matt/r1100s Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 While accelerating in 3rd gear, my bike lost mechanical power and made a horrible grinding noise. While waiting on BMW Roadside Assistance to arrive, I put in 2nd gear on the center stand and spun the back tire with my hand. Sounded like car keys in a blender behind the engine. Bike is currently at the dealer. I had it up there about 2 months ago complaining about leaking gear oil, but they said that it was ok(?). Fortunately,it's warranty covered-but I wonder what happened. No word from the dealer yet. 21K miles on it. No rough stuff either-I've babied it! Link to comment
Tony_K Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Just another driveline faliure. You are luckily covered under warranty. Consider yourself in good company. Let them fix it then ride on! Link to comment
nrp Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Your engine crankshaft probably isn't aligned with your transmission input shaft. They should be within about .003 inch total indicated runnout (TIR). Your dealer should check for this. There are many other threads on this manufacturing problem. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Do a search here on the word splines. You'll find more to read than you will ever get through. Link to comment
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