I noticed oil seeping from the rear wheel seal on my motorcycle. It turned out that the final drive bearing had failed and needed replacement. The final drive bearing was replaced at a bmw motorcycle dealership at a cost of $341.61. I disposed of the old bearing.
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Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The single front spring strut is mounted between the frame and the front suspension arm, aft of the front fork tubes. Due to a welding problem during production of the spring strut, the lower spring seat on the strut could break. Since the seat is the lower support for the spring, the spring in this case would then extend to its full length. This would cause the front of the motorcycle's frame to drop by approximately 2.5 inches, without warning.
- Risk
- This could affect the stability of the motorcycle and the operator's balance could be upset, if this were to occur while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front spring strut for production date, and replace the spring if it is found to be an affected part. Owner notification began february 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 01V002000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 BMW R1100 R 3
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Questions about the 1999 BMW R1100 R
Is the 1999 BMW R1100 R reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 BMW R1100 R, fewer than a typical R1100 R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW R1100 R?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW R1100 R have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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