Bmw is recalling 30 my 2008 k1200 s and k1200 gt motorcycles. A set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct. Consequently, an adequate supply of oil may not circulate within the engine.
Engine & cooling
BMW K1200 S Engine problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW K1200 S's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. In freezing temperatures...
Latest K1200 S engine complaints
When the engine is cold: the bike stalls when I am slowing down for a stoplight with closed throttle and the clutch in. This isn't a problem when the engine is warm. When the engine is warm: 1. The engine surges in the first 3 gears at lower speeds (under 30mph) with the throttle barely cracked open, and the on/off idle response is rough. This requires diligent clutch work to smooth out. 2. If I rev the engine from idle with the clutch in, the revs hang and then slowly decrease back to normal idle. 3. ...
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Revs hang on acceleration after closing the throttle. 4. Inconsistent engine braking. These issues were fixed by replacing the idle air control valve and airbox with updated models. *Tr
My 2005 bmw k1200s has had an engine failure. While heading west on I 110 in harrision county I had noticed a slight jerk in the engine, 5 seconds later I had a sudden explosion. I had thought I had a blowout on the rear tire but as I was trying to control the motorcycle I noticed a huge amount of smoke behind me that filled the interstate on both sides that was very dense. When finally coming to a stop just past the pass christian exit in the service lane I noticed oil pouring from the bottom of the motor. Had the...
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traffic been heavy I'm sure I would have been ran over or caused an accident in either lanes of traffic.Looking at the bike and removing the left body panel, I found a hole about 3 inches by 2 inches with the connector rod hanging out of the hole. It appears the collar connecting the rod to the cam shaft became lose and came apart. The screws are still in the collar and lose with no head.The engine had plenty of oil as I always make sure the level is good before going long distances. I contacted my dealer and told them what had happened. They had told me they never had heard of that happening before and thought for sure that bmw would take care of this problem. But after they contacted bmw they said no. I contacted bmw of north america and after going back and forth with them and all the red tape it came to this. Bmw told me if it is a defect on there part or not, they were not going to do any repairs what so ever. Told me a new motor was about 11 thousand dollars. So, I have a k1200s sitting in my shed in which I am still making payments on. Before this episode I thought I did notice a slight rattle in the engine when taking off but I thought it was just the valves tapping because I was due for a service. I have done some research on this and have found a few others with the same problem identical to mine. My dealer did take an oil sample to have it analyzed but I never heard anything about it. *Tr
2005 Bmw k1200s motorcycle stalls unexpectedly. This motorcycle has stalled repeatedly when closing the throttle to slow while making a corner, or when approaching a stop signal. The most recent was at the intersection of bell rd and the i-17 freeway in phoenix arizona in rush hour traffic on nov. 17, 2005. As I approached the intersection preparing to make a left turn, west bound on bell rd. The motorcycle stalled while doing 25 mph. The car behind me almost hit my rear tire but managed to slow down to miss...
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me. After finishing the turn with no power I restarted the motorcycle by pulling the clutch back in and hitting the start button. If the bike did not restart on the first try I'm sure the car behind me would have fit me. The first couple of times this has happened I thought it might just be low on gas, but every time I have at least 1/2 a take. I have talked to the bmw dealer about the problem a few times, but since the problem is vary random it is hard to reproduce when you want it to. I have noticed the motorcycle tends to bog down when approaching a stop even with the clutch fully pulled in. *Jb
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