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2015 R1200 GSA Swing Arm drain valve retrofit

rslocum

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I have 31,000 miles on my 2015 GSA.
I received the notification from BMW about the water inside the swing arm and not being able to escape. When I called the service dept. they said if it has 37,000 miles, they will replace all the internals and install the drain valve. If less than 37K they would inspect, change if needed and add the valve.
I was wondering how often the parts get replaced verses just performing the inspection and installing the valve.
Riding another 6,000 miles and getting the full replacement would be easiest except that I'm planning a 5,000-mile ride and hate to have an issue so far from home.
 
Welcome from central Florida. I would probably choose to ride and not worry until over the 37K mark but that's just me.
 
I have 31,000 miles on my 2015 GSA.
I received the notification from BMW about the water inside the swing arm and not being able to escape. When I called the service dept. they said if it has 37,000 miles, they will replace all the internals and install the drain valve. If less than 37K they would inspect, change if needed and add the valve.
I was wondering how often the parts get replaced verses just performing the inspection and installing the valve.
Riding another 6,000 miles and getting the full replacement would be easiest except that I'm planning a 5,000-mile ride and hate to have an issue so far from home.

Pull your current driveshaft and inspect the U-joints and splines. If they are healthy, then wait for 37,000 miles.
 
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