Motorcycle gas gauge showed half full when it stopped running, had to cross two lanes of traffic during rush hour to get to the shoulder of the road. Bike was out of gas....this has happen 5 times now ( running out of gas ).. One day someone is going to be killed because bmw will not step up and recall the fuel strip causing the problem..
2008 BMW R1200 RT fuel system complaints
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A fuel leak developed in the plastic fuel pump flange at the fuel line quick disconnect fitting. I smelled a strong gasoline smell in my garage where my natural gas water heater is located. Having heard of this common problem on bmw sport touring forum, I repaired cracks in that flange with jb weld and a $30 clamp made just to fix this problem available online. I am reporting this now to add my incident to your database on this issue. If my garage had been smaller or the leak a little worse, it could have been a disaster. *tr ## VIN failed
I discovered that my fuel pump was developing cracks around the fuel line fitting. I discovered the cracks before complete failure occurred. I did not suffer a failure only because I had learned of this potential safety hazard from friends, one of whom had his left leg soaked with gasoline as a result of gasoline spray coming from beneath the left side body panels. My friend, a mechanical engineer, advised that bmw used pipe threads in the fitting that resulted in outward force upon tightening, and failure would likely occur on all models. I purchased a "fix" kit for this widely known problem from beemer boneyard, namely a metal clamp to place around the base of the plastic fuel pump fitting. I hope it holds the cracks from growing any worse. This fuel pump should be recalled. I understand that there is an open investigation on this issue.
Discovered several cracks at fuel pump outlet flange. Repaired at my own cost in order to prevent possible fire. This is a well-known and well-documented problem with this fuel pump.
Bike died entering intersection. Only spacing averted accident. Bought used less than one week ago. Fuel gauge showed just under 1/2 tank and 120 miles to empty. Gas tank was empty without warning. Gas gauge strips in tank fail - bmw has known about this safety issue for years, are you? And, if "german engineering" is more than marketing, why haven't they fixed it?
Cracked fuel pump inlet bushing.
Fuel control housing cracked and leaked fuel all over the place including my leg. While under pressure.
2008 bmw r1200rt at highway speed, the motorcycle engine stopped with no warning. The cause was found to be the fuel pump driver. It appears that this is a very common problem with the r1200rt.
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