Control Modulator that operates the servo brake system failed. The ABS is no longer operational. The system is now only hydraulicly operated when before it was servo assisted. Once the servo system failed the brake system almost would not stop the motorcyle.
The worst 2003 BMW R1200 CL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 BMW R1200 CL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On or around october 13, 2014 while riding the 2003 bmw r1200cl to work,my right saddlebag opened at 45mph. At first, I thought I had not latched it properly. When I pulled over, I found the locking mechanism had failed and there was no way of latching it. I "bungie corded" it closed and returned home to get my car. I've done some research on this failure and have found it's very common in this model range. It seems to always be the right saddlebag. Http://www.chromeheads.org/discus/messages/9/279354.html?1142712328.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the latching mechanism of the saddle bag failed, causing it to open and release all of his belongings from the bag. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
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Questions about the 2003 BMW R1200 CL
Is the 2003 BMW R1200 CL reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 BMW R1200 CL, fewer than a typical R1200 CL model year.
What is the 2003 BMW R1200 CL year score?
The 2003 BMW R1200 CL scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW R1200 CL: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW R1200 CL?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW R1200 CL have?
No recalls on record.
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