2009 BMW K1300 GT Technical Service Bulletins

18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT. 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.
• 10245433Nov 13, 2023Fuel system. BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender “Fuel Strip” equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10147588Aug 1, 2016Engine. Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
• 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.
• 10147121Feb 1, 2015Electrical system. Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is not reached and in some cases the engine refuses to start.
• 10149288Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
• 10056106Jun 1, 2014Fuel system. Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
• 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.
• 10033152Dec 1, 2009Engine cooling. Bmw motorcycle: optimization of the engine management software. Engine idle of some models can become unstable when the rider disengages the clutch to bring the motorcycle to a stop or when the clutch is disengaged for a gearshift. No specific model year listed.
• 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.
• 10032472Oct 27, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. Bmw motorcycle: fuel related deposits. When rolling off the throttle and the clutch is disengaged, the motorcycle can come to rest at an unstable idle speed. These deposits are restricting critical air flow at idle speed.
• 10032484Jun 25, 2009Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Bmw motorcycle: switches fail in the k 1300 series. Switches for headlight flasher, indicators, horn esa/abs/asc, emergency off, starter, windscreen adjustment, cruise control, or full beam/dipped headlights have failed. Micro cracks in the switch conductors.
• 10029704Mar 16, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. Problem was noticed after update regarding the knocking control. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k26/02; k27; k28).
• 10030825Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will…

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