Front suspension problem

[Lone_rider]

I have an LT and upon my last visit to the dealer, they mentioned that I´ve better replace the Paralever Swing Arm, it seames that the iron piece bends creating a unpredicted force upon the bolt which might crack causing a posible damage.
I would like to know if someone has had that same problem?

[Bunny]

I have an LT and upon my last visit to the dealer, they mentioned that I´ve better replace the Paralever Swing Arm, it seames that the iron piece bends creating a unpredicted force upon the bolt which might crack causing a posible damage.
I would like to know if someone has had that same problem?
Lone rider
I don,t think you find anyone else with this problem. BMW uses a single sided swing arm for the rear suspension. This type of swing arm is called a Paralever. If it was bent I don,t think you could ride the bike. Check with your dealer again and get him to show you what he is talking about as bent.

[cfell]

if the paralever is bent there is a serious problem somewhere..

[bigbear]

I have an LT and upon my last visit to the dealer, they mentioned that I´ve better replace the Paralever Swing Arm, it seames that the iron piece bends creating a unpredicted force upon the bolt which might crack causing a posible damage.
I would like to know if someone has had that same problem?

Lone Rider,
just for clarification are you talking about the front or rear suspension?

Front is called Telelever and has some possible wear components. Ie. a ball joint or two. Don't know about flexing components though. Guru's speak up and prove me wrong.

Rear is the paralever swing arm assembly. Are they talking about the stiffener that is below the drive shaft housing? If this is bent it has been damaged by hitting a solid object like a curb etc. It will have an adverse effect on the bearing loads on your swing arm and I would have the whole suspension system removed and inspected for damage.

Roy

[lnowell]

The title of his post is "Front Suspension Problem".

[bigbear]

The title of his post is "Front Suspension Problem".

Yup I noted that. But then read through Lone-Riders original post and he says ParaLever swing arm which is rear suspension components. I was hoping to reduce confusion and get some clarity for myself and possibly some other members.

Roy

[Lone_rider]

Sorry Folk's my mistake, It's Telelever and is located in the front suspension area, it seams that the ball joint suffers when the iron component (trailing arm) bends upwards finally breaking the bolt.

I went to personally check the damage, and according to the dealer the part needs to be replaced as we will do, and that it has been replaced by warranty several times in other countries, not actually a factory recall.

I can tell you that the bike has not been into any accident, or has it received more banging than regular pad holes now and then, so I wonder if any of you have heard about the problem, or have experienced it.

I've detected the problem when an excesive vibration at 40 and 60 MperH came upon the ride.

Thanks again for the input.

[jzeiler]

Alfred,


It only takes one big pot hole to bend the thing. Some times the dynamics will do that and not bend the rim. There was a guy that hit a really big one going through NYC that damaged his. I don't know if I buy the "stresses out the ball joint" bit but if it is bent it should be replaced. There have not been a lot of them mentioned here but I do remember one or two.

[Bunny]

I am still confused there is no trailing arm on the front suspension. There is however a ball joint on the leading link. Is that what is bent (the leading link)

[Lone_rider]

Thanks jzeiler for your comments, I guess a pad hole might have done the damage, I'm changing the part anyhow. My concern is not about changing it or not, is to know if it was a common problem.

[Lone_rider]

Bunny, not sure know what the name really is I'm confused myself, but it's a triangle shape Iron piece that at the front end attaches to the ball joint. that piece is not straight it has a small slope like 3 inches from the front end, just where the hole is to set the ball joint. The factory slope seams to have increased because of impacts I'believe.

What really worried me was if the problem was constant on KLT so the new part will have an upgrade to the initial design or just a short predicted life cycle?

Thanks again for taking the time.