The motorcycle leaks gasoline from under the fuel tank, where the metal in-tank fuel pump assembly access plate bolts into the underside of the plastic fuel tank. *tr while the machine's engine is running, this leaks alarming amounts of gasoline onto the engine's right cylinder head and onto the rider's right foot, forming a puddle of gasoline under the motorcycle while the motorcycle is stopped. If an attempt to ride is made, dripping gasoline on the hot cylinder head and hot exhaust pipe below it continues. The year 1994 was the first year of manufacture for this model. The machine in question is entering "middle age" in terms of the typical longevity of a bmw motorcycle. This suggests there are tens of thousands of similarly affected machines that were manufactured after 1994 that are are likely to manifest this defect shortly.
The worst 1994 BMW R1100 RS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The adjustable handlebars can crack.
- Risk
- Cracked handlebars can eventually break affecting control of the motorcycle. This condition can result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right handlebars and related attachment parts.
Recall number 94V233001 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- The nut that secures the front fork lower bridge ball joint to the telelever suspension arm can loosen.
- Risk
- If the ball joint nut loosens, stability of the motorcycle can be impaired. This condition can result in loss of controland an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball joint nut and secure it with loctite.
Recall number 94V233002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 BMW R1100 RS 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 BMW R1100 RS owners say
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Questions about the 1994 BMW R1100 RS
Is the 1994 BMW R1100 RS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1994 BMW R1100 RS, fewer than a typical R1100 RS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 BMW R1100 RS?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW R1100 RS have?
2 recalls, covering steering and suspension.
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