Bits falling off?

[Oldrat]

This came up in my FB feed..

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Hit anything hard with a power washer and it's likely to get damaged

 

[Popell]

Hit anything hard with a power washer and it's likely to get damaged

I was thinking the same…

 

[Tyzer]

I think someone else on here mentioned the boot guard coming off ,part of the enduro pack ? Theyr'e only glued on apparently!

 

[Pukmeister]

If you jetwash a motorcycle you get what you deserve.

 

[leadfarmer]

I think someone else on here mentioned the boot guard coming off ,part of the enduro pack ? Theyr'e only glued on apparently!

Yep, someone did, can’t remember who

 

[richardbd]

An adventure bike that you can't jet wash - whatever next??

Soon somebody will invent one with central-locking luggage an electric screen

 

[richardbd]

Anyway, the boot guard falling off is neither her nor there. I have a good mate whose 1300 has now successfully ticked over 1,500 miles. Its second engine has managed 1,000 trouble-free ones...

 

[SBD]

When he said ‘bits dropping off”, I did wonder if it was the bike or the rider. I’m sure I’m losing it…

 

[leadfarmer]

Anyway, the boot guard falling off is neither her nor there. I have a good mate whose 1300 has now successfully ticked over 1,500 miles. Its second engine has managed 1,000 trouble-free ones...

New engine????

Really, that’s a new one

Why?

 

[richardbd]

New engine????

Really, that’s a new one

Why?

First service. Turned out sump plug and sump plug hole were different sizes. Fixed in the factory with the use of a hammer and some rubber. Apparently BMW UK say it's a casting fault and they expect more.

 

[leadfarmer]

First service. Turned out sump plug and sump plug hole were different sizes. Fixed in the factory with the use of a hammer and some rubber. Apparently BMW UK say it's a casting fault and they expect more.

Oops

 

[richardbd]

Oops

To be fair, BMW UK bunged him a spare bike while they replaced the engine (dealer not allowed to do it for some reason) along with £4k worth of vouchers...

 

[Littledumptruck]

Good old bmw…getting things right from the off……

 

[leadfarmer]

To be fair, BMW UK bunged him a spare bike while they replaced the engine (dealer not allowed to do it for some reason) along with £4k worth of vouchers...

Sounds like someone on the production line dropped a bollock and didn’t mention it to the boss

4 grand and a loan bike is quite an apology

 

[richardbd]

Sounds like someone on the production line dropped a bollock and didn’t mention it to the boss

4 grand and a loan bike is quite an apology

No confirmation but my mate said his impression was that his wasn't the first. On a more positive note, he's enjoyed both engines...

 

[Gossy]

I think someone else on here mentioned the boot guard coming off ,part of the enduro pack ? Theyr'e only glued on apparently!

I heard about this, looked at mine, both loose then one peeled off and fell on the floor. They are fixed with a thin layer of adhesive and suction on a thin edge. Dealer replaced with double sided tape which isnt a real solution.

 

[TaskMule]

I heard about this, looked at mine, both loose then one peeled off and fell on the floor. They are fixed with a thin layer of adhesive and suction on a thin edge. Dealer replaced with double sided tape which isnt a real solution.

Good quality double sided tape, properly applied is the proper and only solution and should never come loose again.

 

[Tyzer]

Good quality double sided tape, properly applied is the proper and only solution and should never come loose again.

Can't beat a bit of sticky tape on a £23,000 bike!

 

[richardbd]

No confirmation but my mate said his impression was that his wasn't the first. On a more positive note, he's enjoyed both engines...

I’m out with him Saturday. I’ll confirm whether the second engine is still operational…