Tag: group 11 service bulletins

  • emission-control-maintenance–11-008-78-1053r-778

    emission-control-maintenance–11-008-78-1053r-778

    ( ( Service-Information $ BMWM OTORRAGDM BH Motorcycles R65-R100RS/RT Munich, July 78 Service Technic R-VK-10 vdw-ho 11 008 78(1053R) For U.S. and Canada only Subject: Maintenance of the Exhaust Emission Control System for 1979 Models Ladies and Gentlemen, All motorcycles manufactured by BMWfo r the U.S. market after 1/1/78 are subject to the regulations issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, ,, The emission values for O\U’ motorcycles 1979 amount to 14 g/km HC and 17 g/km CO. In order to guarantee that these values are observed, the .. CO output at i.dle speed and operating temperature must amount…

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  • oil-filter-id-&-model-application-11-021-82-2050-382

    oil-filter-id-&-model-application-11-021-82-2050-382

    ( ( ·’ • .. / ,. .-.S ervice-Informatio&n Group: 11 March Bulle tin No. : Engine 1982 11 021 82 (2050) – For U.S.A. and Canada only – C A U T I O N RE: OIL FILTER IDENTIFICATION AND MODEL APPLICATION Dear Dealer: Listed below are oil filters with applications as noted: Item P/N Type Model Application 1. 11 42 1 253 817 Non Cooler, Rigid Type /5,/6,/7 to Current Short 2. 11 42 1 335 385 Cooler, Rigid Type – ’79 to Current RT & Long – … &. RS with Cooler ·- 3. 11 42 1…

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  • emissions-warranty-statement-6-78-12-ns-678

    emissions-warranty-statement-6-78-12-ns-678

    BUTLER & SMITH, INC. EAST WEST WALNUT STREET & HUDSON AVENUE NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 135 EAST STANLEY STREET COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224 201 · 767-1223 213 • 638•8508 6-78-12-N Service June 15, 1978 Subject: Emissions Warranty Statement and Owners Manuals Dear Dealer: l. All motorcycles manufactured on January 1, 1978 and later must comply with emissions standards set by our Federal Government. For BMW’s these standards apply to motorcycles starting with engine numbers as follows: R80/7 Rl00/7 RlOOS RlOORS 6 124 485 6 147 411 6 163 343 6 183 239 2. Purchasers of these “emissions motorcycles” must be supplied…

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  • emission-control-maintenance-11-020-81-2039-981

    emission-control-maintenance-11-020-81-2039-981

    Service-Information& Group: 11 September Bulletin No.: Engine 1981 11 020 81 (2039) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Maintenance of Emission Control Systems – 1982 Models Applicable emission standards for the 1982 motorcycles amount to 5 g/km HC and 12 g/km CO. No maintenance is required for the pulse air system, which ensures the above emission values. Idle speed and idle mixture adjustment does not differ from the 1980 model procedure (Bulletin 11 012 79 (2006), All 1982 model motorcycles .are equipped}.with. an’:el’ectronic ignition system without breaker points. •• ·Misatj.’.justment by wear and tear is impossible. Ignition·,timing must·.::be…

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  • piston,-wrist-pin-changes-11-007-78-1047r-678

    piston,-wrist-pin-changes-11-007-78-1047r-678

    Service-lnformation ($1 BMW MOTORRAD GMBH Motorcycles RS0/7-Rl00RS Munich, June 78 Techn.Kundendienst Technic R-VK-11 ma/ur Group: Engine 11 007 78 (1047R -For U.S.A. and Canada Only- Subject: Piston and Wrist Pin Changes Dear Dealer, On all Rl00/7, Rl00S and ‘Rl00RS, starting with R 100/7 R 100 S R 100 RS V.I.N. 6 146 670 V.I.N. 6 162 563 V.I.N. 6 182 548 and all R 80/7 since the introduction of this model. The piston design was improved, the circlips are now secured to the wrist pin (external) instead of the inside of the piston (see attached pictures). The dome shape was…

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  • plain-bearings-measurements-11-018-80-2029-1080

    plain-bearings-measurements-11-018-80-2029-1080

    ( Service-Informatio&n Group 11 October Bulletin No. Engine 1980 11 018 80(2029) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – . Subject: Measurements for Plain Bearings in Engine Block and on Crankshaft Apart from other factors, the life of an internal combustion engine using plain bearings depends to a great extent on the specified main and big end bearing play tolerances being maintained. These are optimized at the production stage. If bearing clearances were to be too small, bearing seizure would occur quite rapidly and the engine would break down. If the clearances on the other hand were too_large – particularly…

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  • emissions-control-maintenance-11-017-80-2026-980

    emissions-control-maintenance-11-017-80-2026-980

    ( ( Service-Informatio&n Group: Engine September 1980 Bulletin No.: 11 017 80(2026) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Maintenance of Emission Contr.ol Systems – 1981 Models Applicable emission standards for the 1981 motorcycles amount to 5 g/km HC and 12 g/km CO. The pulse air system, introduced in 1980, was improved by an automatic vacuum switch-off to avoid backfiring when closing throttle. No maintenance is required for this system. Idle speed and idle mixture adjustment does not differ from the 1980 model procedure. All 1981 model motorcycles are equipped with an electronic ignition system without breaker points. Misadjustment…

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  • retrofitting-oil-cooler-11-016-80-2019-980

    retrofitting-oil-cooler-11-016-80-2019-980

    Service-Information$ Bulletin No. : Group: Engine September 1980 11 016 80(2019) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Fitting of BMW Oil Cooler Kit to R 50/5 – R 90 S The BMW oil cooler kit, Part No. 11 42 1 335 396, can be retrofitted onto 1970-1976 model BMW motorcycles by the following procedures: Refer to the corresponding diagrams for clarity. BMW parts required: Description Oil Cooler Kit Filter Canister Sleeve B.MW Part Number 11 42 l 335 396 11. 11 1 263 ,343 Quantity 1 1 1. Drain

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  • cylinder-shim-conversions–480

    cylinder-shim-conversions–480

    Dear Bill; April 2, 80 Oak ~ (l).nd.,:,.,.- Sefa….,:t-€M..” 1\1~J Enclosed is a dozen or so copies (pre-publication) of the May issue of the BMW News covering the oil seal le;:ikage problem, octane boosters, and cylinder shim conversions. Pages 7 through 17 cover the cylinder shim conversions. Pages 16 and 17 cover the part about what is recommended for the dealer servicing. Page 10 tells about your shim conversion kit and where to get it etc. Now in relation to the letter from Joe Smart on page 7, I am enclosing graphs made up for the 1970 through 1979 machines…

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  • rear-main-seal-11-015-80-2017-280

    rear-main-seal-11-015-80-2017-280

    ( 1 Service-Informatio&n Group 11 February Bulletin No. Engine 1980 11 015 80 (2017) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – ·subject: Irnpr~ved Rear Main Engine Seal The introduction of the new Viton rear main engine seal, Part No. 11 11 1 335 654 requires additional procedures and care in installation to insure proper operation. This new seal is now available through normal parts channels. It is also used in motorcycle engine production as standard equipment starting with the following V.I.N. numbers: R 65 6 381 434 R 80/7 6 126 106 R 100 T 6 170 406 R 100…

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In this series, we’ll be talking with independent mechanics, product developers and aficionados of the classic airhead BMW motorcycles, produced from 1970 to 1995, also known as the “Type 247 boxer.” If you’re an airhead rider, you’ll recognize nearly all of our guests in this series. If you’re generally a motorcycle enthusiast, this a great opportunity to add some knowledge to your database and enjoy some great motorcycle talk.