I went out to my scooter this morning, and the lock cylinder was laying on the street. I can still operate the scooter with difficulty, but would like to know what is wrong and how to fix it.
Does your bike have a hydraulic tensioner now? If not, you will need to take off Tupperware until you can not only see the motor but also enough so you can remove the radiator so as to gain access to the rocker cover.
I recently did the job myself.400usd for the parts. The most time was spent removing the mountain of Tupperware on the bike. I would say the job is for someone with a moderate level of mechanical ability. I grew,up riding bikes that needed tappets adjusted every 4000miles.
That is what I was quoted. It frosts me that BMW does not pay for this. It was covered by an NHTSA recall, but they tell me my particular serial no. Was not part of it.
I am only half way through. I have the replacement parts(400.00$), and have the stuff under the rocker cover. The bolt next to the oil filter stripped out slightly, and I have held out installing the hydraulic parts.
You might try cycling the ignition switch on and off a few times before cranking. The assures that the fuel is topped off on the fuel rail. Also, mine is also a little sluggish on the start, well as my Yamaha.
Make sure it has the hydraulic cam chain tensioner. Mine did not, and I have been left stranded twice. BMW refuses to acknowledge it, and claims my bike has the hydraulic tensioner by virtue of the VIN number. Have someone personally, that is. Visually check it.
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