Intent to Recall 2012 XTZ12B/BC (“Super Ténéré”) Models

[Checkswrecks]

anybody know the actual ending VIN number?

From the service bulletin at the link above:
AFFECTED RANGE
XTZ12B DP03E‐0000002~0000971
XTZ12BC DP03Y‐0000007~0000106

 

[stevepsd]

From the service bulletin at the link above:
AFFECTED RANGE
XTZ12B DP03E‐0000002~0000971
XTZ12BC DP03Y‐0000007~0000106

So I wonder if this is the total number of ST's pre-ordered in the US....970 non-california modela and 100 california models...1070 in total?

 

[fredz43]

So I wonder if this is the total number of ST's pre-ordered in the US....970 non-california modela and 100 california models...1070 in total?

Our dealer recently got 4 more that were not in the pre order program and they all fall into that VIN sequence.

 

[markjenn]

Our dealer recently got 4 more that were not in the pre order program and they all fall into that VIN sequence.

I'd bet all US bikes built to date are subject to the recall and were all built in one batch more-or-less last summer, both those that were part of the formal PDP and the extras that were built and warehoused that Yamaha allowed to be ordered beginning in the fall.

- Mark

 

[Checkswrecks]

So I wonder if this is the total number of ST's pre-ordered in the US....970 non-california modela and 100 california models...1070 in total?

These are not high volume bikes, despite what we may think. BMW sold something like 1800 12GS's last year & if that's true then your thought sounds reasonable.

 

[colorider]

BMW sold something like 1800 12GS's last year & if that's true then your thought sounds reasonable.

Is that ALL versions of the GS?

Now, back to the o-ring subject!!!

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[markjenn]

These are not high volume bikes, despite what we may think. BMW sold something like 1800 12GS's last year & if that's true then your thought sounds reasonable.

If you're talking worldwide, this is way off and sounds low even for US sales. BMW generally sells about 35K GS's and GSA's per year worldwide.

http://www.motorcycle.com/news/bmw-positive-about-sales-figures-87856.html

- Mark

 

[tomatocity]

Is that ALL versions of the GS?

Now, back to the o-ring subject!!!

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[pqsqac]

I pulled my tank and pump off yesterday. The old seal looked fine but I installed the new anyway. Getting the tank and pump off was tricky my first time doing it to this bike but I muddled through. It helps to remove as much fuel as possible before you start. All in all not a bad job. The tiny screws holding the left side cowling on were a pain going back in.

 

[AVGeek]

Took mine in the other day...it was about an hour job, and mine was not twisted.

 

[johnnail]

Took mine in the other day...it was about an hour job, and mine was not twisted.

What he said. Pretty painless, and mine was OK

 

[doctorj]

Had the recall done today, and they said the original looked OK. Better safe than sorry I guess (if they put it all back together OK :-\ )

doctorj

 

[SisuTen]

(if they put it all back together OK :-\ )
doctorj

If?

Oh, ye of little faith.............

 

[slipangle]

Had the recall done today, and they said the original looked OK. Better safe than sorry I guess (if they put it all back together OK :-\ )

doctorj

Funny you would say that...

I also brought mine in for the recall today, and it was reassembled incorrectly. After making it 35 miles out of town, and finally presented with an opportunity to enjoy some unbridled acceleration, the motor went flat when the throttle was opened fully. 70 miles and two hours later, the pinched fuel line unfouled, I was able to enjoy my bike as intended. This was annoying to me because I'm handy with a wrench, and could have fixed the issue myself without drama.

Disappointingly, no comps from the sevice desk. Not how I would do it if I were in charge, but maybe that's why I'm not.

 

[colorider]

Disappointingly, no comps from the sevice desk. Not how I would do it if I were in charge, but maybe that's why I'm not.

That's when you hope to receive one of those "customer satisfaction” surveys!!

 

[Tremor38]

Funny you would say that...

I also brought mine in for the recall today, and it was reassembled incorrectly. After making it 35 miles out of town, and finally presented with an opportunity to enjoy some unbridled acceleration, the motor went flat when the throttle was opened fully. 70 miles and two hours later, the pinched fuel line unfouled, I was able to enjoy my bike as intended. This was annoying to me because I'm handy with a wrench, and could have fixed the issue myself without drama.

Disappointingly, no comps from the sevice desk. Not how I would do it if I were in charge, but maybe that's why I'm not.

At my dealer, I've learned what to do myself and what to bring-in. There are some very competent mech's working there, but for the easy peasy stuff like accessories they assign what amounts to the shop bone-head. Still, he's not too bad. I was a bit mad when the LH bar weight fell off within 100KM of when 'bone head" installed the heated grips though. He did OK otherwise, but I've been spoiled by my old dealer.

 

[doctorj]

If?

Oh, ye of little faith.............

Well, how shall I put it : I've had a BAD EXPERIENCE once or twice . But the guys at Ron Ayers in Greenville, NC have so far done me well with two recall services (FJR and XTZ).

doctorj