2011 BMW R1200 RT Fuel system Problems

“On august 23, 2017, I started my motorcycle and left my home for a ride. A short time into the ride I noticed the smell of gasoline. I found a place to pull over to check out the issue. When I stopped I saw gasoline flowing down on the left side of the motorcycle onto the ground, just past the exhaust pipe and onto my left riding boot. I immediately returned home slowly to check out the leak. When I removed the upper left side of the motorcycle, I saw gasoline puddling around the top of the fuel pump. …”

“My 2011 Bmw r1200rt had a recall repair performed in 2015 to address a fuel leak issue at the fuel pump flange. The dealer did not replace the fuel pump assembly but did a repair which involved installation of a reinforcement ring on the fuel pump flange which was cracking and leaking fuel under pressure. In march of 2019 the area that was repaired on the fuel pump developed a fuel leak causing gasoline to leak under pressure and leak down onto the engine which could have caught fire. My left boot and left lower pant leg got wet with gasoline. …”

“Spontaneous development of a copious fuel leak after starting bike, subsequently found to be originating from fuel pump around high pressure fitting. Very dangerous scenario, as fuel drips close to hot engine. I asked around and apparently is not an uncommon issue. Hard to believe there has not been a recall on this.”

“Throttle cable bell cranks/cams crack due to poor quality plastic material. This causes motorcycle to suddenly lose power as the hand throttle no longer works and engine returns to idle RPM. This is a serious safety hazard as failure can occur while entering traffic, turning thru traffic, or traveling on a high speed roadway with no area to pull off. These cracks, (and impending failure of the parts), were discovered by service personnel during service work.”

“Fuel pump output flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding. This issue has already been the subject of a Bmw recall - but apparently the inspect and reinforce solution isn't really adequate long-term. This pump had been inspected and reinforced - and the flange still cracked and caused a dangerous fuel leak with the potential for bodily injury or worse.”