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Bmw mechanic Dublin.

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  • 11-12-2019 11:02am
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    dubdamo
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭


    Hello folks, I have been considering buying a 2012 BMW F800ST. I have never owned a BMW and was wondering if anyone knows a reliable mechanic who works independently [not in Joe Duffy) who might look after servicing it. Replys by PM welcome, thanks.


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    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Well at least youre ONLY considering it...:p....but if you do...Platinum in Bray..its basically Co.Dublin...:eek:


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    Interceptor
    Registered Users Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    An F800ST doesn't really need to go to a BMW specialist for servicing - they are much the same as any modern bike and any decent mechanic will be able to do everything you need. Platinum have a good reputation but it depends where you are in Dublin.


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    dubdamo
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭dubdamo


    Interceptor wrote: »
    An F800ST doesn't really need to go to a BMW specialist for servicing - they are much the same as any modern bike and any decent mechanic will be able to do everything you need. Platinum have a good reputation but it depends where you are in Dublin.

    Yeah I was thinking that myself, not too many electrics gizmos on it, almost feel dirty even thinking about it after 30 odd years exclusivley on Jap bikes:)


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    The F800GS is a lovely bike, I almost sold my 1200GS to buy my son's 800GS when he was selling it. I loved it.

    The only reason I didn't change was because I wasn't going back to a chain drive and tubed tires. Other than that they're a fantastic bike.

    Re Joe Duffy's, although they're slated here their servicing costs are competitive now with Platinum.

    Cotter's also have a BMW trained mechanic in their workshops.


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    rock22
    Registered Users Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭rock22


    The F800ST has compter which keeps track of service items and you will need a mechanic who can read the outputs. The best drive needs tension cheked and I think this needs a special BMW tool


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    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,112 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    I thought they would be technicians :)


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    Interceptor
    Registered Users Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    rock22 wrote: »
    The F800ST has compter which keeps track of service items and you will need a mechanic who can read the outputs. The best drive needs tension cheked and I think this needs a special BMW tool

    It tells you when it needs a service and the mechanic just resets it afterward. Belt tension isn't rocket science and any mechanic will be able to check/adjust it.
    blade1 wrote: »
    I thought they would be technicians :)
    Technicians is just a fancy way of saying 'very expensive mechanic' :D


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    Stanford
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Stanford


    These guys will give you good advice on BMWs, http://www.cityspares.ie/


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    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Malakai Skinny Socialism wrote: »
    The F800GS is a lovely bike, I almost sold my 1200GS to buy my son's 800GS when he was selling it. I loved it.

    The only reason I didn't change was because I wasn't going back to a chain drive and tubed tires. Other than that they're a fantastic bike.

    Re Joe Duffy's, although they're slated here their servicing costs are competitive now with Platinum.

    Cotter's also have a BMW trained mechanic in their workshops    .



    Youre funny.......:D:D


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    colm_c
    Registered Users Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Malakai Skinny Socialism wrote: »
    Cotter's also have a BMW trained mechanic in their workshops.

    Not any more, the guy isn't working there anymore, or not doing bmw servicing anyway.


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    OP, I read that again and apologies I thought you mentioned an 800GS.


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    rock22
    Registered Users Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭rock22


    Interceptor wrote: »
    It tells you when it needs a service and the mechanic just resets it afterward.
    :D

    Not quite true. Computer tracks errors messages and highlights items needing attention.
    Interceptor wrote: »
    Belt tension isn't rocket science and any mechanic will be able to check/adjust it.

    :D
    I could adjust it, but only if I had the special tools needed. And if I didn't routinely work on them then I probably would not have those tools


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    Japcati2020
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭Japcati2020


    colm_c wrote: »
    Not any more, the guy isn't working there anymore, or not doing bmw servicing anyway.

    Hes totally out of the bike game now. Has nothing to do with bikes anymore
    Hes in the building game now with his own rather successful building company.


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