Final drive failure, common to the single sided swing arm. Replaced crown bearing and seal. $610.78.
The worst 1998 BMW R1100 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Incorrect fuel hose connection
Bmw issued a tsb instructing dealer to put a technical hold on certain bmw motorcycles
SQ98021
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 BMW R1100 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 BMW R1100 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Clutch fails which causes motorcycle to remain disengaged while changing gears. Also, gear comes out of second and into third gear, but can not go forward. Contacted dealer and they will not fix.*ak
When traveling at certain speed the motorcycle will accelerate and decelerate without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer who in turn said that this condition is normal. *ak
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Questions about the 1998 BMW R1100
Is the 1998 BMW R1100 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 BMW R1100, 1.5 times a typical R1100 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 BMW R1100?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW R1100 have?
No recalls on record.
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