Beginning May 1, 2023, BMW Motorrad is offering an “All the Time” 10% discount to BMW MOA members for purchases of Original BMW Apparel, Accessories, Parts, Classic Parts, Service Parts and Replacement OEM Parts.
If it has a BMW part number, MOA members can earn a 10% rebate!
Service Information Bulletin - Drive Shaft Replacement Every 36,000 Miles under Warranty
This bulletin # 33 04 23 issued 12/12/2023 by BMW NA requires drive shaft replacement every 36,000 miles under warranty or for failure due to defect in materials or workmanship for unlimited miles.
This bulletin also includes many other BMW models besides the R1250RT. Checking the VIN in AIR (DEALERS ONLY) is required for applicability. Suggest contacting your dealer to determine if your R1250RT or similar variant is impacted.
BMW Motorrad North America has apparently issued a stop-sale order and asked its United States-based dealers to stop selling all new, internal combustion-powered BMW motorcycles. At least two dealers have confirmed that during a recent Skype call, BMW Motorrad North America put the stop-sale order in place. It’s not yet clear whether the stop-sale order also affects Canada.
According to one dealer, BMW North America said that the issue stems from an emissions canister component provided by a non-BMW supplier. However, a different dealer couldn’t confirm that the stop-sale order resulted from a supplier-provided part and suggested that it could be something entirely different.
Unfortunately for dealers, during the call, BMW was unable or unwilling to immediately specify how long the stop-sale order would be in effect. However, the mothership said they would provide more information soon.
The stop-sale order leaves many wondering about the true nature of the issue. Particularly since it apparently pertains to all BMW motorcycles sold in the US. As of the writing of this article, the US’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not released any information on a large-scale recall for BMW motorcycles.
The order leaves both dealers and riders waiting for additional information. The order’s impact will especially be felt by small dealers, particularly those that carry perhaps one or two brands of motorcycles. The timing of the order is very unfortunate as these types of dealers are unlikely to be able to sit on their inventory for extended periods, and the riding season is winding down in many parts of the US.
The inability of its dealer partners to sell a single internal combustion-engine BMW motorcycle is certainly something BMW Motorrad will try to solve as quickly as possible. We have reached out to BMW Motorrad for comment, and we’ll update you with any details when they become available.
The GS-911 is a tool that allows a person to access computer on select BMW motorcycles. These are usually bikes from the early 2000's on. If you can't or don't wont to spend $100+ plus on labor charges at a dealer then you will need the GS-911 to do some of the following:
1) Reset service reminders (miles & date) and get rid of that annoying service light.
2) Change the tire pressure monitor serial number when your TPM battery dies.
3) Look at switches to see if there is a problem. Especially clutch switches (2) and side stand switch.
4) Read, save and document many values from your computer. Can be saved to a thumb drive for future reference.
5) Read existing and past fault codes.
Here is a link to the GS-911 manufacturer: https://www.hexcode.co.za/techinfo
The GS-911, developed by HEX, is a new generation diagnostic tool for BMW motorcycles.
What can the GS-911 do?
Read and clear fault codes
Reset service reminders
Control unit information
View live sensor values
Log and graph live values
Component output tests
Component calibration
Adaptation reset and relearn
Basic coding
Bleed Tests
And more...
The GS-911 is currently $749 or free to use to all club members unlimited times. Non member will pay a nominal fee of just $30 for each use.
If you are a Vet and have a VA card ( or have a friend that is a Vet) you can now call the VA 702-791-9185 to schedule your shots.
When the call is answered you we hear a recording “ you have reached the VA video connect team”. You have Not called the wrong number. This group has been tasked by the VA to schedule the shot appointments. Stay on the line. When answered you will be given dates/time for both the first and second shots. (Those 65 and over right now)
Hope this helps Jay Healey.
SHOT LOCATION:
VA Hospital location:
6900 North Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89086
PS. Please pass this information on to any vets you know.
TyreToTravel is the platform for searching, making and sharing routes.
And Tyre is the program that integrates Google Earth / Maps with Tom Tom or Garmin.
https://www.myrouteapp.com/en for Mac or http://www.tyretotravel.com/ for the PC user
Greetings one and all!
I joined this club at one time, but due to the fact the I work second shift and all of you have breakfast at un-Godly hours in the morning, I've been unable to physically meet anyone.
I've got my 24,000 mile service coming up on my 2015RT, and I"m wondering if I shouldn't just have them do the valve check/adjustment and bleed the brakes and clutch. The rest I can do myself. At both the 12,000 and the 18,000 mile service, the tech at what is now Eurocycles broke the tabs off the front left panel. They replaced it both times, but it is a giant PITA. Plus, I'd just rather do what I can myself. Not sure if they will reset the service indicator if they don't do ALL of the work.
Opinoins?
And do I owe any dues?
Thanks to all.
The NEWEST GS-911 Wifi unit is available for all club members to trouble shoot and reset your bikes computer system on your BMW.
Please contact Grant Kapteyn
DEALER once a year MOTORCYCLE SHOW , MANDALAY BAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OCT 13/14. Free motorcycle parking. Cost $20.00. Hours 0900-7PM. Not many people know about this show other than the dealers. See the latest bike and item before they are launched to the public. This is the show where the manufactures show off their new products early. Great to attend.
The AIMExpo - American International Motorcycle Expo is a motorcycle fair and one of the first exhibitions for trade visitors, private visitors and media in North America. Representatives from the industry come together here to celebrate motorcycling, motorcycling lifestyle and motorcycling as a business. Besides motorcycles and accessories also related products such as motor scooters, ATVs, quads and much more are on display at the exhibition. The fair is for all motorcycle enthusiasts, and is organized by motorcyclists for motorcyclists
