2005 BMW F650 GS

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Fuel system, gasoline1

Latest complaints

• Nov 23, 2011MD6,000 mi
  Fuel system, gasoline

  Fuel cap under seat where fuel pickup enters fuel tank has developed a hairline crack and weeps substantial amounts of fuel when the tank IS filled up. This IS the second bike owned with the same problem-very dangerous situation indeed. *tr

• Jul 26, 2006AZ
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Dt: the contact stated the electrical wiring connections have rusted through. The contact had a electrician look at the wiring and they state that wiring IS a grade class c, which IS a third grade category wiring which should not be used on motorcycles. this has shorted out the headlights causing…

  Dt: the contact stated the electrical wiring connections have rusted through. The contact had a electrician look at the wiring and they state that wiring IS a grade class c, which IS a third grade category wiring which should not be used on motorcycles. this has shorted out the headlights causing headlights, low and high beam as well as brake lights to fail. the motorcycle has not been overly exposed to water and the grade of wiring IS a safety concern in being able to drive the motorcycle without headlights as well as it being a fire hazard.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249027The 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.
• 10211897The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
• 10205109Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
• 10201169Vehicle 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.
• 10200262The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
• 10200257The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
• 10193504Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
• 10182619Discharged 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.
• 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
• 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
• 10029624BMW motorcycle: the coolant inlet hose IS not compliant with the applicable BMW specifications. Engine operation can cause the inlet hose to widen and become correspondingly shorter; overtime this contraction in length can cause the hose to work back off the water pump nozzle for enough to allow coolant to escape. No model years listed.
• 10029188BMW mc: wiring harness of motorcycles IS routed along right hand top rail of frame. Weld spatter on frame and/or adverse routing in vicinity of banjo bolt of hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in chafing of the wiring harness. Model years unknown.
• 10028386BMW vehicles: routing ABS front wheel speed sensor cable. The wiring harness front wheel speed sensor periphery plug connection IS mounted on the fork cover at the bottom.
• 10026845BMW motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor. Check of position of protective film (F-800 GS only).
• 10017414Poor starting (when engine IS cold); engine shuts off; poor engine response when clutch IS engaged after selecting a gear.

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