2002 Bmw F650gs Dakar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
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.
Structure 2021-09-02 · MC310102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
we have been notified by showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for the f 650 dakar model, that one of the four mounting bolts, attaching the fork stabilizer to the fork legs is incorrect
Electrical System 2021-06-14 · MC610208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the wiring harness of the f 650 gs and f 650 gs dakar (r13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
Equipment 2013-09-09 · MC51142327 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
leaks have been reported in fork legs. the cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
Vehicle Speed Control:cables 2008-10-01 · SB-61-003-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: routing abs front wheel speed sensor cable. the wiring harness front wheel speed sensor periphery plug connection is mounted on the fork cover at the bottom. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-07-01 · Suspension:front · 42,500 mi · 💥 crash“the front axle detached from the rhs fork leg while traveling at approx 50 kmh down a washboard section of a gravel road. i had time to lock the rear brake which slow me down considerably before falling down to the right. other parts of the motorcycle were damaged.. ie: front turn signal, windshield, large side panel, handlebar and hand protector, …”
2008-10-05 · Suspension:front · 4,200 mi · 💥 crash“the front axle detached from the rhs fork leg whilst traveling at approx 40kms/hr down a grassy lane way in a vineyard. the result was a very heavy fall to the right into the ground headfirst & subsequent medical attention for a badly bruised neck and, the doctor's tell me "soft tissue damage to the brain" i completely destroyed a bmw phase i…”
2003-06-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“motorcycle engine surged which caused bike to accelerate suddenly and without warning. *tt…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.