05-30-2018, 10:32 AM
(05-30-2018, 10:00 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Yep, the '06's and '07's were notorious for piston slap. I owned two '07's and had no such issues but it sounds like yours was a dud. BMW issued a worldwide recall to inspect and replace the rear wheel bearings, so no big deal there. Many ST owners do complain of stalling, which is easily rectified with new fuel and vent lines, but not under recall or warranty. Sometimes the IAV is an issue too.
I don't want to hijack the thread too much, but I totally agree that it was a great bike without the maintenance issues. Looking through the BMW website, I'm glad to see the F800GT is still relatively affordable, at $12,300. If I were looking a new bike, it would absolutely be on my list. It's a great-looking bike, easy to work on, and it was such a joy on a twisty road.