Hi Guys - long time lurker, first time post!
Have been enjoying my 1199 Base ABS - until a few days ago...
Was riding my 1199 back from Northern Ireland to London. I was about sixty miles from London on the M40, on the outside lane @ around 80mph when massive chatter starting to come from the rear of the bike. It was like sitting on a jack hammer - it was unreal!
Pulled in at next petrol station and noticed the rear tyre was very marked up...mmm, thought that was unusual to say the least.
rear tyre | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Then i seen this sticking out the side of the bike...
bolt | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Now im thinking - was the swingarm about to fall out of the back of my bike @ a very busy time on the M40 on the outside lane!?
BTW the only thing which is holding this bolt in, was the fairing - which was cracked from the pressure.
Im i wrong in thinking that this bolt hold both the swingarm and footrest assembly all together?
Getting a feeling that no one wants to talk about this issue or what could of happened. All i have heard, is the parts are ordered, bike will be fixed...
