The seal that holds one quart of 90wt oil failed and poured the contents on the rear tire. If we had not noticed the noise and stopped before the oil leaked out, we would have surely been injured in the resulting crash caused by this horrible leak. A motorcycle's tire covered in oil is the most dangerous of situtations possible when traveling at any speed.
The worst 1997 BMW K1200RS problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 BMW K1200RS 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- Pre-delivery Intervention Check List.
- Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card
- Leaks have been reported in fork legs
- Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine...
What 1997 BMW K1200RS owners say
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Questions about the 1997 BMW K1200RS
Is the 1997 BMW K1200RS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 BMW K1200RS, fewer than a typical K1200RS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 BMW K1200RS?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 BMW K1200RS have?
No recalls on record.
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