exgman
Active member
I am interested in knowing what specifically failed on these bikes? Are we talking FD bearing, shaft, spline or universal joint?
Scot, et al - OP here. The BMW Tech who discovered my FD failure told me that it was a bearing failure, based on symptoms (sounds, feel and the like) but not based on disassembly. BMW advised the dealer that no parts were available for repair any more and that only a complete FD could be shipped, and the defective piece (the entire thing) would be returned.
As to riding style, I'm a poky old rider who makes longer trips, and avoids abrupt maneuvers and spirited riding. That said, the first 2200 miles were run up by the the first owner.
Also, FWIW and as I noted, the replacement unit sent from Germany has a vent...but the original did not.