I was proceeding southbound on us hwy 17 south of orange park, fl, when I observed that the ABS warning lights were blinking, indicating a brake failure. As I slowed down for an upcoming traffic light at clay county road 209, I could hear a crunch-crunch-crunch grinding noise coming from the final drive at the rear, and I noticed that I had no braking effectiveness at the rear wheel. I pulled into an empty parking lot and examined the rear wheel, brakes, and final drive assembly. There had been a catastrophic failure of the final drive unit, which coated the rear brake rotor, wheel, and tire with the final drive fluid. I also observed that the wobbling of the assembly had damaged the ABS sensor. Had it been an emergency stop, ABS was rendered inoperative. This is the third final drive failure on this motorcycle.
The worst 2000 BMW R1200C problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Seats: motorcycle
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. In the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. In the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. It is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the backrest in the vertical position, to crack or break.
- Risk
- If the bracket were to break, the backrest would detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.
Recall number 00V289000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel line leakage
Bmw is conducting a recall (04v‑028).an information request(ir)response was not received. Upon bmw's receipt of the ir, and after discussions with odi, bmwdetermined that a recall was necessary. On certain motorcycles, the o-ring contained within the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged.further, there is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can also result in a small fuel leak.dealers will inspect, and if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps.also all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected.if a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced.if damaged, the coupling will be replaced.owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2000 BMW R1200C 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. rm
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel...
- Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine...
What 2000 BMW R1200C owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The right rear turn signal housing broke and the signal failed without warning or any clear cause. Had to replace it and do not have the old part.
Consumer states exhaust pipes are positioned below foot pegs so that when you come to a stop and put feet down, it's very likely that pant leg will at least brush up against pipe, consumer has ruined clothes because of this, bmw does not feel this is a problem, they suggested to consumer that he buy after market exhaust guards, which are expensive.
2000 model. Support brace for the back rest separated from motorcycle. Dealer has been notified.
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Questions about the 2000 BMW R1200C
Is the 2000 BMW R1200C reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 BMW R1200C, fewer than a typical R1200C model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW R1200C?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW R1200C have?
1 recall, covering seats.
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