Local BMW informed. Let's see what head office say.
Only three years old...
From the corrosion on the exhausts it could have done with a bit more TLC - FS365 would have kept the exhausts in better shape and probably have held the front cover corrosion at bay too.
Not sure what else I could do
You or the previous owner, could have fitted a crud catcher
Why do people not clean or protect their bike regularly, and expect it to be aesthetically perfect? Do people only bathe once per quarter? I read all these posts about people claiming a replacement engine for what is a bit of surface corrosion on a bike not kept as clean as it should, and I really think it's taking the piss. If you don't look after things, don't expect them to last. Just looking at the original photo, it is clear that the entire area has not been well maintained - I note that the header pipes have been allowed to develop surface rust on it FFS.
Why do people not clean or protect their bike regularly, and expect it to be aesthetically perfect? Do people only bathe once per quarter? I read all these posts about people claiming a replacement engine for what is a bit of surface corrosion on a bike not kept as clean as it should, and I really think it's taking the piss. If you don't look after things, don't expect them to last. Just looking at the original photo, it is clear that the entire area has not been well maintained - I note that the header pipes have been allowed to develop surface rust on it FFS.
Correct, a drop of WD40 would not go astray. Look after your machinery.
Problem with the crud catcher is that all the crap gets trapped behind it. Unless the crud catcher is regularly removed and cleaned behind corrosion occurs just not visible!
Why do people not clean or protect their bike regularly, and expect it to be aesthetically perfect? Do people only bathe once per quarter? I read all these posts about people claiming a replacement engine for what is a bit of surface corrosion on a bike not kept as clean as it should, and I really think it's taking the piss. If you don't look after things, don't expect them to last. Just looking at the original photo, it is clear that the entire area has not been well maintained - I note that the header pipes have been allowed to develop surface rust on it FFS.
Why do people not clean or protect their bike regularly, and expect it to be aesthetically perfect
Why do people not clean or protect their bike regularly, and expect it to be aesthetically perfect? Do people only bathe once per quarter? I read all these posts about people claiming a replacement engine for what is a bit of surface corrosion on a bike not kept as clean as it should, and I really think it's taking the piss. If you don't look after things, don't expect them to last. Just looking at the original photo, it is clear that the entire area has not been well maintained - I note that the header pipes have been allowed to develop surface rust on it FFS.
I came to same conclusion with the engine mounted one.
So I bought a plastic fender extender. It stops the direct abuse of the lower engine cover, but still allows you to get in and clean it all after each ride.
Use a soft bristled brush with car wash and tap water to get in and clean the bolt recesses gently, use car wax (to polish and scratch removal and keep it shiny), then WD40 or ACF50 just to assist.
Stop using jet washers as the 'soap' phase is probably a detergent stripping any wax, grease or protection off the bike. Followed by high water pressure isn't good for anything else. This'll expedite corrosion.
Standard hosepipe water pressure rinse, Bucket, water, microfibre cloth, rust inhibitor car wash, soft brush for hard to get areas and learn to enjoy the experience of washing it.
If you absolutely must use a pressure washer I'd recommend you dump the soap detergent phase onto the ground or into the drain, dont let it anywhere near your bike. Then just use the water rinse phase to rinse bike of dirt (used no closer than 4-6 feet distance).
But they key part is Hand Wash it afterwards with a Microfibre wash mit or cloth and rust inhibitor car wash protection. Even if you just cloth rinse and damp wash it if facilities are not available.
Problem with the crud catcher is that all the crap gets trapped behind it. Unless the crud catcher is regularly removed and cleaned behind corrosion occurs just not visible!