2018 BMW K1600B Steering Problems

“See attached pdf, although I did return the motor cycle to the dealer complaining about instability when traveling at high speed especially in turbulent air, something I have never experienced before in thirty years of riding, that issue is still pending, but for now the manufacturer is not communicating any intentions related to their recall, very frustrated !!!”

“On (first ever) ride home immediately after purchase I drove all highway and was horrified with a death wobble, especially in dirty air . Bike also pulls to left, especially over 40mph. Took back to dealer and manager and technician both rode bike and immediately put bike on a service rack and tried to find a problem. Manager described his ride as if you are riding on a grooved road . Unfortunately they found no obvious problem(s). They advised that I (and they also opened a case with Bmw) open a claim with Bmw, and I did. …”

“At speeds above 60mph in turbulent air (behind large trucks, SUV's) bike will act as though it were on a grooved road. It has a wobble until you get out of the turbulent air. If driving in high winds and not following another vehicle you will also experience this. This is on a grand america. I own a gtl, same year model, and it does not have this issue.”

“1- the motorcycle has an extreme wobbling from 60 to above MPH while behind any larger vehicle (SUV and trucks) in the highway. 2- the motorcycle has a very strong push to the left at any speed, causing the rider to lose control if not 100% holding the handlebar in street or highway.”

“The motorcycle is not stable at highway speeds. Motorcycle wobbles consistently like being buffeted by high winds or driving on grooved pavement. The instability flows through to the handlebars also. Can be very difficult to control. Dealership says they know of no issues, as well as Bmw. The motorcycle is not safe, but no one wants to admit there is a problem. This has now been consistent from the day I purchased and continues at 5,000 miles.”