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2011 BMW F800 GS

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Service bulletins

13 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B611305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

MC000521

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. 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.

MC55297495

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.

MC210221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use

SIM010717

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

MC2300117

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

MC63308496

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Frequent failure of the gear indicator and engine running issues after changing the final drive ratio (drive chain and sprockets) on K7X bikes with electronic throttle control.

MC1100116

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant pump drain hose. Details The coolant pump is fitted with a radial shaft seal on the oil-side and on the coolant-side is a mechanical seal. Mechanical seals are reliable an durable, yet for technical reasons, they always exhibit minor seepage. The seepage amount is considered to be within permissible limits if the coolant does not need to be topped up between service intervals. The drain hole (arrow in the figure) of the coolant pump is in plain view. Even small, inevitable seepage is noticed and often perceived to be a faulty coolant pump. In many such cases, fault-free coolant pumps are replaced. In order to reduce misdiagnosis and repeat repairs, a drain hose is retrofitted. The hose diverts the seepage away from the field of view to under the engine. Yet large amounts of leakage that indicate a faulty coolant pump will be noticed.

MC59759165

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.

MC50349142

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.

MC61461571

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

MC55813536

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

MC56005564

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working

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