Bmw F650 Gs 2009

• Recall 130359 [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 80251 [USA]: A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash.
  Bmw is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 gs motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.
  bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on january 13, 2011. 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 83695 [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 73810 [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 RM/2010/023 [UK]: Braking performance may be affected
  The front brake disc mounting bolts may loosen which if ignored could lead to longer braking distances.
  recall the machines that are likely to be affected to remove the coupling discs from between the front brake disc and wheel then tighten the front disc mounting bolts to the correct specification.

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• Recall 2017428 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Certain motorcycles with dealer installed accessory turn signals may not comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard (cvmss) 108 - lighting system and retroreflective devices. The size of the lens on the accessory turn signals may be too small, and therefore would not meet the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity to following and approaching road users, and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the accessory turn signals with factory indicators that meet the requirements of the standard.

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• Recall 2010155 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Certain motorcycles, may have a defective chain and sprocket set. The problems are due to fluctuations in the manufacturing process of the drive chains. If the drive chain snaps the drive fails, which can lead to safety-critical riding situations. Under worst-case conditions the rear wheel might lock up if the drive chain snaps and becomes trapped between the wheel and the frame. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will replace the chain and sprocket set.

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• Recall 2010376 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorcycles, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. If the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications. If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads or cause the screws to shear off and the brake disc will then rotate loosely between the hub and fork. Failure to have the motorcycle inspected and repaired, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and the rider's reactions, will increase the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the affected fasteners.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Motorcycle stalling investigation # PE09051

  Subject motorcycles may stall when water is drawn into the air intake system through the charcoal canister ventilation hose within the evaporative emission control system.Bmw is recalling the subject motorcycles to add a hose that will be routed differently than the existing hose.In addition to the subject motorcycles ((bmw f650, model year 2009), also included in the recall will be model years 2008 and 2010.Additionally the f800 model isbeing includedfor model years 2008-2010.With bmws safety recall, this investigation is closed.
  

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The gas tank on these f-series (f650gs, f800gs) bmw motorcycles is a known (nationwide, and worldwide) problem. The gas tank develops cracks along a particular area on the side. This happened twice to the vehicle i own, in april of 2015, and now in august, 2015. The first time it happened on my motorcycle, fuel was actually leaking out of the tank. Now it is a deep crack that a person can fit a fingernail into, it is that wide. I expect fuel to leak out of it again soon. The local dealer warrantees the tank, but the issue continues. The issue is with the lack of quality in the manufacturing process. Bmw motorrad continues to warranty these tanks instead of addressing the design flaw and/or manufacturing process that causes it.

My motorcycle was put into the shop before a trip and we were told that there were cracks on the outside wall of the fuel tank in the seam areas. Victory bmw told us that it happens to a lot of bikes and they would try to put it in under warranty and we were later told that the company would not cover it. There are a lot of complaints on the web under the bmw 600 - 800 forums. Any problem with fuel tanks is a serious dangerous situation. Bmw should be forced to recall and replace the tanks.

Reflective coating on reflector of headlight assembly is peeling/flaking off exposing the black plastic underneath. This dramatically reduces the headlight's ability to illuminate the road ahead and results in a very unsafe riding situation after dark. *js

The motorcycle has extensive hairline cracks on the left & right side of the fuel tank. A highly reported issue on bmw forums. *tr

Engine stopped (but did not seize) and vehicle started rapid deceleration. The loss of power was instantaneous, but approximately 1 minute earlier the instrument display had gone blank. There were no prior indications of trouble. When power loss occurred, i pulled in the clutch and coasted to a stop at the side of the road. Subsequently testing showed that battery was discharged and loss of power was due to failure of charging system, specifically, failure of generator stator (generator in this vehicle uses permanent magnet rotor and wound stator). *tr

I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. I slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. I was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. When i engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and i almost lost control of the bike. Then i realized the engine had stalled. I was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. I ended up having to dismount the bike in the middle of the highway traffic and (very quickly) push it to the side of the road. I was then able to restart it but it would not idle at all. This was a very dangerous incident that occurred without warning. No warning lights were illuminated on the dash. I'm aware that there is a safety recall for this model bike but when i checked with the dealer about 2months ago they told me that the recall service had already been performed on this bike. *tr

The motorcycle stalled several times sometimes at a standstill other times while moving. Then engine shuts down and then can be restarted a short time later. The most dangerous situation was a stall while moving at 35 miles a hour in heavy traffic. I was very concerned about being hit from behind. The engine appears to be gas starved. Temperature outside at time of incident was 80 degrees. After several stalls i have the vehicle towed. *js

Smelling gas behind me when i ride. I have a bmw f650gs with under seat tank - i noticed both ride and left side of the sides of the tank are cracking. Tank seems to be plastic and there is a u shaped cut that runs down both sides. There seems to be a split or crack that is over seven inches on both sides. I am hoping there is nothing dangerous about these cracks? *tr

Bmw f650gs gas tank cracking on gas fill side. Wife and i each have f650gs 2009, both are splitting in the same spot, wife's is much worse. *tr