Category: Service Bulletin

( ( BMW MOTORRAD GMBH Motorcycle R60/7 – Rl00RS Munich, Sept.77 Service ‘1 echnic R-VK-12 DA-ST Ceneral Electric 61 002 77( 1035R) For U.S.A. and Canada only Subject: Starter and Horn Relay. Dear Dealer, Exchanging or switching both identical looking relays could result in discharging the battery even if the ignition switch is shut off. Please note the identification and Part No. Starter Relay, Part No. 61 31 1 243 207 (Bosch No. 0 332 014 118) Horn Relay, Part No. 61 31 1 354 393 (Bosch No. 1 332 014 406) Bosch numbers are stamped on the relay covers.…

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Service-Information Service R-VK-1 Technical i Motorcycles R60/6-R90 S Munich, Jan ’77 Les/pu/fm l Technical ]61 001 77( 1010R)e – __________________G_r_o_u_p_: General Electric Syst. Domestic and Abroad SUBJECT: Hazard Warning Flashers We are offering now for our /6 motorcycles a hazard warning flasher system as an attachment, Part No. 61 31 1 243 077 in order to give riders an opportunity to make their motorcycld safer in road traffic and to warn other road users in case of breakdown. Below please find an installation instruction (wiring diagram enclosed} according.to which the system can be correctly installed (against charge). 1. Remove fuel…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 Electrics Brake Light Switch Recall Infonnation: Important Notice: This Service Information is being sent to all dealers· in advance of customer or press notification. We are targeting April for official customer notification by mailing a letter describing the defect to each customer whose motorcycle is in the affected range. A detailed Service Information is being drafted now to explain the necessary parts and modifications n,eeded for each dealer to perform this Recall. • Prior to the Rec a li announcement, you will be sent a list of affected new motorcycles in your…

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Technical Service I otorcycles Munich, Feb ’73 vs-201 kl/LP/ fm l 50/5, 60/5, 75/5 < roup: Electrics Ref: Quartz-iodine headlamp for our /5 models Dear Sirs, Upon request (quoting the code number 56.l); our motorcycles can be supplied with a H4 quartz-iodine headlamp at an extra charge. This headlamp gives an increase of approx. 70% in the light yield. The headlamp, which was developed in cooperation with Messrs. Bosch, has been provided with a diffusing ~o. lens especially designed.for the motorcycle and ensuring better illumination of the road ahead. 1/73 (058 M) e If you wish to fit a quartz-iodine…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 General Electrics Apri 1 , 1988 61 016 88 ( 2301) For USA Only Accessory Socket Fuse – RlOORaSn d RlOORMT odels Problem: Remedy: Warranty: Warranty Claim: Very truly yours, No electrical current (12 volts) at the accessory socket ( BMWB attery Charger does not charge through the socket). The fuse holder on some models was assembled incorrectly. The small spring which tensions the lug into the fuse was installed 0n the wrong side of the wire lug. This restricts the flow of current throu9h the fuse holder assembly by making a…

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SERVINICFEO RMATIO~-, Tech.Cust.Service VKT-20 Gi/Zr Motorcycles R50/5,R60/5, R75/5,group:el.install. Munich, June 70 No.1/70(283) Ref.: Stop Light Switch for Foot Brake Dear Sirs, the stop light switch for the foot brake has got at the models R 50/5 from chassis No. 2 900 689 R 60/5 from chassis No. 2 931 055 and R 75/5 from chassis No. 2 971 013 on an isolating plate of Pertinax between plastic housing and base plate. By this, possible short circuits between the plus-contacts of the switch and its base plate are avoided. Please, equip also the motorcycles produced before the indicated ( chassis numbers…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 .. General Electrics Apri 1, 1988 61 017 88 (2305) For USA Only Brake Light Switch – Part No. 61 31 1 459 569 – R & K Models Problem: Cause: Remedy: The small plastic pin which actuates the brake light switch becomes bent, causing the switch to fail. EILJ==—~”” Front Brake Light Switch: by the hand brake lever. in the drawing below. “‘—…Plastic Pin The plastic pin is bent See the point of contact Rear Brake light Switch: The stop bolt which actuates the switch may contact the plastic pin at…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Mareg Batteries Infonnati on: Group: 61 Genera 1 Electrics March, 1988 61 015 88 (2297) For USA Only Three different capacity batteries are currently used on production motorcycles, worldwide: 30 Amp/hr. 25 Amp/hr. 20 Amp/hr. RlOORT RlOORS KlOOLT KlOO K75 U.S. A1 1 mode1 s All models RSO, RSORT R80GS, R 1 OOGS R65 20 Amp/hr. and Continual draining of the 20 and 30 Amp/hr. batteries 30 Amp/ hr. : from: 25 Amp/hr.: RlOORSan d RlOORT: Caution: Motorcycles not used for extended lengths of time Non-Approved electrical accessories Riding at low speeds (e.g. low…

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Service-Informatio&n Group: 61 March Bulletin No. : General Electrics 1982 61 009 82 (2049) – For U.S.A. and Canada only – RE: CORROSION PROTECTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL CONTACTS Dear Dealer: In some instances, due to weather or other environmental influences, sometime also caused by excessive water spray when cleaning the motorcycle, corrosion may be formed at electrical connectors or contacts. To prevent this, at the time of assembly, we preserve all of this area by using a spray material.- However, this protection only lasts for so~e time; we therefore recommend that on a yearly basis you spray these contacts, such…

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( Service-Informatio&n Group: 61 February Bulletin No.: General Electrical 1982 61 008 82 (2045) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Re: Batteries – Preparation and Maintenance There have been various complaints that the electrical capacity of our motorcycle batteries is too low, and we therefore would like to issue full details for the preparation of these batteries and their maintenance. 1. General Instructions Never bring a naked flame close to a battery or into a room in which batteries are charged, nor produce any sparks, or permit smoking in such areas, or an explosion may result. Exercise great care…

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