2006 BMW R1200 RT transmission problems

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Transmission · 104,473 miles · GA

While driving southbound on I-79 near pittsburgh at approximately 70 MPH the rear universal joint let go. This caused the motorcycle rear wheel to intermittently lock up and release. The universal has no means to lubricate it and no noise or vibration was heard or felt before failure.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Transmission · 37,700 miles · MI

As I was traveling at 70 MPH on the highway I felt my motorcycle all of a sudden wobble and lost control. I struggle to regain control of the motorcycle and was able to bring the motorcycle to a stop by the shoulder of the road. It appeared my final drive (transmission ) had failed prematurely. There were oil from the final drive splattered all over my rear wheel. This was a freighting experience and could have resultant in serious injury to me because of a premature failure of the final drive.

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · CA

The final drive failed for the second time in 29,000 miles. The repair is over $2,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Transmission · 62,387 miles · TX

During rear wheel brake replacement, found crack in one bolt hole that secures rear wheel to drive flange. Crack could allow bolt securing the rear wheel to loosen while driving.

Filed May 24, 2012 · Transmission · 6,500 miles · FL

Final drive bearing failure in 2009, replaced bearing then had final drive hub failure at approx12k miles in 2011, may of 2012 again have final drive bearing failure at just over 13k miles. Each time was caught early and had no oil leakage.

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Transmission · 45,571 miles · IL

The final drive failed spewing oil over the rear wheel and tire. Bike was not driveable.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Transmission · FL

Rear wheel flange cracks around lug bolt holes.

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · FL

I was not experiencing any problems. I took of the rear tire off to change the rear rotor. I noticed cracks on the flange. The flange holds on the rear tire. Wow im glad I saw the cracks. Two of the five bolts were very loose due to the cracks. This is a common problem with the bmw r1200. And yet bmw will not recognized it! There are photo on the internet were the bolt have come off and the flange fails. I am very luck I caught this. If the tire came of while I was moving I would have been hurt or kill !!!! The bmw dealer acted as if it was nothing out of the ordinary. There should be a recall on all bmw r1200 flange. It only a matter of time for someone to dies. No faulties have been documented. But who would know to look at the flange to see if it failed when there is death on a bmw. This is unsatisfactory!! I am waiting on the part. I will cost $265.00 and $80.00 for labor.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Transmission · 4,800 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw r1200 rt. Approximately 4 to 5 months later, the contact noticed that the gear selection indicator would display neutral when in fact it was in first gear. The vehicle's rear wheel would turn as soon as the vehicle was started. Due to the failure, the contact was thrown from the vehicle after starting the engine. The vehicle sustained cosmetic damage and the passenger was uninjured. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the mechanic was able to duplicate the failure. The mechanic later stated that the potentiometer was defective and the part was replaced. The failure has been persistent for the past two years. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there were no defects. The current mileage was 19,500 and failure mileage was 4,800.

Filed Oct 3, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 14,000 miles · OR

The motorcycle was in normal use. I was actually returning home from a 3300 mile trip when the failure occurred. At first I detected a rear wheel "wobble" which I attributed to a tire problem. After pulling off the road and inspecting the rear wheel I discovered that the tire was fine but the wheel itself was loose and could be moved nearly an inch side to side. This is the second failure of the rear wheel assembly on this bike. I reported the first occurrence in 2006 as well. At the shop the mechanics were able to remove the wheel by simply pulling on it. At that time I realized how luck I was to have pulled off before the wheel separated from the vehicle on the road. The manufacturer, bmw na, inspected the vehicle and authorized replacement of the entire final drive assembly including the brakes (which were damaged by the wheel movement).