Service-Informatio&n
Group 12 September Bulletin No.
Motor-Electrics 1979 12 004 79(2003
– For U.S.A. and Canada Only –
Subject: Battery –
Starter Cable R 65
Special attention should be given to the clearance of the cable
between starter and engine housing.
If the cables are installed as per Illustration No. 1, a
possibly serious short could occur.
Check all R 65’s in stock immediately, and others upon the next
regular service check.
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The correct assembly is shown in Illustration No. 2. In addition,
after the nut is tightened, push down the end of the cables,
away from the engine housing.
If motorcycle is new or within the warranty period, claim under
defect code number 61 12 51 37, or for 3 flat rate units.
Yours truly,
BMW MOTORRAD GMBH
After-Sales Service
Please route and initial before fifing
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Bulletin No.
12 004 79(2003
Illustration No. 1
Possible short created by
the wrong assembly of both
cables. ( See arrow. )
Illustration No. 2
Correct assembly.
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