2004 BMW R1150 R Fuel system Problems

“After coming home from work 10 miles away, I parked my cycle in the garage and immediately my wife could smell gas on me and fumes in the garage. I checked the bike and could see yellow fuel stains on the right side of the engine. I could only find the leak when the key was on and the fuel pump forcing fuel through lines behind the shield. I removed the shield and found one quick disconnect separated. I attempted to connect it but soon realized it was broken. I called the dealer who stated they had a metal replacement to the original plastic one that always breaks. …”

“I was starting and boarding my motorcycle as normally used. The day was bright and sunny and about 70 degrees f. Fuel began to leak from the right side just above the right cylinder. Upon further investigation I discovered the quick disconnect fuel line fitting had begun to leak gasoline. The fuel was collecting on the cylinder head and pouring onto the exhaust piping. I immediately shut down the engine and stepped back from the bike. Luckily no fire ensued but the bike and I were covered in raw gas. I had a flat bed tow truck transport the bike to a local Bmw dealer the following day. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw r1150r. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH he began to smell fuel. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was on fire near the fuel pump. The vehicle was completely destroyed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The motorcycle failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 2,500. Updated 07/03/14 ma updated 07/08/2014”

“The contact stated after the vehicle was started fuel began leaking from the engine compartment. The vehicle was turned off and the dealership was called. The dealership determined the fuel cut off valve corroded and should be replaced. The part has been ordered, but the vehicle was not inspected by the dealership. Updated 09/15/06.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw r1150 r. While the vehicle was at a traffic light the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel lines quick disconnect. The contact stopped the vehicle in the emergency lane and installed a brass clamp in the fuel line to stop the leak. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.”