2009 BMW F 650 GS US Engine cooling Problems

“My 2009 f650gs stalls while driving in heavy rain, when rpms go below 3000, but because roadway is wet, there is not enough tire traction to overcome dead motor and rear tire slides. Engine stays running at part to full throttle, 3000 plus rpms, but that is hard to do when trying to slow for intersections and traffic. Very dangerous! I discovered water pooling in bottom of airbox and choking off idle control airway.”

“The first time I rode my 2009 Bmw f650gs motorcycle in the rain, the engine simply cut off while I was riding. Fortunately, I was on a side road and was able to pull over without incident. The bike restarted about 10 minutes later and I took it to the dealership the next day. They could not determine why it failed and suggested it may have been a loose battery cable. The bike has since sputtered in the rain, leading me to fear another engine cutoff while riding. …”

“My 2009 Bmw f650 gs twin stalls while driving in heavy rain. The stall happens 100% of time when performing the following operations: slowing to a stop; shifting gear; coasting with clutch engaged and disengaged. This is a very dangerous situation if the driver is not aware of engine stall - at high speed it will cause the rear tire to skid, resulting in a definite fall or loss of control of the bike. Bmw is aware of the problem, but no definitive fix has been announced. …”

“1. The events leading up to the failure: riding in the rain eventually cause my 2009 Bmw f650 motorcycle engine to stall. Close examination found: airbox with a lot of water inside and charcoal canister is soaked with water. 2. The failure, how often it occurs, its consequences after riding in the pouring rain for a more than an hour. The stall can happen 100% of time when performing following operations: a) come to a stop. B) shifting gear. C) coasting with clutch disengaged. All above operations involved: clutch disengaged and throttle closed completely. …”

“The contact owns a 2009 Bmw f 650 gs motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 MPH, he pulled the clutch and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was then restarted and was operating normal until he attempted to pull the clutch again. The vehicle stalled a second time. The failure happened once more when pulling the clutch. The dealer had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 2,750. Updated 05/18/10. …”