R1150GS Fork Stantions

[JackDaniels]

Hey Guys,

Just a quick one, I have just purchased a BMW R1150GS when giving it a clean I noticed that both fork stations rotate in place, I have checked the top of them and it is all tight, I've never owned a BMW before.

Is this normal or do I need to get it checked out ?

Thanks

Jack
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[Islander]

Stanchions or sliders?

[JackDaniels]

[jjdugen]

Seem to remember a recall on killer forks on these....... Could be a different model so don't panic. Mind you, if it is your model.... Panic!
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[JackDaniels]

[Pete.]

Looking at online images it seems the 1150gs has some kind of bush between the top yoke and forks, so it might be perfectly normal.
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[Matt B]

Like Pete said, they have some kind of rubber bush affair that would probably allow it to rotate.
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