Rear brake caliper, I believe, failed to release on my 1999 bmw k1200rs motorcycle causing the brake to severely overheat causing a fire on the final drive protective boot and the ABS sensor wire. Damage is approximately $1000. Brake fluid was changed by bmw dealer (touring sport, inc. Greenville, sc) april 2, 2002. Motorcycle is always stored in a modern attached garage with my cars.
The worst 1999 BMW K1200RS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. A spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. The snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. During vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in loss of the entire oil volume.
- Risk
- Engine damage could occur if the engine is not immediately switched off. In addition, oil could travel along the engine cover and ultimately contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced.
Recall number 00V264000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 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 1999 BMW K1200RS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear drive unit bearing and seal failed. This bearing supports the entire bike. When seal failed it dumped rear drive oil all over the rear brakes and rear tire. If I had been in a busy area and couldn't have gotten stopped as quickly as I did this could easily have caused a wreck. Dt
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Questions about the 1999 BMW K1200RS
Is the 1999 BMW K1200RS reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 BMW K1200RS, fewer than a typical K1200RS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW K1200RS?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW K1200RS have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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