Rubber boot behind gearbox.

[Oberon]

Had my 08 GS serviced the other week, when I got home and having a look round the bike I noticed this protective boot/gaiter between the gearbox and driveshaft housing was starting to perish.

Sorry no photo's, but I was told by BMW service bod that this was ok on a 3 year old GS.

No joy from the dealer or BM customer service. £20 ish for the bit and 1.5 hrs labour "as long as nothing else goes wrong". So we're talking at least £150 of my hard earned pounds here!!!!!

Just wondering am I expecting too much from BM with regards build quality etc.

John

 

[forest biker]

That does seam a bit of a short life span , i wouldnt be paying them my hard earned cash to change it , order the part and change it yourself save £100

 

[Oberon]

That does seam a bit of a short life span , i wouldnt be paying them my hard earned cash to change it , order the part and change it yourself save £100

Quite sure I could take it apart but I'm sure the bike would never be the same again

Very limited patience (and skill) lol.

John

 

[red line]

have a 06 GSA, had to have the front ball joint, and both rubber gators on swing arm replaced last month, not coverered under extended warranty....

 

[MattW]

The 17 year old boots on each end of my 1100's swingarm are just fine

 

[Dr.KC]

The 17 year old boots on each end of my 1100's swingarm are just fine

Yes but this is a 1100.....which means....dependable BMW.

All the rest are just "customer patience" experimental BMW bikes.

 

[Skid06]

Had my 08 GS serviced the other week, when I got home and having a look round the bike I noticed this protective boot/gaiter between the gearbox and driveshaft housing was starting to perish.

Sorry no photo's, but I was told by BMW service bod that this was ok on a 3 year old GS.

No joy from the dealer or BM customer service. £20 ish for the bit and 1.5 hrs labour "as long as nothing else goes wrong". So we're talking at least £150 of my hard earned pounds here!!!!!

Just wondering am I expecting too much from BM with regards build quality etc.

John

just had the same done on my 08 gsa cost was 1 hrs labour plus part 30 quid, total £105 i already bought the part and told them it was in the top box but they took one of the shelf/stock cheeky twats! so ive got one you can have foc to keep the hard earn pounds to a minimum

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Just done this on mine 09 GSA along with the big one between the swinging arm and FD. It really isnt a big job to do if you fancied saving £100.

 

[g.s.john]

The 17 year old boots on each end of my 1100's swingarm are just fine

Yep same on my twelve year old 1100 good aint they?