Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Sorry to read that its gone soooooo manky fella and I hope you get it sorted. I know you shouldnt have to but mebbe smother the next one in ACF50?
Corrision !!!!!!!
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Anyone else had this?
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Cleggfish
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Cheers fella being honest I don't think acf50 have made much difference, every joint on both cylinders look terrible, up to now bmw's response is we'll put a new engine in and repair the frame????. I've rejected the bike back to the dealer I've lost all confidence in dealer and the bike.
THe dealers are the ones getting all the flack for the poor quality machines being churned out by BMW but a lot of them seem to be doing a great job of supporting the customer when dealing with BMW UK. Stick with them, be firm but exceedingly polite. When you are a thoroughly decent person with a genuine problem a good dealer will want to help.
He knows that it's his future income.PS, are you sure that's rust water, you haven't had a dose of explosive trots have you?
Should I wait?
Just had the 6K service and pointed out some bubbling around the engine casing and final drive. The dealer suggested I wait until nearer the end of my 2 year warranty period to officially report the corrosion to BMW as he said it would likely be a new engine and new final drive.
Seems like a fair deal to me - provided I don't get shafted with a "too late now - you should have told us earlier".
Any thoughts on this?
Mb
Just had the 6K service and pointed out some bubbling around the engine casing and final drive. The dealer suggested I wait until nearer the end of my 2 year warranty period to officially report the corrosion to BMW as he said it would likely be a new engine and new final drive.
Seems like a fair deal to me - provided I don't get shafted with a "too late now - you should have told us earlier".
Any thoughts on this?
Mb
Get it reported now. Why wait?
The dealers logic was thus....
- If you report it now they will take could the bike in right away and it could be several weeks off the road (in summer!) waiting for new engine, etc.
- If you leave it until the end of the warranty period you will be getting a brand new engine after you have put X thousand miles on your own
Am I being duped or is my dealer a decent, salt of the earth, looking out for the little guy, sort of a chap?
mb
- If you report it now they will take could the bike in right away and it could be several weeks off the road (in summer!) waiting for new engine, etc.
- If you leave it until the end of the warranty period you will be getting a brand new engine after you have put X thousand miles on your own
Am I being duped or is my dealer a decent, salt of the earth, looking out for the little guy, sort of a chap?
mb
There probably trying to put you off making a claim right now, especially if there fully booked up and with all the other issues going on at the mo.
Your dealer should take photos and issue a puma case to BMW and await decision, so i cannot see a reason why your bike should be off the rd, you can stipulate when you would like them to carry out the work, i did when they fitted a new engine in my f8gs, i was due to go to Spain and asked for it to be fitted on my return, i think they have several wks to carry out the warranty work after they have had the go ahead.
GS_or_bust
Registered user
I would take regular pictures to show it started early in case at a later date they say it is commensurate with its age.
Another possibility is BMW try to claim it wasn't looked after or cleaned properly.
I might be being unfairly cynical but unless it gets a lot worse it might be easier for them to dismiss it at two years rather than after a matter of months. However if they are as nice as my dealer then you will have nothing to worry about.
Another possibility is BMW try to claim it wasn't looked after or cleaned properly.
I might be being unfairly cynical but unless it gets a lot worse it might be easier for them to dismiss it at two years rather than after a matter of months. However if they are as nice as my dealer then you will have nothing to worry about.
madmartin
Registered user
Looks like rusty water out of your frame tubing. Your frame maybe holding some water and leaking out at certain times when riding. I get exactly the same leaking from my mild steel deck chairs when left out in the rain...
Get them to submit the claim - new engine then turns up which they should get engraved with your existing engine number. Get the engine fitted at your convenience in the winter. Job done 
Just hand the bike back & ask for another
That's what every other disgruntled owner has done
BMW are used to it
That's what every other disgruntled owner has done
BMW are used to it
As above. Get it reported to BMW NOW. The longer you leave it, and the more miles you do on it, the less generous their offer will be.
Weatherald
Registered user
Mikebarr! My bike was exactly the same. The dealer took photos of engine and final drive and sent to BMW. Had complete engine assembly and final drive replaced 3 weeks later. Brilliant..!! Get it it sorted now and enjoy your bike.
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Ditto, next week for me; engine, swingarm and final drive.
Thanks guys - ill pop in to the dealer next week and kick off the warranty claim process
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