Are used adventure bikes ok? Why I bought a 2008 BMW F800 GS.

All these new adventure bikes are out now, you know which one I chose? None of them.
You don’t need to buy a new bike when getting into Adventure Riding. In fact, there are a bunch of reasons you’re better off buying second-hand. I will explain why I purchased another second-hand bike instead of a new one.
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Lost Value
00:48 - Warranty
01:04 - Zero cost threshold
01:45 - Where you really save money
02:01 - There could be a compromise
03:01 - New bikes are fat
03:38 - The main reason
04:50 - Why I bought this bike
06:53 - The reason I'm in love with this bike
07:32 - It won't change on the dirt
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[@decoycreativedistractions]

The opportunity to buy a bike knowing its history is a good thing. Here’s to you two getting aquatinted and enjoying many adventures together! 😊👍🏼

[@MrHorsePony]

That is one of the BEST advice anyone can be told, thank you.

[@ruleofthespirit]

Been looking at bikes in the dealerships for a while, but never convinced to buy any. Off the back of this video, I found and bought the same model here in London. Immaculate, 13k miles with all the add-ons including full BMW luggage. Parked in a garage. Paid 4k for it. Rides like a dream. Clearly loved by the previous owner who had to sell due to he and his wife are looking for an inner city apartment without the need of a garage. Thanks for the video. The bike is an excellent choice.

[@testkanal3599]

I soooo agree... bought the same bike 2 years ago for 5'500€ - instead of the T7 for 11'000€. put on top suspension and so on - and still got away with 2'000 less than a new T7. and it's only 3kg heavier. and has 13hp more. just love it...

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Love it!!

[@TheDailyCommuteAU]

Nice video mate - as i am looking for somthing in the catagory, the older BMW's are catching my eye. Better than my triumph through the hills

[@Eduardo-wy5ut]

i share your enthusiasm with that model. mine is a 2011. I don´t quite like the design of the boxer 1200 GS, but the yellow or orange colors of the 800 with the GS sign in that color is an eternal one. i´m quite convinced the value of these bikes will rise as i´m afraid those colors are no longer available in the new ones. the visible truss structure is a piece of engineering art. thank you for the advice. i will have to sell mine soon here in Brazil, as i´m moving to portugal, but your video convinced me to buy an exact same model when there. thanks

[@stevenday1725]

This video makes so much sense. Good work👍. lol back to the drawing bored for me

[@jude.v25]

I bought a used 1200 GS and love it. Can't justify another $12K for a few more horsepower and an LCD screen. And it came fully outfitted with quality upgrades - and pre-scratched! Good advice, mate.

[@yokoschroder314]

!!! Same here, just got a 2015 GS a couple weeks ago with all protective equipment, new tires and LED riding lights installed.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

I hope you're enjoying it as much as I am! 😀

[@MotoPassport]

great vid, great topic, big congrats and happy riding

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks mate

[@FrankTripleMoto]

Great choice Vern 👌

[@TheWhiskeyThrottle_]

Awesome! Love the new bike mate! Hope she treats you well

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

I hope I can treat it well!! 😜

[@RoadsOfOz]

You made some very good points. I went in with the same views when looking for an adventure bike. I was originally looking for a dual sport just like that. I made the mistake of trying a few of the modern dual sports (CFMoto 800 and Aprilia Tuareg). Was totally blown away by them. I am a novice on dirt, but those bikes inspired alot of confidence. Ended upgoing totally overboard and buying a new R1250GS as I was planning alot of touring and 2 up riding. Congrats on the new (to you) bike.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

The 1250GS is an amazing bike and sounds like the right choice with 2-up and more touring but very capable when you want to go off-road. Have fun with it! 😄

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Some fair and very valid points 👍

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks mate 😀

[@freewayproject]

Always good to see logical common sense points made, but the point are up against marketing, shinny things and people with FOMO 😂😂😂

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

And to be fair, it's very good marketing!!

[@freewayproject]

@@MotoRidesAustralia 😂

[@bradjones1933]

Total agree, I am looking at buying an all terrain bike and first thought was to buy new but then after looking and seeing those price tags no thanks what if you drop it or small crash scratches dents, now looking at second hand. What you say with the extra already fitted can save you a small fortune. Happy and safe riding.

[@philbranagan3137]

You make a fair bit of sense Vern!

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

I try to! 😜😀

[@maxsmith9672]

Looks good. Nice bags ;)

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Highly recommend!!

[@clivedarwell5732]

Nice vid, thinking about buying one - how do you find it as a tourer in the twisties? Is cornering nice or that front wheel is a bit sluggish? Cheers

[@nevillegreg1]

I bought a 2nd hand 2021 KLX230 privately, all was good when I test rode it around the seller's property, paid the money over, then out on the very first ride it kept stalling. I contacted the previous owner who said that it never happened to him, the bike was all good. The bike still had 2 weeks of factory warranty left - lucky because the thing was at the dealership for several weeks because they just couldn't find the problem. Imagine if I had to pay for all that labour. Sometimes you just don't want to risk of buying used because you don't want to buy someone else's problems. After replacing a number of sensors and the wiring harness and still the thing was stalling, they checked the only thing they hadn't yet looked at - the cause of the stalling - a faulty spark plug arrestor cable.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Yes, absolutely. There is always a risk with second-hand bikes. Glad you got to the bottom of the issue.

[@aidenscott71]

Spot on. I'd never buy a brand new bike. Save a fortune on a nearly new one that's barely ran in

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

100%!

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Man, that was going to be my exact choice this year as I progress from the 300 dual sport I used to relearn dirt riding after three decades away. Bikes, Enduro's as they were in my early teens, were my first love. In my 30s I had family, business to run & no time for fun that didn't fit in the hours from 9-11pm. I digress, so my best choice was a F800gs, & then RE released the new Himalayan 450. So I went down that road. I hope I have made the better choice, a tad lighter, 450-500k to the 17lt tank and decent suspension off the floor. Time will tell, if I have that many years left riding. And that's the colour I love too.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

There's no right or wrong choice, the best bike is the one you choose and the one you ride 😍

[@DirtyWeekendsAway]

Ahhh, is this Marramarra (end of Bloodwood Rd in arcadia/fiddletown area)? I used to ride there as a kid :)

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

That's the one 😄

[@user-nh8cy3ek2c]

Hi MotoRides - great video. Thinking of a F800GSA - do you find your bike has vibrations at highway speeds? Concerned about hand going to sleep on long highway stretches. Thanks Peter

[@BrettQuester]

So if i took your comment at 7.10 as your doing the goldcoast ride again this year, really looking forward to meeting you, maybe can even send you some vid of you riding from my gopro, must say though the weather forecast is intimidating me!!!!

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Awesome!!! Yeah, the weather looks so interesting that I'm throwing on some new tyres tomorrow! Should be fun though.

[@BrettQuester]

@@MotoRidesAustralia yeah not sure sticking with my Eo7+ the long ride up the highway on full nobbys is not attractive, what will be will be.

[@arnohag1]

I've a 2010 model. Great fuel economy and decent range. Basic suspension is fine. I've taken it most places where I've taken the DR650 but in more comfort. Only issue was the fuel pump which was easy to replace. One button for ABS off and traction control is your wrist. How easy is that.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

The standard suspension is plenty suitable for the little bit I have done on the dirt so far.

[@markmcintosh3202]

Enjoy your new old bike! I agree about the point of not being able to out ride the bike. There is probably only a few people in Australia, like Adam Reimann, who can. I currently have a secondhand DRZ400E, which I am currently on my P's (I'm a late starter (53)). Once I get my full licence, I would like to buy a 2nd hand Husky 701. I will probably do a bit of blacktop, but my utter despise of blacktop means I will try to find a dirt alternate instead.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

A lot of people getting into ADV at our age. 701 would be a great bike.

[@biggooddad]

I totally agree. New Bike Fever is a form of brain washing. Besides, i have a previous owner to blame stuff on when i buy used. 😋

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Hahaha

[@ThroughtheValleyADV]

Must have been my review that confirmed it for you 😂

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Must admit, while watching yours I thought “oh, I hope he doesn't say anything bad!” 😜😄

[@ladduro]

How do you find the trailmax missions? Do you do trail riding with them or street only?

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

I've only had a short run on them, but I found them quite nice in the dirt-more traction than expected.

[@slug.racing]

You only need a warranty if you own euro. Good luck with the BMW .. you'll need it.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

That's funny

[@ogasi1798]

what are these like to own? reliable ?

[@theresahafful-tz3el]

I want to buy a home use f800gs but the dashboard is off and battery just falls what would be the problem ? Is it advisable to buy it I haven’t used a BMW before .

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Sounds like a bad ground somewhere, eletrical is not easy to fix but if you factor a few houndred dollars for an auto eletrician to check, it could be a quick fix. But it could also require an instrument cluster which would be expensive to replace.

[@user-sp8ye1ve2t]

Good buy ,how many k's on it

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

98k. GS’s tend to be high because they see more freeway. Still feels like new…ish.

[@user-sp8ye1ve2t]

@@MotoRidesAustralia Yeah iam looking at 2016 GS 800 Adventure

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

You'll love it!!

[@FAST3RCA]

you still got the mt09?

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Yep, gathering dust!

[@cliff1551]

5:07 coz you got more money than sense ,,,to heavy for adventure riding .

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

LOL

[@3goldfinger]

Unless you have a big bank acc, a used BMW could end up costing you a small fortune in repairs.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

I've found my BMW parts are a similar price to my Toyota and Yamaha parts. Personally.

[@PissTakeProduction]

Congrats on the new bike.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks mate 😄