That's it. Would love proper parts lists, rather than vehicle parts list.

You're right on the money with preparation Bjorn. Most BMW riders don't even know how to change oil or clean their air filter. How many posts aren't there on the Hubb about where a BMW service agent is.

Most of the issues mentioned are from older issues. The later models fixed all but steering head bearing, and not because of overheating, because they have dedicated oil tanks. If you go with a stock shock and load it up with 50 kg of gear and expect it to last your either brave or a fool. Ok, maybe a bit strong, but it doesn't make sense. Same for the waterpump. If you prepare for it you can change it at any servo in 20 minutes. At least with the F you can keep the oil. FWIW I met a 640A that has a waterpump fail, but lost all his fluids because KTM didn't design for a warning system. Rotax did.

Regulators USED to fail often because older models had them under the seat. The NEED cooling. In actual fact they still are in the wrong place and should be relocated to the Xc location. That's where BM now puts them on the new F and 800 models. It's BM's evolution.

I met one other F with issues in South America, and it was related to poor starting at altitude. The owner thought FI would prevent altitude issues, but didn't realise that it still need oxygen. Fair enough. I had it once myself, but remove the snorkel to get some heat into the system, and it was fine.

It's all in the homework.

__________________
Tacos Tyring Travels.com