Category: Service Bulletin

( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 16 Fuel Tanlc and Lines Fuel Cap – All Boxer Models October 1991 16 016 91 (2486) This bulletin replaces S.I. #2244 dated July, 1987 For USA Only Condition: The fuel cap chafes the painted surface of the tank at the filler neck. Cause: Remedy: The filler neck is welded too deeply into the fuel tank. Install an 0-ring – part no. groove of the fuel cap seal. slightly thicker and the cap far. 62 16 l 459 608 – into the The 0-ring makes the seal cannot be screwed in as…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 16 Fuel Tank And Lines July 1987 16 015 87 (2244) For USA Only Fuel Cap Dust Lip Chafing Fuel Tank Surface – Boxer Models Information: To prevent fuel tank’s painted surface from being rubbed or chafed by the Dust Seal (Fig. 1), an 0-Ring 44 x 4 mm (Part No. 11 42 1 337 098) can be fitted between the sealing surfaces as shown in Fig. 2. The 0-Ring will restrict compression of the fuel cap seal, raising the overall cap height when tightened, thereby preventing the Dust Seal from rubbing…

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Service-Information Motorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 16 Fuel Tank and Lines June 1986 16 012 86 (2212) For USA Only Matching New Fuel Cap Locks ~o Existing Keys Situation: Remedy: Note: In many cases, a dealer will find it necessary to replace the lock cylinder in a fuel cap due to shortage or failure of the original fuel cap/lock cylinder. In these cases, it is possible to retain the one-key locking system by RECODING A NEW LOCK CYLINDER AT YOUR DEALERSHIP. Purchase the appropriate uncoded lock cylinder by ordering: Model: -P-a–rt No.: Boxers (all) 51 25 1 243…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 16 Fuel Tank and Lines ·oecember 1985 16 008 85 (2186) For USA and Canada Only California Fuel Evaporation Emission System — Boxer Models Model: Explanation: Gas Cap: Gas Tank: 1985 California models 1986 All U.S. models except R65 Due to California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations, motorcycles sold in the state of California must have evaporative emission control systems. The system used on BMW Boxer motorcycles consists of a crankcase storage system, which controls fuel vapors. Fuel vapor (gases) from the tank are prevented from escaping by a sealed cap.…

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I .I Service-Information Motorcycle ‘~~,–•~’,,:i,-;, •,• • •’,•] ‘ t·’ ‘BMW otN.A. ;;:}}•f’!l!),i;D11~rtmen~•.i [~tfi.;.tl:~·iitti:_-.:~J~’–‘. Complaint: Cause: Reason: Caution: Customer Notif·ication: Warranty: Group: Hi Fuel Tank and Lines December 1985 16 009 85 (2187) For USA and Canada .: 0 :::i,,,~it . Owners with the above system cannot fill their fuel tanks to the maximum capacity. Fuel tank filler neck flapper door will not allow filling tank to its brim. C.A.R.B. regulations influenced the design of the BMW fuel tank, as described in previous Service Informations sent to you. The flapper door is positioned to limit filling capacity specifically to allow…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 16 February Bulletin No.: Fuel Tank 1984 16 001 84 – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: CLEAR PROTECTJ:.0N’YOIL FOR FUEL TANK 7 Dear Dealer: Supplement to our Service Information of March 1982, No. 52 002 82 (2057). We are now able to supply a clear protection foil for the rear se’ction of· the fuel tank ::.t.hati.the· seat cushfon .. occaslOnally’;contacts. Th°ls: foil is similar to the one used oni!;;:1rsoJ;sa, nd ST. fuel tanks. They can be ordered t,llrciugh normal parts channels . using part numbers:’ .–/r;, ,rc . • • • • • • . –…

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Group 16 Fuel System SERVICE SERVICE BULLETIN 11-79-11S BUTLER & SMITH, INC. NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224 LOCK EXCHANGEO N FILLER CAPS In cases where the fuel filler cap must be replaced for reasons other than a failure of the lock mechanism, it is possible to retain the single key system. This is accomplished by removing the lock cylinder from the defective filler cap and installing it into the new filler cap, which can be obtained from the Parts Department without a lock cylinder installed. Cap Removal. If the cap cannot be removed in the normal manner, then…

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\ Service-Information $ BMW MOTOR~D ‘GMBH Service – Technical R-VK-10 f1t/cb , ‘Motorcycles – 1’60/6-Rl00S ·,:·Technical Fuel Tank and Lines Munich, June 78 16 001 78 (1051 ) -For U.S.A. and Canada Only- Subject: Provision for repairing fuel taps Dear Dealer, As part of our intensive model development program we have thoroughly revised the design of the fuel taps, which have been the subject of a number of complaints. There are various patterns of fuel taps on our motorcycles; if repair work is necessary, the instructions below should be followed: 1. Fuel taps of the earlier pattern, on which the…

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Service-Information Motorcycle Group: 13 BMW of N.A. Service Department Fuel Supply & Adjustments December 1984 13 009 84 (2134) For USA and Canada Only GASOLINE/ALCOHOINL BOXERA ND K MODELS It has come to our attention that many oil companies are selling gasoline mixed with up to 10% alcohol. This mixture can cause corrosion in aluminum, brass, rubber, and plastic parts — all of which can be found in our fuel system. Attached is a reprint of an article from American Motorcyclist Magazine, September 1984. This excellent report describes the effects of alcohol on motorcycles. A simple test is provided so…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: 13 BMW of N.A. Service Department Fuel Supply & Adjustments August 1984 13 007 84 (2120) Modifications to the Intake System on R80GS, R80ST and R80RT Models For USA and Canada Only As a means of optimizing the part-load power characteristic on these models and reducing fuel consumption, the intake system has been modified and the followi,19 new parts incorporated: 1. Cover for air cleaner housing Part No. 13 72 1 337 675 with 2 intake orifices of different sizes (as on R65 and R65LS) 2. Carburetor Left: Bing V 64/32/351 Part No. 13 11 1…

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