Mine just broke down...

[Skid06]

Just whipped the right hand cover off for a quick look doesnt seem to be any problems with the chain

 

[bisbee]

Out of interest what's the clearance between the chain and the bolt painted red?

 

[columbus]

Out of interest what's the clearance between the chain and the bolt painted red?

Going by the ADVRIder pics it's at least twice the width of the cam chain away from the chain itself. It's also on the opposite side of where the wear occurred.

At least it appears straight forward and easy enough to check which BMW should be doing before someone does get killed.

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

I uploaded a video in post 124 if you stop it at about 036 you will see one of the starter gears are held with the bolt that was loose in the pictures above the gear runs right next to the cam chain ?

Could lack of loctite be the cause of the problem ?

 

[bisbee]

So what's taking the heads off the rivets ?

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

Another picture for you just noticed the right cam chain is not run off the crankshaft?

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

So what's taking the heads off the rivets ?

Could it be the bolt coming loose and the gear moving slightly and rubbing the chain?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I rode a 2014 GS WC today and I'm still here

 

[Nutty]

I rode a 2014 GS WC today and I'm still here

Ride report to follow?

 

[stevemersey]

I uploaded a video in post 124 if you stop it at about 036 you will see one of the starter gears are held with the bolt that was loose in the pictures above the gear runs right next to the cam chain ?

Could lack of loctite be the cause of the problem ?

The problem is definitely in that area. If you look at the pictures on advrider, the abrasive marks are not straight on each link but have a curve to them which matches more closely the diameter of the driving sprocket. The abrasion is most likely occurring as the chain passes round the sprocket.

 

[Skid06]

Just whipped the right hand cover off for a quick look doesnt seem to be any problems with the chain

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sorry bisbee i got ure thread after i put the cover back on i did notice its not near the cam chain to do any damage, when you look into the crankcase where the starter motor is, it is VERY tight with very little clearance

 

[Captain Beaky]

Dealer called last night.
BMW are replacing the bike.
I'll be popping in to sort out colour and lead times.
Apparently, a white one ( my preference) Would be 7 weeks!
They are having a good look now to see what's around - fair play, they are working hard to get me a new one ASAP.

 

[Captain Beaky]

Thanks for the photos - this chain is easy to inspect - rocker covers can be removed very easily.

It might be visible through the oil filler..

Definitely worth a cursory inspection, I think.

 

[Nutty]

Dealer called last night.
BMW are replacing the bike.
I'll be popping in to sort out colour and lead times.
Apparently, a white one ( my preference) Would be 7 weeks!
They are having a good look now to see what's around - fair play, they are working hard to get me a new one ASAP.

That's a good result, and sounds like you didn't have to push for a replacement either.

Go for a white 2015 model, and you'll get the black frame/ engine/ shaft, and I'm guessing your dealer will loan you a bike while it's being built.

 

[Captain Beaky]

I asked about a 2015 model - they are looking into it.
In the meantime, I'm about to buy my old 1150gs back.

 

[Captain Beaky]

I asked about a 2015 model - they are looking into it.
In the meantime, I'm about to buy my old 1150gs back, so I'm not worried about a loan bike.

 

[Titto]

Good result. All sorted in a few days. Excellent!

 

[Yonkyo]

Apparently, a white one ( my preference) Would be 7 weeks!
They are having a good look now to see what's around - fair play, they are working hard to get me a new one ASAP.

Thats because there's now a shortage of new GS's, due to 500+ RT owners being given new GS's as loaners....

Good result though. now wait till the 2015 model is available..

 

[Captain Beaky]

True - but I did have to write to the MD of BMW head office.

I think the key here is to go straight to head office in writing as soon as your dealer doesn't get any further.

Dick Lovett have been great, but I got nowhere with BMW customer service, who were happy to play "pass the parcel".
Don't go for this - don't let them pass the buck back to the dealer, go straight up the tree.

Anyway, I'll let you know how I get on.

 

[Packer]

Could it be the bolt coming loose and the gear moving slightly and rubbing the chain?

That looks very likely, look at 36 seconds on the video at post 124.

Right cylinder cams are driven from the hollow balancer shaft instead of the crankshaft. Power transmission from the clutch goes through the hollow shaft to the transmission shock absorber just behind the cam chain sprocket.