Leaky forks?

[noxx]

Hi ladies, is this something I should be concerned about?

 

[Oli]

I don’t think that’s anything to worry about, doesn’t look like a leak to me.

I believe grease is applied when the seals are first installed, so I would imagine this will decrease over time

 

[r25sti]

clean it off and see how it goes, as said looks a little like grease and not oil.

 

[noxx]

Thanks guys.

I did clean it off a few days ago, but it reappeared. Just wanted to check in with people on this board before I harass my dealer.

I suppose I can mention it at my 1000km break in service.

 

[r25sti]

i would be surprised if both leaked at the same time.

 

[alex]

Hot weather will make the assembly grease run.
As above probably nothing to worry about - and it's under warranty

 

[SiMoto]

It's not a leak my gen 3 done that when I bought it new also

 

[noxx]

Thanks guys. Appreciated

 

[RammyRR]

My new M’s got the same issue noxx, same concerns as you - I’ll be asking them when it goes in for it’s 1st service on Wednesday. Not convinced the seals aren’t failing

 

[djheaton321]

It’s not an issue. Had it on my previous RS. When I got the dealer to check they said it was normal, it’s the grease they use during assembly. My RR is doing it as well now.

 

[baz]

I would have it checked by the dealer-there have been issues with faulty front forks on the gen4.

 

[noxx]

I would have it checked by the dealer-there have been issues with faulty front forks on the gen4.

Do you happen to know what was wrong with those faulty suspensions?

 

[novacaine99]

Hi ladies, is this something I should be concerned about?


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Hi noxx, same with mine, mentioned on the run in service and told nowt to worry about

 

[baz]

The faulty forks have a clunk with lateral play,presumably in the bushes.

 

[noxx]

Dealer confirmed what many of you said before. It's factory grease and that leaks out when hot. Absolutely normal with new BMW machines and it will stop after a while.