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2020 BMW S1000 R

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Service bulletins

11 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.

SIB-111421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

SIB510222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Clarified information about the AI revision numbering of affected mirrors.

MC460122

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.

MC510222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.

MC610821

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.

MC000621

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the first scheduled ?break in? service are eligible.

MC110821

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warning light and fault message in the TFT with faults stored for the rear oxygen sensor (after the catalytic converter). The failure usually occurs shortly after the vehicle handover or the running-in check

MC310421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,

MC64351344

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable

MC2300315024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the shift assistant was unable to function correctly. This cause is incorrect vehicle-specific programming of the shift assistant by the supplier.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.