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2008 K1200S: Fuel gauge
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If it's the dreaded fuel strip problem then you can probably get it fixed under warranty/recall. A couple of years ago I bought a used 2005 K1200S and experienced the fuel strip failure. Even though I didn't purchase the K1200S from the local BMW dealer, they fixed it for free -- twice -- and despite the fact that the the 12-year recall period had ended. (Plug) This was IronHorse M/C in Tucson -- a first class outfit. (I may be mistaken about the 12-year recall limit.)
Now the symptoms of both of my fuel strip failures were just the opposite of your problem: my fuel gauge started the count-down and then said empty when the tank was half-full.
pglaves
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Didn't it seem like you had gone an awful long way on that top-half a tank of gas?
Paul,
Hard to say. Bought it last October/November, then it wasnt until recently that I took it out of the garage. I don't remember if I put gas on it last season.
So due to the on and off timing, I cant tell.
I will check with the dealer.
I believe you; like many of us have had a " fuel strip failure" I think BMW will pick up the cost of parts/ repair at the dealer.
I have had this happen twice+ have learned to watch my " miles", as well as the fuel gage.
Good Luck!
