GSA LC 2015 - serious shaking

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OomD

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Over the last 2 weeks or so my bike has developed a serious shake on the engine, such that it feels like the whole bike is being plucked left and right. This only happens on low RPM, and mostly while kreeping (i.e. not really while stationary).

BMW seems to think it may be the throttle body potentiometer(s) that is uncalibrated/faulty/sticky/whatever, and I have it booked in for Thursday for them to check it out. But, I've noticed it definitely is only while moving, i.e. the propshaft is turning. I don't know if it's related though, and it doesn't necessarily feel like the shaking comes from the back. In fact, the shaking is definitely related to engine turnover (feels like the pistons are pulling it sideways) and not to wheel turning, but only happens while moving. As soon as the revs or the speed goes up she's smooth as butter again.

Has enyone had this happen to their's before?
 
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