Are they just going to drill a hole and stick the bung in or will they split the shaft to check for corrosion at the same time?
Are they just going to drill a hole and stick the bung in or will they split the shaft to check for corrosion at the same time?
An insider told me they are awaiting tooling and instruction. The job will entail drilling and fitting the rubber drain, followed by inserting a test sensor in the rear ABS sensor hole and running the bike with the wheel off the ground, the sensor will assess driveshaft wear. If worn, the shaft will be replaced.
Please don’t shoot the messenger.
From what I've listened to, looks like any R1250 pre 2022 may need a technical recall for a mod to the drive shaft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKezMhxy9Nk
I've checked mine (2019) and it does
Interestingly the area where the hole will be drilled is already marked, so this was something that BM where going to do anyway?
Yes, I was having a chin wag with Glasgow today when I popped in to book my service. All gs/a from 2013 will be checked and rectified as is necessary. A lot of peeps will be looking for compensation as they have shelled out before this announcement. They did already renew my whole drive earlier this year under warranty. Although it is good news that they are owning up to a well known problem, it does make you think about buying such an expensive bike, new or used.yep this is what I've been told today when I booked in at dealer for a diagnostic check of drive shaft final drive for excess vibration!!
dealer booked "extra time" to complete the work, as its not just a case of fitting a valve but checking state of drive shaft and FD for vibration might be the uni joints failing that causes it but running wet and rusting cant help.....wonder how long new parts take to arrive?
still under warranty thankfully
ps
VIN check is key you can DIY if you register on www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk then do service recall look up
My 2022 year model bike with a 2021 production date does not have the mod , just shows I got a hard time with my 2017 1200 because when the final drive was inspected at 2 years old the u/j was seized onto the shaft due to corrosion. I was freed off during other warranty work but the bikes gaiters were all intact, it had never been off roaded , ridden in winter, not been jet washed and it was spotlessly clean .
Had the 2 year service on my 1250 on Wednesday (20th) at Cheltenham Motorrad and they did the mod at the same time. They also inspected the shaft and did an electronic test on it and all was well.
At a bike event this weekend, will take a pick when I get home.