How long can a 1200 run without oil ?

[EasySushi]

Thanks for all the suggestions / advice.

I realise that some of you have asked me to name the dealer concerned.

I deliberately chose not to do that at this stage. Since this isn't yet resolved to my satisfaction, and who knows it may end up in court, that seemed the best approach at this time.

Mistakes can and do happen and (in my book) everyone deserves a chance to make amends. I'll see how I get on and let you know.

Regards,

Paul

Hi Paul

The best thing you can do is to send and email to the following address [email protected]. The email mail should contain a lengthy letter expressing your dissatisfaction with what happened and the potential damage to you and your bike. Once you have sent the mail follow it up the next day with a phone call on 0800 777155 to confirm they have received your mail and to find out who will be dealing with your complaint.

Your letter will get passed to the customer service manager who looks after that area and dealership, do not mention anything about litigation or court and be polite and courteous.

Hope this helps


Cheers


Ty

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

A mate of mine needed to replace the clutch plates on his CRF250X. After draining out the oil and removing the clutch cover he still found some oil in the casing but thought no more of it. He fitted the new plates, refitted the cover and topped up the clutch with the required amount of oil. He raced the bike for 52 miles before it started making a horrible noise. It turns out he removed and drained the engine oil and not the clutch oil

Before anyone says "yea but, that was a Honda" I think your BM is made of equally stern stuff but to be on the safe side get it recorded at BMW Head Office and why not get the dealer to pay for the BMW extended warranty

That'll piss em off

 

[heathy]

wouldnt running for few seconds without oil be similar to every start up from cold - when the oil hasnt fully circulated. Therefore, wouldnt even suspect there would be a problem arising from your mishap. Enjoy the bike and forget it happened, unless something else goes wrong - then play hell !

 

[how much]

the dealer/BMW are under no legal obligation to put you a new engine in the bike!
i went through a very traumatic couple of months when i bought my brand new car, 3 months old the crankshaft snapped
i insisted the car be fitted with a new engine... no feckin chance! they only had to repair the engine to a satisfactory standard... if it was any other product i would be eligible for a total replacement.... "washing machine or whatever"
but motor vehicles dont come under the "normal" rules
all they have to do is mend the bloody thing!
trying to get the dealer/manufacturer to admit any liability was like banging your head against a wall even with the very real threat of legal action... eventually ended up with a new engine and gearbox when the dealer fecked up the repair and it trashed again at 10months old. i got £350 of extras and a free service for my trouble whoopie-doo.

dont forget having a new engine fitted will show up on a hpi report when you come to sell the vehicle and it will effect its resale value

oh before i forget! dont ever buy a Hyundai.... ok! shite aftersales



how much

 

[Blackal]

wouldnt running for few seconds without oil be similar to every start up from cold - when the oil hasnt fully circulated. Therefore, wouldnt even suspect there would be a problem arising from your mishap. Enjoy the bike and forget it happened, unless something else goes wrong - then play hell !

The combustion loads when starting the engine are much lower than when out on the road, but what you describe can be a problem on larger (marine) Diesel engines which generally aleviate the problem by use of a priming pump to flood the bearings prior to starting.

Al

 

[Keith Chapman]

the dealer/BMW are under no legal obligation to put you a new engine in the bike!

how much

No you have to ride through a ford for that to happen

 

[chasr]

As an alternative, why not ask for a trade-in against another new bike? You'll probably get a good price, especially if it's a 56-plate - and any additional cost would be regained when you eventually sell the new one.