Service-Information Motorcycle
BMW of N.A.
Service Department
Group: 16
Fuel Tank
and Lines
June 1986
16 012 86
(2212)
For USA Only
Matching New Fuel Cap Locks ~o Existing Keys
Situation:
Remedy:
Note:
In many cases, a dealer will find it necessary
to replace the lock cylinder in a fuel cap due
to shortage or failure of the original fuel
cap/lock cylinder. In these cases, it is possible
to retain the one-key locking system by RECODING
A NEW LOCK CYLINDER AT YOUR DEALERSHIP.
Purchase the appropriate uncoded lock cylinder
by ordering:
Model: -P-a–rt No.:
Boxers (all) 51 25 1 243 797 /
K’s (all)
This lock
key used
1974.
51 25 1 455 109
cylinder accepts the standard igni tio(r,
on all BMW motorcycle models sine
Install your original ignition key into the
new lock cylinder. Observe the brass blades
(tumblers) that protrude above the surface of
the cylinder. With the key inserted into the
new lock cylinder, grind or sand the brass blades
down until they are smooth with the outside
contour of the cylinder.
1¥.PORTANT: Do not disturb the last blade located
at the bottom of the cylinder. This blade secures
t~e lock cylinder into the fuel cap.
When sanding the blades, hold this one dcwn
to protect it. Remove any burrs if necessary,
lubricate with an aerosol lubricant and clean
with a jet of compressed air. Install the newly
recoded cylinder into the replacement fuel cap.
This operation will reduce unnecessary delays
rectify a probiRm inm1edia tely, contributing to
satisfaction.
and allow you to
improved customer
Very truly y,,urs, L
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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