The speedometer and the tachometer on this vehicle is registering 10% less than indicated. Calibration was done by accurate GPS, measured distance and the addition of a precisely calibrated instrument. On 7/21/2000 I brought the motorcycle in to the bmw dealer who sold it to me and the service manager, sebastian told me that I was correct. The owner, joel sacher, told me that "they all do that" and that bmw refuses to acknowledge the problem. The main issue is that the 36000 mile warrantee is being reduced by 10%.
The worst 1999 BMW R1100 RS problems
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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 BMW R1100 RS 1
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What 1999 BMW R1100 RS owners say
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Is the 1999 BMW R1100 RS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 BMW R1100 RS, fewer than a typical R1100 RS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW R1100 RS?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW R1100 RS have?
No recalls on record.
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