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by Wierpig
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 1130
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Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW

Excellent, thanks Glenn.Just need BMW to confirm it in writing in the UK now.
by Wierpig
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 1130
Great Britain

Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW

Its not the shafts as such, but the tunnel its housed in.Water ingress is taking place and either siezing the shaft onto the final drive, or getting into the yoke bearings of the articulated joints.Or both. The shaft can break, causing loss of drive, or worse, lock the rear wheel.
by Wierpig
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 1130
Great Britain

Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW

Yes, thats helpful.The thing about BMW is, they are quick enough with emails trying to sell you the latest boots, gloves or latest bike, but when it comes to a safety issue with a previous model..no contact.Nothing.I spoke to the dealer and he denied all knowlege.Never mind fannying around, adding i...
by Wierpig
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 1130
Great Britain

Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW

Has anyone had confirmation of this from BMW?
by Wierpig
Tue May 16, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Is this driveshaft salvagable?
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Great Britain

Re: Is this driveshaft salvagable?

Sorry mate but its knackered.The rust has probably siezed it to the final drive.It has cetainly compromised the seals for the yoke bearings and the bearings will fail soon with catastrophic results ( shaft through casing, rear wheel lock up). Needs a new shaft minimum. The sad thing is, if it was a ...
by Wierpig
Sat May 06, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: driveshaft failure?
Replies: 19
Views: 1933
Great Britain

Re: driveshaft failure?

Yet still BMW refuse to check the RT shafts as a service measure and only cover other models with the same parts.Looking at the NT1100 for my next bike.BMW customer care is a misnomer, they're not interested.
by Wierpig
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hearing a click when changing suspension from MAX to MIN.
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Great Britain

Re: Hearing a click when changing suspension from MAX to MIN.

The motor was ok on mine.Luke repaired the mechanism when I had Tractive dampers fitted.It still worked ok but I didnt know for how long.Its fine now.
by Wierpig
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance
Replies: 47
Views: 2798
Great Britain

Re: BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance

The reason BMW give for the exclusion of the RT is horse shit.The angle of the uj,s is greater on the GS models.Its the water ingress and rust that finishes them off..
by Wierpig
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance
Replies: 47
Views: 2798
Great Britain

Re: BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance

I drilled the hole for the vent but tapped it and have put a screw in it.Ill monitor the water build up.The smoke was introduced into the vent hole under low pressure.If the boots arent leaking, im at a loss as to where any water production comes from.My last 2014 RT sufferred a seized shaft to the ...
by Wierpig
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance
Replies: 47
Views: 2798
Great Britain

Re: BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance

Its a serious issue, and as BMW has put two fingers up to us with the RT, its either a mass (sort of) letter writing campaign ,ignore it (shouldnt be an option, certainly not for me) or do it youself.Which I have.New shaft is £900 so i removed,cleaned and checked the old one,then refitted.I used new...
by Wierpig
Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hearing a click when changing suspension from MAX to MIN.
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Great Britain

Re: Hearing a click when changing suspension from MAX to MIN.

No, its not normal.I had the same issue.It was repaired by Lukas at t tech suspension.Excellent work and great to deal with.
by Wierpig
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Possible recall
Replies: 29
Views: 2700
Great Britain

Re: Possible recall

The aroma of horse shit emanates from BMW yet again.
by Wierpig
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2018 RT cockpit compartment
Replies: 13
Views: 856
Great Britain

Re: 2018 RT cockpit compartment

Did you have the key coded ?, I see the connector for the central locking is there to connect up to, did you buy it used or order from a dealer ?. [/quote] I ordered all the parts from the dealer and the kindly voded the lock for me.Didnt bother with the central locking solenoid. I obtained the part...