Please respond if you've NOT had a 1200GS/GSA fuel pump controller failure

[scottpa]

07 gs
just passed 24k
ridden 3-4 times a week but with 2 or 3 European trips per year
Ridden mostly in good weather but with plenty of soakings
Usually laid up for Dec/Jan (except for the odd warmer day)
No FPC problem but had an odd ignition problem (not EWS) and the tank fuel level sensor packed up.
Other than that, brilliant. If I won the lottery, I would only buy another one.

 

[Whitesnake]

Havn't had bike long! Dec 05 model, 6K, NO FAILURE!

I know it was recalled for a new controller gasket. Also checked & cleaned it - no corrosion or moisture to report.

Can I just add, coming from a Honda background where everything is "nice" I cannot believe the negative vibes I have read on this forum! You lot have made me paranoid I am going to breakdown.

I for one don't believe that Europe's best selling bike is as bad as some of you make out!

 

[(RIP) beamerjon]

john perryman
had 1200gs 55 plate 12000 miles no problems
now got 1200gsa 58 plate 5500 miles on probs too date

 

[noelirwin]

07 WITH 15k AND ABOSLUTELY NO ISSUES

 

[bellyboy]

not yet (crossed fingers)

not yet...fingers still crossed but have had EWS failure

 

[andyboy66]

- rider name: Andy Aguilar
- bike details (model and year): R1200GS, 2009
- mileage: 5.5k, 3.5K of which I've ridden over the last 7 weeks
- typical weather conditions ridden in: sun, rain, damp.
- is the bike stored for long periods of timeL ridden every day. 500 miles a week.

 

[slojon]

I've owned two R1200GS/GSA's and over 60 000km I've had no problems.

 

[madmax]

OMG, here goes kiss of death.

06 GSA 23k used in all weathers daily, all year round.
I replaced the final drive outer seal 2 weeks ago, and 1 mainbeam lamp, that's it now't else to report.

Best bike I've owned so far.

 

[Janie]

bmw have recalled me on the fuel pump go in on thursday for the new one.........also they mentioned a recall on brake lines so thats bein done as well...................anybody else heard about the brake lines needing doin??

 

[Richard M]

bmw have recalled me on the fuel pump go in on thursday for the new one.........also they mentioned a recall on brake lines so thats bein done as well...................anybody else heard about the brake lines needing doin??

I have an 08 GSA. The brake lines were replaced in January this year as a recall.

 

[Janie]

nicely timed for me as i'm off on a tour on friday......

 

[jimmyrottencauli]

No

No, 07 8500miles.

 

[JJ Jeremy]

Not had one yet but got the letter
Jan 2009
GS 1200
16,000 mls
All weathers all the time
JJ

 

[andyclift]

Andy C
05 Bike
35000 miles
Used daily all year
No fuel pump problems

 

[kiwiAdventure]

My local BMW shop advised me today my 2008 Adventure is on recall for a new fuel pump controller. It only takes 10 minutes to fix and they can install the controller while I wait any time.

I've had no problems with the fuel pump controller.

 

[chrisr1200]

-Chris
-'08 1200GS
-10,500 miles
-all weathers
-used daily

 

[gazabmw]

Fuel controller

Gazabmw
1200 GS '06 model
10700 miles ( mine since 5900 mls - Jun 09 )
Generally '3 season' riding, so all bar winter snow & ice.
Sometimes laid up for a week, or longer in winter. In shed.
No problems so far, but advised to remove and clean the unit, which i did and it was a bit corroded.
After further advice, bought a spare for continental trips, so it went with me to Spain, but has not required so far.

 

[Col77]

- Colin A'lee
- '09 1200GS
- 12,000
- All weathers/ mostly pissing rain
- Used most days

 

[wully]

Still not failed.

Am I using the wrong oil or something?

 

[bootlace]

2004, 100,000 km, no dramas...