GSA800 manufacture's warranty.

[SteveW]

I was a little surprised to learn that although my GSA is still within its manufacture's warranty, it will not be covered if I ride it outside of Europe.....specifically North America where I am shipping it to for 8 weeks next year.
I guess BMW North America is a different company?

[AndyB]

That seems strange. I'd be asking BMW over here if it was a case of simply no warranty or whether they will reimburse you for any costs incurred for warranty work performed by a BMW dealer while you're away.

If they say no warranty you've just got to ask what the A stands for in the model designation :whistle:

[Scott_rider]

I think most products are only covered by the manufacturer's warranty in the original countries that they are supplied in. I presume the EU in this case. Apple products are not covered worldwide either, not that that helps, but it's not unique to BMW.

[herman]

Might be worth doing some research into that. I seem to recall cases on ADV about it

[SteveW]

Might be worth doing some research into that. I seem to recall cases on ADV about it

The only research I did was to ask at the BMW dealer, the bad news was clearly outlined in the small print on a product brochure.
I guess there must be some chance of getting the costs of any parts reimbursed upon returning to the UK?

[herman]

You are probably in good will/good custom territory then?

[AndyB]

If not good will territory then certainly bad press territory :whistle:

[coyotedave]

Only thing to check is the head bearings once a week or more often if you're doing a bit of off road riding.


Cheers Dave.

[johnnyboxer]

Are you gonna breakdown ?

[Nigel]

Are you gonna breakdown ?

:whistle: