BMW R 1200 GS Service Bulletins (2012)

56 manufacturer communications on file.

• 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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• August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165251

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64011504

  Date Added:

  September 23, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.

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• April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160232

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC3600118

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.

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• March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159164

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64606814

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.

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• February 5, 2018•Document ID: 10135001

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC54075516

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high

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• January 29, 2018•Document ID: 10135006

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64010520

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

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• June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215025

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIM010917

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC

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• June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215024

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIM010717

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

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• May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149276

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63353852

  Date Added:

  November 26, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.

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• May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149274

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC2300117

  Date Added:

  November 26, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

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• June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151392

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC2100116

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.

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• April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151297

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62571524_03

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.

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• April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151295

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC55250630_03

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.

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• March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151238

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC2100116

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147804

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61326053

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.

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• August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151430

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC6192247601

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.

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• July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147230

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61573010

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.

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• June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147756

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61461571

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

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• June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147754

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC6132605

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

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• May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147168

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC6100315

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2018

  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. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.

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