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2016 R1200RS 13,000 miles in the last 100 miles my front forks started to rattle and clunking over bumps. I checked all fork bolts, steering head bearings are tight, calipers tight , axel, brake pad rattle clips, no loose body work. No leaks from fork seals. . If I change suspension from Road mode to Dynamic it is less but not gone. If I apply the front brake there is no change in the noise.

Sounds familiar...

Took bike to local suspension specialist Darren Wnukowski 'MCT Suspension' in mi-Suffolk at 32,000 miles, who found that the fork oil was a nasty mess, and air gaps above the oil were too small.
As a result all the fork bushes were ruined and had begun to wear the pockets they sit in - so they made clattering noises.
Concluded that it was unlikely that oil had been changed by BMW at 18,000 mi.

With new top quality oil, bushes and seals fitted the bike suspends much better, has better clearance, and is better damped. Recommend don't leave it unchecked!