Category: Service Bulletin

( Service-Informatio&n Group 21 January I Bulletin No. Clutch 1980 ! 21 001 80(2008) – For U.S.A. and Canada O~ly – Subject: Sudden Clutch Engagement (Grabbing) On the occasion of a customer complaint of uncontrollable and sudden clutch engagement, we recommend checking the following: 1. Free and even movement of the clutch pushrod thrust bearing and. felt. Also insure bearing is properly lubricated. 2. Lubrication of the splines of the clutch disc.and transmission input _sh aft.~ 3. Correct· axial •:·shimming,. o~ :ft:!tlrans.mission .:· :,’:input ..s h”aft:=:~·’;P:roper spaciii’g”Ts;::::~o··”.,,.toO . 05mm ··’…c-?”‘·C··dfc i:,,.0too121T”nieas).1red,-cold. s·ee Rep_a_ir M,frtuii:i:.t:·for/’wo:rkp’ roc’edures’·:-:in:es taEf),.~llin_g •” proper s}?.immii_ig. .-·.:,:::~:f·:~-‘::~..…

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n ( \ Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 21 Clutch June 1991 21 007 91 (2462} For USA Only Shifting Complaints – Kl R Models Complaint: Cause: Remedy: Note: Clutch slips or is awkward to operate, especially when the motorcycle has reached operating temperature. If the clutch is properly adjusted and the clutch lever and cable operate smoothly, check the measurement of the piston at the back of the gearbox. Diameter max. 28. 7 mm The diameter of the piston must not exceed 28.7 nm (measured at room temperature). If this dimension is exceeded at any point, the…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle ; . ·l./~.•.:. -~,:· . ·-·r, Problem: Cause: Remedy: .Group: lt • i: • ,” . , •••• • C}~tch · 21 006 s~·; (2355) . ‘/.,~”‘-‘\ ‘ . :•f .1’ ·. ‘;\;!:.’ • Gearbox oil leaking from the clutch push rod boot at the adjustment bolt. Improper clutch adjustment. The coi 1 spring cannot put enough pressure against the boot’s sealing surface to contain the gear box oil when the clutch free-play is improperly adjusted. The greater the free-play, the further the sea 1 i ng surface arcs back from the base of the spring. Adjust the…

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Service-Information Motorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 21 Clutch Lubrication of Clutch Splines December 1984 21 004 84 (2136) For USA and Canada Only We described in two (2) previous Service Informations [21 003 82 (2064)] and [21 003 83 (2074)] the importance of clutch spline lubrication. Test results where clutch splines are kept properly lubricated are extremely positive. Stiff shifting of the gearbox and stiffness of clutch operation can be directly attributed to dry or rusty clutch splines. Lubrication of this area will greatly prolong clutch life, and we recommend the following lubricants only for this purpose: Optimal…

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) Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: l8 BMW NA Exhaust February 1989 18 005 89 Service Department (2335) For USA Only Removing/Repairing Exhaust Flange Nut – Boxer Models Situation: Caution: Reminder: Remedies! Note: The finned exhaust nut may become seized to the cylinder head exhaust port threads. Do not try to force the nut off if it is seized. Never-Seize Paste should be applied at the 600-mi1e service. No. 1 : Drill 3 or 4 holes approximately 4 rmi deep using a 6 rrm drill between one pair of fins. Use a 3/4″ cold chfsel to split the metal between the holes…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: 18 BMW NA Exhaust Service Department System Spark Arrester – RBO 6/S and RlO0GS March, 1988 18 004 88 (2299) For USA Only Infonnation: Many states, as well as the U.S. Forest Service, require that an approved spark arrester be installed prior to off-road use. Required Parts: A spark arrester is available as an accessory and can be ordered through normal parts channels: Spark Arrester: Clamp: 18 12 l 242 644 18 21 1 454 381 I -·-· ~ ~~ t–0-,- -~J Additional Modifications: (RlOOGoSn ly) Very truly yours, \ \ \ \ The 1 eft rear…

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Service-Informatio&n Group: Exhaust Systems October 1980 Bulletin No.: 18 001 80(2027) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Re: R 80 G/S Spark Arrester ~•rt has come to our attention that many local laws require a spark arrester on vehicles used for “off-road” purposes. -, Acc6rdingly, BMWe ngineers have approved a spark arrester P- for the R 80 G/S for “off-road” use, only when local laws -• require one. The spark arrester will be available as an accessory, to be installed by customer, and is available through normal parts channels, under the part number: # 18 12 1 242 644…

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—· Bru1\f\J MOTORRAD Gru1BH BMW MOTORRAD GMBH • 8 Munchen 40 • Postfach 400360 —-r ;f • “” -:.). ~:: …. 1 Buro: Munchen-Freim;inn, YOlckarslr. 9 Fernsprec11er: (089) 32 5025 Drahtwort: Baymolorrad Telex: 523313 Bankkonlen: . Deutsche Bank AG. Munchatn, 72/06 600 Bayeriache Hypolh4ken• und Wechsel·Bank, MuncllBn, 318156200 • Postscheck·Konto: 2002 3~ • 807 Muncher, ___ L — __________________ ….__ __________________ _ 0 =’ lhre Zolch•n lhre Nachrlchl vom Unaare Zelch11n Munch en, 6. 1. 75 …. •—····. __R ‘~~-:J_~9s/Nab __-·_·_ _ 20th February, 197: Batrelt: R 90 S – Blue Exhaust PiEes Dear Sir, It is not unusual for…

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Technical Customer bervice VK~-20 Gi/S SERVIINCFEO RMATION Motorcycle 1- + 2-cylinder models Gr.: Frame Mlinchen, Sept. 1970 n. 1/70 (291) en. Subj.: Calcite on exhaust pipes Dear Sirs, To remove calcite – it deposits especially on the bottom part of the exhaust pipes, resulting from water sprays – we tested various products in our laboratory. The product VP 2693 proved especially effective. It is a rust remover paste, produced by the company Metallgesellschaft AG Frankfurt Reuterweg 14 which, in spite of a reaction period of several days, did not attack the basic metal of the corresponding parts. The duration for…

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Dear BMW BUTLER & SMITH, INC. EAST WALNUT STREET & HUDSON AVENUE NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 201 • 767•1223 June 16, 1977 WEST 135 EAST STANLEY STREET COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224 213. 638-8508 Re: Gas Tank Filler Cap Venting R60/7 From VIN 6 100 001 to 6 100 407 R75/7 From VIN 6 120 001 to 6 121 470 Rl00/7 From VIN 6 140 001 to 6 142 340 RlOOS From VIN 6 160 001 to 6 161 323 RlOORS From VIN 6 180 001 to 6 181 262 Dealer: This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the…

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