2005 BMW R1200 GS service bulletins & manufacturer communications
51 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW R1200 GS. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 51
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The…MC330423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2023
- BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender â  Fuel Stripâ  equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K ser…MC160214 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 13, 2023
- Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic condition…SIB330222 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2023
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.MC000222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 8, 2022
- Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.MC460521 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 3, 2021
- Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite …MC55297495 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2021
- The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike downMC660118 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2021
- Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clustersMC620117 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2021
- During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travelMC340121 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 19, 2021
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + Riding M…MC130113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 10, 2021
- The hill start control operation may be sporadic.MC64465398 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2021
- The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,MC310421 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2021
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has le…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2020
- Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.MC64011504 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2019
- Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.MC64011504 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2019
- During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spok…MC3600118 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 1, 2019
- Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.MC64606814 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2019
- After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too highMC54075516 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2018
- Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.MC64010520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2018
- During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty ge…MC63353852 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2017
- Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.MC2300117 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2017
- BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch …MC2100116 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2016
- During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is …MC62571524_03 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2016
- Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.MC55250630_03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Apr 1, 2016
- BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch …MC2100116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2016
- After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.MC61326053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2015
- Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.MC6192247601 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.MC61461571 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2015
- After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.MC6132605 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2015
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the batter…MC6100315 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2015
- Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.MC57194556 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2015
- Heated handlebar grips intermittently not workingMC56005564 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.MC55813536 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2014
- The cruise control system is not working in the Enduro/Pro modeMC55685466 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2014
- When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.MC54883210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.MC54812349 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Incorrect road speed indicated.MC54810671 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability …SIB-16-002-14 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.MC57452661 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2014
- Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.MC57256786 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 1, 2014
- ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models addedMC54812349 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2014
- The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.MC57005523 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.MC5382624201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw 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 uni…SIB-16-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29…SB-17927831-02 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Feb 25, 2009
- Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). Models k2x and up to year 2007 on…00-004-08 (018) · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2008
- Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. On account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction…23-001-08(021) · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2008
- Bmw 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 restr…SB-00-021-07 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Gear indicator reading is incorrect, engine refuses to start. *tt6200304111 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2004