BMW R 1200 GS Service Bulletins (2008)

74 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611305

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

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• December 13, 2023•Document ID: 10248094

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC330423

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owner’s manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owner’s manual.

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• November 13, 2023•Document ID: 10245433

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC160214

  Date Added:

  December 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender “Fuel Strip” equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.

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• April 24, 2023•Document ID: 10236237

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB330222

  Date Added:

  May 15, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.

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• November 8, 2022•Document ID: 10228448

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC000222

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.

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• July 28, 2022•Document ID: 10218351

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB330222

  Date Added:

  August 22, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.

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• November 3, 2021•Document ID: 10205109

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC460521

  Date Added:

  December 20, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.

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• September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10204667

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC000521

  Date Added:

  December 13, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.

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• September 3, 2021•Document ID: 10204679

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC610315

  Date Added:

  December 13, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.

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• July 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201170

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC610821

  Date Added:

  September 7, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.

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• July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201169

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC55297495

  Date Added:

  September 7, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.

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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10200269

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC660118

  Date Added:

  August 9, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down

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• May 24, 2021•Document ID: 10200499

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC620117

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters

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• May 19, 2021•Document ID: 10200496

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC340121

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel

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• May 10, 2021•Document ID: 10200495

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC130113

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + Riding Modes" can experience functional problems in the Enduro PRO mode. Effective March 06, 2013, BMW Motorrad has a software solution available. Once the coding plug has been fitted and the software update performed, the customer can use all the riding modes

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• May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200500

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64465398

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The hill start control operation may be sporadic.

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• April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194316

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC310421

  Date Added:

  May 24, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182619

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611305

  Date Added:

  November 16, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.

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• April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175295

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC360120

  Date Added:

  May 18, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  In a small amount of motorcycles with option 530 RDC, the wrong gasket for the angled tire inflation valve was mounted. This may lead to leakage between the angled valve and rim. This leakage is detected by the RDC and indicated in the Instrument cluster.

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• August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165274

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64011504

  Date Added:

  September 23, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.

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