Category: Service Bulletin

( ( Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: ll ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Engine August 1990 11 044 90 {2416) For USA Only Oil Consllll.ption Basis: Important: The following conditions should be closely adhered to in order to determine if oil consumption exists: 1. The engine must not be leaking. 2. Check the oil level every second time the motorcycle is refueled (after approx. 300 miles}. 3. Do not add oil until the minimum mark on the dipstick on flat-twin models or at the bottom of the circle on K models is reached. ‘- l)o not screw in the oil dipstick when…

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……. . Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service De.partment Group; 11 Engine October 1990 11 042 90 (2411) REVl:SION For USA Only Oil Cooler – Rl00GS and Paris-Dakar (tevi•ed Sept. 1990) Situation: At low ambient temperatures, the engine oil viscosity is such that, when the engine is started, high pressure may be generated inside the oil cooler. This could result in damage to the cooler system. Remedy: In order to reduce peak pressure force, there is a 2 mm relief bore in the oil filter head. In order to avoid damage to the oil cooler, the Identification: bore should be enlarged…

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:–•;,._ :· -;.- .. •’, I ~/{,~ ..,_( . —~:ifl: ~ fN -;.;. ‘, -:c;,.,1. Information~ Engine.Oi speii:fficatfons: S,iltbetic Ok” • Oil Change f ntet”Yats: Oil Viscosity: ~.:-· ,· . ‘ • : ·:·~ ::-.:-\~:;!;::~~”!’-,–~::~ · _.- ‘~:.:• ~-!;” . . 0.Clil ..,1, 1982;-_: • · .1 1 osz92 ‘ .,.·’: t2su,·· ..,.. • ~-!- The use of a quality engine Oif ~ axtremety important for the operation and sefvice fife of an engine. BMW r8COIMleOds. the use of all eagii’8 o.is that meet or • exceed the American Petro6eun Institute

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., .. • ( ~ Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 11 Engine December. 1992 1105192 (2562) For USA Only Oil Cooler Line Hollow Screw Connection — R100GS and R100R Problem: Cause: Remedy: Very truly yours, Oil leak at the oil filter cover I oil cooler line. When the oil filter was changed, the cooler hose connection may have been twisted causing the screw to slightly loosen. Subsequent tightening does not guarantee it will not leak again. During pre-delivery checks, tighten the connection to: 15 Nm + 5 Nm (11 ft.fib. + 3.5 ft.lib.} If the connection has been…

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—~~ i~?~t~;~~< •• ,·• .. -;·.•.· ; 1:' .. . - Service-Inof rmatlonM otorcycle·• : • :'· ~-'?\".,....~ ·1 .•:$M~lNA . Service?t;)e.partmen•t . ... •. . ~_!:. ..? • ~ I Engine ·011 ........ . :, ~.-.. -· Information: Engine oils are identified by viscosity and performance classes. Engine oil requirements have become increasingly more rigid year after year, due to engine manufacturers demanding new specifications and testing conditions. Special operating conditions in Europe caused the oil manufacturers to create a separate oil classification. BMWre commendos nly the following engine oil classifications: . - EuropeanC CM(CC ommitteeo f CommoMn arket…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 11 Engine Clutch Carrier {Flywheel) Bolt Novembe1r 991 11 049 91 (2495) Tightening Torque – {All Boxer Models – 1981 on) For USA Only Information: In a few isolated cases, loose or insufficiently torqued bolts have been detected. Change: Previously, the tightening torque was: Note: 73 ft/lb or 100 Nm The tightening torque has been increased to: 90 ft/lb or 125 Nm – Clean the threads on the bolts and in the crankshaft. – Apply a light coating of engine oil prior to torqueing. These expansion bolts will not reach their limit of…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 11 Engine June 1991 11 048 91 (2463) For USA Only Oversize Valves for BMWR8 0 and RlOOE ngines from 1985 > Information: If the valve guides are worn out, the possibility exists of reaming out the existing valve guide bores and fitting oversize valves with a stem diameter of 8.3 mm. For the 800cc and 1000cc boxer engines, the following valves with a stem diameter of 8.3 mm are available: Part No. 11 34 1 338 660 11 34 1 338 661 11 34 1 338 665 Valve Type & Size Inlet…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 3 Equipment Advice May 1991 XIV/91 (H54) For USA Only Main Bearing Installation Special Tool ■ – All Boxer Model ■ The following tools are available through normal parts channels. The uses of these Drill Bits and Reamer are described in the Repair Manual microfiche for all Boxer models: 88 88 6 999 040 – 4-■ Reamer 88 88 6 000 039 – 3,9 mm Drill Bit 88 88 6 000 038 – 3.8 mm Drill Bit 88 88 6 000 032 – 3,2 mm Drill Bit Very truly yours, BMW of…

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Service-Information Motorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 3 Equipment Advice RB0 & RB0RT Special Tools August 1985 III/85 (2164) For USA and Canada Only Due to the change in 1985 model Boxer fork tube dimensions, the tools listed below have been added to the special Boxer tool listing. (See illustrations on reverse side.) Tool No. 88 88 6 314 740: Assembly bushing for installing the damper assembly into the fork tube Tool No. 88 88 6 314 670: Arbor drift for installing fork seals into the fork slider Decals with hooks and screws are available for these two special…

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