2009 BMW G 650 GS Us
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Owner complaints
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- Engine
Engine frequently stalls at idle, including when slowing from highway speeds. sometimes it stalls between gears if not shifting fast enough, creating a dangerous engine off scenario on a highway. dealer could not find a problem. it seems to be a persistent problem with owners of this motorcycle. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
My motorcycle will start and run for a while but will randomly shut off when the engine gets down to idle. This problem IS not persistent and seems to happen one day, be fine for a few days, and then arise again. When the bike IS running and I 'm up at speed it runs flawlessly, but every now and…
My motorcycle will start and run for a while but will randomly shut off when the engine gets down to idle. This problem IS not persistent and seems to happen one day, be fine for a few days, and then arise again. When the bike IS running and I 'm up at speed it runs flawlessly, but every now and then the bike doesn't want to idle and it will die when I come to a stop or if I keep in the clutch too long and the rpm drops too low. there have been some instances where I've come to a stop, needed to go abruptly, and wasn't able to because my bike had just died, creating a potentially hazardous situation for me since I was not able to get out of the way of danger. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW g 650 GS us motorcycle. The contact was braking from 5-10 mph and the rear foot brake failed. The vehicle would not respond and the contact had to utilize the emergency hand brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice prior to the failure and the rear brake master cylinder was replaced each time. The failure mileage was 5,078.
- Fuel system, gasoline
My 2009 BMW g650gs motorcycle has 1346 miles on it. This afternoon I went out for a ride and fortunately I cut the ride short because as I rounded the corner for my home I smelled gasoline. As I pulled up in the driveway gas was pouring down the side of the bike. My husband took the seat off and…
My 2009 BMW g650gs motorcycle has 1346 miles on it. This afternoon I went out for a ride and fortunately I cut the ride short because as I rounded the corner for my home I smelled gasoline. As I pulled up in the driveway gas was pouring down the side of the bike. My husband took the seat off and lifted the cover to the fuel pump and gas was pouring out of the fuel pump hose. Turns out the clamp on the fuel pump hose had never been crimped and eventually the hose had worked its way loose. I lucked out because I could have gone down in a blaze of glory. BMW needs to add this to their safety check list. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW G650 GS us motorcycle. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. Once the vehicle was restarted, it would not idle. The dealer advised that the failure was due to ethanol in the fuel system and there were no recalls…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW G650 GS us motorcycle. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. Once the vehicle was restarted, it would not idle. The dealer advised that the failure was due to ethanol in the fuel system and there were no recalls for the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. the contact confirmed that the vehicle has stalled at least 40 times. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 5300.
- Vehicle speed control
Approximately 5 minutes of driving 30 mph, then 5 minutes of 45 mph. throttle went uncontrollably to full. engaged clutch, motor rpm increased very high. disengaged clutch, attempted throttle change with no effect. pressed kill switch, coasted to stop. motor then failed to start. brought vehicle into service. Fix was: "used GT1 to reset all adaptation values". *Tr
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.
- 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.
- 10039771BMW: the front tank bag bracket cannot be installed on some frames due to the threaded posts that have been welded too far apart on the frame. G 650 GS.
- 10039770BMW: the sprocket carrier of the rear wheel could have a degree of run out due to eccentricity of the bore in the wheel hub. This can cause the sprocket carrier being installed under tension which can produce irregularity in chain action or lead to accelerated wear of the rear-wheel bearing. It can also cause grinding noises when the motorcycle IS being ridden or pushed. G 650 GS.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10034672BMW motorcycle: repair set for brake pipe distributor bracket. All models (K15) have a brake pipe distributor held by frame mounted bracket just behind the steering head. This frame mounted bracket can develop cracks. A repair set that ensures the security of the distributor has to be installed. No model years listed.
- 10033151BMW motorcycle: checking coolant pump impeller. It was assemble incorrectly by a supplier. As a result coolant pump impellers with an incorrect blade orientation may be installed in some motorcycles. A fault free assembly process was ensured directly after being informed of this problem. No specific model year listed.
- 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.