This is not really a poll , more an enquiry by rdover into BMWs reactions to those amongst us who have had problems and what those problems have been . This may be of limited interest to those lucky ones who have not suffered this problem .
My current 08GSA is the 3rd 1200 I have owned and the first two were no problem but the current bike has engine paint peeling everywhere . It was ACF50'd from new , waxed and silicone sprayed frequently yet by 14 months old corrosion had set in to every casting joint and every penetration through the paint like crash bar attachments , sight glass , brake disc bolts , etc . After a year of beating my head against BMW's wall their stance is that corrosion only occurs if the bike has not been washed correctly . Therefore not their problem . End of .
I found out after SLM were taken over by Vines that at every service (6 in 14 months due to the mileage I do) SLM had been washing the bike down with an acid wash so all the time I spent trying to protect the bike was probably negated by their valeting service . Vines accept no responsibility and I am therefore stuffed .
The only part replaced was the front engine plate 6 months ago as this , according to Vines , is a known issue which they do not have to seek BMW's approval to replace . Any thing else , no chance .
