Bmw F 800 Gs 2009

• Recall 130351 [USA]: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
  Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2013-2017 f800r and f800gt motorcycles, 2014-2018 r1200gs and r1200gs adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 s1000xr motorcycles and 2015-2017 r1200r and r1200rs, 2008-2012 f650gs, 2008-2018 f800gs, and 2014-2017 f800gs adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the r1200gs and r1200gs adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began october 16, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 83694 [USA]: If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.
  Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
  bmw will notify owners and dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets on the affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 30, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 73809 [USA]: Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.
  Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.
  dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 88078 [USA]: If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break increasing the risk of a crash.
  Bmw is recalling 754 my 2009 f800 gs vehicles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications.
  dealers will inspect the front wheel quick-release axle and replace it with an improved axle free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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The plastic fuel tank on this motorcycle is known to have a material or manufacturing defect in the form of a lateral crack all the way around the tank. The fuel tank is positioned directly over the exhaust system under the seat. I discovered this defect on my machine after smelling gas during a casual ride in my neighborhood. A quick search online for "f800gs fuel tank crack" immediately returned several discussions and owners' documentation of the exact same issue, including some discovered bikes still on the showroom floor. I am concerned that this issue could result in riders being burned and possibly killed. I also have a walk around video that shows the problem very well, please let me know if i can get that to you. Thank you

The plastic fuel tank on this motorcycle is known to have a material or manufacturing defect in the form of a lateral crack all the way around the tank. The fuel tank is positioned directly over the exhaust system under the seat. I discovered this defect on my machine after smelling gas during a casual ride in my neighborhood. A quick search online for "f800gs fuel tank crack" immediately returned several discussions and owners' documentation of the exact same issue, including some discovered bikes still on the showroom floor. I am concerned that this issue could result in riders being burned and possibly killed. I also have a walk around video that shows the problem very well, please let me know if i can get that to you. Thank you

I was traveling on the freeway at approximately 75 mph when traffic started to slow down. As i rolled off the throttle to slow down the engine completely died. I had to coast through multiple lanes of high speed freeway traffic to get to the shoulder. I saw that no warning/ check engine lights had come on, the fuel gauge indicated that it had approximately 3/4 of a tank, the kill switch was in the run position, and the kick stand was securely up. While coasting to the shoulder i noticed that the tachometer showed about 1,000 rpm even though the clutch was in and the engine was completely dead. The tachometer jumped to zero once i increased the throttle. The motorcycle had to be fully cycled from off to on using the key before it would start. After restarting it in first gear, i began accelerating, when i reached approximately 35-45 mph the engine died again. I noticed that the longer i kept the bike off the longer it would let me ride before dying. The info display indicated that the engine was running at normal operating temperature. I have read multiple complaints in the nhtsa database as well as on owner websites, that multiple other riders have experienced this exact same scenario. I bought the motorcycle used with approximately 9,600 miles. I contacted bmw who informed me that the previous owner had also complained about this same scenario, at 108 miles and 8,995 miles. Both times bmw reported repairing and/or replacing components and not being able to duplicate the situation after the repair. *tr

Stator / flywheel no longer charging battery. Ran on battery power until engine quit on freeway at 65 mph. Coasted to shoulder and waited for tow. 2nd time this happened. First time at 28,000 miles. *tr

The gas tank is cracked on the right side of the bike. This is a known problem that is happening on many bmw f800's. *tr

While cleaning the motorcycle yesterday, i noticed the fuel tank is breaking at its seam on both left and right sides of the tank. The crack in the tank is well over 12 inches on each side. I also noticed today that a number of people have experienced this in the past and even after having the fuel tank replaced, the cracks to the plastic develop once again. The cracks are linear and along the seam of the tank. My warranty expired approximately 2 months ago.

Experienced a failure of the charging system resulting in stalling the inability to restart the motorcycle. This failure happened in heavy traffic, leaving me stranded in the middle of a multilane highway in rush hour traffic. The bike started after jump starting, but a test with a multimeter showed no increase in system voltage with the engine running, resulting in no charge being applied to the battery, preventing the efi and ignition systems from functioning. In the week leading up to this incident i experienced intermittent surging, sputtering, and stalling, although it was not until the incident on the highway where i experienced a failure to start the bike. This failure left me stranded in dangerous traffic, requiring me to push the bike across multiple lanes of traffic and down the side of a highway to get assistance. *tr

Riding home at night in traffic, my motorcycle stalled and died locking up all systems including lights. I found myself at a dead stop in traffic with no lights for visibility. It was quite dangerous. *tr

Rear wheel bearing in early stages of failure. Noticed rough rotation during tire change. Being repaired under warranty. *js