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#1 | steering damper datum

Tue May 19, 2020 4:34 pm

just had my 66 plate bmw r1200rs for its first MOT 2.821 mls only it failed due too leaking damper anyone else had this problem??

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#2 | RE: steering damper datum

Tue May 19, 2020 4:49 pm

Bugger! No I haven�t seen or heard of that problem, but I will pay more attention to the damper now you have highlighted it.

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#3 | RE: steering damper datum

Tue May 19, 2020 5:36 pm

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #2
Bugger! No I haven�t seen or heard of that problem, but I will pay more attention to the damper now you have highlighted it.

wondering if they are like forks i.e. low mileage can lead to premature failure of the seals due a lack of lubrication - 2821 miles in 4 years is not a lot

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#4 | RE: steering damper datum

Tue May 19, 2020 6:31 pm

"kin hell, I'm more surprised they looked at it !!
Some bloody keen examiner that is - remind me to go somewhere else

Double Lupin owner PCP free

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