Here's Why You Need a Hex GS-911 BEFORE Buying a 2nd-Hand BMW

[@GreaseAndGravel]

UPDATE ON THE VIDEO: With the "Enthusiast" license, a VIN slot is only taken up when a ‘Service Function’ is carried out. The user can run as many AutoScans, read/clear as many DTC’s and check real-time values on as many VIN’s as they wish! It’s only Service Functions such as component activation, service reset, calibrations, configurations, coding etc which use a unique VIN slot.

[@n.steenvoorde]

Really love footage of the good old BMW R1200 GS Adventure k25

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks man, me too. They are just awesome. I plan on shooting some footage of just the riding the bike, no talking...

[@n.steenvoorde]

@@GreaseAndGravel You do that 💪. These bikes are awesome 🏍️💨💨💨

[@ivofer8349]

awesome info, i think going down as more intense than going uphill

[@GreaseAndGravel]

thank you for watching! yes, very true about the downhill :)

[@greenrumour]

Well done. Im still looking forward to my first off road adventure on my 1200. The guy I bought the bike from had the gs-911 but wouldnt let it go. lol

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Congrats on the bike! That's a shame. I'd probably do the same when I sell the bike one day LOL Happy riding!

[@volodymyrholubets1872]

Are you using 10 pin adapter? (If so, male or female) I am considering buying a used R1200GS 2009 model and thinking about this diagnostics tool.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I wouldn't own a BMW without the tool! Yes, I have the adapter. The 2006 bike port is round (female I think LOL) and the diagnostic tool is rectangular (male).

[@andrevanzyl6889]

Nice riding. I also have the same bike as yours. Also have a gs911 wi fi modle. But the utherday day i tried to enter the option to bleed my brakes and it did not want to vo in there. The otherstuff u are talking about in this video its ok. But not the feature to test servo moter. I also did the firmware update. Can u advice please.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks Andre. Unfortunately I am no expert. Maybe contact the team at Hex?

[@lungile65]

Helpful for the info Thanks

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@BertFabri]

motoscan cost much less and is very good

[@GreaseAndGravel]

When I looked you neededan Android tablet or phone. Is that still the case?

[@BertFabri]

@@GreaseAndGravel Indeed, but it's working unlimited once you buy the cheap license. I had an old GS-911 and didn't work anymore on my LC

[@SideQuestStijn]

I just use an ODB reader and app

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Yes, that would do the same thing. We don't get them as readily here in SA though. Or they send you the wrong reader.

[@FrancoisBarnard0]

A generic OBD reader will only give you OBD-II mandated info and fault-codes (typically emissions related), so any other BMW-specific info will not be known

[@SideQuestStijn]

@@FrancoisBarnard0 There are BMW specific ODB apps out there that allow similar functionality, at least for 2013 (> wethead) bikes. Don't know about the aircooled ones. GS-911 is using the same interface.

[@hurterbe]

Where did you buy your GS 911 from and what didnit cost?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Sorry for the very late reply! I bought mine in South Africa (where they come from) here: hexdiagnostics.co.za/product-category/gs-911/ They are now R7245 Totally worth it!

[@johanvanloggerenberg8808]

Daai ding kos 'n plaas se prys

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Dit is nie goedkoop nie, maar ek dink hy sal vir homself betaal. Veral as jy meer as een BMW gaan gesit in jou leeftyd.

[@johanvanloggerenberg8808]

@@GreaseAndGravel ek het die ander 1 scan tool dink jy weet seker waste 1 en sover is ek happy glo nou nie hy kan soveel doen soos gs911 nie

[@GreaseAndGravel]

@@johanvanloggerenberg8808 Is dit die Motoscan? Ek is seker hy doen die belangrike goed. Toe ek daarna gekyk het, het dit gelyk of dit net op Android werk (nie Appel nie)

[@johanvanloggerenberg8808]

@@GreaseAndGravel jip hy werk lekker. Se my jy nogi probleem gehaat met jou stations nie my nou begin los kim

[@GreaseAndGravel]

@@johanvanloggerenberg8808 Nee, myne voel nog styf. Sover ek gelees het was daai net seker jare. Ek kan nie lekker onthou nie, maar was rondom 2013-2017 iewers. Ek mag helemal verkeerd wees. Maar dis 'n goeie idee om maar te laat kyk daarna.

[@nudawas]

Why would you even buy bike like that ... sorry not for me

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I just like trying different bikes and I've always wanted to own one. I do prefer simpler bikes though. The bike I miss most is my Gen1 KLR (and my XT500).