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10V488000 Oct 8, 2010 SUSPENSION:REAR

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

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Oct 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 16,404 mi

STALLING ISSUE, NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL, ALMOST FAIL WHEN I PASS THE CAR, SO DANGER...

Oct 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 16,404 mi

STALLING ISSUE, NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL, ALMOST FAIL WHEN I PASS THE CAR, SO DANGER...

Jun 20, 2016 Wheels 8,600 mi

ON AUGUST 29, 2013 MY CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT ATTACK FRONT TIRE POPPED WHILE I WAS RIDING MY 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE NORTH OF DAHLONEGA, GA. I WAS LUCKY AND DID NOT CRASH. I WAS RIDING AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE TIRE POPPED. THE CENTER OF THE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING THE RAPID DEFLATION. I HAD TH...

Jun 20, 2016 Wheels 8,600 mi

ON AUGUST 29, 2013 MY CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT ATTACK FRONT TIRE POPPED WHILE I WAS RIDING MY 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE NORTH OF DAHLONEGA, GA. I WAS LUCKY AND DID NOT CRASH. I WAS RIDING AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE TIRE POPPED. THE CENTER OF THE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING THE RAPID DEFLATION. I HAD TH...

Oct 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 7,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLS CONSTANTLY. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AND WHILE TURNING AS IT CAN LEAD TO A FALL/ACCIDENT

Oct 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 7,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLS CONSTANTLY. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AND WHILE TURNING AS IT CAN LEAD TO A FALL/ACCIDENT

Dec 10, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V384000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE YEARS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTAC...

Dec 10, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V384000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE YEARS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTAC...

Oct 8, 2012 Power Train 10,600 mi

I WAS DECELERATING AND DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AT 4 MPH, I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND COASTED TO A STOP THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. I TRIED TO START BUTTON, BUT THERE WAS NO CATCHING. I PRESSED THE START BUTTON AND ACCELERATED THE RPM'S TO 4000 THEN THE BIKE TOOK OFF ABRUPTLY. ONE THOUSAND FEET LATER, I...

Oct 8, 2012 Engine 10,600 mi

I WAS DECELERATING AND DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AT 4 MPH, I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND COASTED TO A STOP THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. I TRIED TO START BUTTON, BUT THERE WAS NO CATCHING. I PRESSED THE START BUTTON AND ACCELERATED THE RPM'S TO 4000 THEN THE BIKE TOOK OFF ABRUPTLY. ONE THOUSAND FEET LATER, I...

Oct 8, 2012 Power Train 10,600 mi

I WAS DECELERATING AND DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AT 4 MPH, I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND COASTED TO A STOP THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. I TRIED TO START BUTTON, BUT THERE WAS NO CATCHING. I PRESSED THE START BUTTON AND ACCELERATED THE RPM'S TO 4000 THEN THE BIKE TOOK OFF ABRUPTLY. ONE THOUSAND FEET LATER, I...

Oct 8, 2012 Engine 10,600 mi

I WAS DECELERATING AND DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AT 4 MPH, I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND COASTED TO A STOP THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. I TRIED TO START BUTTON, BUT THERE WAS NO CATCHING. I PRESSED THE START BUTTON AND ACCELERATED THE RPM'S TO 4000 THEN THE BIKE TOOK OFF ABRUPTLY. ONE THOUSAND FEET LATER, I...

Aug 11, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 4,300 mi

THE BIKE STALLS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN AND GO TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR. IT HAS DONE IT NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE. THIS BIKE WAS RE-SOLD BY BMW AFTER THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. BMW'S FIX DIDN'T WORK, THE BIKE IS STILL STALLING. THE BIKE HAS NOW BEEN AT TH...

Aug 11, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 4,300 mi

THE BIKE STALLS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN AND GO TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR. IT HAS DONE IT NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE. THIS BIKE WAS RE-SOLD BY BMW AFTER THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. BMW'S FIX DIDN'T WORK, THE BIKE IS STILL STALLING. THE BIKE HAS NOW BEEN AT TH...

Feb 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,090 mi

ENGINE STALLS CONSTANTLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN JUST CRUISING. *TR

Feb 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,090 mi

ENGINE STALLS CONSTANTLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN JUST CRUISING. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,500 mi

HAD STALLING RECALL PERFORMED IN APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 2011. SOFTWARE UPDATE HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE STALLING CONDITION. THE ENGINE STILL STALLS UNDER A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS, BUT ESPECIALLY IN STOP AND GO RIDING. PREVIOUS RECALL HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE STALLING PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 4,000 mi

HAVE HAD THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACED ONCE UNDER RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT UNIT HAS NOW FAILED. TURN SIGNALS WILL NOW ONLY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. NOTE ONCE AGAIN THAT THE UPDATED COMPONENT INSTALLED TO SATISFY PREVIOUS RECALL HAS FAILED. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,500 mi

HAD STALLING RECALL PERFORMED IN APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 2011. SOFTWARE UPDATE HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE STALLING CONDITION. THE ENGINE STILL STALLS UNDER A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS, BUT ESPECIALLY IN STOP AND GO RIDING. PREVIOUS RECALL HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE STALLING PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 4,000 mi

HAVE HAD THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACED ONCE UNDER RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT UNIT HAS NOW FAILED. TURN SIGNALS WILL NOW ONLY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. NOTE ONCE AGAIN THAT THE UPDATED COMPONENT INSTALLED TO SATISFY PREVIOUS RECALL HAS FAILED. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,200 mi

BMW K1300S CUTTING OUT WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND ON IDLE, THIS CAN HAPPEN 4 OR 5 TIMES ON A 10 MILE RUN OR ONCE ON A 500 MILE RUN, THE BIKE HAS BEEN BACK TO BMW MANCHESTER A NUMBER OF TIMES AND THEY CANNOT SORT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,200 mi

BMW K1300S CUTTING OUT WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND ON IDLE, THIS CAN HAPPEN 4 OR 5 TIMES ON A 10 MILE RUN OR ONCE ON A 500 MILE RUN, THE BIKE HAS BEEN BACK TO BMW MANCHESTER A NUMBER OF TIMES AND THEY CANNOT SORT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 18, 2010 Tires 9,200 mi

I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON AN INTERSTATE FOR ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN A SLIGHT VIBRATION STARTED WHICH AT FIRST THOUGHT WAS THE ROAD THEN I SLOWED DOWN AND THE SHAKING GOT VIOLENT. I STOPPED THE MOTORCYCLE AND SAW A LARGE LUMP IN THE FRONT TIRE 1 INCH HIGH 8 INCHES LONG. I SLOWLY WENT DOWN THE EXIT RAMP AN...

Jun 18, 2010 Tires 9,200 mi

I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON AN INTERSTATE FOR ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN A SLIGHT VIBRATION STARTED WHICH AT FIRST THOUGHT WAS THE ROAD THEN I SLOWED DOWN AND THE SHAKING GOT VIOLENT. I STOPPED THE MOTORCYCLE AND SAW A LARGE LUMP IN THE FRONT TIRE 1 INCH HIGH 8 INCHES LONG. I SLOWLY WENT DOWN THE EXIT RAMP AN...

May 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

NEW BMW K 1300S 2009. ENGINE STALLING SINCE JULY 2009 HAS BECOME WORSE. I'VE HAD A COUPLE NEAR MISSES ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VERY FEATURES I GOT THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ( THE ENGINE, BRAKES, HANDLEBAR SWITCHES) ALL HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE WITH THE BMW AND THE K 1300S, AND I QUESTI...

May 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

NEW BMW K 1300S 2009. ENGINE STALLING SINCE JULY 2009 HAS BECOME WORSE. I'VE HAD A COUPLE NEAR MISSES ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VERY FEATURES I GOT THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ( THE ENGINE, BRAKES, HANDLEBAR SWITCHES) ALL HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE WITH THE BMW AND THE K 1300S, AND I QUESTI...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,780 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON I-95 IN FLORIDA AROUND 2PM. THERE WAS A GOOD DEAL OF TRAFFIC AND ALL LANES WERE OCCUPIED. AS I WENT TO SLOW DOWN I APPLIED THE FRONT BRAKE, BUT THERE WAS NO PRESSURE AND ABSOLUTELY NO ACTION ON THE BRAKE. THERE HAD BEEN A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THE FRONT BRAKES WHICH ...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,780 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON I-95 IN FLORIDA AROUND 2PM. THERE WAS A GOOD DEAL OF TRAFFIC AND ALL LANES WERE OCCUPIED. AS I WENT TO SLOW DOWN I APPLIED THE FRONT BRAKE, BUT THERE WAS NO PRESSURE AND ABSOLUTELY NO ACTION ON THE BRAKE. THERE HAD BEEN A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THE FRONT BRAKES WHICH ...

Dec 22, 2009 Power Train 4,000 mi

STALLING WHEN ROLLING OFF THROTTLE. *TR

Dec 22, 2009 Power Train 4,000 mi

STALLING WHEN ROLLING OFF THROTTLE. *TR

Dec 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

BIKE STALLS ON DECEL AND CLUTCH PULLED IN. IT RESTARTS OK. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS IS VERY INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOLD DEALER ABOUT STALLING AND THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THE STALLING DURING TEST RIDE AFTER 600 MILE SERVICE.*TR

Dec 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

BIKE STALLS ON DECEL AND CLUTCH PULLED IN. IT RESTARTS OK. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS IS VERY INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOLD DEALER ABOUT STALLING AND THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THE STALLING DURING TEST RIDE AFTER 600 MILE SERVICE.*TR

Nov 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,257 mi

MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 7 TIMES FOR STALLING AND 3 OF THESE TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. THE BIKE IS AT BMW MOTORCYCLES OF FT. WORTH NOW, AFTER BEING TOWED FOR...

Nov 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,257 mi

MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 7 TIMES FOR STALLING AND 3 OF THESE TIMES IT REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. THE BIKE IS AT BMW MOTORCYCLES OF FT. WORTH NOW, AFTER BEING TOWED FOR...

Oct 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,300 mi

2009 BMW K 1300 S MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT. HAPPENS EVERY OUTING. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NO "FIX" AS OF YET. *TR

Oct 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,300 mi

2009 BMW K 1300 S MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT. HAPPENS EVERY OUTING. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NO "FIX" AS OF YET. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Electrical System 3,400 mi

2009 BMW K1300S, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND FULLY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE. IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BIKE TO STALL 2 TO 4 TIMES DURING A 200 MILE RIDE. ENGINE GOES DOWN TO IDLE THEN STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE BIKE AS I'VE EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALLS IN HEAVY TRA...

Oct 25, 2009 Electrical System 3,400 mi

2009 BMW K1300S, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND FULLY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE. IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BIKE TO STALL 2 TO 4 TIMES DURING A 200 MILE RIDE. ENGINE GOES DOWN TO IDLE THEN STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE BIKE AS I'VE EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALLS IN HEAVY TRA...

Oct 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER THE LAST 500 MILES. THE MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS AROUND 3,400 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE BMW, BUT AT THIS TIME THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER THE LAST 500 MILES. THE MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS AROUND 3,400 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE BMW, BUT AT THIS TIME THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX. *TR

Oct 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

BMW K1300S. 2009 1300 MILES INTERMITTENT . 15 ENGINE STALLS. FOR NO REASON . *SAFETY ISSUE*. *TR

Oct 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

BMW K1300S. 2009 1300 MILES INTERMITTENT . 15 ENGINE STALLS. FOR NO REASON . *SAFETY ISSUE*. *TR

Oct 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 450 mi

STALLING ISSUE ON 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. *TR

Oct 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 450 mi

STALLING ISSUE ON 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,900 mi

2009 K1300S BMW MOTORCYCLE. REGULARLY STALLS ON DECELERATION COMING TO STOPS. OCCURS 5 TO 10 TIMES PER MONTH. CREATES DANGEROUS PROBLEMS IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,900 mi

2009 K1300S BMW MOTORCYCLE. REGULARLY STALLS ON DECELERATION COMING TO STOPS. OCCURS 5 TO 10 TIMES PER MONTH. CREATES DANGEROUS PROBLEMS IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A BRAND NEW BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE WITH BARELY 1000 MILES ON IT THAT STALLS A RANDOM INTERVALS AND TYPICALLY WHEN GOING TO IDLE. THIS HAS CAUSED THE BACK TIRE TO LOCK UP/SKID AND COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN A FALL. OTHER RIDERS HAVE BEEN INJURED AND ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON THESE BIKES. ...

Sep 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2010 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE FROM RIDE WEST BMW, LAKE CITY WAY, SEATTLE. UNIT HAD 3 MILES ON ODOMETER ON DELIVERY. AT 5PM I LEFT THE DEALER (THEY ALSO CLOSE AT 5PM) AND HEADED HOME, APPROXIMATELY 32 MILES. THE BIKE STALLED WITHIN THE FIRST TWO MILES WHILE DOWNSHIFTING ON THE ON-RAMP TO I...

Sep 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A BRAND NEW BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE WITH BARELY 1000 MILES ON IT THAT STALLS A RANDOM INTERVALS AND TYPICALLY WHEN GOING TO IDLE. THIS HAS CAUSED THE BACK TIRE TO LOCK UP/SKID AND COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN A FALL. OTHER RIDERS HAVE BEEN INJURED AND ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON THESE BIKES. ...

Sep 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2010 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE FROM RIDE WEST BMW, LAKE CITY WAY, SEATTLE. UNIT HAD 3 MILES ON ODOMETER ON DELIVERY. AT 5PM I LEFT THE DEALER (THEY ALSO CLOSE AT 5PM) AND HEADED HOME, APPROXIMATELY 32 MILES. THE BIKE STALLED WITHIN THE FIRST TWO MILES WHILE DOWNSHIFTING ON THE ON-RAMP TO I...

Sep 25, 2009 Fuel System, Other 3,000 mi

1. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS DURING LOW IDLE OPERATIONS,IE: SLOW PARKING LOT TRAFFIC, SLOWING DOWN AND DOWNSHIFTING COMING TO A STOP LIGHT, DECREASING SPEED & MANEUVERING AROUND TURNS, PULLING AND HOLDING THE CLUTCH (ENGAGING CLUTCH) TO CHANGE GEARS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 2. THIS IS HAPPENING CONSISTENTLY ...

Sep 25, 2009 Fuel System, Other 3,000 mi

1. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS DURING LOW IDLE OPERATIONS,IE: SLOW PARKING LOT TRAFFIC, SLOWING DOWN AND DOWNSHIFTING COMING TO A STOP LIGHT, DECREASING SPEED & MANEUVERING AROUND TURNS, PULLING AND HOLDING THE CLUTCH (ENGAGING CLUTCH) TO CHANGE GEARS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 2. THIS IS HAPPENING CONSISTENTLY ...

Sep 23, 2009 Fuel System, Other 2,450 mi

BMW K 1300 S. THE BIKE STALLED OUT 6 TIMES TODAY. ONE OF THE STALLS CAUSED THE BIKE TO SHUT OFF AT ABOUT 40 MPH CAUSING A TIP TO THE SIDE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MY BMW DEALER MAX BMW IN NH A NUMBER OF TIMES, THEY OPENED A TICKET WITH BMW CORPORATE AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE A...

Sep 23, 2009 Fuel System, Other 2,450 mi

BMW K 1300 S. THE BIKE STALLED OUT 6 TIMES TODAY. ONE OF THE STALLS CAUSED THE BIKE TO SHUT OFF AT ABOUT 40 MPH CAUSING A TIP TO THE SIDE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MY BMW DEALER MAX BMW IN NH A NUMBER OF TIMES, THEY OPENED A TICKET WITH BMW CORPORATE AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE A...

Sep 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

ENGINE STALLS (TURNS OFF) WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO 25-35 MPH IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS HAS STARTED TO HAPPEN AFTER 250 MILES ON THE ENGINE, AND NOW IT OCCURS EVERY RIDE. THIS MEANS YOU NEVER CAN TRUST A DOWN SHIFT BECAUSE THE ENGINE MAY STOP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC BECAU...

Sep 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

ENGINE STALLS (TURNS OFF) WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO 25-35 MPH IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS HAS STARTED TO HAPPEN AFTER 250 MILES ON THE ENGINE, AND NOW IT OCCURS EVERY RIDE. THIS MEANS YOU NEVER CAN TRUST A DOWN SHIFT BECAUSE THE ENGINE MAY STOP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC BECAU...

Sep 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,109 mi

THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR COASTING IN NEUTRAL (CLUTCH IN) TO STOP. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,109 mi

THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR COASTING IN NEUTRAL (CLUTCH IN) TO STOP. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL K1300S STALLS ON DECELERATION, WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED; OR ON OCCASION BETWEEN SHIFTS. STALLS CAUSE DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. SITUATION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, ENGINE COLD OR WARM. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL K1300S STALLS ON DECELERATION, WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED; OR ON OCCASION BETWEEN SHIFTS. STALLS CAUSE DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. SITUATION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, ENGINE COLD OR WARM. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL K1300S STALLS ON DECELERATION, WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED; OR ON OCCASION BETWEEN SHIFTS. STALLS CAUSE DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. SITUATION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, ENGINE COLD OR WARM. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL K1300S STALLS ON DECELERATION, WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED; OR ON OCCASION BETWEEN SHIFTS. STALLS CAUSE DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. SITUATION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, ENGINE COLD OR WARM. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 8, 2009 Power Train 1,951 mi

BMW 2009 K1300S STALLS INTERMITTANTLY, USUALLY ON A DOWN SHIFT. HAS OCCURED AT LEAST 75 TIMES IN FIRST 1,956 MILES. USUALLY OCCURS FROM 2ND TO 1ST DOWN SHIFT, BUT HAS OCCURED IN 5TH TO 4TH AND 4TH TO 3RD DOWN SHIFTS. REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP IF CLUTCH IS RELEASED. THE MOTORCYCLE IS REASONABLY QUIET A...

Sep 8, 2009 Power Train 1,951 mi

BMW 2009 K1300S STALLS INTERMITTANTLY, USUALLY ON A DOWN SHIFT. HAS OCCURED AT LEAST 75 TIMES IN FIRST 1,956 MILES. USUALLY OCCURS FROM 2ND TO 1ST DOWN SHIFT, BUT HAS OCCURED IN 5TH TO 4TH AND 4TH TO 3RD DOWN SHIFTS. REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP IF CLUTCH IS RELEASED. THE MOTORCYCLE IS REASONABLY QUIET A...

Sep 8, 2009 Power Train 1,951 mi

BMW 2009 K1300S STALLS INTERMITTANTLY, USUALLY ON A DOWN SHIFT. HAS OCCURED AT LEAST 75 TIMES IN FIRST 1,956 MILES. USUALLY OCCURS FROM 2ND TO 1ST DOWN SHIFT, BUT HAS OCCURED IN 5TH TO 4TH AND 4TH TO 3RD DOWN SHIFTS. REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP IF CLUTCH IS RELEASED. THE MOTORCYCLE IS REASONABLY QUIET A...

Sep 8, 2009 Power Train 1,951 mi

BMW 2009 K1300S STALLS INTERMITTANTLY, USUALLY ON A DOWN SHIFT. HAS OCCURED AT LEAST 75 TIMES IN FIRST 1,956 MILES. USUALLY OCCURS FROM 2ND TO 1ST DOWN SHIFT, BUT HAS OCCURED IN 5TH TO 4TH AND 4TH TO 3RD DOWN SHIFTS. REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP IF CLUTCH IS RELEASED. THE MOTORCYCLE IS REASONABLY QUIET A...

Sep 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,100 mi

MY NEW BMW K1300S WHICH HAS 1100 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN STALLING ON ME WHILE DOWNSHIFITING. IT'S HAPPENED TO ME TO THE POINT NOW WHERE I NO LONGER WANT TO RIDE IT. IT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN BUSY INTERSECTION TONIGHT. IT DOES IT EITHER WITH A HOT OR COLD ENGINE. *TR

Sep 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,100 mi

MY NEW BMW K1300S WHICH HAS 1100 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN STALLING ON ME WHILE DOWNSHIFITING. IT'S HAPPENED TO ME TO THE POINT NOW WHERE I NO LONGER WANT TO RIDE IT. IT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN BUSY INTERSECTION TONIGHT. IT DOES IT EITHER WITH A HOT OR COLD ENGINE. *TR

Sep 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 30 APR 09. SINCE THE BIKE WAS PURCHASED THE ENGINE STALLS REPEATEDLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, USUALLY BELOW 25 MPH, AND PULLING THE CLUTCH IN. THE FREQUENCY OF STALLS HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 2000 MILES TO THE POINT WERE THE B...

Sep 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 30 APR 09. SINCE THE BIKE WAS PURCHASED THE ENGINE STALLS REPEATEDLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, USUALLY BELOW 25 MPH, AND PULLING THE CLUTCH IN. THE FREQUENCY OF STALLS HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 2000 MILES TO THE POINT WERE THE B...

Aug 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 850 mi

MOTORCYCLE BMW K1300S STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Aug 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 850 mi

MOTORCYCLE BMW K1300S STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Aug 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 850 mi

MOTORCYCLE BMW K1300S STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Aug 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 850 mi

MOTORCYCLE BMW K1300S STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

PURCHASED MAY 2009,NEW,BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF DURING OPERATION ON A REGULAR BASIS. MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN DECELERATION BUT HAS ALSO FAILED DURING UPSHIFTS FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED A FAULTY SWITCH, THIS HELPED LESSEN THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE BIKE FAILS BUT IT DID ...

Aug 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

PURCHASED MAY 2009,NEW,BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF DURING OPERATION ON A REGULAR BASIS. MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN DECELERATION BUT HAS ALSO FAILED DURING UPSHIFTS FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED A FAULTY SWITCH, THIS HELPED LESSEN THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE BIKE FAILS BUT IT DID ...

Aug 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 600 mi

1. GENERAL RIDING 2. BIKE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED (USUALLY SHIFTING FROM 2-N). OCCURS IN BOTH WARM AND COLD WEATHER, FULL OR LOW TANK OF GAS. OCCURS ALMOST EVERY RIDE SINCE ABOUT 600 MILES ON ODOMETER (CURRENTLY ABOUT 2,600 MILES ON ODOMETER). 3. DEALER RECENTLY CLAIMED VACUUM LINE WAS PINCH...

Aug 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 600 mi

1. GENERAL RIDING 2. BIKE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED (USUALLY SHIFTING FROM 2-N). OCCURS IN BOTH WARM AND COLD WEATHER, FULL OR LOW TANK OF GAS. OCCURS ALMOST EVERY RIDE SINCE ABOUT 600 MILES ON ODOMETER (CURRENTLY ABOUT 2,600 MILES ON ODOMETER). 3. DEALER RECENTLY CLAIMED VACUUM LINE WAS PINCH...

Aug 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,750 mi

I PURCHASED A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUELING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY DURING DECELERATION WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED FULLY (NO ENGINE BRAKING). THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES IN THE FIRST 1750 MILES. THE BI...

Aug 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,750 mi

I PURCHASED A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUELING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY DURING DECELERATION WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED FULLY (NO ENGINE BRAKING). THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES IN THE FIRST 1750 MILES. THE BI...

Aug 15, 2009 Electrical System 617 mi

BMW K1300S STALLING. NEW BIKE, JUST HAD ITS 600 MILE SERVICE AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, I PULL IN THE CLUTCH TO DOWN SHIFT AND IT DIES... DANGEROUS IS SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME. *TR

Aug 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

2009 BMW K1300S, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND FULLY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE. IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BIKE TO STALL 2 TO 4 TIMES DURING A 200 MILE RIDE. ENGINE GOES DOWN TO IDLE THEN STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE BIKE AS I'VE EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALLS IN HEAVY ...

Aug 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 200 mi

2009 BMW K1300S, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND FULLY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE. IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BIKE TO STALL 2 TO 4 TIMES DURING A 200 MILE RIDE. ENGINE GOES DOWN TO IDLE THEN STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE BIKE AS I'VE EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALLS IN HEAVY ...

Aug 15, 2009 Electrical System 617 mi

BMW K1300S STALLING. NEW BIKE, JUST HAD ITS 600 MILE SERVICE AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, I PULL IN THE CLUTCH TO DOWN SHIFT AND IT DIES... DANGEROUS IS SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME. *TR

Aug 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

2009 BMW K1300S, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND FULLY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE. IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BIKE TO STALL 2 TO 4 TIMES DURING A 200 MILE RIDE. ENGINE GOES DOWN TO IDLE THEN STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE BIKE AS I'VE EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALLS IN HEAVY ...

Aug 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 200 mi

2009 BMW K1300S, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND FULLY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE. IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BIKE TO STALL 2 TO 4 TIMES DURING A 200 MILE RIDE. ENGINE GOES DOWN TO IDLE THEN STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE BIKE AS I'VE EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALLS IN HEAVY ...

Aug 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,600 mi

THIS INCIDENT INVOLVES A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE SOMETIMES STALLS DURING DECELERATION. MOTORCYCLE HAS STALLED 8 TIMES IN APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES. THE STALLING IS CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY IN CITY TRAFFIC. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND SAYS THERE IS CURRE...

Aug 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,600 mi

THIS INCIDENT INVOLVES A 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE SOMETIMES STALLS DURING DECELERATION. MOTORCYCLE HAS STALLED 8 TIMES IN APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES. THE STALLING IS CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY IN CITY TRAFFIC. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND SAYS THERE IS CURRE...

Aug 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 759 mi

BMW K1300S STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND DOES IT VERY QUIETLY. THIS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY. DEALER HAS DOCUMENTED THE ISSUE WITH PUMA. DEALER HAS NO RESOLUTION. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 759 mi

BMW K1300S STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND DOES IT VERY QUIETLY. THIS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY. DEALER HAS DOCUMENTED THE ISSUE WITH PUMA. DEALER HAS NO RESOLUTION. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 759 mi

BMW K1300S STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND DOES IT VERY QUIETLY. THIS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY. DEALER HAS DOCUMENTED THE ISSUE WITH PUMA. DEALER HAS NO RESOLUTION. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 759 mi

BMW K1300S STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND DOES IT VERY QUIETLY. THIS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY. DEALER HAS DOCUMENTED THE ISSUE WITH PUMA. DEALER HAS NO RESOLUTION. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 450 mi

MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE DOWNSHIFTING FROM 3RD GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 450 mi

MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE DOWNSHIFTING FROM 3RD GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Fuel System, Other 1,280 mi

I OWN A BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE AND THE MOTOR DIE AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT CAUSE SEVERAL CLOSE INCIDENTS WITH CARS BECAUSE OF IT DYING IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME NOT JUST ONCE BUT ALL THE TIME. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,300 mi

NEW 2009 BMW K1300S MOTOR CYCLE RANDOMLY STALLS AND DIES WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Fuel System, Other 1,280 mi

I OWN A BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE AND THE MOTOR DIE AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT CAUSE SEVERAL CLOSE INCIDENTS WITH CARS BECAUSE OF IT DYING IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME NOT JUST ONCE BUT ALL THE TIME. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,300 mi

NEW 2009 BMW K1300S MOTOR CYCLE RANDOMLY STALLS AND DIES WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN. *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

I HAVE A BMW K1300S PURCHASED IN APRIL WITH JUST OVER 2000 MILES ON IT. I WAS OUT RIDING THIS PAST SATURDAY AND HAD A NEAR FALLOVER AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT AND TURNING LEFT, THE BIKE STALLED AND I NEARLY FELL OVER. I WAS ABLE TO SAVE IT WITH THE HELP OF SOME PEDESTRIANS TH...

Aug 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

I HAVE A BMW K1300S PURCHASED IN APRIL WITH JUST OVER 2000 MILES ON IT. I WAS OUT RIDING THIS PAST SATURDAY AND HAD A NEAR FALLOVER AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT AND TURNING LEFT, THE BIKE STALLED AND I NEARLY FELL OVER. I WAS ABLE TO SAVE IT WITH THE HELP OF SOME PEDESTRIANS TH...

Aug 1, 2009 Fuel System, Other 604 mi

BRAND NEW {DEMO 567 MILES} 2009 BMW K1300S STALLING 80% OF THE TIME COMING TO A STOP WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH. HAPPENED AT LEAST 12 TIMES IN 1 HOURS WORTH OF RIDING-NOT SAFE AT ALL. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Electrical System 604 mi

BRAND NEW {DEMO 567 MILES} 2009 BMW K1300S STALLING 80% OF THE TIME COMING TO A STOP WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH. HAPPENED AT LEAST 12 TIMES IN 1 HOURS WORTH OF RIDING-NOT SAFE AT ALL. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,200 mi

2009 BMW K1300S ENGINE STALLS AT IRREGULAR TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. SOMETIMES A RESTART IS POSSIBLE, SOMETIMES NOT REQUIRING A PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER IS AWARE OF ISSUE BUT SEEMS THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX OR IDENTIFIED CAUSE. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Electrical System 550 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLS AND TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS AND BMW HAS FAILED TO ORDER A SAFETY RECALL WHEN I PURCHASED THE K1300S, THE DEALER EXCHANGED IT BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY BECAUSE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURES. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 550 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLS AND TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS AND BMW HAS FAILED TO ORDER A SAFETY RECALL WHEN I PURCHASED THE K1300S, THE DEALER EXCHANGED IT BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY BECAUSE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURES. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Fuel System, Other 604 mi

BRAND NEW {DEMO 567 MILES} 2009 BMW K1300S STALLING 80% OF THE TIME COMING TO A STOP WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH. HAPPENED AT LEAST 12 TIMES IN 1 HOURS WORTH OF RIDING-NOT SAFE AT ALL. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Electrical System 604 mi

BRAND NEW {DEMO 567 MILES} 2009 BMW K1300S STALLING 80% OF THE TIME COMING TO A STOP WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH. HAPPENED AT LEAST 12 TIMES IN 1 HOURS WORTH OF RIDING-NOT SAFE AT ALL. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,200 mi

2009 BMW K1300S ENGINE STALLS AT IRREGULAR TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. SOMETIMES A RESTART IS POSSIBLE, SOMETIMES NOT REQUIRING A PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER IS AWARE OF ISSUE BUT SEEMS THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX OR IDENTIFIED CAUSE. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Electrical System 550 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLS AND TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS AND BMW HAS FAILED TO ORDER A SAFETY RECALL WHEN I PURCHASED THE K1300S, THE DEALER EXCHANGED IT BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY BECAUSE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURES. *TR

Aug 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 550 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLS AND TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS AND BMW HAS FAILED TO ORDER A SAFETY RECALL WHEN I PURCHASED THE K1300S, THE DEALER EXCHANGED IT BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY BECAUSE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURES. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY UPON DECELERATION OR AT IDLE WHEN THROTTLE IS CLOSED. MOTORCYCLE WILL RESTART IF CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN WHEN THE STARTER BUTTON IS PRESSED. PROBLEM REPORTED BY SEVERAL OWNERS. THE PROBLEM CAUSES SEVERAL SAFETY RISKS INCLUDING A REAR-END IMPA...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

WHILE DECELERATING A MOTORCYCLE AND PULLING THE CLUTCH, THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AT RANDOM TIMES. THE ENGINE WILL HAVE TO BE RE-STARTED TO RUN. THIS OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS APPROXIMATELY 30 TIMES SINCE I FIRST TOOK DELIVERY OF THE MOTORCYCLE 1 MONTH AGO. THIS IS DANGEROUS B...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY UPON DECELERATION OR AT IDLE WHEN THROTTLE IS CLOSED. MOTORCYCLE WILL RESTART IF CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN WHEN THE STARTER BUTTON IS PRESSED. PROBLEM REPORTED BY SEVERAL OWNERS. THE PROBLEM CAUSES SEVERAL SAFETY RISKS INCLUDING A REAR-END IMPA...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

WHILE DECELERATING A MOTORCYCLE AND PULLING THE CLUTCH, THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AT RANDOM TIMES. THE ENGINE WILL HAVE TO BE RE-STARTED TO RUN. THIS OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS APPROXIMATELY 30 TIMES SINCE I FIRST TOOK DELIVERY OF THE MOTORCYCLE 1 MONTH AGO. THIS IS DANGEROUS B...

Jul 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 936 mi

I HAVE A NEW BMW K1300S WITH LESS THAN 1000MI THAT HAS STALLED 2X IN VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. THE FIRST STALL OCCURRED ON JULY 11TH, WHEN JUST STARTED RIDING ON A FAIRLY COOL DAY (50-DEGREES F) AND I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE BIKE DIED. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I WAS ACTUA...

Jul 26, 2009 Electrical System 270 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2009 BMW K1300S EXACTLY ONE WEEK AGO(JULY 18, 2009). IT HAS 270 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN IT HAPPENED. I WAS IN SECOND GEAR, CLUTCH WAS PULLED IN, IN PREPARATION FOR A STOP SIGN. THE ENGINE JUST DIED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 936 mi

I HAVE A NEW BMW K1300S WITH LESS THAN 1000MI THAT HAS STALLED 2X IN VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. THE FIRST STALL OCCURRED ON JULY 11TH, WHEN JUST STARTED RIDING ON A FAIRLY COOL DAY (50-DEGREES F) AND I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE BIKE DIED. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I WAS ACTUA...

Jul 26, 2009 Electrical System 270 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2009 BMW K1300S EXACTLY ONE WEEK AGO(JULY 18, 2009). IT HAS 270 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN IT HAPPENED. I WAS IN SECOND GEAR, CLUTCH WAS PULLED IN, IN PREPARATION FOR A STOP SIGN. THE ENGINE JUST DIED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Power Train 600 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE AND IT STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WITH NO NOTICE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN KILLED IN INTERSECTIONS WHEN I ROLL HALF-WAY THROUGH ONLY TO NOTICE MY BIKE IS DEAD. MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LOGGED IN I-BMW.COM AND K1300S.NET WEBSITES (HUNDREDS). *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Power Train 600 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE AND IT STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WITH NO NOTICE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN KILLED IN INTERSECTIONS WHEN I ROLL HALF-WAY THROUGH ONLY TO NOTICE MY BIKE IS DEAD. MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LOGGED IN I-BMW.COM AND K1300S.NET WEBSITES (HUNDREDS). *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 450 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS BETWEEN SHIFTS OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED. POTENTIAL FOR DANGEROUS POOR HANDLING SITUATION CAUSING A CRASH , OR REAR-END COLLISION AT TRAFFIC LIGHT IF BIKE FAILS TO ACCELERATE. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,053 mi

MOTORCYCLE FREQUENTLY STALLS, WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN DECELERATING AND CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN, USUALLY IN SECOND GEAR. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE ENGINE MUST BE RESTARTED WHILE THE VEH...

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 450 mi

2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS BETWEEN SHIFTS OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED. POTENTIAL FOR DANGEROUS POOR HANDLING SITUATION CAUSING A CRASH , OR REAR-END COLLISION AT TRAFFIC LIGHT IF BIKE FAILS TO ACCELERATE. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,053 mi

MOTORCYCLE FREQUENTLY STALLS, WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN DECELERATING AND CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN, USUALLY IN SECOND GEAR. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE ENGINE MUST BE RESTARTED WHILE THE VEH...

Jul 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 S MOTORCYCLE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD BEGIN TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE ...

Jul 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 S MOTORCYCLE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD BEGIN TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE ...

Jul 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PULLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR REMEDIES FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100.

Jul 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PULLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR REMEDIES FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100.