Fuel cap under seat where fuel pickup enters fuel tank has developed a hairline crack and weeps substantial amounts of fuel when the tank is filled up. This is the second bike owned with the same problem-very dangerous situation indeed.
The worst 2005 BMW F650 GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 BMW F650 GS 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- The motorcycle will not start
- Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special...
- Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket...
- The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a...
- The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Leaks have been reported in fork legs
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs
What 2005 BMW F650 GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact stated the electrical wiring connections have rusted through. The contact had a electrician look at the wiring and they state that wiring is a grade class c, which is a third grade category wiring which should not be used on motorcycles. This has shorted out the headlights causing headlights, low and high beam as well as brake lights to fail. The motorcycle has not been overly exposed to water and the grade of wiring is a safety concern in being able to drive the motorcycle without headlights as well as it being a fire hazard.
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Questions about the 2005 BMW F650 GS
Is the 2005 BMW F650 GS reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 BMW F650 GS, fewer than a typical F650 GS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 BMW F650 GS?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 BMW F650 GS have?
No recalls on record.
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