I searched the forum for 10 minutes and surprisingly couldn't find a thread on this yet. I'm sure it exists, so hopefully someone can help me find it.
If not, I'm curious how many are getting the suggested service per the bulletin (test and replace if it fails test) vs making drive shaft and spline lubing inspection as part of their regular maintenance. I'm reading some people are making it a routine to inspect and lube the rear every 12k and the front every 24k. I've also read that the dealer installed duck bill valves can sometimes fall out.
I have a 16 GS that doesn't do stream crossings. I've reviewed the procedure for shaft replacement and it seems simple enough. I'm tempted to skip the service bulletin, order a new drive shaft (they are around $200) and simply make this part of my routine maintenance. I only have 20k miles on my bike and I'm guessing it will pass the test and thus it won't get the splines lubed and it will mean I'll be doing that work anyway. I'm not one to pay $165/hour for them to work on my bike. I have the test scheduled for early June but am considering cancelling.
Thanks for any thoughts.
If not, I'm curious how many are getting the suggested service per the bulletin (test and replace if it fails test) vs making drive shaft and spline lubing inspection as part of their regular maintenance. I'm reading some people are making it a routine to inspect and lube the rear every 12k and the front every 24k. I've also read that the dealer installed duck bill valves can sometimes fall out.
I have a 16 GS that doesn't do stream crossings. I've reviewed the procedure for shaft replacement and it seems simple enough. I'm tempted to skip the service bulletin, order a new drive shaft (they are around $200) and simply make this part of my routine maintenance. I only have 20k miles on my bike and I'm guessing it will pass the test and thus it won't get the splines lubed and it will mean I'll be doing that work anyway. I'm not one to pay $165/hour for them to work on my bike. I have the test scheduled for early June but am considering cancelling.
Thanks for any thoughts.