Motorcycle had 12,000 + miles on it when an electrical fault caused part of the wiring harness to burn. Fortunately I was attempting to start the motorcycle when this happened, not driving down the road.
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Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the weld between the side stand and the frame bottom section was not positioned properly. The load-bearing capability of the side stand is affected. As a result, the side stand could fail.
- Risk
- If this occurred when the motorcycle was parked, the motorcycle could fall to the ground and injure a person sitting on the motorcycle or a person nearby.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new frame bottom section free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 07V151000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 BMW F650gs Dakar 11
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...
- We have been notified by Showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for the F 650 Dakar model, that one of...
- 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
- Bmw vehicles: routing ABS front wheel speed sensor cable
- Bmw mc: wiring harness of motorcycles is routed along right hand top rail of frame
- Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor
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Is the 2006 BMW F650gs Dakar reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 BMW F650gs Dakar, fewer than a typical F650gs Dakar model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 BMW F650gs Dakar?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW F650gs Dakar have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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