1996 BMW K1100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Power train
Crown gear bearings failed damaging seal resulting in gear oil leaking onto the rear wheel. I discovered the leak on pre-ride inspection, it was lucky for me that I didn't have the failure while riding. when the repair was made the dealer showed me what was left of the bearings, not much. the…
Crown gear bearings failed damaging seal resulting in gear oil leaking onto the rear wheel. I discovered the leak on pre-ride inspection, it was lucky for me that I didn't have the failure while riding. when the repair was made the dealer showed me what was left of the bearings, not much. the motorcycle was properly maintained, rear drive oil changed as required by the factory maintenance manual, and prior to the incident was at the correct level. had I ridden the motorcycle I would have lost rear braking power from gear oil on the rotor, the rear tire would have been coated in oil and emergency handling would be compromised due to the excessive play at the rear wheel. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving motorcycle would leak oil. Would cover rear tire. side window glass popped out. Oil leaked out of engine. Dealer picked up motorcycle to check it. Side window leaked 4-5 times & replaced each time. *ak
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
Consumer claims gas/fluid/coolant over flows,leaks from body,. Ealer cannot resolve the problem. *ak
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.
- 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.
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