RE: Corrosion problems - 2

My center stand middle cross member also has corrosion... forgot to mention it on my last service... Vines of Guildford (UK) who had the bike in for final warranty inspection in Sept.. didn't mention it either, I have to wonder if they even did that 'free' inspection they claim to have done..not very impressed with my last visit there... tiny G310R loan bike.. which had no fuel..my warranty has expired now so its too late to complain ..
I have rubbed the crossmember down a little and applied a thin coat of underseal (very tough stuff with added waxoyl in it ) to it... as it sits very close to the Cat which gets extremely hot during rides. One would assume the paint gets burned off and that's how corrosion gets there... plus its under the bike in all the road grit and rain...easily pitted.. we will see.... poor show with only 2 years and 2000miles summer use garaged all the time its not being used (dehumidifier next to bike).

I might try a different dealer instead next time.

I wrapped that cross member in a heavy duty tape when I saw signs of paint thinning / corrosion - seems to hold up pretty well so far (past 18 months since I taped it).

I used cheap rattle-can auto undercoating spray on my center stand cross member. Seems to work OK.

Rubbed mine down and repainted mine twice(in another thread somewhere). Its caused by being shot blasted by the front wheel fling. Try a new hobby....... Take a ride in the wet then watch the stand rot.

A member of this forum has attached a flap to the front of the engine so this is avoided,I cant remember who though.

I might fit a half a black ABS plastic/or alloy pipe around it with cable ties or jubilee clips...to protect the paint/metal from pitting... wondering if plastic pipe will melt !

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #15

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I reported my stand ahead of the final 2 year warranty but BMW (Pidcock’s) in Derby said BMW would not accept it. They did replace misting clocks and had previously replaced corroding pannier rails.
Recently I showed them corrosion on the petrol cap, they took photos and reported to BMW, who declined the claim, however Pidcock are still trying to get some goodwill contribution - so to their credit they are not giving up too easily.
For the record, I keep the bike very clean, so its certainly not any abuse from my side.

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hi guys
mine also started to rust (centre stand) , mentioned it at my first 6000 service ,COOPERS Sunderland , got a phone call the other day , new one ordered just need to arrange a date to get it swapped , excellent service from there for me ?
no complaints

Glad you had success with Coopers. There's no consistency across the BMW dealerships. That really pisses me off. How old was your bike?

Hi Ray
bought it last September 68 plate ,

Same as mine, 68 plate 7500 miles and told BMW won't honour it.

Enlighten me, Fugly. What does the 68 plate mean?

Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #26

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Enlighten me, Fugly. What does the 68 plate mean?

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Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #26

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Enlighten me, Fugly. What does the 68 plate mean?

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Zitat von Fugly im Beitrag #28

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Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #26

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Enlighten me, Fugly. What does the 68 plate mean?

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It relates to the year of registration.

We have two registration periods, March - August 31 and Sept to end of Feb.
For 2018 this meant Mar - Sept bikes were 18 plates and Spet to end of Feb (19) were 68 plates and each year rolls forward a digit

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Hi Guys

I purchased my RS in Sept 16, so far I've had the rear and main frame replaced under warranty, real struggle getting that done. I've still got engine casing, throttle bodies (paint came off in chunks leaving that powdery residue underneath) main stand and down pipes. BMW customer service say it's down to salt and road grime, by in defence of the dealer I use in Falmouth, he has disagreed with them, but we're still not getting anywhere. A bike I paid 14 grand for 2 years ago shouldn't be in this condition so currently I'm looking to trade it in for a scooter. I've had enough.