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by cyclone7
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:46 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Woodruff Key
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Australia

Re: Woodruff Key

Yes the cardan shaft was changed at 60,000 km. Agree it is an odd thing to be checking, especially has the engine has to be stripped to check it. Possible that the Service guy was blowing smoke up the proverbial !!
by cyclone7
Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:46 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Woodruff Key
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Australia

Woodruff Key

My r1250 rt with 70000 km has a vibration issue. BMW have advised that they are going to check the woodruff keys!

Given they are on the end of the crankshaft it is one hell of a job.
Anyone with a similar experience?
by cyclone7
Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:33 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.
Replies: 6
Views: 4552
Australia

Re: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.

The saga continues!,

The bike went in for its 70,000 km service yesterday, I complained again about the vibration as it is getting worse. When I collected the bike I was advised that BMW head office had requested that the Woodruff key be checked. This no small job!!!

Has anyone heard of this as an ...
by cyclone7
Mon Nov 25, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.
Replies: 6
Views: 4552
Australia

Re: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.

Good thought, unfortunately can only get the bike in on 17 December, short of mechanics. Time will tell.
by cyclone7
Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.
Replies: 6
Views: 4552
Australia

Re: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.

Unfortunately the vibrations were there before new tyres fitted which are road 6 as well. Thanks for the comment. Will see what happens.
by cyclone7
Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:44 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Vibration coming through on foot pegs.
Replies: 6
Views: 4552
Australia

Vibration coming through on foot pegs.

My 2021 R1250 RT with 60,000 kms has developed a relatively high frequency vibration which mainly felt on the pegs though can also be felt on the handle bars.

Bike has new tyres and also the Cadan shaft has just be changed by BMW. Who also state that the vibration is normal for a RT.
I do not ...
by cyclone7
Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Rear Brake Disc Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 18007
Australia

Re: Rear Brake Disc Removal

Many thanks indeed. I will get the long torx bits. Seems BMW try to make everything difficult?? :cheers:
by cyclone7
Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Rear Brake Disc Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 18007
Australia

Rear Brake Disc Removal

Hi Folks,

How do you get the rear brake disc off. From what I can see there is no clearance for a torx to fit as the diff blocks all of the retaining bolts. Taking the rear wheel does not help with access. Do you have to remove the cover from the diff?

Many thanks in advance.