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approved-fork-oil-31-002-73-1041r-478
……. ~ ( ( ) i Service-Information $ BMWM OTORRADG MBH Motorcycle: R 50/5-R 100 Rt Munich, July 7r’ I ~ Service Technical RM-K-10 vdw Group: Front Fork 31 003 7.9(. ~ 0,2~ – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject; Approved Lubricants, Quantities Recommended and Oil Changes Dear Dealer, The following supplements SI 31 002 78(1041R) and includes the latest factory-approved lubricants for front forks: Make Castrol Esso Mobil Mobil Shell Shell Type DB Hydraulic Fluid Univis J 13 Aero HFA.– DTE 11 Aero Fluid 4 4001 (available only through importers) In addition to those capacities mentioned in SI…
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improved-fork-seals-31-021-88-2320-888
( { ‘ ‘, Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW. NA· Service Department : ‘.- -• –•• ‘::•_·:\;;:!~~1t.>)T·?r·:,:·~~:’ ::’;.~r)rT: ~s1!r~t;)JI}?II~ ~If :T_·,1 Impro_!ed>E· ;k: Seals – R80 and, _Rl,~~:,~~~ls- · ~~~ ~n·· __,- .>· .;::_,;., _ _ 0:;\::, —-~ Problem: Infonnation: Fork Seal Replacement: SHARP EDGE Leaking Fork Seals As described in Service Information 31 019 88 (2279) titled: “Improved Fork Seals – KlOO and K75 models 11 the Boxer models are now also produced with a Fork Seal which has an additional dust lip. In addition to the improved Fork Seal, the new rubber dust covers also have a sharp scraper edge.…
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front-fork-noise-31-009-83-2082-883
Service-Informatio&n Group 31 August Bulletin No. : Front Fork 1983 31 009 83 (2082) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: FRONT FORK NOISE Dear Dealer: The telescopic front fork dampers on all models except R65′ and R65LS now come equipped with a new spring-loaded valve housing, which eliminates axial play that may cause front fork noises. It is no longer necessary to use shims for spacing as advised in ‘Service Information 31 001 82 (2046). The valve washer is now provided with a chamfer that serves to cut down the noise level even further. ),-~se route and initial…
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fork-oil-change-31-008-83-2079-783
( Service-Informatio&n Group 31 July Bulletin No. : Front Fork 1983 31 008 83 (2079) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: OIL CHANGE IN TELESCOPIC FORK Dear Dealer: The different telescopic forks of particular BMW motorcycle models require different oil quantities. The table below provides an actual breakdown: R65, R65LS 190 ± 10 cc RS0GS 220 ± 10 cc R80ST ·,. ., ::·}1:9±_ 910 cc RS0/5 – RlOORS, up to ::.:>~.,;-..;\:;,/. t~P
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front-fork-noise-31-007-82-2046-782
… ( ( ( Service-Informatio&n Group: 31 July Bulletin No. : FRONT FORK 1982 … 31 007 82 (2046) – For ti. s. A. and Canada onl.y._ – SUBJECT: FRONT FORK NOISE Dear Dealer: May we advise of two important procedures to overcome front fork noise: (1) All 1981 & up RSOGs·- RlOORT 1981 & up R65 (Use attached drawing for identification.) -(“-. – 1.1 If a metallic noise in th~~ront fork is. discovered, it c_ould be caused by pla}”\between the v~lve housing (#14) and the retaining ci~¢lip··(#l5). In order to achieve 1!1inimal clearance ,,_;;~r no:.,:P,:lay at al~,r we no1…
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correct-fork-springs-31-006-80-2025-580
( ( .,,_ f. Service-Informatio&n Group 31 Front Fork May 1980 Bulletin No. : 31 006 80(2025) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Correct Front Fork Springs Whenever a sagging front fork end is suspect of incorrect or sagging fork springs, please remove fork springs and measure the free length as follows: R 50/5 – R 100 S free length = 567 mm (22-21/64 11 ) • *R 100 RS – R 100 RT – free length = 54 3 mm ( 21-25/64 11 ) R 65 *heavy duty free length = 4.90 mm (19-19/64″) The above are…
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noisy-upper-fork-spring-support-31-023-88-2326-988
( Service-InformationM otorcycle Problem: Cause: Remedy: Procedure: The fork spring support nut might work loose at the top fork bridge, causing an audible rattle. The fork tube radius is pressing into the top fork bridge. Should this condition occur, install a shim: Part no. 31 42 2 302 407 between the fork tube and top fork bridge to prevent the tubes from pressing into the casting. RT Models: Upper fork bridge Shim 31 42 2 302 407 Remove base shim 131 42 ! 452 448 Remove the storage compartment lids, Use a protective cover for the fuel tank. Remove the…
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fork-oil-capacities-31-026-92-2547-892
( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 31 Front Fork August, 1992 31 026 92 (2547) For USA Only Fork Oil Capacities – All Models – REVISE1D0 /92 Information: Due to changes in front fork suppliers and sports suspension package on some models, we felt the need to show technicians how to determine the fork manufacturer and fork oil capaciities. Sport Suspension: Showa Fork: Best regards, It is important that all technicians be able to identify the suspension type to insure correct refill requirements. Models which have sports suspension wi 11 have a “S” stamped into the fork cap.…
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steering-head-adjustment-tool-31-028-94-2606-594
( ( • ; . ~ t£r7~ ;..~’-. .,.r.· ~ ,. r Service-Information Motorcycle … BMW NA .. •. Servlc•f Oepartm4int ‘ .:. ·· –~_..-_:- ?(·-~~ ~>~ — .. ‘ .,_ . -; ~. . ,: ‘ ‘ .. Group: 31 Front Fo~ MayN 3102894 (2806} _. – I s~••.• Tool – Steering Head Bearing Adjustment Attention: Tool Part Number: This Service Information supersedes the information in the repair manual PN 01 51 9 798 851 for K 1 and K 100 RS 4 V, on page 2.18. This Service Information supersedes the information in the repair manual PN 01…