My 1999 bmw k1200lt had a mysterious vibration coming from the rear wheel. I thought I may have a flat tire. Stopped checked pressure, and all was fine. Rode bike approximately 300 miles when the rear wheel began slipping and really felt like it was going to fall off. I depressed the rear brake lever, but it collapsed completely (I later learned why), no rear brakes. I managed to get the motorcycle stopped, and I could immediately tell what the problem was. There was final drive oil leaking from the final drive of the motorcycle onto the rear brake caliper, and onto the rear tire. This would explain why the wheel felt like it was 'coming off'. Additionally, the dealer explained that the reason the brake peddle had to be 'pumped up' was that the rear wheel was vibrating back and forth opening the caliper. This is the second time this issue has happened on this motorcycle. The previous final drive bearing was replace approximately 14 thousand miles earlier, by a bmw mechanic.
1999 BMW K1200LT transmission complaints
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Rear drive failure. It's a pretty common occurrence. You can see the results of the online forums not-so-scientific results here: http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/survey.php?&do=results&sid=28 it sucks. I have to fork out a bunch of dough to fix something that bmw should have never made that way.
Final drive failure on bmw k1200lt 1999 model. 37,000 miles.
Two bearings in the rear end assembly of my 1999 bmw k1200ltc failed and needed to be replaced at 37k. The dealership in seattle that repaired the bike would not cover any of the repair costs involved.
Rear end final drive failed on my '99 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. There was no real warning other than a severe grinding noise. I was able to ride home (slowly) and then noted the rear tire was no longer straight up but had a severe wobble. I then had it towed to the dealer who fixed it. Bob, pls note, the incident date below is an approximation - it's been a while. (I heard you speak at the ra rally in shelbyville - very good job!)
Dt: the rear differential unit went out on the motorcycle. Gear oil leaked out all over the rear tire. The motorcycle was being driven home from the store. There was a rubbing sound, then there was a wobble in the rear tire. The owner stopped immediately. There was no prior warning of the impending failure. There was no accident.
(1) 110 miles before failure, noticed a growling sound. Rode this motorcycle with a passenger toward dealer 100 miles at 50 MPH, then 10 miles at 40 MPH as growling increased. Stopped when rear wheel started wobbling, 30 miles away from dealer.*ak (2) rear drive of motorcycle failed. Because I had heard problem and was aware, rear wheel did not lock up and cause accident. (3) entire rear drive replaced, after waiting 11 days 3000 miles from home for backordered part to arrive from germany.
The rear drive assembly on my bmw k1200lt motorcycle started vibrating and making grinding noises. It then dumped drive oil all over the rear wheel and tire, causing the rear brakes to become inoperative and the rear tire to slip on the road. I was fortunately able to bring the bike under control and to a complete stop thus avoiding a serious crash.
Bmw k1200lt motorcycle rear drive failure. Rear wheel bearing failed without warning.
Bearing failure in rear drive assembly of 1999 bmw k1200ltc motorcycle
Bmw k1200lt rear drive failure. 32000 miles rear crown bearing failed on extended trip.
1999 bmw k1200lti rear drive failure.
Rear drive failed on bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Bearing in rear drive of shaft drive motorcycle has failed causing grinding noise, making vehicle unridable.
Rear drive failure, k1200lt bmw motorcycle. The rear drive on the motorcycle failed, causing the motorcycle to be inoperable. The bearing collapsed from inside out. The race holding the rollers broke in several places.
Bmw k1200lt motorcycle - final drive went out. The final drive starting making noise then dumped all fluid onto the rear brake and tire.
Suffered a rear drive assy failure on a 1999 bmw k1200lt-c, between 14-16k miles.
Rear drive failure on 1999 bmwk1200lt motorcycle
Shift linkage broke on 1999 bmw k1200 lt icon motorcycle. Vin [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1999 bmw motorcycle, rear drive failure allowing oil to leak onto rear tire and rear brake pads and rotor.
Rear drive bearing failure.
It's a big problem since many riders of this kind of bike have had and reported this failure to bmw. It's a safety issue because you lose control on your bike when it happens. Many other big bikes don't have this kind of problem. Bmw doens't assume it as a week constructions and after warranty doesn't stand behind. Dt
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Final drive crown gear bearing defective.
This should be a recall before someone gets killed on all models. No safety defect listed.
Rear drive failed at 65-70 MPH, mileage was 27500.
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