I bought my Zed new in 2020. I took the 600 mile dealer service because it was free,but I'm at 12k now and I have no intention of ever going back to the dealer for a service. I dump the oil and filter every 4k and ride on.

[Taipan]

I've called Guildford BMW.

They confirm they serviced it at 500, 1400 and 15815 miles.

I asked her to confirm there was no other services on their computer. She confirmed. I then asked if she had any history such as warranty claims and recalls, she said yes, but can't give it to me, GDPR and all that.

I can't imagine the owner went 13,500 miles without a service, or did he?

Can rite-bike not get a redacted copy of the service invoice?

[Asian Boss]

Don't worry about all that servicing bollocks.

[KungFooBob]

Can rite-bike not get a redacted copy of the service invoice?

It's got them. There's three BMW services with official paper invoices from BMW Guildford.
02/09/16 - 552 miles (Running in check)
29/03/21 - 14000 miles £875.89
11/04/22 - 15815 miles £425.16

Everyone else I've spoken to is a bit meh about the lack of service between 552 and 1400, so maybe I should be too, it does come with a three month warranty afterall.

[ChrisW]

BMW can be a bit rubbish with servicing record data going missing.

[Skub]

BMW can be a bit rubbish with servicing record data going missing.

Judging by those prices,they don't forget how to charge.

[Count Steer]

I've called Guildford BMW.

They confirm they serviced it at 500, 1400 and 15815 miles.

I asked her to confirm there was no other services on their computer. She confirmed. I then asked if she had any history such as warranty claims and recalls, she said yes, but can't give it to me, GDPR and all that.

I can't imagine the owner went 13,500 miles without a service, or did he?

I can go in, check the bike out and Chinese burn 'em until they tell me.

Most unlikely a BMW owner would go 13,500 miles without a service. They usually have complete dossiers including fuel fills, tyre pressures, each journey, wind direction, fuel consumption.....