2002 BMW R1150RA
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Owner complaints
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
TL* the contact owns a 2002 BMW r1150ra motorcycle. The contact was traveling at approximately 20 mph. When the brake was engaged there was no power response. Immediately, the contact began downshifting and then turned the engine off. The vehicle was able to stop, and then towed to an authorized…
TL* the contact owns a 2002 BMW r1150ra motorcycle. The contact was traveling at approximately 20 mph. When the brake was engaged there was no power response. Immediately, the contact began downshifting and then turned the engine off. The vehicle was able to stop, and then towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the failure was related to the anti-lock brake system control unit. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 1,900. Updated 11/03/10.lj
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
TL* the contact owns a 2002 BMW r1150ra motorcycle. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor as the fuel level indicator began to decrease at an abnormally rapid pace. The contact then discovered gasoline leaking from the hose connected to the…
TL* the contact owns a 2002 BMW r1150ra motorcycle. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor as the fuel level indicator began to decrease at an abnormally rapid pace. The contact then discovered gasoline leaking from the hose connected to the fuel tank. The contact stated this was the second occurrence of the failure where the hose was replaced by the dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs for the most recent failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Third time in 6 years. ABS failure leaves motorcycle with residual power only and IS dangerous if not noticed by way of warning light .first time was due to faulty ABS pump which was replaced under warranty. Second time was due to low battery voltage and thirdly due to faulty rear brake switch. Very fortunately there was no accident happened. *tr
- Power train › Axle hubs · Power train › Manual transmission
While cruising on a level highway at a constant 65 mph in fifth gear my 2002 BMW 1150rt motorcycle's engine speed began to increase and the motorcycle began to loose speed. I steered to the side of the road and stopped. There was a significant grinding sound with the transmission in any gear except…
While cruising on a level highway at a constant 65 mph in fifth gear my 2002 BMW 1150rt motorcycle's engine speed began to increase and the motorcycle began to loose speed. I steered to the side of the road and stopped. There was a significant grinding sound with the transmission in any gear except neutral and no forward motion in any gear with the clutch engaged. I had the motorcycle transported by truck to the nearest authorized BMW motorcycle dealer. on disassembly, it was determined that the splines connecting the clutch hub to the transmission input shaft had stripped preventing the transmission to be powered by the engine. The motorcycle had 35,769 miles on the odometer and had never exhibited any indication of a pending problem. the dealer installed a new clutch disk and hub and a new transmission input shaft. I have in my possession the failed parts. *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.
- 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.