To help customers prepare their motorcycles for the GS Challenge, Auto Alpina Motorcycles is offering the following service:

A "Challenge Check" on all GS's entered for the event, comprising of:

1) Read-out fault memory on GT-1 analyser
2) Check fluid levels on:
a) Engine
b) Transmission
c) Final Drive
d) Brake & Clutch
e) Coolant
3) Check condition of brake pads front and rear
4) Check and adjust chain tension & lubricate
5) Check final drive/trailing arm pivot bearings for play and adjust if neccesary
6) Lubricate centre and side stands
7) Check battery electrolite level
8) Check poly-vee belt
9) Check spark plugs and correct gaps
10) Check security of all wheel, caliper and suspension bolts front and rear
11) Check bulbs and all electrical consumers
12) TYRES and pressures.

The cost for this check will be R 210.00 incl Vat, Spares and consumables are extra.

Valid for GS Challenge entrants only, please allow ample booking time for the check as the workshops are busy!

You can contact Auto Alpina on tel: (011) 418-3300 or fax: (011) 823-4576. Denver Biggs (denver.biggs@bmwdealer.co.za) is the dealer principal.

Edited: 17/08/08 - Continental Cars of Port Elizabeth have just confirmed that they will be matching this offer.

Contact Continental Cars on tel: (041) 502-2200 or fax: (041) 502-2399. Des Soutar (des.soutar@bmwdealer.co.za) is the dealer principal.

Edited: 24/08/08 - Autohaus Monti of East London have also confirmed that they will be matching the offer.

Contact Autohaus Monti on tel: (043) 726-8730 ; fax: (043) 726-5675 or email Dick Holder (dick.holder@bmwdealer.co.za)