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2009 R1200GS - So Long Fuel Strip #4
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patiodadio
Motorcyclist
Bummer ! I am on Fuel strip # 2 , which I had to pay for (05 RT with 20K) installed in May and now at 26K , it has been acting a little funny, taking longer to read the level after a fill up. Seems like the new strips are not lasting as long as the old ones 
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DROOT153718
New member
I just have to add.
2112 R1200R. 4500 miles and 6 weeks old. Fuel strip still working. It reads full till 1/2 tank, but repeatable and seems to be more accurate towards empty.
To the original poster, sorry for your loss.
David
2112 R1200R. 4500 miles and 6 weeks old. Fuel strip still working. It reads full till 1/2 tank, but repeatable and seems to be more accurate towards empty.
To the original poster, sorry for your loss.
David
f14rio
New member
if the fuel strip fails does the low fuel light stay on?
i'm guessing the fuel strip is just a variable resistor and with a bit of work it could be bypassed with a resistor equal to whatever the resistance is when full. then just fagetaboutit and use the trip odometer
i'm guessing the fuel strip is just a variable resistor and with a bit of work it could be bypassed with a resistor equal to whatever the resistance is when full. then just fagetaboutit and use the trip odometer
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I believe sir you do not have a fuel strip but a mechanical devise as of 2011.
Jack
f14rio
New member
BlackdogGS
New member
Does my 2010 GS have a fuel strip?
2010 fuel strip
Yes. Second one just went out at 17,000 miles. First was bad right off the showroom floor in November of 2010.
Yes. Second one just went out at 17,000 miles. First was bad right off the showroom floor in November of 2010.
parts fiche on 2012 R still shows a strip...the RT's have the float first
ka5ysy
2011 R1200RT
If you think that's bad, try $2,100 for a plastic urea tank for the X5 diesel. Damn thing apparently uses the same strip thing molded into the tank and cannot be replaced by itself. I can live with the check engine light on ...
deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
It might be clearer to most people if you put your question in the body of the posting.
The answer is no - the float cannot be retrofitted to older models.
I thought all bikes with strips were history mid year 2011. If not my HA. (humble apology) My two year since replacement ended October 7, 2012. This will be number 7. Why me God?
Other than that, bike has been relatively trouble free.
Jack 2008 RT
deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
The 2012 R1200R still came with a fuel strip. Go figure, we're always the red-headed stepchild in the BMW lineup.
These problems (strip failure) occur in countries that do not use ethanol or oxygenation. It is a design problem and a failure by BMW.
They have no plans to correct this. They are making a lot of money on this for those who are past their two year parts replacement period.
Meanwhile we go through a the greif and uncertainty, not to mention the day it takes to get it fixed at the shop. (seven days for me--will be installing number 7)
It is way past time for a class action on this and the Final drive problem.
What say you? No I will not put a piece of tape over the constant flashing fuel pump, the warning indicator, or the zero fuel reading on a $21,000 motorcycle that you are suppose to ride with pride.
Jack
