Category: Service Bulletin

(– Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 36 Wheels and Tires October 1984 36 025 84 (2126) For USA and Canada Only Pirelli MT58 and MT59 Phantom Supertouring Tires After completing successful testing, we can now recommend the Phantom Supertouring tires developed by Pirelli in the following sizes for all BMW motorcycles RS0/5 — RlOORT, excluding R65, R65LS, and R80GS: Front: 3.25 H 19 with 10 A 19 ss tube 100/90 H 19 with 14 A 19 SS tube – R80ST only Rear: 4.00 H 18 with 14 A 18 ss tube 120/90 H 18 with 14 A…

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( l Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 36 Wheels and Tires October 1984 36 024 84 (2124) CONTINENTATLK 22 RC AND TK44 RC TIRES For USA and Canada Only After completing successful testing, we can now recommend special versions of the TK22 and TK44 tires for all new BMW motorcycles RS0/5 – Rl00RT, excluding R65, R65LS, RB0/GS, R80ST models. The precise designations are: Front: Rear: 3.25 H 19, TK22, RC tube type DOT CP1N7 FR 144 4.00 H 18, TK44, RC tube type DOT CPY 26 FR 144 This tire can be identified by a yellow dot…

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( ( l Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: BMW of N.A. Service Department 36 WHEELS & TIRES October 1984 36 023 84 (2123) For USA and Canada Only : ‘ ._.,, . RECALL 84V-092– CAST FRONT 19″ WHEELS We recently sent to all of you a Mailgram with the following contents: ‘”ID: All BMWl’b torcycle Dealers RE: Recall 84V-092 — Front cast Wheels ‘Ihe mailing of custarer notification letters is n= in progress; therefore, this campaign has officially started. A recall authorization form with custarer name and VIN number is part of this notification. PRCCIDJRE: 1 . Custariers will contact you for…

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……… Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 36 Wheels and Tires Recall Campaign 84V – 092 August 1984 36 022 84 (2117) For USA and Canada Only Inspection/Replacement of 19″ Front Cast Alloy Wheels BMW of North America, Inc., has voluntarily initiated a safety related defect recall campaign. The NTHSA-assigned recall campaign number is 84V – 092. This service information outlines the specific procedure for the implementation of this campaign. A copy of the customer letter is attached for your information. VEHICLES AFFECTED Inclusive Dates of Model Model Year Manufacture R60/7 1977 Sept. 1976 – Aug. 1977 R75/7…

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( ( -, 1 • • ._. . r”•1 “‘.,~,. ‘.._ …… ~ •• .,_ •• , I •• •••·•• • Service-Informatio0n Group 36 February Bulletin No.: Wheels and Tires 1984 36 020 84 (2094) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: TIRE CLEARANCE ALL MODELS EXCEPT R80GS AND R80ST Dear Dealer: t. Occasionally, we r~’ceive inquiries of””insuff:t’~isnt clearance between the rear swi11g.ar~; and tire/ particularly on motor.cycles before model year;.;,1981’~: – – .. ,_-t··- •··· , :.. ~-·–. .;. -·~..;• :./-~·-_. Therefore, a thrust· sle.eve 10 ~ 7mn· l~ng)ias •. been-_develo~_~d to install on the rear wheel drive…

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( Service-Informatio0n Group 36 August Bulletin No.: Wheels and Tires 1983 36 019 83 (2084) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: PAINT CRACKS ON THE SEAM OF BMW COMPOSITE WHEELS R65LS Dear Dealer: In the composite cast wheel process of the R65LS, the spoke and hub section is made of an aluminum alloy which is injected into a rim made of a highly resistant and flexible aluminum extrusion design. The composite cast wheel seam looks like two ball joints from a cross section view. With this process of securing the-spoke to the rim, the strength of the joint…

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Service-Information$ r-, Group 36 Wheels and Tires June 1983 Bulle tin No. : 36 002 77 (1026R) – For U.S.A. and Canada only – Supplement I RE: DAMAGES TO WHEELS AND TIRES Dear Dealer: In the Service Information bulletin of August 1977, we described the possible damages to wheels and tires when riding over obstacles. At the same time,, we.,.,requested you to point out to your customers the need _t_o follow certain precautionary measures. Please/{~uppl.ement those in~truct:!i~:;:~:!:.~;.~!~;. foFrow:1~5~:tZ:~;c::. ( 1. Avoid’ …t he .. use ~of·•.. u napproved tires ;-··unsu’.rt:able for BMW·m otorcycle·s ..: ;::,.,.,. ,.·._ :·,,’.~.~:”·’: .:.:.:. :, .…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 36 Wheels l Tires NewA pprovedT ires RlOOGS April, 1992 36 052 92 (2521) For USA Only Information: After extensive testing we are able to approve the use of the following tires. Michelin T 66 90/90 – 21 H T 66 X 130/80 R – 17 H -.-:—–….,.._~ —- -….., 2]:’-R .,,.,._____..____ Bridgestone TW 47 90/90 TW 48 130/80 – 17 H Note: Both of the above brand tires combine good road capabilities with off-road characteristics. The Michelen Tire exhibits a very low level of wear. Bridgestone TW 47 Very truly yours,…

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,,…..,. Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 36 Wheels l nres August 1991 36 048 91 (2472) Tire Balancing Fluids/Sealants – Tire Repatr Kits For USA Only Information: The use of tire balancing fluid/sealants may cause the tire to come off the rim if air is lost quickly. In addition, the fluid may have a reaction with the wheel or even the tire. For the above reasons the use of this balancing fluid/sealant is not recommended. Some brands of emergency flat tire inflators contain propane and/or isobutane as a propellant and inflating agent. The presence of these gases can…

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( Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 36 Wheels l Tires ApprovedT ires – 1985 Onward August 1991 36 047 91 (247~) For USA Only The attached BMWM otorcycle Tire Chart supersedes our Tire Chart dated May, 1989. Since our last chart was published, several new model tires as well as new model BMWm otorcycles have been introduced. ·These tires have been approved after thorough testing by our factory. Very truly yours, BMWof North America, Inc. Frank Stevens National Service Manager Motorcycle Group FS:jel/272.2 Att. Richard Dampf National Technical Manager BMW Motorcycle Tire Chart For 1985 And Later Models…

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