Re: That's what you call a rice burner.
BMW Recall: 2003 R1100 S, 2003 R1150GS, 2003 R1150GS ADV, 2003 R1150R, 2003 R1150RS, 2003 R1150RT Motorcycles
BMW Has Recalled these motorcycles because of a potential for the rear wheel to lock.
BMW Has Recalled the 2003 F650CS Motorcycle because of a potential for the loss of braking.
Number of Units Affected: 522
Manufactured: 01/2002 - 04/2002
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS THAT ATTACH THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER TO THE REAR SWING ARM WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND EVENTUALLY FALL OUT ALLOWING THE REAR CALIPER TO SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNT.
BMW Has Recalled the 2003 F650cs Motorcycle because the wheel may develop a crack.
Number of Units Affected: 265
Manufactured: 01/2002 - 05/2002
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WHEEL COULD DEVELOP A CRACK. OVER TIME, THE CRACK COULD WORSEN TO THE POINT THAT THE WHEEL FAILED AND THE DRIVE BELT DERAILED.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BMW / K SERIES 2001-2004
BMW / R SERIES 2000-2002 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V028000
Recall Date : JAN 15, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SMALL FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Make : BMW
Model : K1200LT
Year : 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V438000
Recall Date : SEP 03, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 380
Summary:
On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.
Consequence:
if stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
There was a lot more but I got bored...
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