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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Open Letters to BMW is not a 'conversation' forum - Please Read!

    Hi Everyone, When creating the 'Open Letters to BMW' forum, the idea behind is was not to be a standard casual conversation forum where people...

    Started by Rob‎, 07-09-08
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  1. Muffler Rattle

    I tried sending this to BMW Motorcycles Canada using their website contact form but of course it did not work. So I have asked my dealership to give...

    Started by Rubberbband‎, 1 Week Ago
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  2. F800RT Why not?

    We need a F800RT I've been riding BMW RTs for over 25 years. The R1200RT is a wonderful bike, likely the best touring bike in the world, but it has...

    Started by bobz‎, 10-01-09
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  3. "Recommended" oil apparently not up to snuff?

    I have a 2009 F800GS with 38k+ miles. On recommendations from my dealer I changed to semi-synthetic on the second oil change and to full synthetic on...

    Started by kohog‎, 08-05-11
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  4. Does Cleveland, Ohio exist at BMW North America?

    Dear BMW North America--Do you not like Cleveland, or is it something we said. Not only do you never bring your displays to our Motorcycle shows...

    Started by Mike in Ohio‎, 03-05-12
    • Replies: 4
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  5. My unanswered letter to BMW Motorrad World President Hendrik Von Kuenheim

    Mr. President, I wish to express my disappointment and bitterness about the behavior of a Brand which I gave my trust and my money buying an F800ST...

    Started by exenduro‎, 12-31-11
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  6. F650gs 2010

    Could someone please explain to me why i can't just buy the glass headlight lens instead of the complete headlight assy.. I got a stone thru the lens...

    Started by Andiflip‎, 02-16-12
    • Replies: 1
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  7. K1600 invisible headlight?

    Good morning, this Easter Saturday I passed a silver BMW K1600GT on the M4 en tour to Wales. As much as I like the entire concept and am curious...

    Started by djcatshow‎, 05-01-11
    • Replies: 1
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  8. F800 series motor alternator failure

    There seems to be a clear and disturbing failure of a great many F800 alternators. Too many now so it is clear it is NOT random, failure. There is...

    Started by bobz‎, 12-30-11
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  9. The worst BMW dealer I have ever known

    Here in Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Harley purchased the local BMW dealership. For one, the area in the building that contains BMW is as big as...

    Started by DualDude‎, 08-03-11
    • Replies: 9
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  10. Argyll Motorad, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Dear BMW, I thought you might be interested in know the quality (or lack there-of) of service being provided by the 'Service' Department at Argyll...

    Started by pray4snow‎, 05-15-11
    • Replies: 7
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    10-04-11 Go to last post
  11. Woman's apparel

    Dear BMW, I am posting this minor complaint in my Wife's stead. She is not into motorcycling AT ALL, but puts up with my addiction. That being...

    Started by Gonzo‎, 09-24-11
    • Replies: 2
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  12. Lack of Customer service and knowledge about BMW

    Update BMW Motorrad Pride in work and Customer Service? 1 Leaking engine oil from a valve cover gasket. not caught or fixed during first...

    Started by mtnbikerva1‎, 01-20-10
    • Replies: 5
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  13. Harley vs. BMW

    Dear BMW: I want to tell you about a recent adventure I had while riding on vacation with two friends, both of whom own Harley-Davidson Electra...

    Started by Mike in Ohio‎, 09-09-08
    • Replies: 30
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  14. You need to fire the so-called engineer who designed your grips.

    Did the grips really need to be on a plastic sleeve that screws to the bar, and also secures the switch pod? At least on a Honda you can go to...

    Started by Gonzo‎, 05-12-11
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  15. Self-cancelling indicators

    Please, please, please BMW give me a way of stopping my indicators self-cancelling! :mad: It's the most annoying thing (and dangerous too) to have to...

    Started by pedantic_pete‎, 02-27-09
    • Replies: 48
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  16. Suggestion: Two ways to cancel turn signals.

    Maybe it's just me, but I always find it awkward to cancel the turn signal. Why not just allow the rider to tap the opposite turn signal to cancel?

    Started by Treehugger‎, 04-20-11
    • Replies: 2
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  17. 2011 BMW F800R & Fuzzy Mirrors - Safety Hazard

    I have been riding my F800R for about 6 weeks now. The reports are true that the bike is buzzy and I can deal with that. However, since the bike is...

    Started by Christopher1013‎, 04-16-11
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  18. US BMW F800R Dealers and seat height options. What to do?

    I recently (March 2, 2011) purchased a new BMW F800R from a dealer in Southern California. I wanted the lower seat option that is advertised as...

    Started by Christopher1013‎, 03-04-11
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  19. Contact for the boss at BMW International?

    Is there any body out there that can give me a e-mail adress of the big boss resposible for client care? I bought a brand new HP2S last year from...

    Started by RIAN‎, 02-03-11
    • Replies: 4
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  20. Do not buy a BMW at Battllys BMW dealer! Just a few reasons are told why below.

    I am not a lawyer, I am only trying to pass on my experiences inorder to help keep other people from being ripped off and feeling like I do. This...

    Started by mtnbikerva1‎, 11-09-10
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  21. 2009 F800ST

    I purchased a 2009 F800ST in November of 2009. Unloading it from the truck and riding down my driveway I geared down from 2nd to 1st and stalled. I...

    Started by Shari‎, 03-01-10
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  22. Up in smoke.

    My bike blew up. Lost power, started sounding like a lawnmower, loud bang, puff of smoke, big hole in oil pan, no warning lights. Towed 250+km...

    Started by Lucy B‎, 06-15-09
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  23. goodwill creates goodwill

    recently had my 12000 mile service, with the bike ( 2008 ST) just 2 months out of warranty. I was told that the front 2 brake discs were warped and...

    Started by Doc Robert‎, 08-19-10
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  24. Sandia BMW of Albuquerque, NM

    It's real easy to moan and bitch about dealerships. So I wanted to let everyone know about the GREAT help and service I've just gotten from Sandia...

    Started by VLT‎, 06-09-10
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  25. S1000RR Dynamic Traction Control saved me

    If it wasn't for traction control on the S1000RR, I would have probibly ended up as an asphault crayon. I was rear ended by a Ford F350 truck...

    Started by Depths_of_Mind‎, 05-05-10
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  26. Seat Cowl...bout ready to chuck it!!

    Hello everyone! So I bought a seat cowl for my F800S shortly after I bought my bike (1 year August 9th). So I have had this seat cowl for about a...

    Started by mkerrigan‎, 09-02-08
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  27. BMW Quality has gone to the dogs!

    Here is the letter I forwarded today concerning my issues with the latest offerings of BMW: January 14, 2010 A&S Powersports...

    Started by 1bmwfan‎, 01-14-10
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  28. Stall Gearing Down

    I purchased a 2009 F800ST in November of 2009. Unloading it from the truck and riding down my driveway I geared down from 2nd to 1st and stalled. I...

    Started by Shari‎, 03-01-10
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  29. Dealer Satisfaction - US

    Rob, From my reading in the last few days, I wonder if there would be any benefit from taking a survey on this topic and sharing the results with...

    Started by romanr‎, 09-10-08
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  30. Factory front footpeg quality

    If I were to find a reason to complain...it would be about the sponge-like squishyness of the factory footpegs....and as many riders have found, they...

    Started by laptraffic‎, 01-31-10
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  31. BMW USA Web Site

    So I sent this email to the address listed on the BMW USA Web Site: Who thought it would be a good idea to make obnoxious music blare from your...

    Started by RockBottom‎, 01-24-10
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  32. F 800 Gs

    Wow I am loving BMW ownership.....NOT I have a new F 800 GS and ever sence new the front rim is out of round. I took it to the dealer and he said o...

    Started by Airborne‎, 11-23-08
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  33. My manual/dealers/BMW all say different things about what engine oil to use and when.

    When I called BMW motorrad they say use 20w-50. My manual says 10-40 0r 15-40 above 14 deg. F The dealer put 10-40 in it for my first 600 miles #$%^...

    Started by mtnbikerva1‎, 11-24-09
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  34. OBC Display with COMPASS

    One thing missing from the OBC is a compass. Sometimes when aimlessly cruising the countryside, it would be nice to know what's East or West when I...

    Started by commandohorn‎, 10-30-09
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  35. Poor Quality Fastners

    I use my F800s all year round in the UK, its about 18 months old now. I've virtually had to replace all the poor quality fastners, on the engine...

    Started by KonaDude‎, 08-09-09
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  36. fed up

    Paid a premium for a bike? New fork legs? new ring antenna? new battery? sold BMW charger that will not work with my bike? still waiting for a...

    Started by iang‎, 07-28-09
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  37. Stalling In Rain

    Bike will not run in rain.

    Started by capolee‎, 07-05-09
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  38. F800ST lemon

    I have had my F800ST towed about 5 times for the same problem. It won't start. I'm grateful for the free towing but I waited 2 hours tuesday for a...

    Started by bluebmrgrrl‎, 05-31-09
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  39. BMW please read!! And take action

    Dear BMW, I purcased my 9th BMW bike(an F800s 2006 8000 miles with ABS ,Trip computer, Heated Grips and centre stand I have addeda BMW rear Led...

    Started by stormbringer‎, 05-28-09
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  40. F800st Lemon? Nope - Fixed!

    Once again my bike is breaking down. I live about 120 miles from two dealerships in different directions which does not help. Last year I had my...

    Started by alteregovw‎, 08-11-08
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  41. Warranty servic for heated grips=when?

    The heated grips on my 2007 r1200rt died last winter on a tour. My local dealer is clueless and claims BMWNA is also clueless. Despite the lack of...

    Started by Gizmo‎, 08-03-08
    • Replies: 5
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  42. New appreciation for BMW service

    I purchased my 07 s about a month and a half ago. At which time they were offering the 3 free payments or so much in bmw gear. Well i chose the...

    Started by nate8604‎, 07-16-08
    • Replies: 11
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  43. F 800 GS Tires

    BMW Is building my bike now and I want Karoo tires instead of the ones that come with them. All your advertisement shows Karoo's and it should come...

    Started by Airborne‎, 10-04-08
    • Replies: 6
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  44. Instrument Lighting

    The color is just fine, but the needle color is the same as the backlighting. It makes the speedo extremely hard to read at night.

    Started by veryhumid‎, 10-06-08
    • Replies: 4
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  45. New hat to match my ST

    Just open a package from Irv Seavers in Orange, Ca. A spiffy new tan hat with an embroidered Gray 800 ST on the front. Very cool! With a note to say...

    Started by notacop‎, 07-13-08
    • Replies: 6
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  46. Dear BMW - sorry I inconvenienced you and broke down on a Sunday :(

    Yes, it was my fault, I admit. I'm sorry my year-old BMW decided to break down for the second time in a month. I should really apologize...

    Started by MylesPH‎, 08-25-08
    • Replies: 6
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  47. My letter to BMW, we will see what comes of it.

    So my current issues that i want to get resolved before my warranty is up, is the bubbling/chipping paint on the forks as well as the engine....

    Started by Superduper‎, 08-17-08
    • Replies: 2
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  48. F800ST - Lemon!!

    I've got a 2007 F800ST with less than 600 miles on it that's been at the dealer since May 28th for repair. It was purchased in late March 2008. While...

    Started by SoCalJC‎, 07-14-08
    • Replies: 15
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  49. Bmw Bikes Are Worth Every Penny They Cost

    I bought an 03 F650CSA (1700 miles) march 06 for $6300 OTD, used it for a year and a half then sold it for $6750, the profit I made paid for one tire...

    Started by bruno937‎, 07-09-08
    • Replies: 17
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  50. BMW XPlor -- It's Horrid -- Let me help you!

    Hi Guys, First and foremost, thank you for reading this thread and visiting this forum in general. I, for one, appreciate the amount of passion...

    Started by Rob‎, 07-18-08
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