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SERVICE SERVICE BULLETIN 7-79-8NS BUTLER & SMITH, INC. NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224 U;”STALLING THE Rl00RT FAIRING WINDSHIELD GROUP: 46 FRAME l. Remove the adjuster brackets from the shield via the three philips screws in each bracket. 2. Lubricate the nipples of the rubbe~ gasket with silicone spray or other suitable product, insert the bolt-bracket in the center two holes of the shield, then position shield and pull the gasket nipples through the holes with the aid of a needle-nose pliers. 3. Insert a-rings between shield and fairing on bolt-bracket studs, then secure to the fairing via two…

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• • • BMWM OTORRAGDM BH Service . \ ~otorcycles, All Models Munich, Sept. 78 , ~ echnic R-VX-11 fa-ur Croup: Frame l 6 003 78(1056R). – For U.S.A. and Canada only – Subject: Cylinder Protection Bars for Integral Cockpit (Type RS-1) Dear Dealer, In order to install cyli~der protection bars on motorcycles with the integral cockpit-fairing, it is necessary to cut 2 slots in each bottom part of the fairing . To save time for installation, we have on order, self-adhesive templates, available through the parts channel, but until they arrive, may we recommend to use the enclosed pattern…

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Service-Information ~~ ~otorr~d GmbH Ser .r. ic~ ,Motoreyele All Models l ‘!’echnic :Munich, July 77 i R-VK-10 fa/ur Frame :46 002 77( 1018R) For U.S. and Canada only Subj~ct: Chr~me F~ames Dear Dealer: Ch=ome plating the BMWfr ame is by no means recommended. Due to so■e chemical reactions of the process involved it could weaken the strength of this vital part of the motorcycle. Yours truly, !!’!W !’!~O!·tttAD tJ~H Pltlnchen i.V. i.V. Blank ( I Kenntnis genommen – Pris connaissance – No led – T omado not a – Pre.so conoscenz:a · AC!age – Arcl1ives – Fite – Arcl1ivo

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( Service-lnformatlon & BMWM OTORRAGDM BH Motorcycles R50/5 – R100RS Munich, July 77 Service Technic R-VK-10 ma/ur Group: Frame u6 001 77( 1014R) Subject: Center Stand Mounti~g Bolts Dear Dealer: Starting with the following V.I.N. numbers, the center stand was secu~ed with self-locking bolts R 60/6 R 75/6 R 90/6 R 90 S No. 2 962 529 4 032 439 4 061 180 I.:.. 091 477 In the past, motorcycles b~fore the above V.I.N. numbers experienced failures of these mounting bolts. In this case, we recommend the bolts be replaced with the new self-locking one Part No. 46 52 1…

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 Frame Matl:h 1991 46 031 91 (2448) R100GS/1100GS P-D Saddle~aq Mounts – 1991 Models RlOOGS P-D: For USA Only The RlOOGS P-D is manufactured with saddlebag mounts installed during production. The mounts are chrome plated so that they are more corrosion-resistant. A noticeable change this year is the new Matte Black cross support which improves the strength of the saddlebag mounts in rough-duty applications: Rl00GS: 72 60 2 315 680 – Case Rod Chrome 72 60 2 315 678 – Case Rod Black If your customer chooses to install saddlebag…

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Service-Information Motorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 rrue August 1990 46 029 90 (2419) For USA Only Side Stand Repair for R Models 1981 – 1984 Procedure: Assembly: In some cases, the side stands and bearing brackets on models RSO – RlOORT and R45 – R65, Mod. ’81 have worn out (manufactured September, 1980 through August, 1984). Therefore, a Repair Kit has been developed consisting of two shouldered bushings. These are welded on to the side stand bracket to compensate for any play. Remove the exhaust header pipes and the old side stand assembly. Carefully clean and degrease…

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. \. Service-Information Motorcycle· -, When riding in the rain, water continues to penetrate past the seal and into the new case. REMEDY: The hose type rubber seal in the case lid is replaced by a foam flat seal. The follm seal is avaHablea s a spare part. PART NUMBER -48542316391 -48 54 2 316 392 DESCRIPTION Seal, Left Seal, Right INSTALLATION: . _ .. ,- Removelie old seal from the case lid, with the aid of a knife and saaw driver..-C’ lean the~- Install the new seat and secure it every 2 or 3 inches with a dot of~–…

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Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: Frame 46 April, 1992 46 037 92 (2520) Installation of Engine Protection Bars – Rl00R For USA Only Information: Engine Protection bars incorrectly aligned, side stand contacts exhaust pipe. Remedy: Flat washers included in the mounting set must be installed on the front engine mounting bolt prior to mounting engine bars. Install two washers on the left side (side stand side) and one washer on the right side. Warranty: Labor is reimbursable under the provisions of the BMW limited motorcycle warranty, using a normal warranty claim form. Parts are supplied free of charge.…

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( ( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 46 Frame September 1991 46 034 91 (2480) For USA Only Rusty Side Stand Return Spring Shackle – 1991 RlOOGS Information: We have seen several shackles which have not been surface-treated. These parts will rust very quickly. Warranty Status: Please check all 1991 RlOOGmS odels which come into your workshop for rusty or corroded shackles. Part No. 46 53 1 242 902, which is cadmium-treated, will be replaced by: Part No. 46 53 2 311 722 which is stainless steel. Parts and labor are reimbursable under the prov1s1ons of the BMWLi…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 rrue April 1991 • 46 032 91 (2451). 1991 RlOOGS Paris-Dakar Kew Low rront render For USA Only The 1991 :.RlOOGSP aris-Dakar motorcycles were shipped from Berlin with a high front fender installed. Also enclosed in some crates was a new low fender with a section of brake line. The new low fender and extra brake line were mistakenly enclosed. BMWN A has chosen to market the R100 P-D with a high mounted fender. The new low fender is approximately 2 inches shorter than the one previously used on the 1989…

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