2001 BMW F650GS Suspension Problems

“I was involved in a low speed <=45 MPH motorcycle crash with a medium sized dog (approx 50 lbs) back in the fall of 2005. I was riding a 2001 Bmw f650 when the dog ran out in front of me and I couldn't avoid hitting it. I approximate the speed of impact around 45 MPH. I subsequently lost control of the bike and slide along the pavement for approx 300 ft. The damage to the bike consisted of a broken front fork and bent front wheel rim. I had the bike repaired and insurance covered most of the damages to the bike. I did suffer a knee injury in the crash.”

“2001 Bmw F650GS front fork failure - while riding on smooth asphalt my motorcycle suffered a catastrophic fork failure during deceleration - braking causing the axle to separate from the fork and causing a one vehicle collision riding it into the esplanade - where the axle retainer bolt secures the axle. Repairs completed - replace both upper fork tubes / right side lower and rebuild cost $800 cdn old lower - failure is available.”

“-motorcycle -Bmw 2001 F650GS -sunny day -straight, rural city street -35mph -crossed railroad tracks -60ft later felt braking from front tire, then bike slid over to left, me to right -personal injury: broken collar bone, bruises, medium road rash, 10 hours at hospital -front fork axle flange was broken, intact, from main cylindrical shock house, as if someone cut the flange out of the cylindrical shock. -new front shock was purchased, and new shock has design change that includes a stress relieving gusset.”