Of course the local dealer doesn’t have any skin in the game because they are looking forward to repairing it under BMW Motorrad warranty. I would trailer it in and leave it with them.Hello everyone,
got my 2022 last Friday, have 300 miles on it now.
When between 2 to 2.5K RPM, and low speed, there is a very loud and strong vibrating knock coming from the engine, it is felt in the handlebar, that bad.
Advised Dealership, waiting on their reply, I already been told to ride the first 621 miles and bring it in for service, then they will check...will try to make the 621 ASAP so I can learn what happens there.
Any inputs on the 2022 K1600 is appreciated it.
Cheers
LCL
The oil will be changed out at the 600 mile service. Break in oil is in the bike for good reason. Changing it out before it’s time is bad advice and may void the warranty.Check the out level using the correct method. In fact, if the bike is brand new, change the oil out because it still has the break-in fluid.
It would be unusual, but you can also suspect the valve lash.
What gear are you in when this happens? Is it possible the motor is lugging, especially in higher gears?Hello everyone,
got my 2022 last Friday, have 300 miles on it now.
When between 2 to 2.5K RPM, and low speed, there is a very loud and strong vibrating knock coming from the engine, it is felt in the handlebar, that bad.
Advised Dealership, waiting on their reply, I already been told to ride the first 621 miles and bring it in for service, then they will check...will try to make the 621 ASAP so I can learn what happens there.
Any inputs on the 2022 K1600 is appreciated it.
Cheers
LCL
Nice looking bike.Thank you everyone, I will speak to Dealership today and seek their instructions.
Appreciated it.
Will keep you all advised.
Cheers
LCL View attachment 166566
Agree.My .02:
If something in the engine / transmission is knocking badly enough to be felt in the handlebar, it is unlikely to be benign.
This bike, if you use it gently between 1k and 3k revs, lets say with neutral throttle, you will get vibration or mechanical noise from th clutch and drive chain.
Has happened to all K1600 years.
Tell the dealer to come and get it. Don’t ride it.Hello everyone,
got my 2022 last Friday, have 300 miles on it now.
When between 2 to 2.5K RPM, and low speed, there is a very loud and strong vibrating knock coming from the engine, it is felt in the handlebar, that bad.
Advised Dealership, waiting on their reply, I already been told to ride the first 621 miles and bring it in for service, then they will check...will try to make the 621 ASAP so I can learn what happens there.
Any inputs on the 2022 K1600 is appreciated it.
Cheers
LCL
What about 3000 RPM? Can you hear/feel the knock there?Hello everyone,
got my 2022 last Friday, have 300 miles on it now.
When between 2 to 2.5K RPM, and low speed, there is a very loud and strong vibrating knock coming from the engine, it is felt in the handlebar, that bad.
Advised Dealership, waiting on their reply, I already been told to ride the first 621 miles and bring it in for service, then they will check...will try to make the 621 ASAP so I can learn what happens there.
Any inputs on the 2022 K1600 is appreciated it.
Cheers
LCL
As a first time BMW owner, my K1600GTL’s motor self-destructed just out of warranty with about 29,000 miles on the odometer from the timing chain skipping a timing gear tooth on start-up. And BMW corporation would do NOTHING to help me with it. It was a total loss. You are RIGHT to be spooked!!!!!!Grrrr. This has me concerned as I'm picking up my new machine in a week or two. I can't be dropping this kind of scratch on a bike that isn't ready to go. I know, I know, it's the internet and these kind of issues are in the minority, but I won't lie and say it doesn't spook me as a first time Beemer owner.
the dealer is being negligent. Find another and turn in the bike on warranty. Riding it will risk a seize up of the engine.For information, Was told over the phone JUST NOW to ride until first service, as it is under warranty and they will check.
I sent them an email with inquiry, specifying all motorbike information and describing the problem and requesting a response from their Mechanics, that way it is in writing.
Will keep you all posed.
Cheers
LCL
Seriously? I would have driven/rolled/pushed that thing into a telephone pole and said a deer jumped out in front of me.What about 3000 RPM? Can you hear/feel the knock there?
As a first time BMW owner, my K1600GTL’s motor self-destructed just out of warranty with about 29,000 miles on the odometer from the timing chain skipping a timing gear tooth on start-up. And BMW corporation would do NOTHING to help me with it. It was a total loss. You are RIGHT to be spooked!!!!!!
You should try it. One of the great capabilities of the K1600 is to pull smoothly from low rpm, and one of BMW's boasts is that the motor produces 70% of its maximum torque at just 1500rpm.I cannot imagine riding an 800+ pound bike at 1000 to 2500 RPMs.
Well, you tried. Guess the thing to do now is keep riding it and hope she blows so you get a complete long or short block. Or better yet, a buyback.For information, Was told over the phone JUST NOW to ride until first service, as it is under warranty and they will check.
I sent them an email with inquiry, specifying all motorbike information and describing the problem and requesting a response from their Mechanics, that way it is in writing.
Will keep you all posed.
Cheers
LCL
Thank you for the comments,Is it driveline lash at low RPM or a Knock?
The driveline lash can be felt in the handlebars.