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( , . • ‘ – \ C~/i.J. Service-Information & BMW MOTORRi\D GmbH. Motorcycles: R 80/7 – R 100 :; Munich, Sept.?~ Service Technical Group: Front Fo:r: ks RM-K-1O vdw 31 004 ?g( 107’ – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Telescopic Front Fork Dampers Dear Dealer: In order to eliminate possible noises in the front fork a rubber disk, BMW part i 31 42 1 240 027, is now standard equipment. The modification was introduced starting with the following V.I.N#: V.I .. N.J MODELS 6 126 062 R 80/7 R 100 T 6 165 017 R 100 s 6 185 010 R 100 RS 6 195 008 R 100 RT The new component can also be installed in old machines, the location and part number are shown in the drawing below: ; , .___ _ __., 3; 4l 1 232 045 Ring for damper/ 31 42 t 240 027 ! Kenntnis genommen – Pris connaissance – Noted – Tornado nola – Preso conciscenza i Ablage – Archives – File – Arch1vo I • Belriebsleitung ‘ Werkslatl : KD-Anr1ahme ‘ Gewatirl -Sachb. • re,IE!dienst • Be1r,ebsle11ung ; Vlerks .. ,11 D•rect1on ..\fel1+-:r A1-.?ceotran i-:-hr~t’J.t~~i>:” ; lnsot:ct~-ur gara.otn-1 S~rv1ce o•~ces deta.;.l”J,e-,s Jff~~.r::1s;n !’J.tei1er -2- If owners of new motorcycles complain that the static load length is incorrect orthat noise is produced by the telescopic front fork, please remove the main coil springs and check the free length. Standard Rate, BMW Part# 31 42 1 231 538 4 mm wire thickness Correct free length: 567 mm+ 12 mm (22.32 inches+ 0.47 inches) Heavy Duty, BMW Part# 31 42 1 232 017 (standard on RS & RT) 4.25 mm wire thickness Correct free length: 543 mm+ 12 :r.i.m (21.38 inches+ 0.47 inches) If the motorcycle is still under warranty, the faulty springs can be claimed and the exact length noted on the claim. The following labor rates are being paid for: The renewing of telescopic fork springs: Installing of a rubber disk in both front fork legs: Yours truly, BMW MOTORRAD GmbH Munich -, . V • 6 FRU 18 FRU SI 31 004 79 (1077R) . ( (