Lots of brake dust

[bumpy]

My new 1200GS has just covered its first 200 miles. I am amazed at how much brake dust is coming off both the front and rear discs. Both alloy wheels have a coating as does part of the frame and front forks. Is this normal.

PS
I have not put it through any severe braking.

 

[bigchris]

yea sounds about right. the pads are made from chalk dust if i remember....

Well it helps climbers grip dont it?

 

[zico]

Bumpy, Thank christ its not just me. Lots of brake dust also. Seems to be another trait of the bike.

 

[Davy]

Had the same with mine, now just short of 6000 miles and no dust to speak of. Suspect it was just them bedding in.

 

[bumpy]

Thanks guys, nice to know its normal

 

[Betty Swollocks]

My new 1200GS has just covered its first 200 miles. I am amazed at how much brake dust is coming off both the front and rear discs. Both alloy wheels have a coating as does part of the frame and front forks. Is this normal.

PS
I have not put it through any severe braking.

Keep an eye on the pads. I hired a 1200GS in Barcelona during the summer and was warned it was fitted with brand new pads. My mate was on an identical hire bike with old pads. I noticed loads of dust on my wheels, whilst his was clean. 2000kms in 5 days and my pads were shot, his were fine. Both bikes did identical miles and mine was easier on the brakes.... My mate would be the 'comfort braker' of the 2 of us.
Ended up there is a duff batch doing the rounds, the hirer got a free service on the bike as a sorry from BMW.

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