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( ( Service-Information Motorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 11 Engine May 1985 11 031 85 (2162) For USA and Canada Only Connecting Rod Weights — Kand Boxer Models General Information: Note: For any engine with more than one cylinder to run smoothly, it is important for the weights of each connecting rod to differ as little as possible from each other. BMW connecting rods are divided into seven weight catagories when manufactured, differing in weight by 7 – 8 grams. They can be identified by color coding. Only connecting rods in the same weight catagory should be installed…

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( ( Service-Informatio8n Group 11 March Bulletin No. Engine 1984 11 026 84 ( 20 96) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: NEW VALVE CLEARANCES ALL MODELS FROM RS0/5 TO PRESENT EXCEPT R65 & R65LS Dear Dealer: Recent experience has proven the need to enlarge the exhaust valve clearances on all above models. Clearances are to be set when the engine::is c’?ld. – ..:..: – ‘·~;-·:·- .-.~.; ·:· ~ ·;.t,J~ ..- —–··· -· Va-lve_tl~arahce .. ·.i’ .—~~:\_=· P.D.I. – 600 milei: Intake o ;1smn(.: .. (-.• 0_06-~->- ·Exhaust .•· –0. 25nun–;( .;-·ofd1J?-,”. • . – . • —…

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:–•;,._ :· -;.- .. •’, I ~/{,~ ..,_( . —~:ifl: ~ fN -;.;. ‘, -:c;,.,1. Information~ Engine.Oi speii:fficatfons: S,iltbetic Ok” • Oil Change f ntet”Yats: Oil Viscosity: ~.:-· ,· . ‘ • : ·:·~ ::-.:-\~:;!;::~~”!’-,–~::~ · _.- ‘~:.:• ~-!;” . . 0.Clil ..,1, 1982;-_: • · .1 1 osz92 ‘ .,.·’: t2su,·· ..,.. • ~-!- The use of a quality engine Oif ~ axtremety important for the operation and sefvice fife of an engine. BMW r8COIMleOds. the use of all eagii’8 o.is that meet or • exceed the American Petro6eun Institute

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., .. • ( ~ Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 11 Engine December. 1992 1105192 (2562) For USA Only Oil Cooler Line Hollow Screw Connection — R100GS and R100R Problem: Cause: Remedy: Very truly yours, Oil leak at the oil filter cover I oil cooler line. When the oil filter was changed, the cooler hose connection may have been twisted causing the screw to slightly loosen. Subsequent tightening does not guarantee it will not leak again. During pre-delivery checks, tighten the connection to: 15 Nm + 5 Nm (11 ft.fib. + 3.5 ft.lib.} If the connection has been…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 11 Engine Clutch Carrier {Flywheel) Bolt Novembe1r 991 11 049 91 (2495) Tightening Torque – {All Boxer Models – 1981 on) For USA Only Information: In a few isolated cases, loose or insufficiently torqued bolts have been detected. Change: Previously, the tightening torque was: Note: 73 ft/lb or 100 Nm The tightening torque has been increased to: 90 ft/lb or 125 Nm – Clean the threads on the bolts and in the crankshaft. – Apply a light coating of engine oil prior to torqueing. These expansion bolts will not reach their limit of…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 11 Engine June 1991 11 048 91 (2463) For USA Only Oversize Valves for BMWR8 0 and RlOOE ngines from 1985 > Information: If the valve guides are worn out, the possibility exists of reaming out the existing valve guide bores and fitting oversize valves with a stem diameter of 8.3 mm. For the 800cc and 1000cc boxer engines, the following valves with a stem diameter of 8.3 mm are available: Part No. 11 34 1 338 660 11 34 1 338 661 11 34 1 338 665 Valve Type & Size Inlet…

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( ( Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: ll ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Engine August 1990 11 044 90 {2416) For USA Only Oil Consllll.ption Basis: Important: The following conditions should be closely adhered to in order to determine if oil consumption exists: 1. The engine must not be leaking. 2. Check the oil level every second time the motorcycle is refueled (after approx. 300 miles}. 3. Do not add oil until the minimum mark on the dipstick on flat-twin models or at the bottom of the circle on K models is reached. ‘- l)o not screw in the oil dipstick when…

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……. . Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service De.partment Group; 11 Engine October 1990 11 042 90 (2411) REVl:SION For USA Only Oil Cooler – Rl00GS and Paris-Dakar (tevi•ed Sept. 1990) Situation: At low ambient temperatures, the engine oil viscosity is such that, when the engine is started, high pressure may be generated inside the oil cooler. This could result in damage to the cooler system. Remedy: In order to reduce peak pressure force, there is a 2 mm relief bore in the oil filter head. In order to avoid damage to the oil cooler, the Identification: bore should be enlarged…

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