Apr 24, 2020 · The BMW F 850 GS is the more off-road oriented of the two BMW middleweight adventure bikes. Hence, ground clearance can be more of a concern. In gaining the ground clearance, manufacturers often end up with seat heights that some riders find uncomfortable. The BMW F 850 GS could be one of those bikes with a standard seat height of 33.9 inches.

Aug 24, 2016 · Thinking in buying a F850Gs but I heard a lot of bad stories about that Chinese made engine. Oil consumption problem, camshaft problems, rattling and so on. I personally tested one of the first 2019 model and I remember the engine were very very loud. Did bmw fixed those problems? Is overall a good bike?

Oct 27, 2020 · I'm running E-07 + tires on my F850GS. I was always a TKC-70 fan but after 1500 miles to date I'm loving the Mitas tires. The only dirt that I ride is dirt roads and I see a noticeable improvement with the E-07 +, mostly in turns, on the brakes and on …

Apr 14, 2021 · I've put 12k miles on my '19 F850GS and the reports of ~200 miles match my experience so long as I'm not gunning down the highway at 70+mph. The bike's fuel economy has a wide range even between 60-70mph from what I can tell.

Nov 18, 2013 · I'm a customer in the USA researching the different types of BMW F850GS. I just returned from the BMW dealer and I'm more confused than clear on the differences available to me in the USA. I had to explain to the sales rep that there are two types of Adventure models.

Apr 21, 2022 · Haynes/Clymer/Chilton haven't produced a BMW motorcycle manual since 2018. The BMW-controlled BMW Clubs International participants (like the BMW MOA) don't speak out about this one behalf of their members because they must follow "guidelines" that literally bind them to being extensions of BMW's public relations/marketing machine.

Feb 29, 2016 · BMW Recommended Oil: BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC ULTIMATE Original BMW Engine Oil 5W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil (3 Liters). 1 x 16mm OEM Copper Crush Ring (BMW Stock # 07 11 9 963 252) Note: Replace Every Oil Change. 1 x OEM Oil Filter (BMW Stock # 11 42 7 721 779) Note: The Short Oil Filter Is Replaced By A Long Oil Filter During The Running …

Sep 18, 2023 · Just did a spark plug change for the F850GS and thought I'd share a general overview of the experience. Extra parts or tools I purchased besides spark plugs: Coil Plug Remover (Which worked awesome): https://amzn.to/3c61Qf2 14mm Spark Plug Puller: https://amzn.to/2PaVy4M Replacement Clamps for Air Box: https://amzn.to/3cVvnHs

Apr 10, 2022 · Home Forums Home > Bikes > GSpot (BMW) > Parallel Universe > F850GS 30,000 Mile Review Discussion in ' Parallel Universe ' started by Moto Traveler , Apr 10, 2022 .

Jun 11, 2021 · The BMW engineering seems to be performance first, reliability second, comfort third. My GS trans is a little clunky but it is designed to handle high torque shifts. If you think a BMW trans is clunky, try driving a HD. They clunk hard and loud. Most HD engines are all …