BMW R 1250 GS Service Bulletins (2020)

14 manufacturer communications on file.

• August 31, 2024•Document ID: 11006753

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC330423

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change

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• 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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• August 14, 2023•Document ID: 10242536

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC160323

  Date Added:

  September 18, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.

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• April 24, 2023•Document ID: 10236239

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB630122

  Date Added:

  May 15, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  LED headlights were temporarily unavailable from the Factory and some R 1250 GS and R 1250 GSAdventure units were built with the halogen headlight in order to ensure safe use.

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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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• March 8, 2023•Document ID: 10235207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB460123

  Date Added:

  May 1, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Frame and mounting parts

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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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• May 13, 2022•Document ID: 10214997

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB610321

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.

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• March 18, 2022•Document ID: 10211897

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC610321

  Date Added:

  May 16, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.

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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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• 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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• June 23, 2021•Document ID: 10200254

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC000621

  Date Added:

  August 9, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the first scheduled ?break in? service are eligible.

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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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