Graveleater Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi Folks, I have a 2010 1200RT with 104,000kms on the clock. Just noticed a clear oil dripping from the shock knuckle right in front of the rear tire. I'm no mechanic, but i'm assuming the shock is toast. I can't think of anything else that would be dripping fluid in that area of the bike. I rode yesterday, and was thinking the ride was a little harsher than usual but put it down to road conditions, no ‘pogo-sticking' yet, but maybe that's because only a small amount of fluid has leaked? Thoughts? Link to comment
Pappy35 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Rear brake reservoir could also be the source. Be sure to check that too. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Could just be a small o-ring or fitting seal. I try to convince myself that broken things need the most inexpensive repair until the demon comes and takes the wallet out of my back pocket. Link to comment
Graveleater Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Thanks! I didn't think of the brake reservoir. I'll check that out. Link to comment
Tri750 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Does your bike have ESA ? (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) If so, the shocks are not known for incredibly long life and are DTW* *Damaging to The Wallet Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Does your bike have ESA ? (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) If so, the shocks are not known for incredibly long life and are DTW* *Damaging to The Wallet With a combined 190k miles on two ESA equipped bikes, that's news to me. Link to comment
axabmw Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2012 R1200RT 44,000 miles I've just had the same problem today. But it has also coincided with low brake fluid level in the FRONT reservoir. Haven't had a chance to check yet, but are the front and rear master cylinders linked? ie a leak at the back take fluid from the front? Link to comment
dirtrider Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, axabmw said: 2012 R1200RT 44,000 miles I've just had the same problem today. But it has also coincided with low brake fluid level in the FRONT reservoir. Haven't had a chance to check yet, but are the front and rear master cylinders linked? ie a leak at the back take fluid from the front? Afternoon axabmw The brakes are linked but the master cylinders are separate so a leak in the back brake won't effect front master cylinder fluid level. But the front brake master cylinder hydraulic circuit does go back as far as the ABS module under the fuel tank so it's possible that you could have a leak in the ABS module (or line at that point) that leaks down on the engine then out towards the rear of bike. Also, keep in mind that worn brake pads can also cause a low looking reservoir fluid level. What type of fluid are you leaking? Link to comment
axabmw Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Sorry for the delay Dirtrider, Been an expensive week. Rear shock was toast, central rod is also worn. Mechanic is rebuilding it. The front master cylinder seal was weeping, Front right caliper was leaking at the piston and the front left caliper was seized solid. Managed to get a pair of good condition calipers on ebay, shock is being rebuilt, front discs are being replaced and some new tyres as well. Axabmw Link to comment
dirtrider Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 48 minutes ago, axabmw said: Sorry for the delay Dirtrider, Been an expensive week. Rear shock was toast, central rod is also worn. Mechanic is rebuilding it. The front master cylinder seal was weeping, Front right caliper was leaking at the piston and the front left caliper was seized solid. Managed to get a pair of good condition calipers on ebay, shock is being rebuilt, front discs are being replaced and some new tyres as well. Axabmw Afternoon Thanks for the follow up. Wow, that does sound expensive. That seems like a lot is wrong for a 2012 1200rt with only 44,000 miles on it. Was that by chance a flood area bike? Link to comment
MichiganBob Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Bad luck Axabmw. How odd for all of these issues on a low mileage bike. Was the suspension and the brakes not working at some point? From your original message, it all started with oil weeping, not issues with braking or suspension. Keep us in the loop. Do you have a history of the bike? Michiganbob Link to comment
axabmw Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 S On 1/27/2019 at 4:27 PM, dirtrider said: That seems like a lot is wrong for a 2012 1200rt with only 44,000 miles on it. Was that by chance a flood area bike? It's not a flood area bike, but lives 75 yards from the sea. The salt air seems to be very hard on bikes. My Honda NT700 aged very quickly as well. Unfortunately working 70+ hours a week doesn't leave a lot of time for TLC. Had bike nearly three years, had 4,000 miles when I got it. Serviced it myself or use a local private BMW specialist. Link to comment
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