[dasistato]

I see these issues posted on various forums and social media but no one seemed to pinpoint the cause.

1- clunking from rear right side when going over slight bumps etc?
2- air blowing noise from front left vent, closest to side mirror? Happens when accelerating over 50mph

Any thoughts?

[Rdurty2]

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1903609

8 pages for your first sound.

Cliff notes: there is no fix yet but BMW apparently is working on it. It may be software coding for adaptive suspension causing the noise.

[m_g42bmw]

Originally Posted by dasistato

I see these issues posted on various forums and social media but no one seemed to pinpoint the cause.

1- clunking from rear right side when going over slight bumps etc?
2- air blowing noise from front left vent, closest to side mirror? Happens when accelerating over 50mph

Any thoughts?

I’ve also heard the air noise by the drivers side window I assume it’s the winged mirrors maybe defusing the air in a weird way but not sure

[dasistato]

Originally Posted by m_g42bmw

I’ve also heard the air noise by the drivers side window I assume it’s the winged mirrors maybe defusing the air in a weird way but not sure

I mean the window is closed. And it almost sounds like vacuum. I feel it its either the air vent or the little speaker there

[Jashue]

Originally Posted by Rdurty2

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1903609

8 pages for your first sound.

Cliff notes: there is no fix yet but BMW apparently is working on it. It may be software coding for adaptive suspension causing the noise.

Eight pages on a sub-forum that gets so little traffic as that suggests that this issue is pretty widespread. I know it's been bugging the heck out of me!

[BG42]

Honestly it would be nice for a known issues sticky. I would assume even people not on the forums may google or come looking here for info.

[mudig]

I am experiencing the first issue and rear window rattling

[Jashue]

Originally Posted by BG42

Honestly it would be nice for a known issues sticky. I would assume even people not on the forums may google or come looking here for info.

If Rdurty2 didn't link to the sub-forum where this was addressed, I never would have known that the issue wasn't "just mine". The problem is that the G42 isn't a mature platform yet. At this writing, there are only 37 threads in the Suspension/Brakes/Chassis sub.

As for a "known issues" sticky... Well, that could be difficult. What would the threshold be for a complaint to be a known issue? And what may be an issue for some might not be problem for another. I wonder how many people don't even hear the knocking noise in the rear? I wonder how many would say that I'm crazy for making a stink over it? I suppose everyone here— being big-time enthusiasts— are sympathetic to such objections, but in "real life" a lot of folks just aren't that particular.

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by Jashue

Eight pages on a sub-forum that gets so little traffic as that suggests that this issue is pretty widespread. I know it's been bugging the heck out of me!

not a matter of how many pages, rather how many different posters had the identical problem, seems like a handful. Not sure i would call it widespread, but then again there may be those that are just livin with it and not posting.
But it appears it has gotten BMW attention at least. Hopefully a solution for those affected is figured out.

[Jashue]

Originally Posted by danallxt

not a matter of how many pages, rather how many different posters had the identical problem, seems like a handful. Not sure i would call it widespread, but then again there may be those that are just livin with it and not posting.
But it appears it has gotten BMW attention at least. Hopefully a solution for those affected is figured out.

Another VFR guy! Such a great bike!

[Tryboz]

Bought my car wnd Oct. Hear the same issues as rest. Thought it was a loose exhaust rattle but havent checked and others ruled out. Just confirming another car

[M240SLC]

Originally Posted by Jashue

Another VFR guy! Such a great bike!

I rode a VFR many moons ago, too...just a different kind.

[Jerry Huang]

I have visited the dealer multiple times to fix the first noise u mentioned. My noise came from the sunroof and the rattling was gone after they lubricated the sunroof rail, but the noise came back after maybe 2 months. i just bought several pack of sunroof lubricant from FCP euro and try to fix it by myself if that happens again

[PP3121]

Originally Posted by M240SLC

I rode a VFR many moons ago, too...just a different kind.

That is a sweet ride! Rode a Haro RS1 for track and for street a Mongoose FS1!

[danallxt]

Since we are posting picts of our 2-wheeled conveyances:

[PP3121]

danallxt That is a different level! Swwet looking ride.

[Jashue]

I'm not big on hijacking threads and I'm sorry if I irritated anyone when I brought up the VFR thing previously. It has nothing to do with the subject at hand. So for THAT— I draw attention to the sub where that topic is addressed in greater detail:

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1903609

As for the VFR.. I've had a couple— a 2008 with an 800cc v-tech power-plant and a 7th Gen VFR with the 1237cc V4. Purists don't consider the 1200 a true VFR, but the engine in that thing was automotive art on par with the B58— especially after an ECU reflash. It had torque like you would not believe. It was lacking as a touring machine (too sporty and not enough range) and it was too heavy to be a great track bike. It was like the Porsche Panamera of bikes— a cross-continental rocket ship. I miss it. Here the two are the day I traded one for the other. The 1200 is the red one.

[PP3121]

Yup, got caught up in the two-wheel excitement also!

[dasistato]

I know we got off topic but. Sound is more present when i drive sport mode. Not noticeable in comfort or echo.

[nijnella2]

Originally Posted by dasistato

I see these issues posted on various forums and social media but no one seemed to pinpoint the cause.

1- clunking from rear right side when going over slight bumps etc?
2- air blowing noise from front left vent, closest to side mirror? Happens when accelerating over 50mph

Any thoughts?

The wind noise is your mirror cap. Give it a turn push and let it clamp in properly the noise will be gone.