MC610321

SIB 61 03 21
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER CONNECTED (K5x, K6x, K8x)
2022-03-18
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI 61 03 21 dated October 2021.
What’s New:
New I-Level information
MODEL
Model
K50
K51
K52
K53
K54
K67
K69
K80
K81
K82
K83
K84
Model Description
R 1250 GS
R 1250 GSA
R 1250 RT
R 1250 R
R 1250 RS
S 1000 RR (2020-up)
S 1000 XR (2020-up)
F 750 GS
F 850 GS
F 850 GSA
F 900 R
F 900 XR
SITUATION
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently
connected to the 12V power socket.
The battery is only fully charged once via the GM, then the 12V power socket is switched off. Afterwards,
the GM does not go to sleep, has a significantly increased standby current. Battery drains and is not
recharged cyclically.
PROCEDURE
Update I level to Kxxx-22-03-5xx (or higher) to remediate the above-described behavior.
The recommended method of charging the battery, however, is to charge via the battery terminal clips/jump
start terminal point.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
Supporting Materials
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Service Information Bulletin
March 18, 2022
General Electrical Systems
61 03 21
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER
CONNECTED (K5X, K6X, K8X)
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI 61 03 21 dated October 2021.
What’s New:
• New I-Level information
MODEL
Model
K50
K51
K52
K53
K54
K67
K69
K80
K81
K82
K83
K84
Model Description
R 1250 GS
R 1250 GSA
R 1250 RT
R 1250 R
R 1250 RS
S 1000 RR (2020-up)
S 1000 XR (2020-up)
F 750 GS
F 850 GS
F 850 GSA
F 900 R
F 900 XR
SITUATION
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was
permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
The battery is only fully charged once via the GM, then the 12V power socket is switched off.
Afterwards, the GM does not go to sleep, has a significantly increased standby current. Battery drains
and is not recharged cyclically.
PROCEDURE
Update I level to Kxxx-22-03-5xx (or higher) to remediate the above-described behavior.
The recommended method of charging the battery, however, is to charge via the battery terminal
clips/jump start terminal point.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
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parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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