2002 BMW K1200LT Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I noticed leaking oil coming from the approximate center of my vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership for inspection. I was informed that the leak was from the main transmission seal & that if not repaired, would get progressively worse; meaning eventual transmission failure. Therefore, I had the main seal replaced; an expensive $1300 job!”

“The shift linkage on my 2002 Bmw K1200LT motorcycle broke while I was riding resulting in my not being able to shift gears. I entered k1200rs in your form since my motorcycle was not listed and since it is similar. Such omissions on this menu and other menus reflects your agency's bias against motorcycles which are are an increasing transportation option for millions of people.”

“On august 28th, my wife and I were traveling to eureaka springs, arkansas for our 40th wedding anniversary. About ten miles from our destination, the rear wheel drive bearings went out on our Bmw k12lt motorcycle for the second time. We were traveling down a steep, winding, mountain road and were extremely worried that the back wheel would lock up and send us skidding down the side of the mountain. God was watching over us and brought us safely into town where we were then stranded. …”

“The rear wheel drive bearing on my Bmw k12lt motorcycle failed while my wife and I were traveling down the interstate at 70 MPH. Fortunately, there was a road side park nearby. We pulled in and watched the oil run out on the ground from the drive. While trying to get the bike on a trailer, the rear wheel locked up. If that had happened on the interstate, it would have been life threatening, since going into a skid on a motorcycle is extremely dangerous. The cost to have this bearing replaced was almost $700. God was watching over us and kept us from having any injuries from this failure. …”

“I was driving a 2002 Bmw K1200LT motorcycle. I has spent the day driving around town, locally at average city speeds & in average traffic. While slowing to initiate a turn I down shifted into 1st gear when the gear shift linkage snapped. This left the gear shift lever dangling loosely. While stuck in 1st gear, I drove my vehicle to a dealership. The repair took a whole week since the dealership had to order parts. The parts, supposedly coming from germany, did not get to the dealership in time. They had to take the parts from another vehicle & install them in mine.”