R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:41 am
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Could be worse, lol
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I wouldn't be concerned about that wheel. That is only cosmetic damage. You need to try harder. I have attached a photo of a properly damaged wheel from my R1150RS. As for the cam lobe, it looks exactly like the type of wear I saw on the cams of my long gone 1975 Honda 550. Its caused by soft cams or improper hardening. I would be concerned about the other three as they may have all come from the same batch from the manufacturer.
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Ouch on those last 2 post I guess I need to stop whining but problem is I’ve hit nothing and feel the bike came like this. I’ll ride on only if BMW takes care of the defective cam and the damage it may have caused. Otherwise I’m not sure what I’ll be riding I’ve been so impressed with this bike till now. Bike goes in the shop tomorrow and I’ll get back to you all when I know how it’s going to be handled. |
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Zitat von DoctorJ im Beitrag #18 Sorry for your trouble(s). I know I would be frustrated too with these problems. Can vouch for overall quality of the RS as I am on my second . Good luck
Double Lupin owner
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2004 R1100S Boxercup
2008 K1200GT 2016 R1200RS |
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Took my bike to a different dealer today than the one that did my original service. Was told they’ve had a number of bike’s with the same problem and feel there won’t be a problem with it being covered by the warranty. They said that all the cams will probably be replaced and doubt any further damage was caused by this problem but would check it out. They said good chance it will be ready by the end of this week. |
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Zitat von BoxerFan im Beitrag #20Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #16 Actually, Yes! Between the time the insurance adjuster evaluated the damage, to the trip to the dealer to get the rim replaced, it maintained the same pressure. BMW are quite proud of the front wheel, of course. |
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Zitat von DoctorJ im Beitrag #21 Good to hear, thanks for the update.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von DoctorJ im Beitrag #21My question would be- Just what happened to all the metal scrubbed off of the cam? It didn't evaporate and it had to enter the engine's oiling system and did the filter catch it all. I'll bet that an inspection of the oil filter (cutting the can off and spreading the paper) would show massive glitter. It goes through the oil pump before the filter, another concern. Frank 2017 R1200RS- 25,000 mi. 2 yrs. |
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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #26Zitat von DoctorJ im Beitrag #21My question would be- Just what happened to all the metal scrubbed off of the cam? It didn't evaporate and it had to enter the engine's oiling system and did the filter catch it all. I'll bet that an inspection of the oil filter (cutting the can off and spreading the paper) would show massive glitter. It goes through the oil pump before the filter, another concern. I might be wrong but I think that the pump pulls oil through the filter. |
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Most of the debris will probably end in the filter, but on it's way there some wash load will simply sediment and swirl up when the engine is running.
"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living."
Terry Pratchett |
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Got my bike back today with 4 new cams and 4 new followers. They also said the timing was off and corrected that. It’s running better than it ever has and was so much fun ridding today. Two thumbs up for a job well done at BMW Motorcycles of Escondido. I’m glad to have found a service department more caring than the one where I bought the motorcycle.
2018 R1200RS
1976 R100 |
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Brilliant. |
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