Bmw R1100 Rt 1999
Model R1100 Rt made in 1999 by Bmw got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other.
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | 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 restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% | 12/07/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 18500 | 1 | |
| I own a 1999 bmw r1100rt motorcycle. i was riding home and notice that my rear brake did not work, as i turned onto my home street. when i parked the vehicle, i notice a puddle of oil quickly forming under the shaft drive and onto the rear wheel. this leak started on the highway, and could have caused an accident and injury. upon further disassembly and inspection i found the oil seal had been damaged and ripped by a bearing failure in the final drive unit of the vehicle. this is a known issue with bmw motorcycles, and can be attributed to poor assembly and quality control at the factory. the bearing failure destroys the oil seal, causing oil to leak onto the wheel, tire, and brake system. i feel lucky to be alive, but i'm now stuck with the bill. i have only just begun to solve the problem by looking for a dealership or mechanic to repair or replace the final drive system. i have options including replacing with new, used, or rebuilt final drive assemblies. the assembly may or may not need full replacement, but it is quite evident that the bearing and its casing have shattered into pieces and have created a mess inside the unit. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 05/27/2004 | 85000 | 3 | 04/15/1999 |
| 1)events leading up to the failure: none i'm aware of. vehicle had 85,000 miles. 2)failure and its consequences: the 1999 bmw r1100rt motorcycle has a cantilevered rear swingarm, which is to say that the rear wheel is supported only from one side. the wheel bearing is integral to the drivetrain; misalignment of drivetrain components due to wheel bearing failure can cause driveline lock up, resulting in loss of motorcycle control and a potentially fatal crash. i have not confirmed the necessary dimensions, but if the bearing is damaged badly enough, it's possible that the rear wheel may detach completely from the rest of the motorcycle. relatively minor misalignment of parts due to bearing damage may compromise shaft oil seals, allowing up to 8 ounces of gear oil to leak onto the wheel and tire, possibly causing a loss of traction which could result in a fatal accident. 3. failure corrections/repairs in my case, the initial bearing damage was noticed before secondary/catastrophic failures occurred. i am replacing all of the bearings that were exposed to contaminated gear oil. all of the original bearings are still in my possession and are available for inspection if desired. i am aware of at least two other cases of wheel bearing failure, one of which resulted in catastrophic bearing failure, sudden severe misalignment of the rear wheel, dumping of gear oil on tire, and near-separation of the wheel from the motorcycle.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/17/2006 | 70500 | 1 | 12/28/1999 |
| The rear drive bearing failed on my motorcycle. if this had happened on the highway, who knows how serious it might have been. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| No summary | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/17/2006 | 70500 | 1 | 12/28/1999 |
| The rear drive bearing failed on my motorcycle. if this had happened on the highway, who knows how serious it might have been. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Engine surge (cycling from high to low rpm's without throttle input) jeopardizes control, especially in cornering situations. i have not had an accident and was able to have this situation corrected by my dealer mechanic, along with the use of aftermarket spark plugs. bmw's official position is apparently that surging is not a problem in r1100 engines, though it is frequently reported to the company. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | FREDERICKSBURG | 22408 | MORTON'S BMW MOTORCYCLES | 540-891-9844 |