BMW R 1250 RT Service Bulletins (2021)

23 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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• 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: 10236237

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

  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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• January 3, 2022•Document ID: 10208187

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC620421

  Date Added:

  February 22, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  This bulletin describes important software updates for the new 10.25? TFT instrument display.

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• September 24, 2021•Document ID: 10203318

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC650421

  Date Added:

  November 8, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  R 1250 RT Motorcycles built on or after March 1, 2021 and equipped with option: ?269A - Preparation Audio System? can be retrofitted with the audio module.

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• September 22, 2021•Document ID: 10204682

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC620421

  Date Added:

  December 13, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  In an effort to continuously improve Motorrad connectivity capabilities, an important software update for the new 10.25? TFT display is scheduled.

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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
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  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 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200497

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC610121

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Special vehicles, Police, for example, should be configured/encoded with ISTA.

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• November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184587

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640416

  Date Added:

  December 21, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain: Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182921

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640520

  Date Added:

  November 23, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182920

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640420

  Date Added:

  November 23, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182622

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640520

  Date Added:

  November 16, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182621

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640420

  Date Added:

  November 16, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior to turning off the A/C, the system was functional and cooling properly. A/C compressor, or The power supply to the A/C compressor is too low.

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• September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181231

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611820

  Date Added:

  October 19, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.

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