The transmission jumps out of 3rd gear under acceleration and the clutch slips under load due to faulty input shaft seal, both components still function but present a danger while driving.nlm
The worst 1996 BMW R1100 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
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- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. A sheet metal plate mounted to the front of the frame below the instrument cluster can cause the wiring harness to be stretched too tight as the handlebars are turned fully to one side. In addition, the wiring harness is attached to another harness with a cable tie that is placed too far forward limiting the handlebar movement.
- Risk
- The harness wires can be damaged or could break or pull out of the ignition switch. If the harness wires were damaged but not broken or disconnected, the electrical system could be affected while the motorcycle is being driven. Hesitation, misfiring, or "cutting out" could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the wire tie connecting the two wiring harnesses to a point further back from the original location so that the ignition switch wiring harness has sufficient freedom of movement. Also if the wiring harness is found to be damaged, the ignition switch (with harness) will be replaced.
Recall number 97V237000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Steering lock/ignition switch wiring
Bmw will conduct a safety recall to remove the sheet metal plate and relocate two wiring harnesses so that the ignition wiring harness has sufficient freedom of movement throughout the range of motion of the handlebars.wiring harnesses found damaged, will be replaced.no further action is necessary.this investigation is closed.
SQ97022
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW R1100 1
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What 1996 BMW R1100 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front alumini wheel which while driving over pot holes/road hazards, etc., wheel rim bend which may have caused a loss of control. Dealer said to put more air in the tire than specified, but the problem still exists.
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Is the 1996 BMW R1100 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 BMW R1100, close to a typical R1100 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW R1100?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW R1100 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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