Failure of the rear integral ABS braking abilities being intermittent and unavoidable. Bike has been meticulously maintained with the ABS flush performed every two years per bmw service bulletin. Problem began with 35,000 miles on the bike.
The worst 2001 BMW K1200RS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Fuel line leakage
Bmw is conducting a recall (04v‑028).an information request(ir)response was not received. Upon bmw's receipt of the ir, and after discussions with odi, bmwdetermined that a recall was necessary. On certain motorcycles, the o-ring contained within the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged.further, there is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can also result in a small fuel leak.dealers will inspect, and if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps.also all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected.if a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced.if damaged, the coupling will be replaced.owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004.
PE03054
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 BMW K1200RS 9
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: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs
- Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the GT1, cip error 14007
- Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine...
- Customers may complain of the force required to operate the throttle twist grip of the K12OO rs
What 2001 BMW K1200RS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw k-1200 rs. While driving 30 MPH gasoline began leaking from the sides and bottom of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 32000.
Timing cover oil leak.
Exhaust pipes are positioned below foot pegs so that when you come to a stop and put your foot down you will brush up aganist hot pipe.
Motorcycle will roll off of side stand on level ground. Potential hazard for property damage and personnel. If a curious child were to jostle the motorcycle they could be crushed if it rolled onto them (834lbs).
1. First incident occured a approximately 5 minutes after the motorcycle had been parked outside the garage on level ground. The sidestand folded and the motorcycle fell over just a few feet from the nearest person that had a to jump away not to get hit by an 800+ lbs motorcycle. This incident produced damaged to the crashbar, fairing components and sidebag components. The motorcycle was parked in the exact same location and manner as I do park my other touring bikes without them falling over. The owner's manual was carefully studied and the procedure outlined to place the motorcycle on the sidestand was followed. The dealership is aware of the incident and bmw USA was notified in writing but have responded that there is nothing they will do about it. I have also performed a poll among other owners of the same type of bike and out of the close to 100 respondents app. 40% of them have had the same thing happening to them. 2nd incident happened while still on the bike and ready to park. Sidestand was fully extended but gave away. This time the bike was caught before it hit the ground and a person. As a side note, bmw have had to construct a special side stand for their police version of the 1100 rt due to the fact that the side stands folds and the bike falls over.
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Is the 2001 BMW K1200RS reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 BMW K1200RS, close to a typical K1200RS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW K1200RS?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW K1200RS have?
No recalls on record.
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