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BMW F650GS Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #889885
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2001.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . INTERMITTENTLY MOTORCYCCLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. BUT, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10183A21V. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in GILROY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #750872
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2001.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . MOTORCYCLE STALLS OUT WHEN AT INTERSECTIONS OR WHEN MOTOR COMES TO AN IDLE. WHEN RIDING IT BACKFIRES ALLOT WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. FRONT RIM BUCKELED WHERE THE RIM IS WELDED TOGETHER FRONT THE WELDING PROCESS .HEATING AND COOLING OF THE RIM CAUSED THIS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A41Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in LIMA, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw F650gs 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW F650GS Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #761894
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2001.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . BOTH MIRRORS MOVE AT BALL JOINT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE HOTTER THE WEATHER THE MORE THEY MOVE. THIS BRINGS FOR DANGEROUS RIDING WHEN TRAVELLING WITH OTHER CARS BECAUSE THE MIRRORS MOVE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT FAST AND YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLLY REAJUST THEM. I HAVE HAD THEM REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REPLACEMENT MIRRORS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD FROM NUMEROUSE OTHER BIKERS WITH THE SAME MODEL BIKE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A11Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in BURKE, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw F650gs 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW F650GS Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #762573
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2002.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR . THE TWO REARVIEW MIRRORS CONTINUALLY MOVED AND TURNED INWARD RENDERING THEM USELESS AFTER REACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO INDICATION OF MANUFACTURER CORRECTION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO RETURN FOR A NEW PAIR IF THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURS AT MY OWN LOSS OF TIME AND IN-CONVENIENCE. CONDITION PRESENTED A DANGEROUS SITUATION ONE DAY WHILE RIDING IN HEAVY WIND AND I HAD TO CONSTANTLY WATCH OVER MY SHOULDER WHERE TRAFFIC WAS DURING THIS DIFFICULT CONDITION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A61Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in MORGAN HILL, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw F650gs 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW F650GS Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #768489
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 12, 2002.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . MOTORCYCLE STALLS AT STOPS AND THIS HAS PRESENTED SEVERAL DANGEROUS MOMENTS. MR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A61Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in MORGAN HILL, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw F650gs 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW F650GS Vehicle Speed Control
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10021172
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2003.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . BMW F650GSA SURGES AND STALLS. YOU CAN NEVER TELL WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO EITHER. ONE TIME I WAS IN THE REDWOOD FOREST OUT BY BOGEDA BAY CALIFORNIA AND BEFORE I KNEW IT I WAS A SURGING SO HARD I THOUGTH I WAS GOING TO BE BUCKED OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. IF YOU KEEP AFTER THEM THEY WILL SAY TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE IN VERY HIGH RPM'S. I DON'T THINK THEY KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE OR SOUNDS LIKE WHEN I'M DOING 25MPH AT 6000 RPMS WHICH IS JUST BELOW THE REDLINE LIMIT.*AK.Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in ROSEVILLE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010514. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 1 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: A&S BMW . DEALER'S CITY: ROSEVILLE . DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95678 .
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BMW F650GS Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10030496
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2002.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . MIRROR ON 2001 BMW F650 GS MOTORCYCLE FOLDS BACK. STARTED ON HOT DAY. NOW FOLDS BACK AT 20 MPH. *PH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182AX12. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in LOCUST, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010822. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: CROSS COUNTRY BMW .
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BMW F650GS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10052125
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2003.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT WOULD PERFORM PROPERLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NM WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS PRESENT. *SC *JB.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10183A41Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in WESTMONT, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011212. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 1 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw F650gs 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: BLACKSMAN CYCLE INC. . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 610 965 9865 . DEALER'S CITY: EMMAUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18049 .
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BMW F650GS Electrical System
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10051378
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2003.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . YEAR 2001 BMW F650GS MOTORCYCLE. FOR NO IDENTIFIABLE REASON, THE ENGINE IDLE DROPS TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE STALLS. IF YOU KNOW TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF THEN ON AGAIN, THE IDLE WILL BE RESTORED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STARTED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A01Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in DANBURY, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20030727. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 1 CYLINDERS. Bmw F650gs 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw F650gs 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW F650GS Fuel System, Other
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10073256
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2001.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . I BOUGHT A BMW MOTORCYCLE ABOUT 3 1/2 YEARS AGO. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. IT WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY REAR BRAKE, SEVERAL FUEL INJECTION SOFTWARE UPGRAGES DUE TO HORRIBLE STALLING PROBLEMS, AND ON THE MESSAGE BOARD DEVOTED TO THE BMW 650 GS, I HEAR OF A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL FAILINGS. MINE STALLED SINCE NEW, I'VE BEEN THROUGH THEIR SOFTWAR UPGRADES THAT SOMETIMES MADE THINGS BETTER AND SOMETIMES NOT. NOW IT STALLS VERY BADLY AGAIN, BUT IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO I WOULD BE FORCED TO PAY BMW'S OUTRAGEIOUS SHOP RATES TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AND FIXED. BY THE WAY, EVEN WHEN BMW WAS COMING OUT WITH SEVERAL SOFTWARE UPGRADES, THEY CONTINTUALLY DENIED THE PROBLEM. MY BIKE STALLS SO BADLY THAT I AM AFRAID TO RIDE IT FOR FEAR IT WILL STALL AT A TIME WHEN MY SAFETY WILL BE PUT IN JEOPARDY. SO, AT 3 1/2 YEARS OLD, IT HAS ONLY 4,000 MILES ON IT. THE WORST THING I HAVE HEARD OF LATE IS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE '01 MODELS (WHICH I HAVE) LEAKING GAS! WHAT'S NEXT?! ALL THE BIKES SHOULD BE RECALLED TO BOTH FIX THE DANGEROUS GAS LEAKS AND THE DANGEROUS STALLING PROBLEM. THE WAY MOST OWNERS ARE DEALING WITH THE STALLING IS TO DISCONNECT EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES, WHICH GREATLY IMPROVES DRIVEABILITY, BUT OF COURES THEN IT PRODUCES A LOT MORE, PROBABLY VIOLATING ALL THE POLLUTION STANDARDS. I HAVE REFUSED TO DO THAT, SO I AM STILL STUCK WITH A VIRTUALLY UNDRIVABLE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE I WILL NOT DISCONNECT THE 02 SENSOR OR THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER JUST TO MAKE IT RUN. YET THESE ARE ABOUT THE ONLY TYPES OF FIXES THAT SEEM TO WORK. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. YOU CAN FIND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT BMW'S DEFECTS, AND THEIR LACK OF RESPONSIVENESS IN DEALING WITH THEM BY VISITING A MESSAGE BOARD AT F650.COM. THESE BIKES ARE A HAZARD TO BOTH THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO THE SAFETY OF THEIR RIDERS.*MR.Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in CUPERTINO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw F650gs 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CALIFORNIA BMW/TRIUMPH .
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BMW F650GS Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10236289
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2008.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . MY WIFE'S MOTORCYCLE, A BMW F650GS SEEMED TO BE SMELLING OF GASOLINE WHILE RUNNING IT. THE LEAK WAS NOT EVIDENT IN DRIPS OR A PUDDLE SO I BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE THE BIKE WHILE CONSEQUENTLY DOING OTHER MAINTENANCE. I FOUND A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE SEAT, ON TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AREA. UPON CLOSER INVESTIGATION I FOUND A PIN HOLE SIZED LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK ITSELF, FROM WHICH FUEL WAS SPRAYING IN A STREAM. INVESTIGATING CLOSER I FOUND THAT THERE ARE MINUTE CRACKS ON THE TOP OF THE SAME AREA, AND FUEL WAS COMING UP THROUGH THEM. *TR.Mileage was 44261 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A41Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in JANESVILLE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW F650GS Suspension Front
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10252808
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2002.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . -MOTORCYCLE -BMW 2001 F650GS -SUNNY DAY -STRAIGHT, RURAL CITY STREET -35MPH -CROSSED RAILROAD TRACKS -60FT LATER FELT BRAKING FROM FRONT TIRE, THEN BIKE SLID OVER TO LEFT, ME TO RIGHT -PERSONAL INJURY: BROKEN COLLAR BONE, BRUISES, MEDIUM ROAD RASH, 10 HOURS AT HOSPITAL -FRONT FORK AXLE FLANGE WAS BROKEN, INTACT, FROM MAIN CYLINDRICAL SHOCK HOUSE, AS IF SOMEONE CUT THE FLANGE OUT OF THE CYLINDRICAL SHOCK. -NEW FRONT SHOCK WAS PURCHASED, AND NEW SHOCK HAS DESIGN CHANGE THAT INCLUDES A STRESS RELIEVING GUSSET. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A91Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in CARO, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW F650GS Structure Frame And Members
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10280426
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2005.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . I WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED <=45 MPH MOTORCYCLE CRASH WITH A MEDIUM SIZED DOG (APPROX 50 LBS) BACK IN THE FALL OF 2005. I WAS RIDING A 2001 BMW F650 WHEN THE DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T AVOID HITTING IT. I APPROXIMATE THE SPEED OF IMPACT AROUND 45 MPH. I SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE AND SLIDE ALONG THE PAVEMENT FOR APPROX 300 FT. THE DAMAGE TO THE BIKE CONSISTED OF A BROKEN FRONT FORK AND BENT FRONT WHEEL RIM. I HAD THE BIKE REPAIRED AND INSURANCE COVERED MOST OF THE DAMAGES TO THE BIKE. I DID SUFFER A KNEE INJURY IN THE CRASH. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 40000 miles. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in UTICA, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW F650GS Suspension Front
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10280426
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2005.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED <=45 MPH MOTORCYCLE CRASH WITH A MEDIUM SIZED DOG (APPROX 50 LBS) BACK IN THE FALL OF 2005. I WAS RIDING A 2001 BMW F650 WHEN THE DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T AVOID HITTING IT. I APPROXIMATE THE SPEED OF IMPACT AROUND 45 MPH. I SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE AND SLIDE ALONG THE PAVEMENT FOR APPROX 300 FT. THE DAMAGE TO THE BIKE CONSISTED OF A BROKEN FRONT FORK AND BENT FRONT WHEEL RIM. I HAD THE BIKE REPAIRED AND INSURANCE COVERED MOST OF THE DAMAGES TO THE BIKE. I DID SUFFER A KNEE INJURY IN THE CRASH. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 40000 miles. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in UTICA, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW F650GS Structure
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10285955
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2003.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2001 BMW F650GS FRONT FORK FAILURE - WHILE RIDING ON SMOOTH ASPHALT MY MOTORCYCLE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FORK FAILURE DURING DECELERATION - BRAKING CAUSING THE AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FORK AND CAUSING A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION RIDING IT INTO THE ESPLANADE - WHERE THE AXLE RETAINER BOLT SECURES THE AXLE. REPAIRS COMPLETED - REPLACE BOTH UPPER FORK TUBES / RIGHT SIDE LOWER AND REBUILD COST $800 CDN OLD LOWER - FAILURE IS AVAILABLE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A21Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in LEDUC, ALBERTA CANADA, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW F650GS Suspension Front
BMW F650GS 2001 Safety Review #10285955
BMW F650GS 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2003.BMW F650GS 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . 2001 BMW F650GS FRONT FORK FAILURE - WHILE RIDING ON SMOOTH ASPHALT MY MOTORCYCLE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FORK FAILURE DURING DECELERATION - BRAKING CAUSING THE AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FORK AND CAUSING A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION RIDING IT INTO THE ESPLANADE - WHERE THE AXLE RETAINER BOLT SECURES THE AXLE. REPAIRS COMPLETED - REPLACE BOTH UPPER FORK TUBES / RIGHT SIDE LOWER AND REBUILD COST $800 CDN OLD LOWER - FAILURE IS AVAILABLE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB10182A21Z. Bmw F650gs 2001 problem was reported in LEDUC, ALBERTA CANADA, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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Bmw F650gs 2001 systems
Electrical System 1 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)
Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System 3 Review(s)
Fuel System, Other 1 Review(s)
Structure 1 Review(s)
Structure Frame And Members 1 Review(s)
Suspension Front 3 Review(s)
Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)
Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices 2 Review(s)
Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior 1 Review(s)
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Bmw F650gs 2001 Reviews
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