Comments on: Recall: BMW K1300GT & BMW K1300S http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:48:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Davehttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-9967 Dave Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:04:30 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-9967 and another thing... this cannot be a fuel related issue. First of all the bike is new without any build up of deposits in the engine. Secondly, I use Shell 93 octane. It is clearly an electical/computer software problem that is very unacceptable. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS BIKE is my advice. and another thing… this cannot be a fuel related issue. First of all the bike is new without any build up of deposits in the engine. Secondly, I use Shell 93 octane. It is clearly an electical/computer software problem that is very unacceptable. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS BIKE is my advice.

]]> By: Davehttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-9966 Dave Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:59:17 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-9966 My new BMW K1300GT with 400 miles failed and stranded me in northern Upper Peninsula in an area without cell phone service. The starter/kill switch was the culprit. Didn't know that I was supposed to check for all recalls prior to taking a trip! Never got notification of this issue.My dealer fixed it in a hurry when I got back to Detroit and apologized. Also replaced the computer at that time, so now it stalls repeatedly when I stop. Dangerous as hell. What is the "Lemon Law" and get a new simple and reliable Kawasaki? My new BMW K1300GT with 400 miles failed and stranded me in northern Upper Peninsula in an area without cell phone service. The starter/kill switch was the culprit. Didn’t know that I was supposed to check for all recalls prior to taking a trip! Never got notification of this issue.

My dealer fixed it in a hurry when I got back to Detroit and apologized. Also replaced the computer at that time, so now it stalls repeatedly when I stop. Dangerous as hell. What is the “Lemon Law” and get a new simple and reliable Kawasaki?

]]> By: Danhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-8033 Dan Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:40:27 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-8033 The BMW K1300S and GT had two stalling problem recalls. The electrical switch was the first one. The second recall alleged "bad" gasoline and was resolved with an engine management software update. However, prior to the second recall, carbon buildup on valves was found in some engines and cleaned. A forum post on BMWSuperbikes.com stated that BMW finally found that fuel injectors had been shipped by a subcontractor with a preservative that was not cleaned prior to engine assembly. The BMW K1300S and GT had two stalling problem recalls. The electrical switch was the first one. The second recall alleged “bad” gasoline and was resolved with an engine management software update. However, prior to the second recall, carbon buildup on valves was found in some engines and cleaned. A forum post on BMWSuperbikes.com stated that BMW finally found that fuel injectors had been shipped by a subcontractor with a preservative that was not cleaned prior to engine assembly.

]]> By: Greghttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-2173 Greg Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:08:12 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-2173 right -- 2 different problems, the recall in question is electrical-contact related...if your bike is affected (won't start, blinkers non-op) cover the controls with a cloth or park your bike in the shade for a time...it'll start right up. A micro expantion occurs when the controls get hot, causing the elec connection to be broken. When cool, they function normally. BMW is replacing the unit on affected bikes, and new ones are retrofitted. right — 2 different problems, the recall in question is electrical-contact related…if your bike is affected (won’t start, blinkers non-op) cover the controls with a cloth or park your bike in the shade for a time…it’ll start right up. A micro expantion occurs when the controls get hot, causing the elec connection to be broken. When cool, they function normally. BMW is replacing the unit on affected bikes, and new ones are retrofitted.

]]> By: Hayabrusahttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-1591 Hayabrusa Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:27:58 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-1591 My understanding is that its something else - more electrical-related. But, I'm just one guy and could be wrong - I don't claim to be a know-it-all :) My understanding is that its something else – more electrical-related. But, I’m just one guy and could be wrong – I don’t claim to be a know-it-all :)

]]> By: Destiny Alteredhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-1586 Destiny Altered Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:55:16 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-1586 Anyone know if this stalling is the stalling discussed on several K-bike forums which is supposed to be fixed by (variously) an ECU change, Chevron Techron and cleaning the throttle slides? Anyone know if this stalling is the stalling discussed on several K-bike forums which is supposed to be fixed by (variously) an ECU change, Chevron Techron and cleaning the throttle slides?

]]> By: Asphalt_Rubberhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-bmw-k1300gt-bmw-k1300s/#comment-14139 Asphalt_Rubber Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:16:35 +0000 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=5467#comment-14139 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Recall: BMW K1300GT & BMW K1300S - http://bit.ly/4gsY7 #motorcycle</span></span> Recall: BMW K1300GT & BMW K1300S – http://bit.ly/4gsY7 #motorcycle

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