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Thanks for the recommendation.
I ended up calling So-So and after checking, they confirmed my bike is part of the service campaign. Said I was registered with MotoRad and couldn't offer me a reason why I didn't get the letter. I'll bring the bike in two weeks from now and have the shaft tested.
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09-21-2025, 07:42 AM
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Is my understanding that they should test the drive shaft (and lubricate) even at 20,000 miles?
Initial inspection/lubrication at 12,000 miles and each 12 after that with replacement each 36,000 miles regardless for the life of the bike.
My '23 RS had the shaft replaced at the initial 12K inspection due to no lube from the factory.
Frank
'23 R1250RS, 16,000 mi. 3 yr., '03 R1100S BCR #6/200, '85 K100/1100RS- 41 yrs. 331,000 mi., '17R1200RS- 51,054 mi. (gone), '16 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. (gone), '11 R1200RT-30,000 mi. (gone), '05 R1200ST-58,000 mi. (gone), '96 Ducati 900SS/SP-89,000 mi. (gone), 560K+ BMW miles
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I dropped by my local dealer (Motorcycles of Greensboro) last Saturday. The RS needed an inspection and the driveshaft service/check. At 54K and no prior check they said it was an automatic replacement. Dropped it off at 11am and to my surprise, at 1pm, I received a call saying it was ready. I guess they're keeping a few shafts on standby. I have noticed slightly less vibration, particularly under acceleration and inclines.
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Well done. New shaft is reportedly, a little beefier and a tighter fit..., but no matter the reason, less vibration is better. Sounds like you're still having fun.
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