BMW R 1200 RT Service Bulletins (2003)

36 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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• 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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• 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 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 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 10, 2021•Document ID: 10200493

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC000913

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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: 10151395

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62719932

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.

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• June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151394

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62713929

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.

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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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• 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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