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https://www.rideapart.com/news/600819/bmw-gs-cardan-shaft-recall/ It's not a recall and I had not planned on having it inspected by a dealership because I inspect my final drive every spring. I drain the fluid, drop the differential, remove the driveshaft, clean and lubricate the splines and then reassemble. I then refill the final drive with 180mL of synthetic gear lube via a graduated fill bottle. I have installed a breather tube that runs up the swing arm and into the subframe to keep water from entering the hollow swingarm. I also installed an upgraded magnetic, stainless steel drain plug to catch and hold any shavings or debris. The final drive of my bike is not even remotely a concern for me, but I am not opposed to dropping it off at a dealership to get a stamp of approval from a certified BMW mechanic.

Pushing 600lbs with all 3 boxes and 8 gallons in the tank. https://bikez.com/motorcycles/bmw_r_1200_gs_adventure_2018.php

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Betting that since the onset of COVID--and the unraveling of basic societal behavior norms--it's far higher, prolly approaching 30-40%. Worse yet in the west and SW and FL. Personal accountability has been thrown out the window as a result of the progressive policies being pushed across the nation.

I can see those guards are necessary if you're gonna use the GS for anything more than a Starbucks run. I proved just how vulnerable the jugs are when I crashed my RS three weeks ago.