cjack
K Bikes Complex by Choice
Just coming up on 20,000 km service. No problems. Almost always use Shell V Power no ethanol.
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Just coming up on 20,000 km service. No problems. Almost always use Shell V Power no ethanol.
Kent,At the beginning, understand this ...
The USA Federal Government ONLY mandates recalls for one of two issues.
1. The vehicle fails to meet emissions requirements
2. The vehicle exhibits a safety problem.
Anybody that thinks a failed fuel gauge is a safety problem is dreaming. BMW can voluntarily recall anything they want and that will describe the car problem, i.e. a voluntary action on BMW's part to keeps its customers happy. Clearly a fuel leak situation is likely a safety problem--hence the government investigation of motorcycle fuel pumps. No leak is associated with failed fuel strips.
NHTSA website said:If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire
2010 RT, First strip failed two blocks from dealer the day it was purchased. They had none in stock to fix. 2nd and 3rd failure occurred before 3500 miles. Rode it 20,000 miles with a round lemon sticker over the yellow flashing light. Was going to sell it, so got 4th strip installed while still under warranty. Decided to keep it after trying a Concours for 6 months. 4th strip is still working after 1200 miles. Maybe I'll zap this one with a few thousand volts when it quits. (Kawasaki fuel guage was still working after 5k miles, but it's no RT)
Someone on the original forum I posted this on suggested that each failure be considered an incident, and deserves it's own report to NHTSA. Right now - my thinking is- he's right. It means I'll be busy filling out 4 more reports.
This proves that there is absolutely NO need for a the MOA to address the "possible" fuel strip problem with BMW NA.
I say let each member fight it out on their on with their local dealer and BMW NA. After all, you don't really need a working fuel gauge, just use a stick to measure how much fuel you have remaining.
Well we've had 7 fuel strips on 4 of 6 bikes since BMW started using them. It is a little annoying.