(11-01-2023, 09:01 PM)Ray Wrote: I've also looked at the R&G protector for the rear shock. Always tempted, but I hate putting additional things on the bike that have to come off everytime something requires attention. (There's already enough body work to contend with.)
The catch-22 comes in when want to look at the forks or shock at the end of every long day, for signs of leakage (and to clean off any errant grit). The zippered neoprene seems only a little easier than the clipped gaiters of years past.
Probably lucky - but even with a few thousand miles of gravel on the RS, I never had a gaiterless fork seal leak or fail - with pre-emptive seal replacements every 18,000 miles. (Knocking on wood.)
With the MachineArtMoto MudSling I can still get a good look at the shock to check for leaks.
The shock stays fairly clean but I usually wipe off the white spring after each trip. It's a tight fit to get my hand in there.
On our 2003 K1200RSs the shock started to leak on both bikes shortly before warranty ran out and BMW replaced them.
Engles said BMW will not replace worn shocks under warranty but they would replace a leaking shock.
I had 35,000 miles on mine and Debbie had 32,000 on hers.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT