BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

[kiran2508]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

but I want this to flop massively so that they learn how to and what to do with anything they launch in India.

Meanwhile as we speak...

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/bmw-group-appoints-ex-royal-enfield-president-rudratej-singh-as-india-head-413171

"Rudratej Singh has been appointed as the president and chief executive officer of BMW Group India, effective August 1, 2019....
....Under his tenure, Royal Enfield launched Continental GT 650, Interceptor 650, Himalayan, Thunderbird X etc....
....Rudy will be the President and Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group India. Which means he will not only handle the Motorrad’s business but also their cars as well as the MINI brand"

They are taking a step in the right direction, ex-RE President knows how our market works and hope he can turn things around.

[Akash.Yadav]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Meanwhile as we speak...

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/bmw-group-appoints-ex-royal-enfield-president-rudratej-singh-as-india-head-413171

"Rudratej Singh has been appointed as the president and chief executive officer of BMW Group India, effective August 1, 2019....
....Under his tenure, Royal Enfield launched Continental GT 650, Interceptor 650, Himalayan, Thunderbird X etc....
....Rudy will be the President and Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group India. Which means he will not only handle the Motorrad’s business but also their cars as well as the MINI brand"

They are taking a step in the right direction, ex-RE President knows how our market works and hope he can turn things around.

That's dangerous at many levels.
He knows manufacturers can sell dumb stuff at high price to Indians. Quality can be brought down to 3 months rust period and yet there will be people who will buy it.
It will not dilute the brand image because we all see Maruti thriving nicely and taking truck loads of money every day to bank. Bringing in new products is different, pricing them is an altogether different game.

[Ashwiin Napster]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

BMW is recalling its G 310 GS and G 310 R motorcycles for bad brakes


The brake calipers can have their pistons corrode, causing them to seize according to the recall report from NHTSA. This recall is currently only for US region. Any Indian owner facing issues with brakes? If yes, just a heads-up to keep a look-out on the recall news.


Read more here --> https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/b...-brake-recall/

[icemang]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Check out my review of the bike.

CAVEAT This is NOT for BMW fanboys, as I have mentioned in the video also.

https://youtu.be/nwXw0vdiJhM

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Check out my review of the bike.

CAVEAT This is NOT for BMW fanboys, as I have mentioned in the video also.

https://youtu.be/nwXw0vdiJhM

Very neat and clean video, loved it. You could avoid intro repetition, all in all a nice video.

[icemang]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Very neat and clean video, loved it. You could avoid intro repetition, all in all a nice video.

MEP,

Thanks for the kind words.

This video was actually in 5 different parts as my friends asked me to do so for different areas of the bike.

Then, Rushlane asked me to stitch the separate ones into one continuous video. I had made the parts on Windows Moviemaker and didn't know the way to remove the separate intros to each so they all came into the final one.

If you know of some free software that does a better job than WMM, please do let me know. My Ladakh review of the bike is pending and I'll make it with the new one.

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That's dangerous at many levels.
He knows manufacturers can sell dumb stuff at high price to Indians. Quality can be brought down to 3 months rust period and yet there will be people who will buy it.
It will not dilute the brand image because we all see Maruti thriving nicely and taking truck loads of money every day to bank. Bringing in new products is different, pricing them is an altogether different game.

This is stupid...appointing one big overall boss for two completely different products under the same brand.

Car design requires a car mind and bike, bike.

Prepare to see both sides getting eroded.

[ruturajv]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Had my 1-year servicing done, here are the updates, err. the bills ...

A total of ₹10K !!!

[kiran2508]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Had my 1-year servicing done, here are the updates, err. the bills ...

A total of ₹10K !!!

Thanks for sharing, I'd say spares are priced on-par and acceptable for the BMW branding, only issue and bummer still remains is the flat fixed ₹190 per 5 mins labor rate across all their BMW Motorrad bikes, be it G310 or S1000RR, flat @₹190/5mins.

Imagine a 2hrs valve/timing/head/lathe job, will easily endup in ₹5380 just in labor(24 units of 5mins x ₹190 + 18% GST).

Honestly they should atleast comeup with lower labor rate per/5mins for entry level bikes like the G310, as they are less complex bike to work-on say when compared to a F850GS or R1200GS or S1000RR, spares are fine can be still managed!

[ruturajv]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Yes, the guy did give me a scare when he said, that next time around there will be valve clearance checks, etc. Which means opening up the engine, and MORE LABOUR !!

[bharatheshk]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Had my 1-year servicing done, here are the updates, err. the bills ...

A total of ₹10K !!!
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How many kms has your bike run ? specially for the brake pads to be changed .

[#bpk]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Yes, the guy did give me a scare when he said, that next time around there will be valve clearance checks, etc. Which means opening up the engine, and MORE LABOUR !!

Try to service your bike itself. It's diy are available online .

[ruturajv]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

How many kms has your bike run ? specially for the brake pads to be changed .

ya, that was the worrisome part, I had run only around 4200 km, out of which more than 95% would be bumper to bumper traffic. I had never experienced such early brakepad changes in my unicorn earlier. So I doubt if its my riding.

[bharatheshk]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

ya, that was the worrisome part, I had run only around 4200 km, out of which more than 95% would be bumper to bumper traffic. I had never experienced such early brakepad changes in my unicorn earlier. So I doubt if its my riding.

Better stay with the bike during service or ask them to send a snap before they change any part just to be sure .Unless you were riding the brake pedal no way the pads will wear out at 4000km. Gone are the days where you could trust the showrooms even if you trust the brand .

[Dibyenduu]

Re: Bmw G310GS

Hi Slvrvisn, sorry for the late response. KTM 390 Adv release looks to be round the corner. My suggestion is to have a look at it as well. This doesnt mean that GS does not have enough power for pillion and luggage. For me, GS reliability is not an issue. I have almost completed 5K now on the odo and have no issues absolutely. I would look for options always and would be happy to make a choice of my own rather than to buy something out of no choice. After all, it's hard earned money.

As for servicing is considered, you should have a one in Bangalore and you need to do it only once in 10K or 1 year after the first one. Mysore and Bangalore are not too far off in my opinion. You can always plan a ride for the same. My own experience with BMW service was good. I was able to stand with the mechanic and see all the basic stuff he did on the bike (changing oil, checking and adjusting chain slack, tightening of all nuts and bolts etc) with all my questions answered by him. So now, if I need to do some basic stuff, I can do it at home too. I am the one who would like to dirty my hands at first given opportunity.

Trust this helps you.

take care and ride safe.
Rajesh

Dear brother,gone through your insightful answer,very impressed. I have a plan to own a new 310GS before festive season. I want to talk to you. If you have no issue,then provide me your number please. Mine 9932764433

[JollyRoger999]

Re: BMW G310GS Ownership Experience Thread

Hi team, My name is Akshay and this is my first ever message on the board. I have booked my new BMWG310gs BS6 and the delivery is sched in the next 7 days.

I am buying a complete new set of riding gear and helmet. 90% of my riding will be touring/intercity and perhaps 10% off road. I live in Mumbai.

Would someone be kind enough to point me towards the right set of gear to be bought. Any inputs will help!

P.S.: [MENTION=97630]admin[/MENTION]s, I am an utter noob on this forum so please feel free to guide me to the right thread in case of any errors. Thanks!