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October 22, 2026 Service bulletin

The front Strut makes what sounds like a whistling noise when the preload is adjusting

BMW technical service bulletin MC310126 for 2026 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and 2026 BMW R 1300 GS.

Bulletin number
MC310126
Component
Suspension
Summary
The front Strut makes what sounds like a whistling noise when the preload is adjusting. This noise is comingfrom the “anti-twist lock” of the strut located in the red square below.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints in the suspension category.

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