R1250GS Rattling noise

[SBD]

“They all do that, sir”

 

[GelandeStress]

The thing is I think it got louder since it started. Or it catches my attention more often. I have no clue. Ill talk to bmw the next time I go for my interim oil change, and see what they have to say.

I had a replacement engine fitted on my 1250. I would strongly recommend attaching a GoPro to the handlebars and recording the noise, then contacting BMW UK (preferably via X as they respond quickly) and have the dealership inspect the bike. If they can’t diagnose (which they can’t, as it’s a rare fault) then say it’s unsafe to ride a bike with an undiagnosed fault and you want something done about it. Others in this thread are happy to live with the issue, I wasn’t, and I have a new engine in my 20,000km bike!

 

[scarab1987]

I had a replacement engine fitted on my 1250. I would strongly recommend attaching a GoPro to the handlebars and recording the noise, then contacting BMW UK (preferably via X as they respond quickly) and have the dealership inspect the bike. If they can’t diagnose (which they can’t, as it’s a rare fault) then say it’s unsafe to ride a bike with an undiagnosed fault and you want something done about it. Others in this thread are happy to live with the issue, I wasn’t, and I have a new engine in my 20,000km bike!

How many miles do you have now, after replacement?

 

[trusk]

My guy from the dealership says it's the timing chain tensioner. we'll see next time I'll take it to an interim oil change

 

[scarab1987]

My guy from the dealership says it's the timing chain tensioner. we'll see next time I'll take it to an interim oil change

Tell him that is a completely different issue.

 

[trusk]

and not have the pleasure of letting him discover it himself? i would never. I will let him replace that first then tell him it still reproduces