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electric-control-black-box-overheating-12-006-82-2061-382
Service-Information$ Group: 12 March Bulletin No.: Engine – Electrical 1982 12 006 82 (2061) – For U.S.A. and Canada only – RE: OVERHEATING OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL (BLACK BOX) Dear Dealer: It is possible that the electronic “black box” can malfunction because of overheating, due to a poor heat transfer between the “black box” and the heat sink. This problem is aggravated by a build-up of corrosion between both heat conducting surfaces, isolating one part from the other. To prevent this, a heat transferring anti-corrosive material is applied to these mating surfaces between the 11black box” and the heat sink. (…
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erratic-idle-speed-12-005-82-2055-382
Service-Informatio&n Group: 12 Engine – Electrical March 198 2 Bulletin No.: 12 005 82 (2055) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: Idle Speed Variations Dear Dealer: It is possible that after some high mileages, models equipped with electronic ignition (starting with all 1981 models), that the idle speed becomes erratic after reaching its normal engine temperatu~e. Normal idle speed is at 950 ± 150 RPMs. If the·apove problem exists, proceed as follows: • ..:,::;·_·.’, -~., .. -.:::.-,_ -~~: (1) Make sure that ignition timing, _idle adjustment ,,_/-~l· ·~• valve cle~~ances are cor,:;,~c:t::,~,,.,.,..,d::~~\ • \ i}•~~;:~~~~- • ., •…
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batterystarter-cable-12-004-79-2003-979
Service-Informatio&n Group 12 September Bulletin No. Motor-Electrics 1979 12 004 79(2003 – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Battery – Starter Cable R 65 Special attention should be given to the clearance of the cable between starter and engine housing. If the cables are installed as per Illustration No. 1, a possibly serious short could occur. Check all R 65’s in stock immediately, and others upon the next regular service check. ‘ ) The correct assembly is shown in Illustration No. 2. In addition, after the nut is tightened, push down the end of the cables, away from the…
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spark-plug-id-change-12-003-79-2002-979
Service-Informatio&n Group 12 September Bulletin No. Motor-Electrics 1979 12 003 79(2002 – For U.S.A. and Canada Only Subject: Change of Spark Plug Identifications Bosch has changed their identification of their spark plugs used in our motorcycles: BOSCH Old New w 175 T 30 w 7 D w 200 T 30 w 6 D w 225 T 30 w 5 D w 230 T 30 w 5 D 1 w 240 T 1 w 4 A 2 w 240 T 2 w 4 C 2 w 260 T 1 w 4 A 1 w 260 T 2 w 4 C 1…
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improved-contact-breaker-12-002-79-2001-979
( l Service-Information$ Group 12 September Bulletin No. Motor-Electrics 1979 12 002 79(2001 – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – SUPPLEMENT I Subject: Improved Distributor Contact Breaker for R 65, R 80/7 to R 100 RT By mistake, a white plastic cap was included in the new set of contact breakers, part no. 12 11 1 243 969. Please be sure not to install this white plastic cap which, if installed, will interfere with the operation of the contact breaker arm. If you have, in the past, installed the above set of contact breakers, please inspect them upon the next…
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stiffer-contact-breaker-12-002-79-1071r-779
, … –. Service-lnformatlon 6\ BMW HOTORRAD GmbH Motorcycles: R 6 5 – R 100 RT Munich, July ’79 Service Technical Group: RM-K-11 da Engine Electrical. -1 ~., CO2 79( .., ,-,…..,.,.0 . . – – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Stiffer Contact Breaker and Change in Distributor For All 1979 Model;; Dear Dealer: A new contact breaker assembly (BMW Part~ 12 11 1 243 969) is available in case a misfire occurs above 6500 engine rpms even the timing and carburetion is correct. Caution!! Due to the increased pressure of this contact breaker the lubrication of the…
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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.

