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by havnfun61
Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 0-4000rpm PING
Replies: 30
Views: 8374

Re: 0-4000rpm PING

Thanks again to all who responded.The latest from BMW tech is....the cams have a compression release lobe that is engaging.He thought that is what I'm hearing.I know S&S builds cams like this for big displacement Harley engines but did not know BMW was doing it.I'll just keep pounding on it.Than...
by havnfun61
Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 0-4000rpm PING
Replies: 30
Views: 8374

Re: 0-4000rpm PING

Thanks for the input.I have gearshift pro and yes it does show the "up" arrow below 4K rpm.I turned it off.Yes a slow roll on below 4K rpm =no ping.I have been changing the way I ride,can't crack the throttle from a stop.gentle roll on then spirited.Hurts me every time.Thanks again
by havnfun61
Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 0-4000rpm PING
Replies: 30
Views: 8374

Re: 0-4000rpm PING

Thanks everyone.Using Chevron 91.Tried shell 91 also.I keep it above 4K rpm while riding but going from stop up thru 2nd and into 3rd have to go thru the low rpm range unless I slip the clutch.It appears that a few others here are having the same ping so that makes me feel a little better.I thought ...
by havnfun61
Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 0-4000rpm PING
Replies: 30
Views: 8374

0-4000rpm PING

Hello,new to forum.2016 R1200RT,3500 miles,premium package.For 2500 miles I get a pinging??Knock??Preignition??sound from 1000-4000 RPM.1st and 2nd gear mostly,but reproducable any time below 4000rpm.If roll on is slow no ping.Normal roll on[for me]sounds like a rattle can till 4000.Slip clutch[like...