problems with the 1200 GSA rims

[Leonardo GS ADV]

a friend of mine in Italy has problems with the front rim of a 1200 GSA, it seems that he is not the only one having these problems here, they changed the front wheel twice but after a short period the problem comes back.

now he send the wheel to change all the spokes for stronger type and is waiting for it to come back.

think he will resolve ?

any tips ?

 

[John Armstrong]

What's the problem? Weak spokes?

 

[Leonardo GS ADV]

the spokes are the same of the 1150, never had or heard of these kind of problems in the past, seems its only a problem of the 1200.

the problem is that after 2000km circa it gets out of balance, the first wheel that arrived to be changed was already a mess before getting mounted !

i can't believe its only a problem for the Italian market !

 

[JimboGSA]

Mine Too! UK bike

I have a similar problem with my 1200GSA - when I had new tyres fitted the tyre fitters (specialist bike place) said they couldn't get the wheel balanced as the rim was out of balance. Took it to BMW and they said it was within the tolerance levels stipulated by BMW, I can definately feel a wobble from the front so going to book into another dealer for second opinion.

 

[Leonardo GS ADV]

I have a similar problem with my 1200GSA - when I had new tyres fitted the tyre fitters (specialist bike place) said they couldn't get the wheel balanced as the rim was out of balance. Took it to BMW and they said it was within the tolerance levels stipulated by BMW, I can definately feel a wobble from the front so going to book into another dealer for second opinion.

exact same thing in Italy, they answer the same way !!!!!

after spending all those £ and Euros for a bike thats made for adventure, can't except that kind of treatment !

 

[Don't Shoot me!!!]

This is interesting, check out the picture of my rear wheel and count the weights... Now this starts to make sense.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234500

 

[Leonardo GS ADV]

This is interesting, check out the picture of my rear wheel and count the weights... Now this starts to make sense.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234500

maybe that is a tyre problem, if you turn the tyre half way round it mite set up better.

the problems i have heard about is only in the front....but at this point everything is possible !

 

[Captain GSA]

Front Wheel

I had a problem with the front after returning from the Gambia on my 1200GSA...long and interesting story. The dealership knew I had taken it off road. The wheel was buckled and was not covered under warranty..£600+ to be replaced .