Hi all,
I recently bought a 2022 R1250GS Factory Low Suspension with 8,500 miles from BMW dealer. I’ve since put another 2,000 miles on it. The dealer installed the front tire with new Bridgestone Battlax A41, while the rear tire is original (Also Battlax A41) and sitting at about 4/32" tread left.
Here’s the issue:
My thoughts so far:
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I’d prefer to avoid dropping the bike at the dealer to let them diagnostics without knowing more.
I recently bought a 2022 R1250GS Factory Low Suspension with 8,500 miles from BMW dealer. I’ve since put another 2,000 miles on it. The dealer installed the front tire with new Bridgestone Battlax A41, while the rear tire is original (Also Battlax A41) and sitting at about 4/32" tread left.
Here’s the issue:
- At highway speeds (above ~75 mph), I notice a vibration feeling that’s different from normal engine buzz.
- The frequency is lower than engine vibration but the amplitude is stronger, and I mostly feel it through the handlebars.
- It feels like a vertical wobble (up/down, perpendicular to the ground) rather than a left/right weave.
My thoughts so far:
- Could be the combo of new front tire + almost-worn rear tire? Or Battlax A41 characteristics?
- I’m concerned it could also be driveshaft related? But the vibration feel doesn't change much when I accelerating or coasting or 0 throttle. (the recall/vent hole service bulletin was already done at the dealer).
- Suspension looks clean with no leaks; the bike was very well maintained by the previous owner.
- Have any of you experienced a similar vibration at freeway speeds?
- Would you bet on the rear tire being the culprit before chasing driveshaft/suspension issues?
- Is this just the “normal” GS highway feel, or should it be smoother?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I’d prefer to avoid dropping the bike at the dealer to let them diagnostics without knowing more.