1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
The 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT WHICH DUPLICATES VOQ #101404137 MY 1997 BMW F650 MORTORCYCLE SLIPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR. IT DID THIS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A PRIVATE CITIZEN AND TOOK IT TO FRANK'S BMW MOTORCYCLES IN ESSEX JCT VT FOR SERVICE. LESTER PELKEY (OWNER) SAID IT WAS OPERATOR ERROR WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HE SAID IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR HIM. I CAN DOWN SHIFT INTO FIRST, LET THE BIKE RUN IN 1ST UP TO A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, STOP, AND SOMETIMES IT SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL, AND SOMETIMES IT WAITS UNTIL I'VE STARTED UP AGAIN TO SLIP OUT (NOT GOOD IN A TURN!), AND SOMETIMES IT STAYS IN FIRST GEAR UNTIL I SHIFT INTO SECOND. IN ALL FAIRNESS, THE BIKE DOESN'T DO THIS FOR MOST PEOPLE. IT SEEMS TO DO IT MORE WHEN WARM, BUT THAT'S NO GUARANTEE. I BELIEVED LESTER PELKEY AS I WAS A NEW RIDER. IN 2004 I BOUGHT A 1999 F650 - BASICALLY THE SAME BIKE). IT DOES NOT SLIP OUT OF GEAR. I'VE SPOKEN TO THE BME REP MARGE CHARNEY, I'VE SPOKEN TO 2ND WIND BMW (WHERE THE BIKE WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER) AND OTHERS. NO ONE WILL DO ANYTHING. BESIDES HAVING THE BIKE SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHILE IDLE OR IN A TURN, I CANNOT USE MY FOOT BRAKE AS I HAVE TO HOLD THE SHIFT LEVER DOWN WHEN I TAKE OFF TO ENSURE I DON'T SLIP OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL. I HAVE TO DO A DANCE AND HAVE GREAT TIMING TO LET OUT THE CLUTCH, LET OFF THE HAND BRAKE AND ACCELERATE ALL AT THE SAME TIME. THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES SENSE TO THOSE I'VE SPOKEN TO ABOUT THIS SITUATION IS THAT TWO PARTS ARE BARELY WITHIN SPEC. AND BECAUSE BOTH OF THOSE PARTS ARE IN MY BIKE, THEY DON'T ENGAGE PROPERLY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. AND, I DON'T FEEL I CAN SELL THE BIKE TO SOMEONE ELSE WHEN IT MAY CAUSE THEM A PROBLEM. THE DATE BELOW IS PUT IN BECAUSE YOU REQUIRE ONE - I DON'T RECALL THE EXACT DATE EXCEPT IT WAS IN MAY PRIOR TO MY WARRANTY RUNNING OUT. THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY - ALMOST EVERY TIME I RIDE. *JB
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON 1997 K1100 LT BMW MOTORCYCLE. HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 295 AT 70 MPH, FINAL DRIVE LET GO WITH NO WARNING. WAS ABLE (BARELY) TO KEEP IN CONTROL, AND GET BIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE VERY BUSY INTERSTATE.
Safety Rating for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
971118982800 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
- 1992 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 7 complaints
- 1994 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 3 complaints
- 1995 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 3 complaints
- 1996 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 3 complaints
- 1997 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE (current)
- 1998 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 6 complaints
- 1999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 13 complaints
- 2000 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 14 complaints
- 2001 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — 1 complaint