Other Bikes » R1200GS & R1250GS rear drive service bulletin

BMW is recalling 440,000 R1200GS and R1250GS bikes built between 2013 and 2021 to fix a possible failure of the cardan shaft due (apparently) to a pressure buildup in the Paralever when subjected to extreme movement in the GS models: Here is a link to the story: https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/...r-1250-gs-bikes

The article mentions that the problem is also possible in the RT models, but there is are no plans to recall those bikes at this time. There is no mention of the R1200R and R1200RS having a similar issue.

Darrell researched this on the other forum. (https://rswasserboxer.com/R1200RSforum/thread-797.html)

This is overblown and inaccurate reporting on a service bulletin designed to generate business for Visordown:

If I understand my mechanic and the article it is a service bulletin meaning your dealer will install the vent on the GS/GSA bikes when in for service. Don’t go in for service no idea how it works.

My new 2022 R1250RT assembled on 1/28/22 has the drilled hole and one way rubber valve installed. Checked with a RS owner on this forum who’s bike was built the same week and his has the hole and valve.

On the MOA forum I learned the valve is called a “duck bill valve”.

Despite this valve I’m still having my drive shaft pulled on the RT and lubed at the 12,000 mile service just to be sure it is lubed properly.
Darrell
2002 R1150GSA
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT

This is not a recall but rather a service campaign. Very different approach on how it is addressed. Called a duck bill plug that is installed in the hole. RS bikes built in 2022 have this hole and plug

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