BMW Service Bulletin service shaft drive at 20k km & replacement of shaft drive at 60K km

[Boxerboy55]

Sounds good. Did they let you see or comment on the state of the old shaft?

No. I didn’t see the old shaft. I honestly could not notice any improvement with the new shaft.
I reckon the original shaft was ok.

I had only re-greased the rear coupling once, 20,000 miles ago. All was well inside the drive casing.
No surprise as I don’t go off-roading or crossing deep rivers.

The bike has certainly met it’s fair share of rain, but I don’t think there’s been any water ingress.

 

[Carlosfandango]

I asked for a shaft check and lube, 10k 2021 bike, was quoted £27. Shaft was stuck and UJ notchy, shaft replaced under warranty, worth asking / paying for them to check