BMW Recalls Four Motorcycles
Thursday, June 24th, 2010BMW Motorrad has recalled four motorcycles over various issues. The motorcycles are: BMW K & R 1200, R1200 GS Adventure, BMW G 650 and F 650.
The K1200 and R1200 is for motorcycles manufactured between August 2006 - May 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak. If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail.
BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a ’sleeve’ along a portion of the lines free of charge.
BMW R1200 GS Adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7 2005 to September 26 2007 are also being recalled due to the fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount.
This could limit the travel range of the handlebars which could affect handling and maneuverability of the motorcycle.
BMW is also recalling G650 X Country, X Challenge and X Moto Motorcycles manufactured from November 29 2006 to May 19 2008. Over time the roll gear pin’s mounting attachment could break.
If this happens it would be possible for fragments of the attachment to become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket. The rear wheel could lock up.
Finally, BMW is recalling the F650 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured from September 27 2007 to march 30 2009. The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
All of these come from NHTSA and so are America specific, it’s not clear if the same issues affect motorcycles elsewhere.
We have a K 1200 LT BMW with supposedly a superior brake system. It went out after 36,000 miles last year, fortunately with only my husband on a low-speed street in our development. BMW refused to pay for its replacement cost of $2,500, since it is a 2006 bike and beyond the 3-year warranty.
We will NEVER purchase another BMW bike again. They do not stand behind their products, and we will not put our lives into their hands again.
Sharon Hill