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Last Updated: 03 May 2007, by Winter #1935
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This FAQ contains a list of the known BMW service bulletins. If you suspect your bike has a problem specified in a particular bulletin, you should probably check with your local dealer. Where possible links to relevant FAQs on this website have been provided - these FAQs often contain more comments on particular problems.
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| Service Bulletins and affected VINs |
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| More recent 2007 service bulletins from BMW NA indicate a range of VINs affected by a bulletin. However they also comment this VIN range is not explicit. In other words even if your bike is not in the range specified by the bulletin, and it exhibits the problem, contact your dealer. |
| Date | Number | Model | Title | Relevant FAQs |
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| 1998 | 2855 | (All) | SJ engine Oil - Not Approved | |
| 24-Sep-1996 | 46-010 | F650 | F650 Engine Protection Bar Set | |
| 24-Sep-1996 | 46-012 | F650 | F650 Integrel Case Set | |
| 24-Sep-1996 | 46-013 | F650 | F650 City Case Set | |
| 24-Sep-1996 | 46-014 | F650 | F650 Inner Top Case Bag / 22 liter | |
| 14-Oct-1996 | 61-004 | F650 | Power Accessory Socket Kit | |
| 15-Oct-1996 | 65-004 | F650 | Alarm System | |
| 15-Oct-1996 | 32-001 | F650 / ST | Hand Protectors | |
| 15-Oct-1996 | 46-011 | F650 / ST | Case Holder Mounting Set | |
| 15-Oct-1996 | 46-015 | F650 / ST | Integral Case Inner Bags | |
| 15-Oct-1996 | 46-016 | F650 / ST | 22 Liter Top Case | |
| 15-Oct-1996 | 46-017 | F650 / ST | Top Case Mounting Kit | |
| 30-Oct-1996 | 00-010 | F650 / ST | F650 / ST Service / Maintenance Parts | |
| 03-Apr-1997 | 51-004 | F650 / ST | Locks and Keys for F650 / ST - MY 1997 Onward | |
| 01-May-1997 | 46-019 | F650 | F650 Chassis Lowering Modification Kit | |
| 06-May-1997 | 2767 | F650 | Chassis Lowering Modifications Instructions | |
| Jul-1997 | 17 01 97 (766) | F650 / ST | Coolant temperature warning light | |
| 18-Nov-1997 | 2778 | F650 / ST | Coolant Temperature Warning Light | |
| 16-Dec-1997 | 71-021 | F650 / ST | New Removable Top Case | |
| 16-Dec-1997 | 71-023 | F650 / ST | New Tank Bag w/ Rain Cover | |
| Apr-1998 | 11 079 98 (798) | F650 | BMW F650, faulty camshaft sprocket mounting | |
| 04-May-1998 | 2820 | F650 | Technical Hold (cam sprocket bolts) | |
| Oct-1998 | 11 083 98 (813) | F650 | Reusability of valve-cover gaskets | |
| 21-Apr-1999 | 2885 | F650 / ST | Adjusting Steering head bearing clearance | |
| 01-May-1999 | 2888 | F650 / ST | Rear Wheel Brake Overheating | |
| 22-May-2000 | 23 001 00 (008) | F650 | Shift shaft shim | |
| 20-Aug-2000 | 2750 | F650 | Special Tools / Manuals & Charts |
| Model | Title | Relevant FAQs |
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| F650 | Workshop instructions - Chassis lowering kit F650 | |
| F650 | Hand protector retrofit kit | |
| F650 | Locking cylinder for ignition key central locking | |
| F650 | Workshop insturctions - Retrofit Kit Anti-Theft Alarm System | |
| F650 | Retrofit kit for capacity alteration for F650 | |
| ST | Anti-theft system Radio remote control | |
| ST | Hand protector retrofit kit for F650 ST | |
| ST | Retrofit kit engine safety bar for F650 ST | |
| ST | Retrofit kit tank rucksack for F650 ST | |
| ST | Retrofit kit windshield and touring handlebars |
| Date | Number | Model(s) | Title | VIN(s) affected | Relevant FAQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Apr-2000 | 06-004-00 (023) | GS Dakar | Special Tools | ||
| 07-Jun-2000 | 00 002 00 (025) | GS Dakar | Revised Information | History and Differences | |
| 19-Sep-2000 | 16-002-00 (036)r | GS Dakar | Recall 00V-267: Fuel tank replacement | GS: ZE45000 - ZE45438 Dakar: ZF70000 - ZF70232 | GS Fuel Tank FAQ |
| 01-Feb-2001 | 13-001-01 (006) | GS Dakar (Single Spark) | Driveability Issues | Surging and Stalling Hard Starting / Poor Running | |
| May-2001 | 33-001-01 (013) | GS Dakar | Recall 01V-047: rear brake caliper bracket | (USA) GS: ZE45010 - ZE45821 (USA) Dakar: ZF70000 - ZF70362 (AUS) GS: ZE30694 - ZE42484 (AUS) Dakar: ZF60130 - ZF63743 | |
| Aug-2001 | 71-01-2001 (017) | GS Dakar | Single Seat | Aftermarket Seats | |
| Sep-2001 | 13-003-01 (022) | GS Dakar (Single Spark) | Driveability issues (2) | Surging and Stalling Hard Starting / Poor Running | |
| Jan-2002 | 34-004-01 (034)r | GS Dakar | Speed sensor mounting point/wheel cover modification | GS: ZE46977 - ZE47031 Dakar: ZF70945 - ZF70953 | Fuel Injection FAQ ABS FAQ Speedo Sensor FAQ |
| Nov-2002 | 27-002-02 (039) | Dakar | New tightening torque for chain thrust roller | General Chain FAQ | |
| Nov-2002 | 31-001-02 (043) | Dakar | Replacement of bolt in the fork stabilizer | Dakar: ZF71369 - ZF71401 | |
| Mar-2003 | 17-001-03 (012) | GS Dakar | Installation of aftermarket radiator guards | GS Radiator FAQ Overheating FAQ | |
| Mar-2003 | 31-001-03 (013) | GS Dakar | Fitting front fork gaiters | Forks - Aftermarket FAQ Overheating FAQ | |
| Apr-2003 | Unknown | GS Dakar | Replace coolant pump drive pinion | GS/Dakar: ZF71624, ZF71628, ZF71629 | Water Pump Seal Repair Overheating FAQ |
| Jul-2003 | 46-003-03 (033) | GSL | Models with lowered suspension option | Shocks - Aftermarket Lowering Kit FAQ | |
| Oct-2003 | 11 002 03 (065) | GS Dakar CS | Torque values changed for engine block, engine cover and cylinder head | Engine - Misc | |
| Nov-2003 | [fake] | All | Fake Bulletin - Good for a laugh | ||
| Jan-2004 | 13 001 04 (012) | GS Dakar | Inspection/Replacement of air filter | GS: ZL40003-ZL40344 Dakar: ZL45002-ZL45159 | Air Filter FAQ |
| Jan-2004 | 06-001-04 (001) | (All) | BMW Motorrad Diagnostic System CD 13.1 | Fuel Injection FAQ | |
| Mar-2004 | 46-004-04 (024) | GSL | Center stand when fitted with lowered suspension | GS: ZE48146 - ZE48695 | Shocks - Aftermarket Lowering Kit FAQ |
| Mar-2004 | 00-002-04 (006) | (All) | BMW Motorrad TSD and KSD 2 CD Package | Fuel Injection FAQ | |
| Mar-2004 | 00-003-04 (021) | (All) | New software package for BMW Motorrad Group Tester One (GT1) | Fuel Injection FAQ | |
| Apr-2004 | 01-09-2004 (039) | GS Dakar | GS Dakar Service and Accessory Parts | ||
| May-2004 | 13 003 03 (051) | GS Dakar (Single Spark) | BMS-C control unit / fuel injector valve combinations | GS: pre ZE46081 Dakar: pre ZF70476 | Fuel Injection FAQ |
| May-2004 | 61-006-04 (047) | GS | Top Cover of Fuse Box | ||
| Jul-2004 | 46-009-04 (063) | GS Dakar | Lid of Expandable Side Case | ||
| Aug-2004 | 36-003-04 (076) | GS Dakar CS | Approved Tires | ||
| Oct-2004 | 00 020 04 (094) | CS GS | Modification to Maintenance Schedule | ||
| Nov-2004 | 71-08-2004 (065) | GS Dakar | Tall Windshield and Spoiler Screen | ||
| Nov-2004 | 71-17-2004 (111) | GS Dakar (Dual Spark) | Top Case | ||
| Nov-2004 | 13 004 04 (107) | CS GS Dakar (Dual Spark) | Poor starting; engine shuts off; poor response when clutch is engaged after selecting gear | GS: pre ZL40815 Dakar: pre ZL45268 CS: pre ZM50299 | Hard Starting / Poor Running |
| Feb-2005 | 11 002 05 (015) | GS CS | Overfilling engine oil / engine damage | Oil Change FAQ Air Filter FAQ | |
| Nov-2005 | US 5056875-01 | GS/Dakar/CS? | Various faulty displays in the instrument clustor or engine misfiring | Fuel Injection FAQ Hard Starting / Poor Running | |
| Apr-2006 | 34-002-06 (019) | All | Brake fluid renewal intervals | Brake Maint. FAQ | |
| Aug-2006 | 16-001-06 (039) | GS Dakar | Check of fuel-pump return port | GS: ZL42361 - ZL42626 Dakar: ZL45874 - ZL45922 | Fuel Tank FAQ Fuel Pressure FAQ |
| Sep-2006 | 00-020-06 (058) | GS CS Dakar | BMS-C II fuel injection software update / new decompression lever | Unclear | Fuel Injection FAQ |
| Oct-2006 | 23-001-06 (061) | GS/Dakar | (possible) Gearbox rattle | GS: ZL41548-ZL41935 Dakar: ZL45643-ZL45777 | Strange Noises FAQ |
| Mar-2007 | 46-004-07 (012) | GS/Dakar | Recall: Replacement of frame bottom section (Possible failure of sidestand weld) | (US)GS: ZL42675-ZL42880 (US)Dakar: ZL45996-ZL46096 | GS Frame/Fairing FAQ |
| Jun-2007 | 21-002-07 (032) | GS/CS Dual Spark | Clutch; poor diengagement | Possibly up to Jan 2007 | |
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| Jan-2002 | 06-002-02 (009) | CS | Initial Tool Package | ||
| Mar-2002 | 16-001-02 (010) | CS | Charcoal canister inspection | (Early production) | |
| Mar-2002 | 01-02-2002 | CS | Parts/Accessories Information | ||
| May-2002 | 34-003-02 (022) | CS | Recall: Threaded fasteners, rear brake caliper | CS: ZH15000 - ZH15539 | |
| Jul-2002 | 00-002-02 (027) | CS | Replacement interval for drive belt | ||
| Nov-2002 | 01-12-2002 (065) | CS | Initial Tool Kit | ||
| Sep-2003 | 18-002-03 (059) | CS | Muffler slipping off mounting bracket | CS: ZH15000 - ZH16167 | |
| Oct-2003 | 27-002-03 (063) | CS | Wear of shock absorbing elements in rear belt drive | ||
| Mar-2004 | 23-002-04 (025) | CS | Ball End Working Loose on Gearshift Lever | CS: ZH15001 - ZH15607 | |
| Apr-2004 | 27-001-03 (005) | CS | Recall 02V-190: Rear belt wheel cracks Recall 02V-191: Front belt wheel not correctly secured | (USA) CS: ZH15000 - ZH15588 (USA) CS: ZH15000 - ZH15838 (AUS) CS: ZH00001 - ZH08274 (AUS) CS: ZH00002 - ZH10321 | |
| May-2004 | 16-002-04 (009) | CS | Advance Notice of Recall: Possible Fuel Pump Flange Leak | CS: ~ZH15000 - ~ZH16559 | |
| May-2004 | 16-002-04 (009) | CS | Recall 04V-236 - Installation of fuel pump flange cap | CS: ~ZH15000 - ~ZH16559 | |
| Oct-2004 | 33-002-04 (089) | CS | Torque Specifications Eccentric Clamp Connection | ||
| Oct-2004 | 65-004-04 (086) | CS | Vibration damper for audio system | ||
| Nov-2004 | 71-16-2004 (110) | CS | Stuffbay Cover | ||
| Jul-2005 | 34-005-05 (026) | CS | New threaded fastener for rear brake caliper | ||
| Model | Title | Relevant FAQs |
|---|---|---|
| All | Universal Bright Brake Light Kit | |
| GS | Softbag for luggage rack | |
| GS | Softbag for Single Seat | |
| GS | Retrofit Kit Case Bracket | |
| GS | Retrofit Kit On-Board Computer for F650GS | |
| GS | Retrofit Kit Holder for BMW Motorcycles Navigator | |
| GS | Tarp for F650GS | |
| CS | Carbon Engine Spoiler | |
| CS | Hardbox | |
| CS | Helmet Lock | |
| CS | Retrofit Kit for Anti-theft alarm 5.1 |
| Date | Number | Model(s) | Title | VIN(s) affected | Relevant FAQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2007 | US-7882810-01 | All | Socket polarity reversed (pins of wiring harness connector) | Unknown | G650X Electrical Misc FAQ |
| 20-Mar-2007 | US-8178850-01 | XChallenge | G650Xchallenge level guage ("spirit level") unusable | Unknown | G650X Frame / Fairing FAQ |
| Apr-2007 | 16-001-07 (015) | All | Replacing Wiring Set for Fuel Pump Unit | XCountry (0194): XB20000-XB20172 XChallenge (0195): XB40000-XB40273 XMoto (0197): XB60000-XB60319 | G650X Fuel Tank FAQ |
| May-2007 | 00-007-07 (020) | All | Chain Sag Changed | All | |
| May-2007 | 00-011-07 (027) | All | Reading the Oil Level (dipstick) on G650 (K15) models | Owners manuals up to ~May 07 | G650X Oil Change FAQ |
| Jun-2007 | 16-002-07 (029) | All | Engine test run to check the fuel hose | Unknown / up to mid-June 2007 | G650X Fuel Tank FAQ |