Category: Service Bulletin

( ( Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 71 Accessories March, 1988 71 004 88 ( 2278) For USA Only System I and II Helmets Problem: Remedy: Locks, Latches and Pivots: System II Helmet: Very truly yours, We noticed that the edge molding on BMWSy stem I and II Helmets may become loose, causing the painted surface at the molding to crack. With a slight pressure, pull downward on the molding to expose approximately a 3 – 5 11111 gap under the molding. Using a Cyanoacrylate glue (Super Glue), run a thin line along the exposed area. Release the…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 62 Instruments March, 1988 62 005 88 {2295) For USA Only Instrument Vibration – R Models Complaint: Note: Remedy: Exchange: Warranty: Important Note: Very truly yours, Instrument vibration and Speedometer/Tachometer needles falling off. Pre-U. S. production Rl 00RS motorcycles experienced this; all U.S. production motorcycles will have the updated mounts. The four ( 4) 1 i ght-col ored ( Gray or White) rubber bushings, which the Instruments are mounted in, are now updated with black rubber bushings which are softer and therefore will absorb vibrations more effectively. Part Nos.: l 42 1…

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Service-InformatioGn Group: December Bulletin No.: Instruments 1981 62 002 81 (2041) Subject: Motometer Instruments Dear Dealer: Any Motorneter instruments which fail to function properly within the warranty period should be re9laced with a new instrument. 1) When the defective unit is replaced, file claim and retain that instrument properly tagged for disposition by the District Service/Parts Manager. ‘·”.,;. r· .,.::_,-.—~’ ~- 2) Inefficient instruments no loqger~- covered unde;;,.,, warranty can be repai~-~9-k ve.cy\ ~ea~~’~fe.~Y. The Motom~:teff~Jir de!fot .-. 1 s 1:o_ga~ .!:d.•””~~~1~ f …~. =-~~~- ·-1′:/-:liT~-‘:.~..,1:>l.. fo;.r~– … ~~7.’~_:; – • ·–‘:~ .!–~);i~6~h’.~Piywo5d:::-:sp~~o.meter ..~ \clock Co. – • – –~–~~:;,–~…

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( ( Service-Jn formation BMW MOTORRAD GMBH ~1otorcycles-R 60/6-R 100 RS Munich, Ma::r’78 Service Technical R-VK-11 da-st Group: Instruments 62 001 7 8 ( 1 (-‘~1( , ,~.,,~,.. ) For U.S.A. and Canada O~ly – Subject: Electronic Revolution Counter for R 60/6 – R 100 RS model ’77 Dear Dealer, If it is required to install an electronic revolution counter on one of these machines, please refer to the following list of possible installation and connection arrangements. However, please note that engines with mechanical revolution counter drive connection will continue to be available until further notice. Please keep this in…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 61 January I Bulletin No. General Electrics 1980 ! 61 005 79(2009) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only — Subject: Emergency Flasher Assembly for R 65 Through parts channels you will receive an offer for an optional emergency flasher kit – BMW Part No. 61 31 l 243 885. Two cables in the relay base (No. 10 on the enclosed wiring diagram) may be reversed, thus causing a severe short . • . -·~s.:._, .: .,· . J . • . Properly -connectedL- ‘·a·s· pet:~–the··-wiring di’agrarn .:::- _ …… ….. …. ••,l-i.•-··· – – … ~ –~ ~…

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SERVICE SERVICE BULLETIN ll-79-12NS M ~ BUTLER & SMITH, INC. NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON. CALIFORNIA 90224 BATTERYW ARRANTPYR ORATIONS CHEDULE Effective: 3-1-79 Supercedes Bulletin 5-79-SNS Group 61 – Electrics Dear Dealer: Below is the current reimbursement schedule for all battery warranty claims. Note that free replacement is provided only in the first month of service. All batteries must be returned to Butler & Smith, Inc., clean and drained of acid and wrapped in a plastic bag, to be considered for warranty, with a completed warranty claim form signed by the customer. Documentation of date of sale must also be…

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Service-Information BMWM OTOR.RADG MBH Motorcycles: R 65-R 100 RS Munich, Oct. ’79 Technical Group: General Electrics 61 ooi 79t~~~1~; – For U.S.A~ and Canada Only – Subject: Switching Off the Steady State Light On Dear Dealer, For the last two years we were required, for safety conspicui~y reasons, to have a steady state headlight-on as soon as the engine has started. For those customers who are wishing to turn the headlight off during daylight operation and who do not live in the following states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,_ Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Ca,rolina, o~egon, South Carolina,…

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( Service-Information $ BMW MOTORRAD GMBH Motorcycle-R 65-R 100 RT Munich, July .1 79 Service Technical RM-K-11 fa Group: Electric 61 OG 3/79( 1074R – For the U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Possible Defects of the Electric Handlebar-Mounted Switches Dear Dealer, In case of problems, hanging up or non-operation of handlebarswitches, such as: directionals, starter, horn, lights, engine cut-off button, the entire unit must be exchanged. Repairs falling under the standard warranty, the entire unit should be claimed using the following labor reimbursement rates: R 65 4 FRU R 80/7 – R 100 T 6 FRU • R 100…

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SERVICE SERVICE BULLETIN 5-79-2NS BUTLER & SMITH, INC. NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON. CALIFORNIA 90224 BATTERYW ARRANTPYR ORATIONSC HEDULE Effective: 3-1-79 Group 61 – Electrics Dear Dealer: Below is the currect reimbursement schedule for all battery warranty claims. Note that free replacement is provided only in the first month of service. All batteries must be returned to Butler & Smith.Inc., clean and drained of acid and wrapped in a plastic bag, to be considered for warranty, with a completed warranty claim-form signed by the customer. Documentation of date of sale must also be attached, i.e. sales receipt or repair order,…

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SERVICE SERVICE BULLETIN 2-79-3-NS BUTLER & SMITH, INC. NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224 ELECTRICALW IRINGD IAGRAMS GROUP: 61 – Electrics Dear Dealer: In response to requests from you, our dealers, we have prepared a comprehensive set of BMW wiring diagrams for your use. Enclosed you will find a complete package containing the following diagrams: RS0/2 – R69S U.S. 1961 – 1969 6 Volt Only RS0/5 – R75/5 1970 – 1972 Without Fuses R50/5 – R75/5 Late 1972 – 1973 With Fuses R60/6 – R90S 1974 Only R60/6 – R90S 1975 – 1976 Only R60/7 – RlOOS 1977 Only…

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