R1250GS Exclusive - Engine Noise (Valve Tick) Cylinder Pod

Does anyone know if this just applies to earlier bikes. Has the tensioner been modified on 21/22 year bikes? A couple of weeks ago I looked at all the R1250 engines in Allan Jefferies (Baildon) and Marshalls (Laceby) and they all had 17mm on the left tensioners, no 19mm.
My 21 year is noisier on the left.
 
Hi rockwell.
Thanks but i cant see a link to youtube ?

Cheers.
 
Just looked at my new July 22 registered GS Rallye and it’s got 17mm on right at 19mm on left cylinder ��
 
gsman1 said:
Just looked at my new July 22 registered GS Rallye and it’s got 17mm on right at 19mm on left cylinder ��
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........So BMW are now fitting the uprated part on the production line.
 
Just ordered the part for my left cylinder. It will arrive next monday so I'll put it on and see if there was any difference. My bike is January 2021. It has a little ticking but not too much. Will see if there was any difference and post back.
 
Mine’s a January 21 registered bike. Did you try to get it done under warranty at the dealer. I’ve got it booked in for a service on 3rd October at Allan Jefferies and have reported the left side ticking but they didn’t react as if it was a known issue. Be interested in what you think when you’ve changed it.
 
tspivey said:
Mine’s a January 21 registered bike. Did you try to get it done under warranty at the dealer. I’ve got it booked in for a service on 3rd October at Allan Jefferies and have reported the left side ticking but they didn’t react as if it was a known issue. Be interested in what you think when you’ve changed it.
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I did not try the Warranty Claim as I know it wouldn't work. It is (still) not considered a fault. The mechanic at BMW has his own GSA still on warranty and it has very loud ticking from left cylinder. Even he can't do anything with warranty. He said he will be ordering the updated tensioner as well for his bike.
 
bosnjo said:
I did not try the Warranty Claim as I know it wouldn't work. It is (still) not considered a fault. The mechanic at BMW has his own GSA still on warranty and it has very loud ticking from left cylinder. Even he can't do anything with warranty. He said he will be ordering the updated tensioner as well for his bike.
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Had my 2020 cam tensioner rreplaced for the newer type under warranty with no issue ,done during the service .
 
mine was replaced under warranty, no problem,, its a known issue despite what your dealer might say,,
 
I mentioned the upgraded tensioner to my dealer today whilst I was waiting for my scooter to have it’s first service next door

He denied all knowledge and didn’t look happy at all that I’d asked the question :blast
 
leadfarmer said:
I mentioned the upgraded tensioner to my dealer today whilst I was waiting for my scooter to have it’s first service next door

He denied all knowledge and didn’t look happy at all that I’d asked the question :blast
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Your dealers bullshitting !! Parts guy claimed he didn't know but i persisted and magically the tech guy had one in stock ,just tell him to check the left cylinder tensioner on a 2022 GS and it'll be 19mm compared to 17mm for older models
 
3bikesnospace said:
Your dealers bullshitting !! Parts guy claimed he didn't know but i persisted and magically the tech guy had one in stock ,just tell him to check the left cylinder tensioner on a 2022 GS and it'll be 19mm compared to 17mm for older models
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I know, I figure that’s why he was miffed at my question :D
 
Mine was in for its annual 6000 mile service today and asked them to investigate the left cyl ticking noise. They have fitted new inlet and exhaust cams on left and right cycl, all the rocker arms and friction plates and the bike is a lot quieter and smoother now. There was quite a bit of wear and pitting on the cam lobes. No updated cam chain tensioner required.
 
Victor c said:
Mine was in for its annual 6000 mile service today and asked them to investigate the left cyl ticking noise. They have fitted new inlet and exhaust cams on left and right cycl, all the rocker arms and friction plates and the bike is a lot quieter and smoother now. There was quite a bit of wear and pitting on the cam lobes. No updated cam chain tensioner required.
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That’s very concerning, I can understand a upgraded tensioner being introduced during the production life of an engine but that kind of wear at such low mileage makes me think about getting rid of mine (Jan21 R1250GS). It will be in at Allan Jefferies in a couple of weeks and I have asked them to investigate the left cylinder noise.
 
tspivey said:
That’s very concerning, I can understand a upgraded tensioner being introduced during the production life of an engine but that kind of wear at such low mileage makes me think about getting rid of mine (Jan21 R1250GS). It will be in at Allan Jefferies in a couple of weeks and I have asked them to investigate the left cylinder noise.
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My bike was built June 21. There have been other reported cases of the cam lobes failing. Under warranty, so not concerned with it myself, as I will replace it before it runs out.
 
My 2016 had the cams changed and then a few months later the timing gear assembly and cam chain tensioner

You’d have thought they’d have sorted the cam issue by now or found a better supplier if they’re outsourced, it’s been years :blast
 
Dumb question is this kit you ordered https://www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw-bike-spare-parts/11317108586_Genuine-Part.html
 
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