clutch-spline-lubrication-21-004-84-2136-1284

Service-Information Motorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 21 Clutch Lubrication of Clutch Splines December 1984 21 004 84 (2136) For USA and Canada Only We described in two (2) previous Service Informations [21 003 82 (2064)] and [21 003 83 (2074)] the importance of clutch spline lubrication. Test results where clutch splines are kept properly lubricated are extremely positive. Stiff shifting of the gearbox and stiffness of clutch operation can be directly attributed to dry or rusty clutch splines. Lubrication of this area will greatly prolong clutch life, and we recommend the following lubricants only for this purpose: Optimal Paste-PL available through Optimal Lubricants, Inc. Minue Street Carteret, NJ 07008 ( 201) 969-2200 and Staburags available through BMW Parts Department Part No. 07 559 056 992 We urge you to inform your customers of this essential oncea- year service. Yours truly, BMW OF NO~R~T-H–9-A_M_E~R~ Dampf National Technical Motorcycle Group Manager RD:ch (