Category: Service Bulletin

Service-Informatio&n Group 61 April 1980 r·~ Bulle tin No. : — General Electrics 61 007 80(2020) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject; Batteries – R 65 to R 100 RT The following are hints and tips on the care of batteries to achieve utmost performance: STORAGE New Batteries, without acid, should be stored.in a dry area. Filled Batteries should be charged periodically with a trickle charger with no more than 0.06 amps. If stored for longer periods of time, the batteries sho~ld be: – charged once a month. – discharged and re-charged immediateiy every third month. FILLED BAT.TE.RIES…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 61 March Bulletin No.: General Electrics 1980 61 006 80(2018) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Installation Instructions for R 65 Four-Way Flasher Kit Part Number 61 31 1 243 885 1. Inventory parts in accordance with the parts identification picture. 2. Remove gas tank, right battery panel, and instrumentation back cover. 3. At the instnunent panel remove the rectangular cover located directly between the speedometer and tachometer. Install the dust cover (2) on the four-way flasher actuation switch (1). Evenly coat the bottom of the dust cover (2) with a small amount of glue. Insert…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: ©BMW of N.A. Service Department 61 General Electrics August, 1992 61 027 92 (2548) For USA Only Additional Ground Between Engine and Frame – RlOORM odels Problem: Production Line Change: Remedy: ·- / Grounding between the engine and frame is not always reliable on silver-painted frames. This may lead to ignition misfiring or insufficient alternator output. Starting with VIN 0280227, a wire has been added from the starter motor cover to the ignition control unit mounting bracket. Install a ground wire to all affected RIOORm odels with a VIN prior to 0280227. The ground wire is secured…

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Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 Genera1 Electrics September 1991 61 023 91 (2481) -.- For USA Only Battery (Acid) Electrolyte – All Models Situation: 1. Electrolyte Level – If the battery electrolyte level is allowed to drop substantially, the gas volume inside the battery grows proportionately, resulting in an increased amount of flammable gas mixture. In addition, the Corrective Action: plates are no longer covered by the electrolyte and may corrode. Any external or internal spark can potentially result in an oxyhydrogen explosion. The battery electrolyte level should be checked every three (3) months and at every…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 General Electrics Arizona Lead Acid Battery Act August 1991 61 023 91 (2471) ….. For USA Only The Arizona Lead Acid Battery Act became effective September 27, 1990. Arizona Revised Statues S 44-1321 to 1324 address the sale and disposal of lead acid batteries (LABs). These statutes will affect Arizona dealerships as follows: 1. As a LAB retailer you may only dispose of LABs as follows: – Delivery to a secondary Lead Smelter Delivery to a battery manufacturer – Delivery to a collection or recycling facility, authorized by the Federal EPA or…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW ot N.A. Service Department Group: 61 General Electrics February 1990 61 022 90 (2396) For USA Only Heated Handgrips- RlOOGPSa ris/Dakar Problem: Cause: Test: Heated grips become hot in only one position or do not heat at a 11. Grip heat is activated by rocker switch on dashboard. LOW – OFF – HIGH In a few cases the w1 r1 ng col or codes have been mistaken1y switched at the connection between the switch and main wiring harness. If you are uncertain that the grips are heating in both positions, you can perform a simple test by…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 General Electrics April 1989 61 019 89 (2342) For USA Only Brake Light Switch Recall BMWo f North America, Inc. has voluntarily initiated a safety-related Recall Campaign. The NHTSA-assigned Recall Campaign number is 88V-192. This Service Information I outlines the specific procedure for implementation of this .Campaign. A copy of the customer notification is attached for your information. Vehicles Affected: Description of Defect: Cause: Al/ “R” ~es motorcycles from model year 1985 through 1988 and select 1989 motorcycles are involved. Pay special attention to the 1989 models, as only early producti on~torcycl…

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( Service-Information Motorcycle Group: 52 BMW NA Dual Seat August1• 1988 52 006.88 Service Department (2321) For USAOnly . _., ·. Dual Seat Locating Ann – RlOOGS Complaint: Cause: Remedy: Locating Ann breaks off The method of attaching the Locating Arm {by hot glueing) causes the plastic arm to become brittle. If the seat is incorrectly installed (the plastic ann lying on top of the frame tube instead of into it), it can break under the rider 1s weight. Production motorcycles no longer have the glued-on arm. The arm is now bolted to the seat base. Remove the remaining part…

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Service-Information~ Group: 52 March Bulletin No·.: Dual Seat 1982 52 002 82 (2057) URGE NT – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – SUBJECT: Seat and Fuel Tank Interference Dear Dealer: On occasion there can be interference between the seat and fuel tank, which results in damaged seat cushion and fuel tank surfaces at their respective points of contact. – Also refer to S. I. #52 001 79 (1069 R). IMPORTANT – You must examine each motorcycle at the time of uncrating and check for this :type of interference. We will not accept any warranty claims for this type of damage…

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( ( ~ Servlce-l nformatlon ‘-” BMW MOTORRAD GmbH Motorcycle Munich, July 79 Service Technical RM-K-11 fa Group: Dual Seat 52 001 7 9 ( 1069R) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Interference of Dual Seat with Gas Tank Dear Dealer: In isolated cases, it is possible that the dual seat front edge rubs against the gas tank damaging the paint or allowing the seat cover to be torn, as per enclosed picture. We recommend that upon receipt of a new motorcycle, to check out this problem, and modify as follows: 1.) After you have determined where and…

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