Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw k1200lti. The rear wheel separated from the motorcycle while driving between 20-25 MPH. Consequently he and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle . Both occupants sustained injuries. The insurance company notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 18,600.
The worst 1999 BMW Motorcycle problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission11
- Brakes1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Transmission11
- Brakes1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 BMW Motorcycle 2
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What 1999 BMW Motorcycle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The final drive failed due to the large crown gear ball bearing breaking apart leaving me on the roadside,this happens to alot of bmw k 1200 lt motorcycles owners as bmw used inferior components and poor designing methods for this heavy 860 pound motorcycle,it uses the same type of final that is used for the lighter motorcycles on this heavier one.
Final drive on a 1999 bmw (not listed for motorcycles) k1200lt failed with under 45,000 miles.
Failure of final drive on bmw motorcycle. Bike had 50,000 miles. Cost $2,000 to repair, not covered!
I had two bearing failures in the final drive of my bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Both of these bearing failures could have LED to a rupture of the seal which would have let the final drive lube flow out of the final drive onto the rear brake and rear tire which would have made the rear tire loose traction and the rear brake inoperative. These failures caused a complete final drive rebuild and replacement of all bearings and seals in the final drive at a cost exceeding $800.00 each.
Bearings in the final drive failed, resulting in a loss of lubrication and an unstable rear tire preventing further safe travel.
Rear drive failure on bmw k1200 lt. Motorcycle started vibrating and rear end started wobbling.
Rear drive bearing failure, second one in 13,000 miles. Rear drive was noticably loud. Harmonic growling noise. I dissasembled it and the large ball bearing is pitted. This time I caught it before catastophic failure. I purchased a used rear drive and will rebuild my old one so I can carry a spare. (pretty sad when a bmw pilot has to carry a spare rear drive).
Rear drive of motorcycle has failed at 31k miles
Severe vibration, noise and loss of control due to rear end drive failure.
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Questions about the 1999 BMW Motorcycle
Is the 1999 BMW Motorcycle reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1999 BMW Motorcycle, 13.0 times a typical BMW Motorcycle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW Motorcycle?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints, typically around 41,123 miles. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW Motorcycle have?
No recalls on record.
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