Chris Bach An oil level check on a BMW GS/GSA LC probably seems like one of the simplest maintenance tasks there is. You look at the sight glass. There is oil. Or there isn’t enough. Simple. Except that on a BMW GS/GSA LC, a reading taken under the wrong conditions can easily give you a misleading impression … Read more
You connect MotoScan, scan the motorcycle, and a fault code appears. At that moment, it is very tempting to believe that the motorcycle has just handed you the name of the part that needs replacing. Unfortunately, fault codes are not that generous. A diagnostic tool does not examine the motorcycle, remove components, inspect connectors, or … Read more
After looking at how the RDC system works, the signs of sensor aging, the precautions to take during a tire change, sensor replacement, and RDC warning diagnosis, one essential question remains: What should you do when a loss of tire pressure is detected? This is exactly the type of situation where the RDC system proves … Read more
The RDC system is one of those features that is easy to forget about… until a warning light suddenly appears. However, it plays an important role in rider safety. By continuously monitoring tire pressure, it can quickly detect a loss of pressure that may affect handling, braking, motorcycle stability, and even tire wear. It is … Read more
After looking at how the system works, the signs of a sensor reaching the end of its life, and the precautions to take during a tire change, we now arrive at the next stage after a failure: replacing the RDC sensor. Physically installing a new sensor in the wheel is not always enough. For the … Read more
After looking at how the TPMS works and the signs that a sensor battery is reaching the end of its life, we now come to a stage where a lot of damage can be avoided: changing tires. Your TPMS sensor was working perfectly, you have a new tire installed and suddenly… no signal? The battery … Read more
After looking at the role of the RDC system and how tire pressures are displayed in the first installment, we are now going to focus on a very practical topic: the signs that may indicate a sensor is starting to weaken. Failure is not always sudden. In many cases, an RDC sensor provides several warning … Read more
Over the next few days, I’ll be dedicating five posts to the RDC system found on our BMW GS/GSA LC motorcycles. It’s a feature we use regularly, yet its operation is often misunderstood until the day a pressure reading disappears or a warning suddenly appears on the dashboard. Rather than putting everything into a single … Read more
When people talk about motorcycle maintenance, many owners immediately think about mechanics. Tools. Oil changes. Spark plugs. Valve clearances. Torque specifications. And yet, understanding your motorcycle does not necessarily mean becoming a mechanic. It is probably one of the most common misconceptions in our world. Because in reality, an owner may never remove a single … Read more
Quick transparency note: the diagrams were AI-generated to help illustrate the explanations more clearly. The technical analysis and wording are mine. ⚠️ Technical Note This article is based on a technical analysis of BMW GS systems and a simplified educational interpretation of complex electronic riding dynamics. The information provided is intended to improve overall understanding … Read more
