2018 Tyre issues

[dredgetall]

My 2018 GS1200 which I purchased from BMW last June feels weird at lower speed the feeling is like a puncture or the tracking you get in the first lane of the motorway. I replaced the tyres and check the pressure regularly but it still feels weird
It’s been in to Park Lane BMW and they can feel the sensation but it’s normal.
My 2011 GS rides true but the front tyre is not as wide

 

[turpin]

My 2018 GS1200 which I purchased from BMW last June feels weird at lower speed the feeling is like a puncture or the tracking you get in the first lane of the motorway. I replaced the tyres and check the pressure regularly but it still feels weird
It’s been in to Park Lane BMW and they can feel the sensation but it’s normal.
My 2011 GS rides true but the front tyre is not as wide

What are the tyres fitted to the bike?

 

[dredgetall]

 

[DJ123]

Are the spokes in the wheel tight, no loose ones? Might be worth getting them checked to ensure everything ok with the wheel being true and no tight spots.

 

[richardbd]

My 2018 GS1200 which I purchased from BMW last June feels weird at lower speed the feeling is like a puncture or the tracking you get in the first lane of the motorway. I replaced the tyres and check the pressure regularly but it still feels weird
It’s been in to Park Lane BMW and they can feel the sensation but it’s normal.
My 2011 GS rides true but the front tyre is not as wide

Did you replace the tyres with the same?

I've had them before (more than once, though not on a boxer) and not saying they're the problem but Anakee Adventures wouldn't be my first choice to test a bike for running true...

 

[dredgetall]

The bike has only done 2000 miles and I replaced the factory fitted tyres with no
Improvement

 

[dredgetall]

All the spokes were checked

 

[richardbd]

The bike has only done 2000 miles and I replaced the factory fitted tyres with no
Improvement

Yes - but did it have Anakee Adventures both times - original and replacements?

 

[dredgetall]

Yes - but did it have Anakee Adventures both times - original and replacements?

The first set were not Anakee they were whatever BMW fit but to be honest I can’t remember the brand

 

[richardbd]

Have you experimented with different pressures and/or different suspension settings, especially rear pre-load?

 

[sye]

Head bearings would be worth a look at too.

 

[dredgetall]

Head bearings would be worth a look at too.

What! After 2000 miles

 

[sye]

Worth checking just to rule it out! No work required, just check it operates properly with the front wheel off the ground.

 

[Sea Dog]

Not just 2000 miles - also 5 years under a previous owner under unknown conditions.

 

[Stonesie]

What! After 2000 miles

If they were not greased properly at the factory then rust could have crept in, it is a 6 year old machine with very little use so it is something to have a look at.

As Sye said, it's a quick and easy check. Just put the bike on the centre stand and put some weight on the back to get the front wheel off the ground then see if there is any notchy movement or resistance to turning the bars.

If you are alone than a plank of wood under the bash plate and a jack will also lift the front wheel.

 

[dredgetall]

Thanks for all your tip guys