I pick her up tomorrow...

[ScaryAardvark]

Ok, I'll have the cover off this coming weekend, inspect it and then ring Coopers.

What about soaking the sponge in ACF50 and then replacing it?

 

[Mort]

Well done and enjoy your new bike.
You playing out this weekend?

 

[ScaryAardvark]

Yes, I'll probably be out at the weekend.

I've just read a couple of threads which seem to suggest that the corrosion is only covered under the original 2 year from new warranty. As my bike is an '06 and outside the first two year warranty then it looks like I'm out of luck (anyone know different?)

Can the engine cover be removed easily ? If it's a straightforward job then I might take it off, rub it down and repaint it with hammerite or something build for the job.

Some people seem to suggest that removing the foam from behind the plastic cover is a good idea. I think I'll soak it in ACF50 and put it back, see how it gets on.

I'm hoping to use the bike through the winter so could have done without this corrosion bolllox

 

[magpie]

you enjoy that new bike mate have fun !!!!

 

[KelvinG]

Lets see it then!

Lets see it then. Get some pic's posted.

 

[KelvinG]

Yes, I'll probably be out at the weekend.

I've just read a couple of threads which seem to suggest that the corrosion is only covered under the original 2 year from new warranty. As my bike is an '06 and outside the first two year warranty then it looks like I'm out of luck (anyone know different?)

Can the engine cover be removed easily ? If it's a straightforward job then I might take it off, rub it down and repaint it with hammerite or something build for the job.

Some people seem to suggest that removing the foam from behind the plastic cover is a good idea. I think I'll soak it in ACF50 and put it back, see how it gets on.

I'm hoping to use the bike through the winter so could have done without this corrosion bolllox

Given you've just purchased the bike, the guys down at Cooper may well do it as good will gesture. Just play on the fact that you've just spent X thousand pounds on a BMW and it's corroding. They are very well aware of this problem so it can't hurt to ask.

Good luck!

 

[ScaryAardvark]

I'll certainly ask. Shy bairns get nowt

 

[ScaryAardvark]

Lets see it then. Get some pic's posted.

Will do.

Probably not tonight though as the weather is sh1t

 

[Jonnie Boy]

Thought it was a 3yr warrenty? but Im prob. wrong.

Go have a good whinge at the dealer, got mine done at CW in Dorset as a goodwill gesture! Its a known issue. If not Hammerite!

 

[Mr K]

You won't like it...