2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure TSBs
29 Technical Service Bulletins across 8 categories
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Engine
11 bulletinsBMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip...
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equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake...
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caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories...
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catalog for the GS models.
One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1.
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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.
In a small amount of motorcycles with option 530 RDC, the wrong gasket for the angled tire inflation valve was mounted.
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This may lead to leakage between the angled valve and rim. This leakage is detected by the RDC and indicated in the Instrument cluster.
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February ...
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2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
The lock cylinders fall out of the latches of the aluminum panniers and top cases during a ride and/or does not engage...
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during installation.
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ?Fuel Strip?...
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equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used...
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for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.
Other
7 bulletinsWhen diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which...
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analyses show is rarely the culprit.
The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button.
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The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
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The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
Bench seat cover is wavy.
Heated handlebar grips with low output.
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Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card.
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In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
Electrical
3 bulletinsThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years.
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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.
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an...
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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.
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS.
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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
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 bulletinsSince October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models.
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For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owners manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owners manual.
Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
Body & Paint
2 bulletinsMultiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft,...
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and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the...
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driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Fuel System
1 bulletinBMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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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
Software & Calibration
1 bulletinBMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES.
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*RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
Lighting
1 bulletinBMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY.
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*RM