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disk-brake-squeal-34-015-88-2266-388
Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: 34 BMW NA Brakes Service Department Disk Brake Squeal – All Models March, 1988 34 01-5 88 (2266) For USA Only In Service Information 34 010 86 (2220) we discussed the design and philosphy of the BMWBr ake System. Since writing that Service Information, we have investigated various chemicals and anti-squeal components. Although many products reduce the squeal significantly, none of them possess the qualities of safety and durability required for approval. We have evaluated a shim, used on BMWau tomobiles (part no. 32 21 1 116 006). If this part is installed in a caliper with…
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damaged-disc-rotors-34-012-87-2262-1287
( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 34 Brakes December, 1987 34 012 87 (2262) For USA Only Damaged/Bent Brake Disc Rotors Complaint: Cause: Note: Pulsation of front brake lever during slow speed/coming to a stop. Generally occurring between 5,000 and 9,000 mil es. Disc Rotors being damaged during tire changes or wheel removal, transportation or storage. Tire Changes – Improper/careless handling of wheel removal, bead breaking and tire mounting. Transportation – Improper/careless handling of wheel removal by customer. When wheel is transported in a vehicle for tire change, brake disc is subjected to side loading as disc is…
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rear-brake-spring-noise-34-013-88-2296-388
Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 34 . Brakes Rear Drum Brake Spring Noise – R65s, R80s – 1985 and later, and K75s March, 1988 34,013-88 2296) For USA Only Under certain circumstances a resonance of the Rear Brake Spring isaudible to the rider when brakes are applied at slower speeds. Service Information (34 011 86 [2230] January, 1987) recommends the installation of a harmonic damper (34 21 l 457 602 or 34 21 l 457 572) to minimize this noise. The rubber dampers can be installed in all model motorcycles with brake shoes that are 25nm wide. All…
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drum-brake-squeal-34-011-86-2230-187
Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of NA Service Department COMPLAINT: REASON: REMEDY: PARTS: INSTALLATION: IMPORTANT: ‘, ,,,·. ‘• · Brakes January,.J987 34.0ll 86 ··. . (2230) < ••-· .'. ,_,,;•.....,...!;:i.Cl,1,;•J•.. ., For.USA.O nl_y_ Squealing noise from rear drum brake when brake is applied. The squeal is caused by the return spring vibrating. Depending on the intensity of the vibration, this squeal can be annoying. Installa'tion of a dampening rubber around the brake spring at the Brake Shoe Pivot will dampen the vibration and the squeal noise will be minimized. There are two (2') different size.dampening rubbers: 1. K75 with sand cast brake…
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brake-hose-34-028-92-2545-892
( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Brake Hose – RlOOR Group: 34 Brakes August, 1992 34 028 92 (2545) For USA Only Problem: On some RlOORm odels the brake hose is too short and may rub against the fuel tank when the handlebars are at full lock. This does not present a safety r;sk. However, the brake hose may rub the painted finish on the tank. Remedy: Starting with VIN 0280250, a longer hose has been fitted to all RlOORm odels. The correct brake hose length is 745 ± 5 mm. ~ [mn::o ‘ I 745 tS I Part…
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brake-pad-recall-34-027-92-2537-1277
Service-Information Motorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 34 Brak.es • Brake Pad Recall 92 V-081 Procedures July, 1992 34 027 92 (2537) For USA Only 1990 – 1993 Models, RIOORK, lOORS-16vK, l, KllOOLT NOTE: Revised August 1992: Due to warranty data entry we have revised this S.I. to show additional work packages. The time has not changed, only the work package numbers have been changed. This Recall affects a relatively small number of 1990 – 1993 motorcycles. Affected VIN Range: Year Model VIN Range Number of MC’s 1992 RlOOR 0280001 – 0280373 373 1990-1992 KlOORS-16v 6493001 – 6494091 1,091…
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brake-pipe-recall-34-025-91-2467-891
( ( Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: BMW NA Service Department 34 Brakes August 1991 34 025 91 (2467) For USA Only Brake p;pe Recall f91V-107 – RSORTR, lOORTR, lOORS This Recall affects a relatively small number of 1987 and 1988 “R” series motorcycles. Affected VIN Range: Yr. 1987 1988 1988 Problem: Model RSORT RlOORT RlOORS VINs 6491451 – 6491452 6292601 – 6293171 6247001 – 6247549 Total Motorcycles 2 572 549 1123 The brake pipe which is under the gas tank on the left side of the frame may chafe on the inside gas tank surface, or chafe on the speedometer cable.…
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brake-pipe-recall-34-024-91-2466-691
Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 34 Brakes Brake Pipe Recall – Advance Infonaation June 1991 34 024 91 (2466) For USA Only BMWof North America, Inc. will announce a Recall which will affect a relatively small number of 1987 and 1988 RSORT’s, RlOORT’s, and RlOORS’s (only 1,123 motorcycles). The VIN range and model years will be described in a subsequent Service Information bulletin and will describe in detail the repair procedures. You may wish to order, through normal parts channels, the following kit: Part No. 34 32 9 062 451 Because of the small number of motorcycles involved,…
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drum-shoes-34-021-90-2395-290
( : • ; ~-4. ••• ‘:· ……. . ·:”” ( Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 34 Brakes February 1990 34 021 90 (2395) For USA Only Rear Drum Brake Shoes – All Models from 1981 on!t except R80G/S A new part number for asbestos-free brake shoes has been introduced for all rear drum brake models from model year 1981 and onward, with the exception of the RBO G/S (1981 – 1986). This part number is a kit containing upper and lower brake shoes, 2 brake return springs, and a rubber absorber which can now be installed…
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shock-adjustment-handle-171-311-771
SERVINICFEO RMAllO~ Tech.Cust. Service VKT 20 Gi/Zr Motorcycle R 50/5,R 60/5, R 75/5 Munich, July 1971 Group: Springd & Shock Absorbers No. 2/71 (3ll)en Ref.: Adjustment handle for the initial stress of the rear wheel frame spring Dear Sirs, starting in the series we altered the position of the adjustment plate for the initial stress of the spring of the rear wheel, so that the adjustment handle points now to the inside; this handle position has the advantage that if you install saddlebags you have no further alterations i;o inaKe. In case you have to mount saddlebags at a cycle…