1998 Bmw R1100 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:cables (1) · Power Train:clutch Assembly (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other 2007-11-01 · SB-00-021-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in
Structure:body 1998-10-14 · 22848 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service maintenance check lists. *yc
Power Train:clutch Assembly 1998-04-14 · 281898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on new clutch parts. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.