2008 BMW R1200 RT Technical Service Bulletins

56 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 BMW R1200 RT. 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.
• 10248094Dec 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity…
• 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.
• 10236237Apr 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
• 10228448Nov 8, 2022Brakes. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
• 10218351Jul 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
• 10214997May 13, 2022Electrical system. Battery empty despite charger.
• 10204679Sep 3, 2021Electrical system. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
• 10201170Jul 13, 2021Electrical system. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10200269Jun 17, 2021Electrical system. The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
• 10200493May 10, 2021Body and structure. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
• 10200500May 1, 2021Engine cooling. The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
• 10194316Apr 1, 2021Body and structure. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
• 10182619Oct 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10165274Aug 1, 2019Equipment, Engine. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10165251Aug 1, 2019Engine, Equipment. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10149483Oct 1, 2018Electrical system. Loss of F1 Push to Talk
• 10193520Sep 7, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. After updating the Auhtority vehicle I-Level to K001-18-07-520 using ISTA software level 4.13.14 the F1-Push to Talk (PTT) function is deactivated.
• 10135001Feb 5, 2018Electrical system. After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
• 10135006Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
• 10136760Dec 4, 2017Electrical system. Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.
• 10136759Nov 18, 2017Electrical system. Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
• 10149276May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants.
• 10149274May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
• 10136755Jan 12, 2017Brakes. In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.
• 10151395Jun 1, 2016Electrical system, Engine. Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
• 10151394Jun 1, 2016Seats, Electrical system. Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
• 10151392Jun 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
• 10151297Apr 1, 2016Electrical system. During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
• 10151238Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen…
• 10147804Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
• 10151430Aug 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
• 10193514Jul 2, 2015Suspension. The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden.
• 10147756Jun 1, 2015Exterior lighting. Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147168May 1, 2015Electrical system. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.
• 10147646Jan 1, 2015Engine. The right hand side emgme spoiler locating pin (lug) is not staying in th egrommet of the knee cover. Incorrect assembly sequence causes the locating lip to slip out of the grommet.
• 10149288Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
• 10149205Oct 1, 2014Suspension. It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
• 10148061Sep 1, 2014Electrical system. Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
• 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.
• 10147996Jan 1, 2014Suspension. ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
• 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.
• 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.
• 10029664Apr 1, 2009Electrical system. Bmw motorcycle: cip 13.2 improves the range which the knock sensor can modify the ignition timing, specifically helpful for police units that operate at very high speeds where detonation can occur under certain extreme riding conditions. Updates for authority models only (r1200rt-p). No model years listed.
• 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).
• 10029706Feb 25, 2009Brakes. Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). No model years listed.
• 10029187Sep 1, 2008Equipment, Brakes. Bmw mc: there may have been a small quantity of motorcycles that did not receive the set screw that is normally installed in the front brake line fill junctions. Model years unknown.
• 10026302Jul 1, 2008Engine cooling. Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). Models k2x and up to year 2007 onward. *pe updated 1/27/09.
• 10027805Mar 1, 2008Suspension. Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). Model years unknown.

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