Yet more woe for BMW

[Lutin]

Owners of 2014 model R1200RTs with the ESA package are warned by BMW to NOT ride thier bikes, saying there is no guarantee a component in the rear suspension will not fail.

BMW tells R1200RT owners not to ride bikes.

Apparently, there is a problem with the plunger rod assembly on the rear suspension.

Not a vote of confidence in BMW's ESA system at all.

 

[hotbulb]

Oooh! That sounds a bit serious .... " with immediate effect all 2014 R1200RTs with Dynamic ESA must not be ridden."
Will they find similar probs with other ESA-equipped models... and what about other manufacturers bikes with similar "electronic suspension"?

 

[Rubberchicken]

The fact that it's early june is just insult to injury isn't it? Just the thing to thoroughly ruin any planned & paid for bike trips...

There are upsides to riding a 22YO bike...

 

[OhJ]

Arn't the active suspension on the new Panzers made by Olins.

 

[Boris]

A guy I know who is on holiday is stuck out in Germany just now. He took a call from his dealer and learned the news. So he is stuck with a bike he has been told not to use.

Not sure what's happening now but I'd be jumping up and down for it to be looked at right away or demanding a replacement bike for my holiday.

 

[Lutin]

A guy I know who is on holiday is stuck out in Germany just now. He took a call from his dealer and learned the news. So he is stuck with a bike he has been told not to use.

Not sure what's happening now but I'd be jumping up and down for it to be looked at right away or demanding a replacement bike for my holiday.

Good one on the dealer contacting him.

Massive publicity, and reputation, cock-up for BMW though.

 

[nigelphoto]

Yes, but there must be a few smiley faces in Munich with the 3 TT wins by Michael 'I'm not here to make friends' Dunlop!