Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with...
Engine & cooling
BMW F 650 GS Engine problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW F 650 GS's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Bmw is recalling 509 my 2008 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles. The tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied.
Latest F 650 GS engine complaints
Engine stopped (but did not seize) and vehicle started rapid deceleration. The loss of power was instantaneous, but approximately 1 minute earlier the instrument display had gone blank. There were no prior indications of trouble. When power loss occurred, I pulled in the clutch and coasted to a stop at the side of the road. Subsequently testing showed that battery was discharged and loss of power was due to failure of charging system, specifically, failure of generator stator (generator in this vehicle uses permanent magnet rotor and wound stator). *Tr
I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. I slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. I was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. When I engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and I almost lost control of the bike. Then I realized the engine had stalled. I was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging...
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the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. I ended up having to dismount the bike in the middle of the highway traffic and (very quickly) push it to the side of the road. I was then able to restart it but it would not idle at all. This was a very dangerous incident that occurred without warning. No warning lights were illuminated on the dash. I'm aware that there is a safety recall for this model bike but when I checked with the dealer about 2months ago they told me that the recall service had already been performed on this bike. *Tr
The motorcycle stalled several times sometimes at a standstill other times while moving. Then engine shuts down and then can be restarted a short time later. The most dangerous situation was a stall while moving at 35 miles a hour in heavy traffic. I was very concerned about being hit from behind. The engine appears to be gas starved. Temperature outside at time of incident was 80 degrees. After several stalls I have the vehicle towed. *Js
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