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annual update fees
Alan T. Butler:
I bought one of the first GS-911s, mainly because I had just purchased a 2008 K1200S and wanted to get rid of that pesky service reminder. This feature was promised, but was not yet available when I bought my GS-911. Finally it came out and I am very happy. Since then I upgraded my GS-911 to "Pro" mode. Just because, and (oh yeah) Hexcode was offering a killer introductory deal on the upgrade. My upgrades are currently up to date. Still very happy.
Here are a few data points:
1. Just updated my wife's i-Mac to the new "Mavericks" OS. This was a free download. Not sure why.
2. The cheapest thing on a BMW motorcycle is the rider.
3. The warranty on a BMW motorcycle goes for three years or (I think) 30,000 miles.
4. Some guys (me included) send in an annual contribution to i-BMW.com just because they have a really cool site for crazed K-bike riders.
So throw all that into the big Cuisinart and see what comes out: How about "free" upgrades for the first three years, then a nominal annual fee, to be paid before the first "out of warranty" upgrade. The fee could be based on the renewal fee for McAffee software renewal.
Just sayin'
Seeya
ATB
Frankskouts:
So from what I am reading, most of us are willing to pay for something. However, what we call what we are paying for is of great debate. As a mechanic, I can understand that paying more to be able to connect to more bikes is understandable. Everytime I use my gs911 to reset my oil change, I have to download the latest beta. I am down for paying something. I would hope that as technology expands, any upgrades to my gs911 would be done with new beta or some sort of trade in program. Someday I hope to have a 1600 parked beside my r1200. With any luck there will be a gs911 that will work for both.
Thanks,
Tim
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Haakon:
"Frankskouts" wrote: Everytime I use my gs911 to reset my oil change, I have to download the latest beta.
Why do you not download the latest "stable" sofware?
(The Beta and the stable can both be on your computer)
Alan T. Butler:
Just got back from a fine ride on my 2010 GS Adv, and had another "thought" while riding home. If we went for an update fee patterned after the McAfee annual subscription fee, we might feel a little bit more entitled to "expect" a certain quantity and quality of increased functionality for our GS-911 devices. As it is now, we gladly download whatever comes, whenever it comes. The updates we have received have been great. All kinds of cool stuff. Still, we are somewhat contented to wait and see what comes along (unless it entails waiting to get rid of the darn service warning on an otherwise perfect K-bike). This could change if we had to keep our subscription current, like we do with McAfee or Norton.
All that being said, I'd be willing to pay $35 or $40 bux a year to keep my GS-911 subscription current.
Seeya
ATB
Teezy:
The day will come when Windows 7 and Windows 8 will be obsolete, and the GS911 may not be compatible without updated software. I have no problem with an annual fee of say$30 - $50 per year. While some software suppliers supply free updates, specialist software - especially in the engineering field have an annual fee. Take AutoCAD...each years its about NZ$1100. I think Hexcode does a great job and its not that expensive in the context of buying a BMW or having a BMW tech service or repair your motorcycle. My 2 cents worth.
Peace of mind in the ability of diagnosing motorcycle faults
Dave
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