2013 BMW F800 GS Technical Service Bulletins

24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 BMW F800 GS. 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.

• 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.
• 10204667Sep 20, 2021Electrical system. One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
• 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
• 10193494Aug 1, 2018Electrical system. Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
• 10215025Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10215024Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10215023Jun 1, 2017Brakes. Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
• 10149275May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Frequent failure of the gear indicator and engine running issues after changing the final drive ratio (drive chain and sprockets) on K7X bikes with electronic throttle control.
• 10149274May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
• 10151350May 1, 2016Engine cooling, Fuel system. Coolant pump drain hose. Details The coolant pump is fitted with a radial shaft seal on the oil-side and on the coolant-side is a mechanical seal. Mechanical seals are reliable an durable, yet for technical reasons, they always exhibit minor seepage. The seepage amount is considered to be within permissible limits if the coolant does not need to be topped up between service intervals. The drain hole (arrow in the…
• 10147915Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
• 10147912Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
• 10147911Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
• 10147848Nov 1, 2015Equipment. Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
• 10147756Jun 1, 2015Exterior lighting. Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10193495Apr 6, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
• 10147122Feb 1, 2015Brakes. Details: BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in the process of assembly, on some motorcycles even though ABS connector (2) was connected to ABS pressure modulator (3), retaining clip (1) is not correctly engaged in the lock (black arrow).
• 10149289Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
• 10149288Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
• 10148060Sep 1, 2014Suspension. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that faulty washers [see (2) and (4) in the illustration] were fitted on the threaded fastener of the swinging-arm axle. The washers are too large (inside and outside diameters are 2 mm oversize). This can result in the threaded fastener not being sufficiently preloaded, however, it is not possible for the threaded fastener to work loose because the nut is self locking (captive).
• 10056668Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bmw: threaded fastener of swinging arm axle has faulty washers that are too large and threaded fastener will not be sufficiently preoloaded and not possible to work loose because nut is self locking. Model f-800.
• 10147995Jan 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
• 10149510Apr 1, 2013Engine. Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.

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