BMW Front Damper - been waiting 4 weeks

[Delbert]

My damper dumped its oil in TDF. Got it to Santiago and after a few recommended shops said they couldn't do it, I took it to BMW main dealer.

the was 4 weeks ago. Was told they had to order the part.
Last week they estimated I would be able to pick the bike up today. So I contacted them

The part has not arrived and they expect it will be another 2 weeks!!!!!!


Anyone else had this problem? Are they pulling my chain or is it really that mad?

Depressed is the word!

[dunch]

Can't offer any help but can provide (virtual) tea and sympathy.

I had a breakdown today, in the Atacama desert. Miles from anywhere.
Stopped to take a few pictures and the bike wouldn't start up again. No neutral light or anything.
Eventually I took all my luggage off and started taking the bike to bits. It turned out that the positive connector to the battery had rattled loose and there was no power to anything.
It was an easy fix but it's a good reminder of just exactly how far we are from home when something goes wrong.

Good luck with the shock, can't really offer any more than that.

Dunc.

[colebatch]

Originally Posted by Delbert

My damper dumped its oil in TDF. Got it to Santiago and after a few recommended shops said they couldn't do it, I took it to BMW main dealer.

the was 4 weeks ago. Was told they had to order the part.
Last week they estimated I would be able to pick the bike up today. So I contacted them

The part has not arrived and they expect it will be another 2 weeks!!!!!!


Anyone else had this problem? Are they pulling my chain or is it really that mad?

Depressed is the word!

You didnt buy a replacement BMW damper did you?

[dunch]

On the bright side Delb, at least there's a chance the Salar de Uyuni will be dry enough to ride by the time you get there. I really wanted to do that and there was just too much water and the surface too soft for me to risk it.

Dunc.

[dunch]

Well Delb,
I'm stuck in Arica with a buggered starter clutch. Apparently 3AJ starter clutches are like hen's teeth and the newer 3TB parts won't fit although from the parts fiche, my parts look more like 3TB.
I could be here a while waiting for bits and it's likely I'll have to abandon the 'leccy boot and have a kickstart kit sent over from Blighty.
Just so you know it's not just you having a hard time.
If I'm likely to be here a while and you fancy a beverage or two somewhere between here and Santiago, drop me a PM or email.

Dunc.

[bad babba]

wheal i had to whait four 10 days four a front sproket and whas just about to leave when i got rely sick had a smal stomic operation i guatemala city life one the roade ful off surprices but when yuo back one the roade its al whorth it

[dunch]

Originally Posted by bad babba

but when yuo back one the roade its al whorth it

It is indeed. These are the days that must happen to you. Paging Dan 23. Dan 23 to the lobby please?