Exhaust flap drama. BMW aren't listening.

autogs said:

well i have had 5 bm bikes with the exhaust flap and over a combined 100,000 miles have never had a problem with any of them,go figure

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autogs said:

well i have had 5 bm bikes with the exhaust flap and over a combined 100,000 miles have never had a problem with any of them,go figure

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Warlord said:

Do you have your bikes hilltopped?

A lean running bike may produce less soot, and higher temps, which means less chance of clogging up the valve.

A Hilltopped bike running a richer mixture may produce more soot and cooler temps causing valve stiction.

Feckin Hilltop again....

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malcopopolo said:

What is really crafty is that it is not covered under extended warranty. That says it all

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Spike328 said:

I have a 13 plate GS WC, with 23K miles on it. Its just out of warranty (and I think you know whats coming). Its been for a BMW service and they tell me the exhaust flap is stuck and that I need a new exhaust system. They tell me BMW will fund half of it but still want £640 for a new system.

This isn't a 'what shall I do' thread though. (as there is tons of good advice on the forum) Its a 'is anybody doing anything about it' thread. (other than saying f#ck it and buying a Triumph)

Reading the threads this seems like an ongoing issue with BMW. The dealers admit that it is a known fault, but it seems BMW aren't listening. Its not a recall issue. BMW just seem to have the view 'tough!'

Are any individuals or organisations trying to take this further (if so I will add my name). I know I can the jointing pipe and just remove the thing, but I paid a lot of my savings for my bike. It was my pride and joy and now I just feel duped.

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Smogbob said:

At least some good news, just took my exhaust off no change Nikel slip is still the same after a 1000 miles.

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Warlord said:

Do you have your bikes hilltopped?
A lean running bike may produce less soot, and higher temps, which means less chance of clogging up the valve.
A Hilltopped bike running a richer mixture may produce more soot and cooler temps causing valve stiction.

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Weird Bob said:

I haven’t seen down so many gentlemen’s pipes before ..... well not since college and I needed the money.....

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GrinningGSer said:

2,000 miles and all of my Copper Slip has long gone: I'm aware of its lower melting point, but it's what I have so I'll use it. All working well so cables and pivots re greased by finger pressure.

At least you are taking the time to maintain it, so seems your way is working ok.

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Spike328 said:

......(other than saying f#ck it and buying a Triumph).....

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