BMW S1000RR Recall
Discussion
LoonR1 said:
I've got a BMW S1000RR. Clearly I'm a bit of a novelty as mine hasn't blown up yet (it's had its moments, but no worse than any car).
I've claimed on the warranty and had no issue too.
I've also asked about the trackday bit and once again a nice bit of chinese whispers here. BMW won't decline a warranty claim if a bike that's primarily used on the road has been used on track. They will decline a bike that's a racebike, but then wouldn't all manufacturers? (That's a genuine question btw).I can't see many car manufacturers honouring warranty on a race car though.
One last bit is that nearly every car and bike I've owned has had a recall for something or other in its lifetime, some major, some minor. The ones that were highly stressed sporty ones, tended to have more recalls, but I see that as a bit of a no brainer.
For those worried about recalls, then avoid buying:
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You forgot about the Fork Recall...and a whole ton of others!I've claimed on the warranty and had no issue too.
I've also asked about the trackday bit and once again a nice bit of chinese whispers here. BMW won't decline a warranty claim if a bike that's primarily used on the road has been used on track. They will decline a bike that's a racebike, but then wouldn't all manufacturers? (That's a genuine question btw).I can't see many car manufacturers honouring warranty on a race car though.
One last bit is that nearly every car and bike I've owned has had a recall for something or other in its lifetime, some major, some minor. The ones that were highly stressed sporty ones, tended to have more recalls, but I see that as a bit of a no brainer.
For those worried about recalls, then avoid buying:
- A ZX10R as that had a recall and a delay in delivery too.
- An Aprilia RSV4 as that had a conrod recall
- A Fireblade a recall for clutch issues
- An R1 quite a few recalls for TPS amongst other
- Any Ducati ever made according to this list http://www.lemonlawspecialists.com/recall/?make=DU...
- A GSXR, as all frames snap in half and kill the rider to death instantly
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Condi said:
Why?? I honestly dont get it.
The issue a torque issue with one component. There are 2 possible wear points and Im sure that both will be thoroughly checked before the bolt is tightened with a torque wrench and then reassembled, with a full warrante being given on the work done.
Any problems after that are covered by BMW still, and tbh I would much rather have a human check my bike and tell me that its okay than just a robot who builds things.
Torquing big end rod bolts isn't that difficult. Although I would insist on new bolts, as part of the torquing up process involves stretching the bolts (this is supposed to happen).The issue a torque issue with one component. There are 2 possible wear points and Im sure that both will be thoroughly checked before the bolt is tightened with a torque wrench and then reassembled, with a full warrante being given on the work done.
Any problems after that are covered by BMW still, and tbh I would much rather have a human check my bike and tell me that its okay than just a robot who builds things.
It must be fairly easy to drop the sump on these motors, where upon you can see the bolts.
As said above, other than the QA fckup at the factory, the fix is no big issue.
fergus said:
Torquing big end rod bolts isn't that difficult. Although I would insist on new bolts, as part of the torquing up process involves stretching the bolts (this is supposed to happen).
Well, they have been under-torqued, so haven't stretched to the length they should have been. Therefore tightening them further to their correct torque settings would not be an issue.fergus said:
Condi said:
Why?? I honestly dont get it.
The issue a torque issue with one component. There are 2 possible wear points and Im sure that both will be thoroughly checked before the bolt is tightened with a torque wrench and then reassembled, with a full warrante being given on the work done.
Any problems after that are covered by BMW still, and tbh I would much rather have a human check my bike and tell me that its okay than just a robot who builds things.
Torquing big end rod bolts isn't that difficult. Although I would insist on new bolts, as part of the torquing up process involves stretching the bolts (this is supposed to happen).The issue a torque issue with one component. There are 2 possible wear points and Im sure that both will be thoroughly checked before the bolt is tightened with a torque wrench and then reassembled, with a full warrante being given on the work done.
Any problems after that are covered by BMW still, and tbh I would much rather have a human check my bike and tell me that its okay than just a robot who builds things.
It must be fairly easy to drop the sump on these motors, where upon you can see the bolts.
As said above, other than the QA fckup at the factory, the fix is no big issue.
personally, I don't know either way.... have yet to see one of these with the sump off
Handbags at dawn on the forum.....hilarious
S1000RR said:
Today is the 1st time I had to suspend members in 2 years. I don't like to do it, but I will when folks start acting out. Up until now this has been a pleasant and peaceful place to visit, gather knowledge and bond with others.
Members James, Andy and the R man and Marc-f have all received 1 to 7 day suspension for name calling. The worse the name calling, the higher the days.
Fines double for repeat-offenders.
Triple
Members James, Andy and the R man and Marc-f have all received 1 to 7 day suspension for name calling. The worse the name calling, the higher the days.
Fines double for repeat-offenders.
Triple
y2blade said:
3doorPete said:
LoonR1 said:
WTF are they arguing about?
It's a one model forum - in my experience of these there can be blood and death threats over tyre pressure advice and brake pads choices. 
Hence I don't post on the Fireblade forums. Biker's Nemesis said:
y2blade said:
3doorPete said:
LoonR1 said:
WTF are they arguing about?
It's a one model forum - in my experience of these there can be blood and death threats over tyre pressure advice and brake pads choices. Hence I don't post on the Fireblade forums. 
king clue about bikes or how to ride them, yet they all post as if they are Garry Rothwell, Evil Kenevil or Kevin Schwanz Lol retards!
Biker's Nemesis said:
y2blade said:
3doorPete said:
LoonR1 said:
WTF are they arguing about?
It's a one model forum - in my experience of these there can be blood and death threats over tyre pressure advice and brake pads choices. Hence I don't post on the Fireblade forums. I lurk on the 7R forum and it can be carnage over small points. A current row is over whether you can still call a 7RR a proper 7RR if someone has replaced the flat side carbs for CVs.
3doorPete said:
...and there have been lots of different model Blades and R1's.
I lurk on the 7R forum and it can be carnage over small points. A current row is over whether you can still call a 7RR a proper 7RR if someone has replaced the flat side carbs for CVs.
I'm on that one too .. under a different name but to be honest not much happens over there.I lurk on the 7R forum and it can be carnage over small points. A current row is over whether you can still call a 7RR a proper 7RR if someone has replaced the flat side carbs for CVs.
Recall Date 2012/04/24
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Engine
Category Motorcycle
Recall Details
On certain motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts could loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This could cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the risk of a crash. Additionally engine failure may also cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which may render the vehicle unstable. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
BMW S1000RR 2012
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Engine
Category Motorcycle
Recall Details
On certain motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts could loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This could cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the risk of a crash. Additionally engine failure may also cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which may render the vehicle unstable. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
BMW S1000RR 2012
y2blade said:
Recall Date 2012/04/24
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Engine
Category Motorcycle
Recall Details
On all motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts will always loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This will always cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the absolute certainty of a crash in which rider, family, friends and anyone within a 50 mile radius will be killed to death twice. Additionally engine failure will always cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which will always render the vehicle unstable. These issues will always result in property damage and/or personal injury and/or terminal deathness. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts which whilst resolving the problem will still cause everyone to die that ever gets on the bike ever and that's a fact coz it's on the internet
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
BMW S1000RR 2012
EFA based on the hyperbole on the threadNotification Type Safety Mfr
System Engine
Category Motorcycle
Recall Details
On all motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts will always loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This will always cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the absolute certainty of a crash in which rider, family, friends and anyone within a 50 mile radius will be killed to death twice. Additionally engine failure will always cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which will always render the vehicle unstable. These issues will always result in property damage and/or personal injury and/or terminal deathness. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts which whilst resolving the problem will still cause everyone to die that ever gets on the bike ever and that's a fact coz it's on the internet
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
BMW S1000RR 2012
LoonR1 said:
y2blade said:
Recall Date 2012/04/24
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Engine
Category Motorcycle
Recall Details
On all motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts will always loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This will always cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the absolute certainty of a crash in which rider, family, friends and anyone within a 50 mile radius will be killed to death twice. Additionally engine failure will always cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which will always render the vehicle unstable. These issues will always result in property damage and/or personal injury and/or terminal deathness. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts which whilst resolving the problem will still cause everyone to die that ever gets on the bike ever and that's a fact coz it's on the internet
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
BMW S1000RR 2012
EFA based on the hyperbole on the threadNotification Type Safety Mfr
System Engine
Category Motorcycle
Recall Details
On all motorcycles, the connecting rod bolts will always loosen and separate from the connecting rod. This will always cause the rear-wheel to lock-up if the engine fails and seizes creating the absolute certainty of a crash in which rider, family, friends and anyone within a 50 mile radius will be killed to death twice. Additionally engine failure will always cause oil to leak in front of the rear tire which will always render the vehicle unstable. These issues will always result in property damage and/or personal injury and/or terminal deathness. Correction: Dealers will replace connecting rod bolts and apply a thread-locking agent to the bolts which whilst resolving the problem will still cause everyone to die that ever gets on the bike ever and that's a fact coz it's on the internet
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
BMW S1000RR 2012
king idiots aren't they....so much so it's not even funnyy2blade said:
fergus said:
Condi said:
Why?? I honestly dont get it.
The issue a torque issue with one component. There are 2 possible wear points and Im sure that both will be thoroughly checked before the bolt is tightened with a torque wrench and then reassembled, with a full warrante being given on the work done.
Any problems after that are covered by BMW still, and tbh I would much rather have a human check my bike and tell me that its okay than just a robot who builds things.
Torquing big end rod bolts isn't that difficult. Although I would insist on new bolts, as part of the torquing up process involves stretching the bolts (this is supposed to happen).The issue a torque issue with one component. There are 2 possible wear points and Im sure that both will be thoroughly checked before the bolt is tightened with a torque wrench and then reassembled, with a full warrante being given on the work done.
Any problems after that are covered by BMW still, and tbh I would much rather have a human check my bike and tell me that its okay than just a robot who builds things.
It must be fairly easy to drop the sump on these motors, where upon you can see the bolts.
As said above, other than the QA fckup at the factory, the fix is no big issue.
personally, I don't know either way.... have yet to see one of these with the sump off
y2blade said:
yep...fking idiots aren't they....so much so it's not even funny
Complete idiots. The rpobem is that the world's full of sheep who believe everyhting they read on the internet.king idiots aren't they....so much so it's not even funnyI might start a thread in SP&L for a laugh one day about something random and see how many it suckers in
LoonR1 said:
y2blade said:
yep...fking idiots aren't they....so much so it's not even funny
Complete idiots. The rpobem is that the world's full of sheep who believe everyhting they read on the internet.king idiots aren't they....so much so it's not even funnyI might start a thread in SP&L for a laugh one day about something random and see how many it suckers in
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