Split in drive shaft rubber on my 6 week old GSA
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Bigtrucknuts
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How strange is that! It's clearly not a result of stress to the rubber, which looks really thick by the way. Could it have been nicked by something?
if only it was still under warranty.
Has anyone else had problems with the splitting of the drive shaft gator on the new GS ???
Mine is 6 weeks old and 5,500 miles.
I'm so pissed off I can't think of anything to say !!!! BASTARD !!!!!!!!
that's better. some pics
I saw similar picture of another GS which had exactly same thing...not sure if it was here or on advrider...I believe it was claimed under warranty.
ButtonMoon
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It is my friend, but still pissed off.
There are a number of known common faults with the WC GS, what happens when the warranty expires? will bmw sort it out free of charge? the most worrying will be corrosion when the bike is two years and six months old...
ButtonMoon
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I was just thinking that!!!
johnfoxllb
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The rubber boot issue is mentioned here
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004037&highlight=Problems
david a hall
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World stopper! Looks like blunt trauma...
Stick a bit of gaffa tape over it, take it to the dealer's and bish bosh bang, sorted...if you ask them REALLY nicely to give you a bit of discount on your next service or some farkle you fancy because of the day you've had to take off work, who knows, it could be a good day for you 
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No, it shouldn't have happened.
Yes, it's a bummer.
But seriously, is it a big deal?
.No, it shouldn't have happened.
Yes, it's a bummer.
But seriously, is it a big deal?
Rubber boot
Mine split on my LC GS when about 6 months old and was replaced under warranty. Bike now 1.5 years old with 12k mile and has been fine. Temp fix for mine was applying a rubber patch ( the type you find in a bicycle puncture repair kit). Lasted fine, was about 4 weeks from memory as at the time the rubber boot was a factory order.
Mine split on my LC GS when about 6 months old and was replaced under warranty. Bike now 1.5 years old with 12k mile and has been fine. Temp fix for mine was applying a rubber patch ( the type you find in a bicycle puncture repair kit). Lasted fine, was about 4 weeks from memory as at the time the rubber boot was a factory order.
ButtonMoon
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Stick a bit of gaffa tape over it, take it to the dealer's and bish bosh bang, sorted...if you ask them REALLY nicely to give you a bit of discount on your next service or some farkle you fancy because of the day you've had to take off work, who knows, it could be a good day for you
No, it shouldn't have happened.
Yes, it's a bummer.
But seriously, is it a big deal?
God no! it's not a big deal, just wanted to share my pissedoffness (I made a word) !! with you lovely people and raise the issue for others.
I'll take it back Tuesday.
If you're that worried then don't buy one
ButtonMoon
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Mine split on my LC GS when about 6 months old and was replaced under warranty. Bike now 1.5 years old with 12k mile and has been fine. Temp fix for mine was applying a rubber patch ( the type you find in a bicycle puncture repair kit). Lasted fine, was about 4 weeks from memory as at the time the rubber boot was a factory order.
It's a bit odd as there isn't a seem there to split and it doesn't look pinched (all paid for)
ButtonMoon
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I wasn't as my RT ran without a single problem for 11 years, that's why I bought another BMW. A split boot won't put me off either !!
Good man 
Already have purchased one and have had several warranty issues. Your comment does not contribute to the issues
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johnfoxllb
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That ticking noise you may be able to hear is my heart pumping rusty piss ....... If you don't like it, get rid of it
That ticking noise could be the cam chain ready to let go!
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