Before I start I have tried to find out what may be the issue with the bike (if any) through research and other forums but could only find the problem related to the 2015 models and earlier. About a week ago I bought a 2017 plate BMW S100RR from BMW Motorrad up in Park Lane second hand. It had 1000 miles on it and basically brand new condition. Recently (since a few days ago), it has been making this ticking noise. The best way to describe it is if you placed a credit card between the wheels of a bicycle and cycled.
The noise is at its quietest when stationary (in neutral or in gear makes no difference) but once moving it is quite loud and noticeable. I have an Akrapovic exhaust on the bike and can clearly hear the ticking over anything else. Its at its loudest at around 4000 RPM's. Now I read other threads/forums and people with very similar issues took the bike back (under warranty) to BMW and almost all cases they had chewed up cams but as I said previously I only ever saw this problem with the 2015 models and earlier. Did BMW ever rectify the 'soft cams' and this should not be an issue.
Before buying the bike I test rode one of their stock bikes that had about 25000 miles on it and I cannot remember the noise being so prominent. My Neighbour has an S1000RR 12 plated and said it sounds normal and fine to him and that his engine/noise is louder on his bike and has never had any issues. Just to be on the safe side I had a BMW technician come out and have a look at the bike (who by the way was far from helpful) and he said the bike sounds normal to him.
I tried to explain that it sounds close to normal now because the bike is stationary but once moving it becomes very noticeable and irritating. He said that there is nothing wrong with the bike but he can take it back to the garage and hook it up to the dyno to see if all the numbers are correct. I said that I would want him to open up the bike to check if everything is at should be but he was adamant that the bike doesnt need that.
Am I just being paranoid over nothing? I have riden a bunch of bikes before but this is my first time on a BMW besides the test ride so this is all new territory for me. What would you all do?
P.S. the bike is truly a thing of beauty. By far the best bike I have ever had the pleasure of riding.
The noise is at its quietest when stationary (in neutral or in gear makes no difference) but once moving it is quite loud and noticeable. I have an Akrapovic exhaust on the bike and can clearly hear the ticking over anything else. Its at its loudest at around 4000 RPM's. Now I read other threads/forums and people with very similar issues took the bike back (under warranty) to BMW and almost all cases they had chewed up cams but as I said previously I only ever saw this problem with the 2015 models and earlier. Did BMW ever rectify the 'soft cams' and this should not be an issue.
Before buying the bike I test rode one of their stock bikes that had about 25000 miles on it and I cannot remember the noise being so prominent. My Neighbour has an S1000RR 12 plated and said it sounds normal and fine to him and that his engine/noise is louder on his bike and has never had any issues. Just to be on the safe side I had a BMW technician come out and have a look at the bike (who by the way was far from helpful) and he said the bike sounds normal to him.
I tried to explain that it sounds close to normal now because the bike is stationary but once moving it becomes very noticeable and irritating. He said that there is nothing wrong with the bike but he can take it back to the garage and hook it up to the dyno to see if all the numbers are correct. I said that I would want him to open up the bike to check if everything is at should be but he was adamant that the bike doesnt need that.
Am I just being paranoid over nothing? I have riden a bunch of bikes before but this is my first time on a BMW besides the test ride so this is all new territory for me. What would you all do?
P.S. the bike is truly a thing of beauty. By far the best bike I have ever had the pleasure of riding.
