[Tohau]

The alternator on my 2014 BMW R1200RT was recently replaced. When the bike returned, I noticed increased mirror vibrations (standard BMW and handlebar mirrors). The vibrations in the mirrors already started around 2,5000 RPMs. The vibrations seem to be more on the left side vs. the right side.

Did anybody run into a similar issue?

I already notified the dealer, but I wonder if anybody else had similar issues.

 

[pathy]

The alternator on my 2014 BMW R1200RT was recently replaced. When the bike returned, I noticed increased mirror vibrations (standard BMW and handlebar mirrors). The vibrations in the mirrors already started around 2,5000 RPMs. The vibrations seem to be more on the left side vs. the right side.

Did anybody run into a similar issue?

I already notified the dealer, but I wonder if anybody else had similar issues.

Yep, mine do that. I too would like to know a fix. Is it the glass mounting or the housing vibrating?

 

[Tohau]

Yep, mine do that. I too would like to know a fix. Is it the glass mounting or the housing vibrating?

Actually, the vibrations come from the handlebar. I touched the handlebar mirror and the vibration didn't stop.

 

[pathy]

Actually, the vibrations come from the handlebar. I touched the handlebar mirror and the vibration didn't stop.

Is your front balanced and in good condition? The front wheel bearings? The steering head bearings? Just a couple of things that come to mind. Others probably have better ideas.

 

[Tohau]

Is your front balanced and in good condition? The front wheel bearings? The steering head bearings? Just a couple of things that come to mind. Others probably have better ideas.

I had no problem before the repair.

 

[rcudell]

The alternator on my 2014 BMW R1200RT was recently replaced. When the bike returned, I noticed increased mirror vibrations (standard BMW and handlebar mirrors). The vibrations in the mirrors already started around 2,5000 RPMs. The vibrations seem to be more on the left side vs. the right side.

Did anybody run into a similar issue?

I already notified the dealer, but I wonder if anybody else had similar issues.

The alternator on my 2014 BMW R1200RT was recently replaced. When the bike returned, I noticed increased mirror vibrations (standard BMW and handlebar mirrors). The vibrations in the mirrors already started around 2,5000 RPMs. The vibrations seem to be more on the left side vs. the right side.

Did anybody run into a similar issue?

I already notified the dealer, but I wonder if anybody else had similar issues.

My 2014 RT suffered the same fate. After the stator was replaced, the bike had new vibrations and a slightly different sound. In some ways, it reminded me of my 2009 RT when the throttle bodies needed syncing. The dealer's tech, a young guy with limited experience, tried to find the source but came up empty. The wet head has computer-controlled throttle body adjustments, so it seemed the 'out of sync' feeling must not be correct. To the service manager and the tech, the RT was within norms. It was not within my 'norms', but understood they didn't have a baseline: I did.

The bike was traded in and I moved into the R1250RT, a nice upgrade, but I was happy with the 2014.

A few months later, a new tech came along. I mentioned to him my issues with vibrations after the stator replacement. He pondered that, then asked if it sounded different as well. When I told him it did, he said that in putting the bike back together, care must be had in placing the airbox. The airbox can put pressure on one of the throttle bodies' control cables and subtly cause it to be out of spec and not noticed by the computer. An easy fix if that was the case. Too late for me, but maybe not for you.

I have no idea if that could be your issue, but thought it was something for you to look at.

 

[Tohau]

My 2014 RT suffered the same fate. After the stator was replaced, the bike had new vibrations and a slightly different sound. In some ways, it reminded me of my 2009 RT when the throttle bodies needed syncing. The dealer's tech, a young guy with limited experience, tried to find the source but came up empty. The wet head has computer-controlled throttle body adjustments, so it seemed the 'out of sync' feeling must not be correct. To the service manager and the tech, the RT was within norms. It was not within my 'norms', but understood they didn't have a baseline: I did.

The bike was traded in and I moved into the R1250RT, a nice upgrade, but I was happy with the 2014.

A few months later, a new tech came along. I mentioned to him my issues with vibrations after the stator replacement. He pondered that, then asked if it sounded different as well. When I told him it did, he said that in putting the bike back together, care must be had in placing the airbox. The airbox can put pressure on one of the throttle bodies' control cables and subtly cause it to be out of spec and not noticed by the computer. An easy fix if that was the case. Too late for me, but maybe not for you.

I have no idea if that could be your issue, but thought it was something for you to look at.

Thanks for the info. The BMW shop will take it back and take a second look at it. At this point, I am still slightly optimistic that they can get it back under control. They just deal with BMW motorcycles and should have enough expertise to fix it. I will post the findings.