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pglaves
#13338
I haven't heard a word. So, what forum on Facebook? We need more info.
Link to Facebook
BMW GS 1200 Stanchion Separation issue
https://www.facebook.com/GS1200ForkIssue/posts/429884897393127
You need to Search in Facebook with this phrase.
BMW GS 1200 Stanchion Separation issue
https://www.facebook.com/GS1200ForkIssue/posts/429884897393127
You need to Search in Facebook with this phrase.
I had heard about failing units last week...surprised not a peep here
The fellow who told me about it showed me a picture from somewhere he had found
Found this
https://www.change.org/p/bmw-motorc...t-publicly-on-fork-stanchion-separation-issue
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/upper-stanchion-crimping-failure.1184877/
The fellow who told me about it showed me a picture from somewhere he had found
Found this
https://www.change.org/p/bmw-motorc...t-publicly-on-fork-stanchion-separation-issue
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/upper-stanchion-crimping-failure.1184877/
Surprised too
Yes, I am also very surprised this forum has no mention of it since it is very present on others and this problem seems to be in many countries. Some also show a letter in german asking to bring the bike or contact the dealer.
I had heard about failing units last week...surprised not a peep here
The fellow who told me about it showed me a picture from somewhere he had found
Found this
https://www.change.org/p/bmw-motorc...t-publicly-on-fork-stanchion-separation-issue
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/upper-stanchion-crimping-failure.1184877/
Yes, I am also very surprised this forum has no mention of it since it is very present on others and this problem seems to be in many countries. Some also show a letter in german asking to bring the bike or contact the dealer.
bikerfish1100
New member
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
The stanchon issue has also been discussed on http://www.r1200gs.info/forum/. A couple of posters indicated they had complete failure in the first couple of thousand miles.
Also being discussed over there is an issue with valve ticking. A poster from Australia indicated that they have required a recall and are replacing the cams in some water-cooled boxers to eliminate the tick.
Also being discussed over there is an issue with valve ticking. A poster from Australia indicated that they have required a recall and are replacing the cams in some water-cooled boxers to eliminate the tick.
lee
Debbie's Servant
The shop told me a few of the early water cooled boxers had cam problems and to take a good look at the lobs when checking the valves.
I'll probably have the shop take a look at the cams on both bikes before they go out of warranty.
As for a tic, I'll never hear a tic over all that other clatter
anglojaxon
AATW!
Where did you purchase these clamps?
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
The shop told me a few of the early water cooled boxers had cam problems and to take a good look at the lobs when checking the valves.
I'll probably have the shop take a look at the cams on both bikes before they go out of warranty.
As for a tic, I'll never hear a tic over all that other clatter
I've only got 1,500 miles on the GSA and have not been around other water-cooled boxers, so I have nothing on which to base an assessment of the engine noises. I certainly can hear what I think are valves, but is it unusual.... don't know. Maybe we should have a listening session at the rally. I have a Super Tenere and the motor on it sounds like a steam powered threshing machine, but they seem to go on forever.
bikerfish1100
New member
online, small shop in Indiana, designed by Airhead Mike. I will be contacting the shop tomorrow, make sure that they're okay with my posting their contact info.
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
The shop told me a few of the early water cooled boxers had cam problems and to take a good look at the lobs when checking the valves.
I'll probably have the shop take a look at the cams on both bikes before they go out of warranty.
As for a tic, I'll never hear a tic over all that other clatter
Evidently, the Austraiian recall entails replacing the exhaust cams and decompressor on the right cylinder.
SteverinoB
New member
lkraus
New member
Lengthy thread and pictures on this issue: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/upper-stanchion-crimping-failure.1184877/
Seems to be a concern mostly with bikes ridden off-road. More so, the harder they are ridden.
As much as I appreciate BMW's quest for light weight, the method of attaching the tops to the fork tubes looks weak.
Seems to be a concern mostly with bikes ridden off-road. More so, the harder they are ridden.
As much as I appreciate BMW's quest for light weight, the method of attaching the tops to the fork tubes looks weak.
reg26
Member
Looks like it's official now
News: BMW Motorrad calls all R1200GS and GSA owners for safety check
http://www.bikesa.net/2017/06/25/r1200gs-gsa-owners-safety-check/
News: BMW Motorrad calls all R1200GS and GSA owners for safety check
http://www.bikesa.net/2017/06/25/r1200gs-gsa-owners-safety-check/
anglojaxon
AATW!
I'm kind of interested in the North America recall. South Africa in to far to trailer a bike.
The shop told me a few of the early water cooled boxers had cam problems and to take a good look at the lobs when checking the valves.
I'll probably have the shop take a look at the cams on both bikes before they go out of warranty.
As for a tic, I'll never hear a tic over all that other clatter
I know this thread is about a different mechanical/build issue, but when reading through, this post made me chuckle.
Noisy mechanically, ruined the ride for me.
crucian
New member
Yes, same here. Actually I'm interested in two things:
I'm taking delivery of a 2017 GSA end of October, already purchased. What can I expect out of the dealer regarding this issue?
Also, I'm somewhat surprised to have not much interest here on the issue as evidenced by the short thread.
One would suppose that adding the proper feeler gage to his or her kit and checking for gap every X number of miles might improve one's confidence. This was not what I bargained for when I wrote that big check! Could it be that the program in SA is an attempt by corporate to get a handle on the frequency of the problem? Then again, having forks fail even as a rare event, is unnerving and to me, unacceptable.
lkraus
New member
I'd expect any corrective action or redesign to have been accomplished before the bike leaves the factory. No need for dealer involvement.
The problem reports all seem to be from owners that ride fairly hard off-road. I suspect the majority of members posting here are more street-oriented and have not experienced the issue. That looong thread over at advrider is made up of reports from riders worldwide that post repeatedly - many posts about a single bike with the problem.
crucian
New member
vi
Well, what can I say? My bike was in a dealer showroom in May, there and then is when I purchased it. So how, for an issue just now being reported, is a factory fix going to relate to my GSA. My VIN probably left Berlin in January.
Worse yet, you are saying that all is well due to the fact that R1200 GSA purchasers/riders are unable or unwilling to ride the bike as it is advertised so don't worry? Good Christ.
"The problem reports all seem to be from owners that ride fairly hard off-road. I suspect the majority of members posting here are more street-oriented"
I suspect different issues for the "majority of members", if this is true. I'll be careful not to awake any of you at nap time....
Well, what can I say? My bike was in a dealer showroom in May, there and then is when I purchased it. So how, for an issue just now being reported, is a factory fix going to relate to my GSA. My VIN probably left Berlin in January.
Worse yet, you are saying that all is well due to the fact that R1200 GSA purchasers/riders are unable or unwilling to ride the bike as it is advertised so don't worry? Good Christ.
"The problem reports all seem to be from owners that ride fairly hard off-road. I suspect the majority of members posting here are more street-oriented"
I suspect different issues for the "majority of members", if this is true. I'll be careful not to awake any of you at nap time....
