Bmw F650gs 2001

• Recall 7515 [USA]: The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
  Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
  dealers will replace the fuel tank.
  owner notification began september 21, 2000.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2001113 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles used under extreme off-road riding conditions, when the rear brake and the throttle are applied simultaneously in low gears, the rear brake caliper support may bend, leading to contact between the brake hose connecting piece on the rear caliper and the swing arm. As a consequence, brake fluid leakage from the caliper could occur, which could ultimately result in loss of rear braking capability. Correction: if the rear caliper support is not bent, it will be reinforced by means of a specially designed plastic block. If the support is found to be bent, the rear swing arm will be replaced by one with a reinforced support. The caliper and brake hose will be replaced if damaged.

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• Motorcycle front wheel separation investigation # PE09026

  This pe was opened after nhtsa received 3 voqs concerning alleged front axle separations on certain bmw f650 gs model motorcycles sold for use in the united states (the subject vehicles).Complaints involving motorcycles in non-us markets are not counted in this total.After gathering additional information about this subject, we are now aware of four confirmed incidents involving model year 2001-2003 subject vehicles.All four bikes were built before september, 2002.Of these, two involve my 2001 bikes and the other two, mys 2002 and 2003, respectively.The incidents occurred in 2002, 2003, and two in 2008.In each instance, the lug fractures are forced fractures rather than fatigue-related.Between october 1999 and september, 2002, bmw built approximately 4,300 subject vehicles.After september 12, 2002, all f650gss were built with reinforced lower fork tubes to reduce, according to bmw,"the possibility of any significant fracture that could occur at the fork leg axle lug area"during a crash.Bmw took this action because the subject vehicles are designed for off-road use where crashes (many minor) are common and did not want riders to have to deal with a broken fork as a result.Currently, there is no data conclusively establishing that the subject fork lugs are separating before an alleged crash occurs.Additionally, the infrequent, sporadic, and random nature of the failures fails to establish a defect trend currently exists.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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My wife's motorcycle, a bmw f650gs seemed to be smelling of gasoline while running it. The leak was not evident in drips or a puddle so i began to investigate the bike while consequently doing other maintenance. I found a puddle of fuel under the seat, on top of the fuel sending unit area. Upon closer investigation i found a pin hole sized leak in the fuel tank itself, from which fuel was spraying in a stream. Investigating closer i found that there are minute cracks on the top of the same area, and fuel was coming up through them. *tr

I was involved in a low speed <=45 mph motorcycle crash with a medium sized dog (approx 50 lbs) back in the fall of 2005. I was riding a 2001 bmw f650 when the dog ran out in front of me and i couldn't avoid hitting it. I approximate the speed of impact around 45 mph. I subsequently lost control of the bike and slide along the pavement for approx 300 ft. The damage to the bike consisted of a broken front fork and bent front wheel rim. I had the bike repaired and insurance covered most of the damages to the bike. I did suffer a knee injury in the crash. *tr

Foia request any complaints or investigations re 2001 bmw f650gs dakar motorcycle. Client injured as a result of a stalling/surging problem, es have no records bike. *bf letter does not reference any type of crash of property damage, only that the consumer was injured. *jb

While coming to a complete stop the vehicle stalled intermittently. Once the vehicle was restarted it would perform properly. The dealer could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nm when the vehicle stalled a strong smell of gas was present. *sc *jb

Year 2001 bmw f650gs motorcycle. For no identifiable reason, the engine idle drops to zero and the engine stalls. If you know to turn the ignition switch off then on again, the idle will be restored when the motorcycle is started.

Bmw f650gsa surges and stalls. You can never tell when it's going to do either. One time i was in the redwood forest out by bogeda bay california and before i knew it i was a surging so hard i thougth i was going to be bucked off. The dealer is aware of this problem and says there's nothing wrong. If you keep after them they will say to ride the motorcycle in very high rpm's. I don't think they know what it feels like or sounds like when i'm doing 25mph at 6000 rpms which is just below the redline limit.*ak

Motorcycle stalls at stops and this has presented several dangerous moments. Mr

Mirror on 2001 bmw f650 gs motorcycle folds back. Started on hot day. Now folds back at 20 mph. *ph

The two rearview mirrors continually moved and turned inward rendering them useless after reaching highway speeds. Appears to be a common problem with no indication of manufacturer correction. I have been told to return for a new pair if the problem re-occurs at my own loss of time and in-convenience. Condition presented a dangerous situation one day while riding in heavy wind and i had to constantly watch over my shoulder where traffic was during this difficult condition.*ak