2009 BMW F650GS Technical Service Bulletins

16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 BMW F650GS. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11029072Feb 25, 2026Engine. Hose Set Idle Actuator Return
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. 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.
• 10211897Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
• 10205109Nov 3, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
• 10201169Jul 1, 2021Electrical system. Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
• 10200257Jun 24, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
• 10200262Jun 14, 2021Electrical system. 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.
• 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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.
• 10147915Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
• 10147911Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
• 10147995Jan 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
• 10193504Sep 9, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10149510Apr 1, 2013Engine. Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
• 10038217Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. 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 available separately in the illustration, but it is available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.

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