Late model BMW servicing in Western Sydney?

Hi people

I just bought a second hand R-series BMW (oilhead) and would like to know
the inside gossip on recommended service centres for it in Western Sydney.

Mick Dyer Motorcycles in Penrith is the nearest to me but I don't know how
good he is and whether he sticks to the recommended book services, or has
the fancy diagnostic computers (and does it matter anyway?). Does anyone
here get their BMW serviced there?

There are only 2 official BMW dealers & service centres now in Sydney, now
that John Fretten in Blacktown no longer deals with them.

 

Mick Dyer doesn't have any of the special equipment, but he will service
oilheads. Took my wifes R1150R there once, he wasn't any cheaper than going
to Procycles etc anyway (though we live in the west, Hornsby isn't too far
from where she works, so its still reasonable).

To my knowledge there are only Procycles in Hornsby, Tom Byrne in St Peters
(which is part of Procycles anyway) and Motohansa in Punchbowl, not a
dealer, but they do have trained people and the right equipment.

Nobody in western syd advertises they work on BMs except for Mick Dyer to my
knowledge.

Al

Al

 

For the benefit of the uninitiated... how big a deal is that? Is there
something about BM's which demands that they be looked after in a
special way, and, if so, what is it?

 

Mainly the motronic efi computer which supposedly needs specialised
diagnostic instruments.
The rest of the service work can be done by a trained chimp.
Personally I prefer to take my BMW to bmw trained mechanics who do most
work on BMW's much like most ducati owners take their machines to ducati
spacialists.
Most of your suyamondasaki bikes are so similar in servicing they can be
done by most mechanics.

 

In aus.motorcycles on Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:51:36 +1000

Many mechanics don't like to work on bikes they aren't familiar with.
Even if said bike is utterly basic.

I was amazed at the number of spanner-twirlers who were unsure about the
MZ, must have been way too long since their first year at tech I guess.

Anyone riding a Euro bike will have found this. Mechs not wanting to
know. And a modern Beemer is fractionally more complex than a single
cylinder points-ignited piston port 2 stroke...

Zebee

 

Why would anybody contaminate their BMW by allowing a UJM mechanic to work
on it.

Boxer

 

Which unique components of an internal combustion engine do BMW bikes have
which any other mechanic wouldn't be able to service?

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

BMW servicing requires access to the BMW plug in diagnostic computer to
determine many faults with the fuel injection and ABS computers (although
this may not be required at you standard oil change). Changing of brake
fluid requires specialist equipment on many of the later models fitted with
"Power Assisted" ABS Brakes. Access to Service Bulletins from BMW that are
not made available to your average bike shop are needed for many issues
identified during a models service life.

I am sure you are well aware Nev that a motorcycle is not just components of
an internal combustion engine. Specialist mechanics in general have a better
knowledge of issues with the motorcycles they work on and in my experience
prove to be cheaper in the long run that you average all rounder at your
local motorcycle/lawn mower shop.

Having owned 8 BMW's over the last 15 years I have formed the view that
exclusively using the one specialist BMW mechanic over that time I have
saved a significant amount of money and had better service due to his
knowledge and the loyalty built up between us over that period.

Boxer

 

Der horizontallen pistonrodden.

Theo
And the heated handgrips.

 

Having purchased just one Guzzi during that period I suspect you've spent
significantly more money then I. Of course, the more you spend , the more
you can save, (just ask your wife).

Theo
I have known my Guzzi mechanic since he started his apprenticeship at age
16. That was at least 25 years ago.

 

As someone who's gone from working on his own Hondas to working
on his own BMW Airhead ... well, there's lots different.

Especially the electrics: BMW's motto seems to be "Why simple
when complex works?" ... and the colour codes are all different.

-----sharks

 

Just wait 'til you get to the charging system......

The brushes in the alternator are "fun"

Moike

 

Oh, come on, everyone knows that you can't use Japanese blinker
fluid in a BMW ... BMW's use _left handed_ blinker fluid.

(Did you know you can't take the front cover off an airhead
engine unless you disconnect the battery?)

-----sharks

 

While Triumph use Whitworth...

No, but, apparently, the speedo drive seal on the gearbox isn't
watertight, I hear.

 

Yes you can.

And if you're lucky, it doesn't catch fire. (ask me how I know)


Moike

 

Not after 10 years, no.

Gary (new ones are $5.50)

 

Which part of my conveniently snipped post did you miss Nev?
Come on try a bit harder to bait this one's a failure.

here's a reminder just in case you didn't read it

"Mainly the motronic efi computer which supposedly needs specialised
diagnostic instruments.
The rest of the service work can be done by a trained chimp."

POlease try harder Nev.

 

so EFI computers on suyamondasaki bikes are all identical?

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

ah so BMW uses water in their gearbox

interesting

 

And sometimes in the driveshaft and final drive......

(don't ask)

Moike