Cylinder head bolt COMPLETELY backed out of engine

[BCMC]

I have a 2011 with 2200 miles and just discovered this exact same bolt backed out. Just took it to dealer since its under warrenty

[six2one]

Originally Posted by Routybouty

Well at least your engine was bolted to your frame.

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Brand new 2011, has 550 miles. Dealer is sending me the spacer, that is, not there. The bolt is just floating in frame.

Whoah. Out of all the things going on with the 2012s (which mine is affected) and the other bikes, this is by far the one that surprised me the most.

Is that just a complete accident? I would think a dealer would see that on prep.

[PrestonIV]

And all these people ranting and raving about the recall and wanting ONLY factory techs to do the recall work. Pfffft....there you go. Ive said it before, factory install techs tend to become complacent when they do the same thing over and over and over.

[Piper]

I'm shocked to see this kind of thing.
I've owned heaps of Yamahas and Hondas from new and never even heard of frame or engine related bolts coming loose.
Will be giving my '12 a good going over when I get it back from the recall. Now if it wasn't for needing to buy new tools for those damn torx bolts...

[pekespeed]

Wow, guess I'll check mine when I get it back from recall rebuild. I've owned 16 Suzuki's (GSXR's and Hayabusa's) and never had any issues like this damn 2012 s1000rr I have.

[stewart3]

wow !!! that is terrible to find. makes you wonder what is going on at the BMW plant.?

[russianvr4]

Originally Posted by Nazgul

That was exactly what I said! It was the cylinder head bolt over the timing chain cavity. The dealer said that was unusual. You think?! Dealer removed the fairing and torqued the bolt and added thread lock and checked the other bolts. I am curious if this could have caused any damage to my motor.

dont worry about any damage. that bolt doesnt carry any torque worth mentioning. all the tensile bolts are under the valve cover.

[the_gooch]

Originally Posted by Piper

I'm shocked to see this kind of thing.
I've owned heaps of Yamahas and Hondas from new and never even heard of frame or engine related bolts coming loose.
Will be giving my '12 a good going over when I get it back from the recall. Now if it wasn't for needing to buy new tools for those damn torx bolts...

No, the Yammies just come out with rear set pegs that shear off while you are riding.

[Bullet]

I've got the exact same bolt back out of my 2013. WTF. (2,400 miles). Or at least that's when I noticed it.

Taking it to the dealer in the morning so I can have it documented.

Oh and guess what the bike keeps turning itself off when I'm going down the highway. Holy hell... I'm hoping it's only the on/off switch and they can just replace it under warranty.

This is craptastic!!! Oh man I'm Piss*d Off.
These types of things should have already been addressed a long time ago as I've been reading about this stuff for quite some time.

[BSR-1]

Originally Posted by Bullet

This is craptastic!!! Oh man I'm Piss*d Off.
These types of things should have already been addressed a long time ago as I've been reading about this stuff for quite some time.

Are you trying to say that you're dissatisfied with the quality of your BMW product?