This page brings together all the technical articles dedicated to BMW R1200 GS/GSA LC and R1250 GS/GSA models.
The topics are organized by category so you can quickly find the information you need.
You’ll find detailed Workshop articles, Quick Checks, maintenance tips, diagnostic methods, and technical explanations based on real workshop experience.
The goal is simple: help GS/GSA LC owners better understand their bikes, anticipate common issues, and perform maintenance with more confidence.
Click the article title you’re interested in to open it directly.
Transmission / Driveshaft
Chris Bach Workshop #01 – BMW GS driveshaft inspection (R1200 LC & R1250) – why moisture in the boot matters
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #01 – BMW GS Driveshaft Inspection (R1200 LC & R1250) – warning signs of moisture in the boot
Engine / Valve Clearance
Chris Bach Workshop #02 – BMW GS valve clearance (R1200 LC & R1250) – why ShiftCam changes the inspection process
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #02 – BMW GS valve clearance (R1200 LC & R1250) – when to check it
Cooling System
Chris Bach Workshop #03 – BMW GS Coolant Leak (R1200 LC & R1250) – Why a Small Leak Can Become a Big Problem
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #03 – BMW GS coolant system (R1200 LC & R1250) – 3 warning signs riders often miss
ESA / Suspension
Chris Bach Workshop #04 – GS/GSA LC – ESA / Dynamic ESA: Electronic Failure or Worn Shock?
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #04 – BMW GS ESA (R1200 LC & R1250) – too harsh or too soft? A quick check before calling it a failure
Bearings and Pivots
Chris Bach Workshop #05 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – Bearings and pivots, why play creates wobble and vague steering
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #05 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – Wobble and weave, the 3 quick checks most riders skip
Warning Lights / Electronic Diagnostics
Chris Bach Workshop #06 – GS/GSA LC – Warning lights, when to stop now and when to diagnose first
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #06 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – Warning light on? Do this first before you guess
Chris Bach Workshop #07 – GS/GSA LC – Electronic diagnostics, why reading fault codes before a trip is not optional
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #07 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – A 2-minute scan that can save you 2 days of trouble
Braking System
Chris Bach Workshop #08 – GS/GSA LC – Pulsing brakes: why it’s often not ABS and not a warped rotor
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #08 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – Brake pulsing, the 60-second reality check before you blame rotors or ABS
Battery and Charging System
Chris Bach Workshop #09 – GS/GSA LC – Why a Weak Battery Can Make the Bike Look More Broken Than It Really Is
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #09 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – A Booster Is Backup, Not a Healthy Battery
Torque Specifications
Chris Bach Workshop #10 – GS/GSA LC – Why Torque Specs Matter More Than Most Riders Think
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #10 – GS/GSA LC – The Small Habit That Prevents Most Tightening Mistakes
Tools and Equipment
Chris Bach Workshop #11 – GS/GSA LC – Stop Buying Tools You Don’t Need
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #11 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – The Tool Check Most Riders Never Do
Electrical Accessories
Chris Bach Workshop #12 – GS/GSA LC – The Electrical Accessory Mistakes That Slowly Kill Batteries
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #12 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – The Check You Should Always Do After Installing an Electrical Accessory
Workshop Methods
Chris Bach Workshop #13 – GS/GSA LC – Why “Simple Jobs” Turn Into 4-Hour Garage Disasters
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #13 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – The One Photo Habit That Can Save You a Headache During Reassembly
Motorcycle Aging
Chris Bach Workshop #14 – GS/GSA LC – Why We Stop Noticing Our Bike Is Aging
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #14 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – The Simple Test to Find Out Whether Your Motorcycle Has Changed Without You Noticing
Rust / Corrosion
Chris Bach Workshop #15 – GS/GSA LC – Rust Always Starts With a Small Detail
Suspicious Noises
Chris Bach Workshop #16 – GS/GSA LC – When Is A Noise Actually A Problem?
Air Filters
Chris Bach Workshop #17 – GS/GSA LC – Sport Air Filters: More Power or Just More Air?
Ride Modes
Chris Bach Workshop #18 – GS/GSA LC – Ride Modes Explained: What Your Bike Is Really Doing Under You
Understanding Your Motorcycle
Chris Bach Workshop #19 – GS/GSA LC – Why Every Owner Should Understand Their Motorcycle, Even If They Never Turn a Wrench
TPMS / RDC (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Chris Bach Workshop – GS/GSA LC – RDC 1: Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Chris Bach Workshop – GS/GSA LC – RDC 2: How Do You Know When a Sensor Is Starting to Fail?
Chris Bach Workshop – GS/GSA LC – RDC 3: Tire Changes, the Mistakes That Can Damage Your Sensors
Chris Bach Workshop – GS/GSA LC – RDC 4: Replacing a Sensor – How Do You Get the Motorcycle to Recognize It?
Chris Bach Workshop – GS/GSA LC – RDC 5: What Should You Do When the RDC Warning Light Comes On?
Chris Bach Workshop – GS/GSA LC – RDC 6 – Bonus: Pressure Loss, Leak or Puncture? Checks and Repairs Every Rider Should Know
Diagnostics – Best Practices
Chris Bach – Workshop Note / Quick Check #16 – GS/GSA LC (R1200 LC & R1250) – The Best Diagnostic Tool Is Familiarity
Chris Bach Workshop #20 – GS/GSA LC – Why a Fault Code Does Not Always Identify the Failed Part
Fluids and Levels
Chris Bach Workshop #21 – GS/GSA LC – Oil Level BMW GS/GSA LC: How to Check It Correctly
