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Nov 12, 2009 Wheels Crash 18,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW K1200LTI. THE REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-25 MPH. CONSEQUENTLY HE AND THE PASSENGER WERE EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE . BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC...

Nov 12, 2009 Wheels Crash 18,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW K1200LTI. THE REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-25 MPH. CONSEQUENTLY HE AND THE PASSENGER WERE EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE . BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC...

Jul 31, 2009 Power Train 63,000 mi

THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED DUE TO THE LARGE CROWN GEAR BALL BEARING BREAKING APART LEAVING ME ON THE ROADSIDE,THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF BMW K 1200 LT MOTORCYCLES OWNERS AS BMW USED INFERIOR COMPONENTS AND POOR DESIGNING METHODS FOR THIS HEAVY 860 POUND MOTORCYCLE,IT USES THE SAME TYPE OF FINAL THAT IS US...

Jul 31, 2009 Power Train 63,000 mi

THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED DUE TO THE LARGE CROWN GEAR BALL BEARING BREAKING APART LEAVING ME ON THE ROADSIDE,THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF BMW K 1200 LT MOTORCYCLES OWNERS AS BMW USED INFERIOR COMPONENTS AND POOR DESIGNING METHODS FOR THIS HEAVY 860 POUND MOTORCYCLE,IT USES THE SAME TYPE OF FINAL THAT IS US...

Dec 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

FINAL DRIVE ON A 1999 BMW (NOT LISTED FOR MOTORCYCLES) K1200LT FAILED WITH UNDER 45,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

FINAL DRIVE ON A 1999 BMW (NOT LISTED FOR MOTORCYCLES) K1200LT FAILED WITH UNDER 45,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train 50,000 mi

FAILURE OF FINAL DRIVE ON BMW MOTORCYCLE. BIKE HAD 50,000 MILES. COST $2,000 TO REPAIR, NOT COVERED! *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train 50,000 mi

FAILURE OF FINAL DRIVE ON BMW MOTORCYCLE. BIKE HAD 50,000 MILES. COST $2,000 TO REPAIR, NOT COVERED! *TR

Jul 20, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAD TWO BEARING FAILURES IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF MY BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BOTH OF THESE BEARING FAILURES COULD HAVE LED TO A RUPTURE OF THE SEAL WHICH WOULD HAVE LET THE FINAL DRIVE LUBE FLOW OUT OF THE FINAL DRIVE ONTO THE REAR BRAKE AND REAR TIRE WHICH WOULD HAVE MADE THE REAR TIRE LOOSE TRACT...

Jul 20, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAD TWO BEARING FAILURES IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF MY BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BOTH OF THESE BEARING FAILURES COULD HAVE LED TO A RUPTURE OF THE SEAL WHICH WOULD HAVE LET THE FINAL DRIVE LUBE FLOW OUT OF THE FINAL DRIVE ONTO THE REAR BRAKE AND REAR TIRE WHICH WOULD HAVE MADE THE REAR TIRE LOOSE TRACT...

Oct 4, 2004 Power Train 40,810 mi

BEARINGS IN THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUBRICATION AND AN UNSTABLE REAR TIRE PREVENTING FURTHER SAFE TRAVEL.*AK

Oct 4, 2004 Power Train 40,810 mi

BEARINGS IN THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUBRICATION AND AN UNSTABLE REAR TIRE PREVENTING FURTHER SAFE TRAVEL.*AK

Jun 3, 2004 Power Train 51,865 mi

REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW K1200 LT. MOTORCYCLE STARTED VIBRATING AND REAR END STARTED WOBBLING. *JB

Jun 3, 2004 Power Train 51,865 mi

REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW K1200 LT. MOTORCYCLE STARTED VIBRATING AND REAR END STARTED WOBBLING. *JB

Apr 27, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE, SECOND ONE IN 13,000 MILES. REAR DRIVE WAS NOTICABLY LOUD. HARMONIC GROWLING NOISE. I DISSASEMBLED IT AND THE LARGE BALL BEARING IS PITTED. THIS TIME I CAUGHT IT BEFORE CATASTOPHIC FAILURE. I PURCHASED A USED REAR DRIVE AND WILL REBUILD MY OLD ONE SO I CAN CARRY A SP...

Apr 27, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE, SECOND ONE IN 13,000 MILES. REAR DRIVE WAS NOTICABLY LOUD. HARMONIC GROWLING NOISE. I DISSASEMBLED IT AND THE LARGE BALL BEARING IS PITTED. THIS TIME I CAUGHT IT BEFORE CATASTOPHIC FAILURE. I PURCHASED A USED REAR DRIVE AND WILL REBUILD MY OLD ONE SO I CAN CARRY A SP...

Sep 29, 2003 Power Train 31,049 mi

REAR DRIVE OF MOTORCYCLE HAS FAILED AT 31K MILES

Sep 29, 2003 Power Train 31,049 mi

REAR DRIVE OF MOTORCYCLE HAS FAILED AT 31K MILES

Sep 3, 2003 Power Train 41,123 mi

SEVERE VIBRATION, NOISE AND LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO REAR END DRIVE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Power Train 41,123 mi

SEVERE VIBRATION, NOISE AND LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO REAR END DRIVE FAILURE. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Power Train 27,050 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE FAILED.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Power Train 27,050 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE FAILED.*AK

Jul 7, 2003 Power Train 41,050 mi

REAR DRIVE FAILURE ONA A BMW MOTORCYCLE.*AK

Jul 7, 2003 Power Train 41,050 mi

REAR DRIVE FAILURE ONA A BMW MOTORCYCLE.*AK

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF MOTORCYCLE EXPERINCED FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS TO GEAR LEVER WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SMALL STONE THAT BOUNCED UP ON TOP OF A FLAT PORTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE CLUTCH LEVER ARM AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE ENGINE CLUTCH ARM AND EXHAUST PREVENTING THE CLUTCH A...

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF MOTORCYCLE EXPERINCED FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS TO GEAR LEVER WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SMALL STONE THAT BOUNCED UP ON TOP OF A FLAT PORTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE CLUTCH LEVER ARM AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE ENGINE CLUTCH ARM AND EXHAUST PREVENTING THE CLUTCH A...