2004 BMW K1200 R Sport

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Fuel system, gasoline1
2. Service brakes1
3. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Jan 29, 2014MD27,000 mi
  Service brakes · Vehicle speed control

  TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW k1200 RS. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when he attempted to decelerate. The failure was diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000. updated 04/29/14*lj the consumer stated the dealer quoted a repair price in excess of the motorcycles value. updated 05/15/14

• Aug 18, 2010MO24,000 mi
  Fuel system, gasoline
  On my 2004 BMW motorcycle k1200 RS model, the quick release plastic fuel connectors ( male end) fractures and result in fuel (gasoline) leaks. I did not ride my motorcycle for the past two months, and just recently, in the garage of my home, I saw a pool of gasoline dripping under my motorcycle.…

  On my 2004 BMW motorcycle k1200 RS model, the quick release plastic fuel connectors ( male end) fractures and result in fuel (gasoline) leaks. I did not ride my motorcycle for the past two months, and just recently, in the garage of my home, I saw a pool of gasoline dripping under my motorcycle. this fuel leak in a closed garage could of resulted in a house fire, or if riding the motorcycle, could result in a fire while riding. I called the BMW dealership, who were very aware of the problem, and informed me that a metal coupler made by BMW IS the solution. no recalls were issued by BMW for this particular part. I checked on the internet web sites blogs, and noticed that IS a very common problem, and can occur without any notice. I did save the old plastic parts in order to prove/show to authorities the specific problem. *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.
• 10205108The fairing brackets installed on the early K 1200 R Sport (K43HV) motorcycles were not sufficiently resistant to corrosion.
• 10200268IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
• 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.
• 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
• 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147588Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
• 10135006Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
• 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.
• 10029706BMW motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (K25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; K26; K27; K28; K29; k29/hp; K40; K41; K43; k43/hv; K44; k589/03; K71). No model years listed.
• 10029625BMW: vibrations on a long ride at constant high engine rpm can, under certain circumstances, cause foaming of the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir of the front brakes. The possibility of this foaming causing air to enter the brake system must be considered. No model years listed.
• 10027805BMW motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the GT1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (K27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (K25/12). Model years unknown.

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