BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 G650X Country, G650X Challenge, and G650X Moto motorcycles manufactured from November 29, 2006 through May 19, 2008.
Over time, the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break. If this occurs, it would be possible for fragments of the attachment to become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket.
The number of units affected has not been announced.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
BMW 101 for Cagers
Just saw this posting on the BMWBMW forum. Apparently, some people still don't know that BMW makes motorcycles, even though BMW started making motorcycles in 1923, long before they started making cars. Be sure to check out my BMW and a Quiz Too for some history about BMW and a short quiz.
Here's an excerpt from the posting:
"While stopped at a traffic light on the Reston Parkway a woman, driving a BMW 7 series car, puts her window down and shouts at me: Something like this;
Woman: You should remove those stickers
Me: What stickers?
Woman: Those BMW stickers. Everyone knows BMW does not make motorcycles. How dare you put those on..."
Here's an excerpt from the posting:
"While stopped at a traffic light on the Reston Parkway a woman, driving a BMW 7 series car, puts her window down and shouts at me: Something like this;
Woman: You should remove those stickers
Me: What stickers?
Woman: Those BMW stickers. Everyone knows BMW does not make motorcycles. How dare you put those on..."
Friday, July 15, 2011
2012 New BMW 1-series
BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke, the "engine"in its name, the brand used to be defined by a wide range of excellent engines. In recent years the range has been a change in the 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine is reduced to four and 3.0-liter straight six-cylinder models for the most part, with "V-8, V-10 or V-12 models. high-end food, lifting the BMW 1 series, launching in Europe today as a


Wednesday, July 6, 2011
BMW 1 Series 2012
2012 BMW 1 Series was introduced to the public. 2012 BMW 1 Series comes with a fresh new face and adorable.
BMW 1 Series 2012
His body was 85 mm longer than the previous model. Wheelbase is stretched 30 mm, front and rear tracks wider than 51 mm and 72 mm. Height does not change, however, the width 17 mm to give a more spacious cabin space and sporty.
BMW claims rear legroom is better 21 mm.
BMW 1 Series 2012
His body was 85 mm longer than the previous model. Wheelbase is stretched 30 mm, front and rear tracks wider than 51 mm and 72 mm. Height does not change, however, the width 17 mm to give a more spacious cabin space and sporty.
BMW claims rear legroom is better 21 mm.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
BMW M5 2012 BERKOKPIT SPORTS CAR
After yesterday's photos of 2012 BMW M5 roaming in cyberspace, BMW finally officially released the official photographs.
As Dapurpacu.com wrote yesterday, M5 2012 equipped with a V8 engine, 4400 cc, M TwinPower Turbo, powerful 560 hp at 6000-7000 rpm and 680 Nm of torque at 1500 rpm. Greater power and torque of 10% and 30% from the previous model.
Acceleration 0-100 kph in 4.4 seconds and
As Dapurpacu.com wrote yesterday, M5 2012 equipped with a V8 engine, 4400 cc, M TwinPower Turbo, powerful 560 hp at 6000-7000 rpm and 680 Nm of torque at 1500 rpm. Greater power and torque of 10% and 30% from the previous model.
Acceleration 0-100 kph in 4.4 seconds and
BMW 520d 2011 Premium Diesel
BMW 520d 2011
BMW classified dare premium diesel sedan market through 520d sedan. For luxury car manufacturer has not been a lot of courage to bring the diesel sedan to Indonesia, for reasons still poor quality of diesel fuel in the country.
Curiosity to premuim BMW 520d diesel cars getting bigger. DetikOto feel lucky to test drive the car. Let us discuss how the performance for Rp 768 million
New Tucson elegant design 2011
New Tucson elegant design
New Tucson elegant design was done by Thomas Buerkle (who previously designed the BMW). Packed with 2,000 cc engine capacity, high performance 166ps / 6200 rpm, the Hyundai New Tucson challenging tracks in the valley to try Mount Batur, Bali. Evidently, the great strength could tame the steep and rocky terrain. Sporty fog lamps which follows the wave of water as
2012 BMW K 1600 GT & GTL Sport Tourer in INTERMOT
2012 BMW K 1600 GTL Sport Tourer2012 BMW K 1600 GTThe K1600GT and GTL are based about a new inline six agent with a claimed ability achievement of 160hp and 129 ft-lb. of torque. According to BMW, the engine’s 226 batter weight makes it the lightest serially produced inline six agent over 1000cc. That helps the K1600GT affirmation a weight of 703 pounds (without panniers) while the K1600GTL
Monday, June 7, 2010
2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS REVEALED
The 2010 BMW F 650 GS and F 800 GS accept new colours as a touch-up for the new year. The F 650 GS will be accessible in Lava Orange Metallic, White Aluminium Matt Metallic and Biarritzblue Metallic. The colours of Iceberg Silver Metallic, Flame Red and Azure Blue Metallic are no best available.
The BMW F 800 GS 2010 is accessible in Lava Orange Metallic/Black Satin and Alpine White. The colours that will not be accessible are Dark Magnesium Metallic Matt and Sunset Yellow/Black Satin. The 2010 F 800 S will accept agleam atramentous auto while the F 800 ST will accept a atramentous engine.
2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS Specification
The BMW F 800 GS 2010 is accessible in Lava Orange Metallic/Black Satin and Alpine White. The colours that will not be accessible are Dark Magnesium Metallic Matt and Sunset Yellow/Black Satin. The 2010 F 800 S will accept agleam atramentous auto while the F 800 ST will accept a atramentous engine.
2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS Specification
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 798.00 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 84.48 HP (61.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 83.00 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Physical measures
Dry weight: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)
Seat height: 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,350 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall length: 2,320 mm (91.3 inches)
Overall width: 945 mm (37.2 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,578 mm (62.1 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension: Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm
Front suspension travel: 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear suspension travel: 215 mm (8.5 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-V21
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/70-V17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Exhaust system: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS
The 2010 BMW F 650 GS and F 800 GS accept new colours as a touch-up for the new year. The F 650 GS will be accessible in Lava Orange Metallic, White Aluminium Matt Metallic and Biarritzblue Metallic. The colours of Iceberg Silver Metallic, Flame Red and Azure Blue Metallic are no best available.
The BMW F 800 GS 2010 is accessible in Lava Orange Metallic/Black Satin and Alpine White. The colours that will not be accessible are Dark Magnesium Metallic Matt and Sunset Yellow/Black Satin. The 2010 F 800 S will accept agleam atramentous auto while the F 800 ST will accept a atramentous engine.
2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS Specification
The BMW F 800 GS 2010 is accessible in Lava Orange Metallic/Black Satin and Alpine White. The colours that will not be accessible are Dark Magnesium Metallic Matt and Sunset Yellow/Black Satin. The 2010 F 800 S will accept agleam atramentous auto while the F 800 ST will accept a atramentous engine.
2010 NEW BMW F 800 GS Specification
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 798.00 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 84.48 HP (61.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 83.00 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Physical measures
Dry weight: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)
Seat height: 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,350 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall length: 2,320 mm (91.3 inches)
Overall width: 945 mm (37.2 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,578 mm (62.1 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension: Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm
Front suspension travel: 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear suspension travel: 215 mm (8.5 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-V21
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/70-V17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Exhaust system: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
MODIFICATION BMW S 1000RR tuned by AC Schnitzer

BMW S 1000RR AC Schnitzer
BMW S 1000RR AC Schnitzer assuredly got its easily on the S1000RR and angry it into a abundant bigger circadian use superbike. That’s right. It may be adamantine to believe, but their access aims appear abundance and achievability artlessly because the bike doesn’t charge any upgrades on the achievement side.



AC Schnitzer has been fettling BMW for years and the S1000RR is the latest machine to be tweaked - just not in the obvious performance enhancing ways. The biggest change is the fitment of new adjustable handlebars and yoke which swop the clip-ons for a straight bar and have an adjustable clamp.



BMW S 1000RR tuning by AC Schnitzer picture|wallpaper
AC Schnitzer has been fettling BMW for years and the S1000RR is the latest machine to be tweaked - just not in the obvious performance enhancing ways. The biggest change is the fitment of new adjustable handlebars and yoke which swop the clip-ons for a straight bar and have an adjustable clamp.
Other new appearance on the AC Schnitzer S1000RR are the anchor and clamp levers, a carbon cilia bankrupt silencer, blast bungs, achievement air-filter and a numberplate hanger, all abrogation a audible mark on the already affectionate of different bike.
MODIFICATION BMW S 1000RR tuned by AC Schnitzer

BMW S 1000RR AC Schnitzer
BMW S 1000RR AC Schnitzer assuredly got its easily on the S1000RR and angry it into a abundant bigger circadian use superbike. That’s right. It may be adamantine to believe, but their access aims appear abundance and achievability artlessly because the bike doesn’t charge any upgrades on the achievement side.



AC Schnitzer has been fettling BMW for years and the S1000RR is the latest machine to be tweaked - just not in the obvious performance enhancing ways. The biggest change is the fitment of new adjustable handlebars and yoke which swop the clip-ons for a straight bar and have an adjustable clamp.



BMW S 1000RR tuning by AC Schnitzer picture|wallpaper
AC Schnitzer has been fettling BMW for years and the S1000RR is the latest machine to be tweaked - just not in the obvious performance enhancing ways. The biggest change is the fitment of new adjustable handlebars and yoke which swop the clip-ons for a straight bar and have an adjustable clamp.
Other new appearance on the AC Schnitzer S1000RR are the anchor and clamp levers, a carbon cilia bankrupt silencer, blast bungs, achievement air-filter and a numberplate hanger, all abrogation a audible mark on the already affectionate of different bike.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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