So a few prior points to the issue,
2015 RR with 4400miles, full dealership service history, i bought it just over a year ago with around 1300 miles, had it serviced about 200-300mile ago. always warmed up fully before driven when possible, but if leavin in a hurry then low revs until full heat.
about two weeks after purchase i noted to the dealer there was a slight rattle/knock that i could hear @4k rpm, but i wasnt sure if it was just "new ownership(first RR) just noticed it" noise. they said it was fine.(which to be fair it lasted another 2000miles)
bike gets an easy life, usually riding with my father who doesnt ride fast, and the usual horsing it on every so often, with 1 half trackday.
when riding with my dad i usually have ear plugs and an intercom + acra pipe so dont usually hear the bike...
but went for a ride a few days ago by myself, no plugs or intercom. noticed a knocky/rattle whilst riding but it seemed to disappear at certain revs and speeds. so assumed it to possibly be normal but did worry me a little, said to myself ill drop it into the dealer tomrrow for a check. on way back home......
rattle became a knock, became a huge knock, became a bang and missifire. engine still running, albeit not very well. no oil smoke or oil leak, but sounded like a tractor...recovered to my dealer.....
**apologies if picture is huge*
*also in no way do i blame the dealer*
they took the bike, stayed open late for me to arrive after 6pm, initial diag was the camshaft issue of DLC coating or the likes, woke me out of bed the next morning at 10 to inform me that, a valve has dropped in cyl 3 completely destroying the piston, cylinder walls and head.
and would need a new complete engine....
Now for the good part, BMW being the great company they are, supply two full years warranty on used vehicle as we know, so its all covered. my dealer had the engine ordered around 1pm and has informed me the bike should be ready next week.
also offered me the 2020 RR demo vehicle to drive should i need it...i opted for an XR1000 instead as i already drove the new RR and fancied seeing what speedy comfort felt like haha.
Couldnt thank my dealer enough, completely took care of myself and were extremely prompt in answering me any questions i had, including letting me see the plug. and other damaged camshafts they had.
so slight bit of Horror but im happy with the outcome, including gettin a new engine!
anyone else had an issue like this?
2015 RR with 4400miles, full dealership service history, i bought it just over a year ago with around 1300 miles, had it serviced about 200-300mile ago. always warmed up fully before driven when possible, but if leavin in a hurry then low revs until full heat.
about two weeks after purchase i noted to the dealer there was a slight rattle/knock that i could hear @4k rpm, but i wasnt sure if it was just "new ownership(first RR) just noticed it" noise. they said it was fine.(which to be fair it lasted another 2000miles)
bike gets an easy life, usually riding with my father who doesnt ride fast, and the usual horsing it on every so often, with 1 half trackday.
when riding with my dad i usually have ear plugs and an intercom + acra pipe so dont usually hear the bike...
but went for a ride a few days ago by myself, no plugs or intercom. noticed a knocky/rattle whilst riding but it seemed to disappear at certain revs and speeds. so assumed it to possibly be normal but did worry me a little, said to myself ill drop it into the dealer tomrrow for a check. on way back home......
rattle became a knock, became a huge knock, became a bang and missifire. engine still running, albeit not very well. no oil smoke or oil leak, but sounded like a tractor...recovered to my dealer.....
**apologies if picture is huge*
*also in no way do i blame the dealer*
they took the bike, stayed open late for me to arrive after 6pm, initial diag was the camshaft issue of DLC coating or the likes, woke me out of bed the next morning at 10 to inform me that, a valve has dropped in cyl 3 completely destroying the piston, cylinder walls and head.
and would need a new complete engine....
Now for the good part, BMW being the great company they are, supply two full years warranty on used vehicle as we know, so its all covered. my dealer had the engine ordered around 1pm and has informed me the bike should be ready next week.
also offered me the 2020 RR demo vehicle to drive should i need it...i opted for an XR1000 instead as i already drove the new RR and fancied seeing what speedy comfort felt like haha.
Couldnt thank my dealer enough, completely took care of myself and were extremely prompt in answering me any questions i had, including letting me see the plug. and other damaged camshafts they had.
so slight bit of Horror but im happy with the outcome, including gettin a new engine!
anyone else had an issue like this?
