BMW R 1200 R Service Bulletins (2008)

50 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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• December 4, 2017•Document ID: 10136760

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63876474

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.

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• November 18, 2017•Document ID: 10136759

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC63849336

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.

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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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• January 12, 2017•Document ID: 10136755

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC3300317

  Date Added:

  May 14, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.

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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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