Re: bmw r1100r motorcycle, 2001 model: exhaust weld failure where canister attaches to frame r/r rear subframe. 2nd failure occurred at 35950 miles. The same weld failure occurred previously and rear subframe was replaced.
The worst 2001 BMW R1100 RT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
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- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
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.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT 3
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What 2001 BMW R1100 RT owners say
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4/4/2002 - a similar vehicle driver was killed in a fire on I-880 north between montegue & great mall. I suspect this was cause of death. Dt
The motorcylce mirrors did not hold position after less than two months of riding, especially in warmer temperatures. The dealer replaced the mirrors at n/c and indicated they would have to order in a bunch more because they expected to see more of the same. The mirror ball-joint and black plastic housing do not hold up to continuous vibration after heating up in the sun. I expect my replacement mirrors will fail within a matter of weeks, depending on summer heat. I sent an email to bmw and got a boiler-plate response to go through the dealer. This is a serious safety issue and design flaw. Any vehicle, but especially a motorcycle, with malfunctioning visual systems is a tragedy waiting to happen.
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Questions about the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
Is the 2001 BMW R1100 RT reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 BMW R1100 RT, close to a typical R1100 RT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW R1100 RT?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW R1100 RT have?
No recalls on record.
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