Is my R1200GS too old for this ?
 

Hi everybody,
I'm currently planning a long journey from Belgium to Kirghistan on summer 2020. It means more or less 15 000 km with let's say 2 000 km on trails.
My R1200GS LC is 6 years old and counts 70 000 km. It will be 100 000 km at the end in Kirghistan. The bike is regularly maintained.

What do you think ? Should I put some new shock absorbers ? A new swing arm and cardan ? Or buy a new bike (hope not -I like this one) ?

Many thanks in advance for sharing your experience !

Gilles

Shocks yes, for sure. Originals are due now, and with an extra load, they'll fail.
Final drive bearings yes.

Other than that I think a really good, thorough service and check should be fine.
Certainly no need to buy a new bike! It's just a teenager!

have a great trip!

I am currently on tour in North America on a 1983 R80G/S which has done over 300,000 km making yours a relative youngster, as Grant says give it a service and take it.

Many thanks guys ! I’ll do that. Great To have your advices and greenlight

How old is the battery? >4 years I'd replace it.

General service ... make it a major service - all fluids replaced .. including brake fluids. All filters replaced.

I know this is an older thread however;


My 2008 GSA just clicked over 362'000 km's.

I wouldn't hesitate to head RTW on it - I have more confidence in it than my new right knee LOL

The battery is new, you're right. Winters are cold in Belgium and I ride nearly all year long ;-) Many thanks for your suggestion.

Wow good to know. It gives me a lot of confidence, thank you.
LOL for the knee ;-)

Thanks!


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