`08`09 F650GS & F800GS recall

[CycleRob]

Copy-n-pasted from http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/29/bmw- ... rcycles%2F:

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 F650 GS AND F 800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2009. THE DRIVE CHAINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD BREAK.
Consequence:
IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY PLAN OR A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .




On the bright side, it looks like the `08/`09 Rotax powered chain gang bikes may be getting a new chain!

[Boxer]

I spoke with a member at our BMW MOGA club meeting last week who owns a 2009 F650GS twin and he had one of those VIN numbers. The dealer replaced his chain and both sprockets under the recall. I need to call them since mine was made in July of '09 even though its a 2010 model. I might get a new chain out of this.

*Update July 25: I called the dealer and mine does not get the new chain deal. They do have me down to re-route that hose and replace the air filter. Sadly, I already spent the money myself on a new air filter.