Crown gear bearings failed damaging seal resulting in gear oil leaking onto the rear wheel. I discovered the leak on pre-ride inspection, it was lucky for me that I didn't have the failure while riding. When the repair was made the dealer showed me what was left of the bearings, not much. The motorcycle was properly maintained, rear drive oil changed as required by the factory maintenance manual, and prior to the incident was at the correct level. Had I ridden the motorcycle I would have lost rear braking power from gear oil on the rotor, the rear tire would have been coated in oil and emergency handling would be compromised due to the excessive play at the rear wheel.
The worst 1996 BMW K1100 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW K1100 1
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What 1996 BMW K1100 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving motorcycle would leak oil. Would cover rear tire. Side window glass popped out. Oil leaked out of engine. Dealer picked up motorcycle to check it. Side window leaked 4-5 times & replaced each time.
Consumer claims gas/fluid/coolant over flows,leaks from body,. Ealer cannot resolve the problem.
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Is the 1996 BMW K1100 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 BMW K1100, close to a typical K1100 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW K1100?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW K1100 have?
No recalls on record.
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