work begins on engine case

[yellowgs]

having purchased my 1200 last year i decided to tidy up the engine case, i will post the finished job when she is painted. So pleased that bmw do not recognise the fault mine must be a one off

 

[GSband]

That looks bloody awful !
I thought these problems were a thing of the past ...

Curious to see what it'll look like afterwards - good luck !

 

[RickG]

Mine was pretty much as bad. Be careful when refitting as getting the oil seal over the crankshaft is tricky

 

[luckylucian]

Mine looks like that and its a 2004 model, luckily I cannot see it when riding but I keep promising myself I'll flash over it with some silver hammerite

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

having purchased my 1200 last year i decided to tidy up the engine case, i will post the finished job when she is painted. So pleased that bmw do not recognise the fault mine must be a one off

No lots of people try and ignore the corrosion untill it is too late

 

[patzx12]

would look cool anodised in a flash colour

 

[AndyW]

".....So pleased that bmw do not recognise the fault..."

Not quite so, they replace the engine covers if the bike is still under warranty and if you kick up a big enough fuss out of warranty you may get some joy from them as well ;-) (not once it's gone that far I'll bet though!)

This might help...

R1200GS Front Engine Cover Corrosion - Corroded R1200GS Front Engine Cover Repair & Painting and for those not yet affected, tips on prevention!

...it'll be interesting to see how well yours comes up YellowGS

 

[yellowgs]

i did spend time discussing the issue with bmw and i am informed that this is rare. if i was of a mind i might ask how many people have had a problem like this but that might be considered a poll so i will not ask the question for me thinks the answer might be me , and me followed by get an 1150 no problems there.

 

[timpitt77]

Think I will do mine this summer as it will only get worse next winter. My dilemma is should I do the rocker covers at the same time as they are showing similar bubbles. Although I have to say not as bad as those pictures! Those are a real horror show.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

i did spend time discussing the issue with bmw and i am informed that this is rare. if i was of a mind i might ask how many people have had a problem like this but that might be considered a poll so i will not ask the question for me thinks the answer might be me , and me followed by get an 1150 no problems there.

No need for a poll, it is a very common and well recognised problem.

Gonna be doing mine this summer.

Andres

 

[ianran]

i did spend time discussing the issue with bmw and i am informed that this is rare. if i was of a mind i might ask how many people have had a problem like this but that might be considered a poll so i will not ask the question for me thinks the answer might be me , and me followed by get an 1150 no problems there.

Wouldnt be yours looking forlorn in Scrimingers by any chance?

 

[yellowgs]

yes that my bike, only chap i will have working on my bike.

 

[ciderman gs]

just out of curiousity what are you going to use to stop the grit and stones perforating the paint and starting the cycle again

 

[yellowgs]

i will post details of the process when i get details fom painter.

 

[ciderman gs]

thank you for that if it turns out to be a more robust finish than the bmw one i would suggest you inform them of your process so that they can improve the mark with your input and therefore the greater good

here's to paint finisher's

 

[ianran]

i will post details of the process when i get details fom painter.

Whose doing your painting? Looking for someone to paint 1200GSA panniers...if they are reasonably priced!

 

[yellowgs]

the painter is the one that scrimenger uses for all his work, if you know steve he will get you a price, and yes he does seem reasonable