Rear Wheel Bearing Shot!

[robfin]

Took my 1200GSA in for new tyres yesterday. Tourance fitted, good price.
On returning it to me the dealer advised me that they had discovered play in the rear axle bearing.
It is covered under warranty, so no cost to me, but I am miffed at the quality issue as the bike has only done 6000k.
Has anyone else had bearing issues at such a low mileage?

robfin

 

[elefantman]

If you mean the final drive bearing then yes mine was replaced at 6k service,something to do with second gear wheelies i think
Get it booked in to be sorted asap they only get worse and may spew oil on your nice new tyres

 

[Timolgra]

,something to do with second gear wheelies i think

Go on then, explain to me how pulling wheelies puts any extra load on a wheel bearing

 

[cookie]

Go on then, explain to me how pulling wheelies puts any extra load on a wheel bearing

that bearing has to handle the power required to rotate a lard bucket like a GS around the axle.

 

[Timolgra]

that bearing has to handle the power required to rotate a lard bucket like a GS around the axle.

The power isn't transmitted through the bearing so how does pulling wheelies affect wear? It doesn't, these bearings often fail on gently ridden bikes, it's random bad luck through poor design.

RTW ha, RTB lock

 

[elefantman]

My guess would be the increased force through the rear wheel trying to twist the axis

 

[Barry G]

Mine replaced at 18.5k just going in again at 23k. Have been told their fitting a new type/manufacture bearings. Hope this improves the life.

 

[robfin]

..........But I don't pull wheelies..!
It is booked in at the earliest possible date. Thanks.

robfin

 

[karnevil]

My first 1200 had it's replaced Within the fist 3k miles this second bike been fine.

 

[elefantman]

..........But I don't pull wheelies..!
It is booked in at the earliest possible date. Thanks.

robfin

No neither do I ,good to hear your getting it sorted

 

[cookie]

The power isn't transmitted through the bearing so how does pulling wheelies affect wear? It doesn't, these bearings often fail on gently ridden bikes, it's random bad luck through poor design.

RTW ha, RTB lock

the power isn't transmitted through the bearing but there must still be plenty stresses imposed on it by lifting the bike.

i don't imagine it's the main cause of failure, but was merely trying to see the bmw guy's reasoning.

 

[blobbs]

Mine had to be replaced at 6000 miles too

 

[DrPete]

Has anyone else had bearing issues at such a low mileage?

robfin

Yup. Mine's just gone at 7200. Not in warranty tho.


<small>it's a 2005 bike that the previous owner hardly used at all...

 

[elefantman]

Does your 7k bike have service history ?,if so try to get a good will repair

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Does your 7k bike have service history ?,if so try to get a goodwill repair

On a 2005 bike

 

[DrPete]

On a 2005 bike

My thoughts exactly - hence the pain

 

[GrinningGSer]

Mine 2000 miles and again 11000 miles

 

[elefantman]

If its a full dealer serviced bike from new with 7k I'd be asking,those who don't ask,don't get.

 

[(RIP) Johno23]

Not being Cynical but these dealers must be raking it in doing warranty work.Who decides that this bearing is worn and needs replacement, obviously the customer doesn't care as it's done for nothing. I can just imagine Monday morning service manager walks into workshop and announces they need more work for the week, a few Warranty jobs are then created, do you think BMW check them all, especially when some wear issues are in the "opinion" of the mechanic. A licence to print money me thinks

 

[mr badger]

Not being Cynical but these dealers must be raking it in doing warranty work.Who decides that this bearing is worn and needs replacement, obviously the customer doesn't care as it's done for nothing. I can just imagine Monday morning service manager walks into workshop and announces they need more work for the week, a few Warranty jobs are then created, do you think BMW check them all, especially when some wear issues are in the "opinion" of the mechanic. A licence to print money me thinks

Yes and no. Warranty work is usually done at a much reduced rate from the usual.

Often easier to get warranty work done in the winter though