Category: Service Bulletin

Service-InformationM otorcycle .. -;,t :?i1~hi~3 •iotp[3-f:· . ·•. , BMW NA—/-•,.:; ·t-~ar-Wheel Service .Departmentl ·–~:~:;:··:,’ , • … -.·• · .-:.: >i-~- ; .-:·.–~-~ ::· -~-· . ·._.t.:.·., ~. ~:r..:· ·. _,. • . – Softer Rear _S_u spensipri :- –RlOOGS- :- ~-.. – z-.:. ~ ~ .· –. . -: • :· ;.~ -· ···”•’·’.’ In response to customer and Press feedback, since September, 1988 a softer rear suspension has been installed on all production RlO0GS’s. Both spring and damper rates have been reduced. The shock can be identified from the firmer version by the embossed part number 112…

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Service-Information Motorcycle Group: 33 March 1987 33 012 87 (2253) BMW of N.A. Service Department Rear Wheel Drive For USA Only Rear Drive Assembly for Pre-1981 Model Boxers Infonnation: Caution: Very truly yours, Richard Dampf National Technical Motorcycle Group RD:jel/9 Complete Rear Orive Assemblies for all Boxer models from 1970 – 1980 are no longer available from our factory. However, individual parts for these models are available. If a complete rear drive is needed, you must order a Rear Ori ve Assemb1y which is used on the 1981 – 1984 model Boxers (i.e., light alloy casting). The following modifications and…

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( ( Service-Information$ Group 33 December Bulletin No. Rear Wheel Drive 1983 33 008 83 (2089) -For U.S.A. and Canada Only- RE: REAR DRIVE OIL LEAK Dear Dealer: Since the introduction in 1981 of the new design rear drive housing, it has come to our attention that an oil leak could occur on drum brake models only from the area around the brake pivot shaft. If a leak is noted, the following should be investigated and/or replaced: 1. Install a new brake pivot shaft with four (4) “O” ring grooves. 2. 3. 4. Measure d;~th.,,of “O” •ring ·groove·s with.,~- caliper.…

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( … • • Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: Group 33 Rear Wheel Drive January 1992 33 017 92 {2506) For USA Only Rear Shock Adjustment KnobN umbering- RlOOGS19 91 Models Complaint: Remedy: Replacement Instructions: . . ~(\ .. :j.” . The white numbers on the rear shock adjusting knob have a tendency to come off. Future adjusting knobs will have raised numbers. Replace the adjusting knob with: Part No. 33 53 2 314 139 – Turn the knob to the maximum 10) (position – Using a center punch, put a mark on the plastic nut which is…

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( Service-nI ·of rmation BMW Motorrad Gmbli Service Ett/cb/fm R 50/) – H 90 S motorcycles ‘l’echnical Group 32 Subject: Adjusting steerinr: . tiead bearinr~s . “1unich, Dec ‘7 5 1/7:;(201 M) e Our current service instructions call for the two taner roll8r bearin 6s to be aujusted – free from play, but turninG easily. This not only implies creat sensitivity on the_ part of the mechanic but also fails to proviue • value~ .. whici1

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:.( Service-1n fo rmation BMW Motorrad G~bH R 50 / 5 – R 100 RS Munich,July 77 Service Ett/cb Technical Group: Steering 32 001 77( 1011~ For U.S. and Canada only Subject: Adjusting steering head bearings Gentlemen, Our current service instructions call for the two taper roller bearings to be adjusted free from play, but turning easily. This not only implies great sensitivity on the part of the mechanic but also fails to provide values which can be measured objectively. New comparative tests by BMW’s motorcycle development department have confirmed what motorcycle experts have always maintained: – the entire handling…

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ecbn. Cust. Service KT-20 Gi/St SERVINICFEO RMATION( Motorcycles R50/5,R60/5,R75/5 Gr.: Springs and shock abso~ber Mlinchen, Sept. nr. 1/70 (290) en. Subj.: Shock absorbers for telescopic fork near Sirs, Please observe that the oil quantity of 280 cc for the telescopic fork – stated on the cover back, inside of the owner’s manual for the new motorcycle models – only refers to one fork strut. The total quantity to be filled into the telescopic fork tb~n is: 560 cc. The shock absorber oil Shell 4001, prescribed to lubricate ( the telesc epic fork, can be obtained under the ordering nr. •…

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Customer Service V.GmbH/B&S, N.J. Motorcycles R50/S,R60/5,R75 Brakes, Wheels and Tires Jersey,Nov.1969 Nr. 1/69 (274) ( Subject: Inspection and Adjustment of Steering Head Bearing, and Wheel Bearing on New Motorcycles Gentlemen: The recommended inspection and adjustment of the steering head bearings and wheel bearings (as listed under No. 10 of the second free service inspection at 1000 miles) should be performed during • s. the first free service at 300 miles this inspection now has the additional item number 5 Check fork and wheel bearings adjust if needed. This procedure does not have to be repeated at the 1000 mile service.…

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M u w SERVINICFEO RMATION(‘ Tech. Customer Service VKT 20 Gi/Zr/Go Motorcycles R 50/5,R60/5,R75/5 Munich, April 71 group: brakes, wheels, tires No. 2/71 (296) Supplement 1 Ref.: Driving behaviour of the.new motorcycles Dear Sire, regarding point 7 of our S.I. No. 2/70 (296) we inform you that the prescribed length of the fork support spring in dismounted status is 538 + 12 mm. Fork support springs with a total length of less than 536 mm have a too soft suspension and are to be exchanged. ~he faulty fork support springs have to be sent to the factory in the usual…

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( MEMO I • L:i’:tr.ro·: BMW Authorized Dealers ,.,.. ,. February 8, 19″7″:c’i\.,i • FROM: Butler & Smith, Inc. RE: Fairing Installation Whenever any type of fairing, including the new Avon AV-70/1, is installed on an R 50/5, R 60/5, ·and R 75/5, it is necessary to install two spacers part No. 31 42 2 000 399 under each front fork spring. These spacers will compensate for the additional weight placed over the front fork. Through the addition of these spacers, the trail (castor) is maintained at the required 85mm with the fairing installed~ • • .. , I

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