Service Bulletin but not for the RS?

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Yes there is a damper midway on the shaft.

Lee, my dealer isn’t going to have a look at this bike.  After the response I got from them on my cam shaft issue, it’s clear that I’m not welcome there.  But no problem for me to buy a shaft if needed.  I just won’t want this to come up during a 4000 mile trip to Santa Fe.  So will check the shaft well before the trip.

Good for you Bob. I don't think you would have any problem replacing it being handy as you are working on your bike.

I was going to follow that plan, but my dealer's on-line part ordering site says the shaft is unavailable for purchase.  I'm waiting for a response on what that means.

Follow-up: The shop claims none are available in the US or Germany.  According to ShopBmwMotorcycles.com, they can deliver July 11 to 13.  Something seems fishy.