03-08-2025, 06:01 AM
I just had the bike software updated. My 2020 RS had version 011_019_180. It didn't include the sport screen as an optional display so I scheduled the update. It took about 2.5 hours and I now have version 023_012_030 which includes the sport screen display option that was not available with the apparently ancient software version I had. While that was uploaded the dealer did the cardan shaft inspection and testing since the BMW service records showed it as not done yet and I've got 16,000+ miles. (I had informed the service manager that last September I replaced it as PM since I had a new in the box one sitting on my shelf and that was about 1,250 miles ago.) Surprise result - it failed their testing! So I now have another new cardan shaft in my RS. Go figure that. I suppose the lesson learned is, get your cardan shaft checked out.
Be stubborn with your dream but flexible with your path. 20 R1250RS, 87 VFR400F Former bikes: 66 T120 Bonneville 650, 69 CB750, 73 CB350F, 83 VF750F, 84 VF1000F, 85 VF1000R, 07 VFR800, 10 GL1800, 16 Ducati Scrambler, 18 R1200RT.