2009 BMW K1300 S TSBs

equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.

The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.

Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.

When the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is not reached and in some cases the engine refuses to start.

ENGINE IDLE OF SOME MODELS CAN BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN THE RIDER DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A STOP OR WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED FOR A GEARSHIFT. NO SPECIFIC MODEL YEAR LISTED. *PE

SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN THE SWITCH CONDUCTORS. *PE

WHEN ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE CAN COME TO REST AT AN UNSTABLE IDLE SPEED. THESE DEPOSITS ARE RESTRICTING CRITICAL AIR FLOW AT IDLE SPEED. *PE

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. *PE

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.

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.

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. *PE

This is due to condensation and goes away again.

*RM

INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL 2005-2013 R, K SERIES. *PE

*RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB