Tag: group 23 service bulletins

  • gearbox-output-shaft-seal-23-003-82-2056-682

    gearbox-output-shaft-seal-23-003-82-2056-682

    n ( Service-Informatio&n Group: 23 June Bulletin No. Transmission 1982 23 003 82 – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL Dear Dealer: (2056) To reduce the possibility of an oil transfer from the gearbox into the drive shaft housing of the swinging arm, we have introduced a new seal: Part No. 23 12 1 232 681 This new seal bears the inscription 11:KACO” and is bluish-green in color. The old seal: Part No. 23 12 1 232 679 Color – black, inscribed with “cFw,” should be removed from your parts stock. Also check gasket sets:…

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  • retrofitting-kinematic-shift-23-002-78-1049r-678

    retrofitting-kinematic-shift-23-002-78-1049r-678

    Service-l nf ormation fa) BMW MOTORRAD GMBH Motorrad R6O/6-Rl00RS Munich,. • June 78 Techn. Kundendienst Technik R-VK-1O wb-st Group: Transmission 23 002 78 (1049R -For U.S.A. and Canada Only- Subject: Kinematic Shift Mechanism Dear Dealer, Starting with the 1978 Model introduction, a new shift selector was introduced called “kinematic.” The advantages are to lower the efforts in selecting gears and a more positive geat selection. All previous models with a 5-speed transmission could be equipped with the “kinematic” kit Part No. 23 31 1 237 796 install as per instruction, no internal alterations are necessary in the transmission. Yours truly,…

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  • 5-speed-gearbox-repair,-racing-23-001-77-1023r-877

    5-speed-gearbox-repair,-racing-23-001-77-1023r-877

    ( ( Service-1n formation BMWM OTORRADG MBB Motorcycles R60/6-R100RS Munich, Aug. 77 Service Technic R-VK-10 wb/ur Gearbox 23 001 77 ( 10238) For U.S. and Canada only Subject: Repair Hints on 5-Speed Gearboxes and Technical Data on the Racing Gearbox Dear Dealer, Constant research and development produced improve ■ ents in the production of the 5-speed gearbox. The following is a summary of these improve ■ents and suggestions that could be incorporated in future repairs. In addition, you will find infor■ation covering the racing gearbox ratios. Latest production of gearboxes have the following changes: a) Strengthen sliding gears, identified by…

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  • universal-joint-gearbox-torque-1175-204m-1275

    universal-joint-gearbox-torque-1175-204m-1275

    ( Servic e-1n fo rmation BMW Motorrad GmbH Motorcycles R60/6 – R90 S Munich, Dec ‘7’: Service Ett/rnk/fm Technical 1 / 7 5 ( 2 0 4 ~11) ‘= •——————-·- —-Group–2-3– —– Subject: Connection between universal shaft and gearbox – torque values changed The torque of the four 12-sided bolts on the drive shaft coupling has been increased from 25+3 Jrn (2,5 + J.O mkp) to: 33+4 Nm (3.8 + 0.4 mko) The quality of the bolts is of such high standard that it allows the increased torque specifications. In this connection, we also refer again to the BMW servi

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  • pawl-spring-breakage-2174-163m-175

    pawl-spring-breakage-2174-163m-175

    …. Service-Information BMW Motorrad GmbH , Motorcycles R60/6 US – R90S Up Munich, Jan. , 75 ! Service Dept. Kl/Kr/Nab;Technical Information , 2/74 (1.63 M) e • Group: 23 – Gearbox ———‘——- Re: Shifting the 5-speed Gearbox Gentlemen: If pawl spring number 23 31 1 231 619 breaks, the O.D. boss of the segment number 23 31 1 231 578 should be reduced fro~ 16 mm /0.6299″ to 15.5 mm/0.6102 11 • The reason for this spring failure ist the too large diameter boss which is soldered into the segment and which houses the spring. In case of complaint, we…

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  • driving-flange-torque-1174-119m-574

    driving-flange-torque-1174-119m-574

    ( ·service-~r1formatio&n Tech.Cust.Service VS-2011 kl/tw/fm Motorcycles R60/6 – R90 S Group: 23 Subject: Tightening Torque of Driving Flange Gentlemen: Munich. May ’74 1/74 (119 M) e To permit a higher torque to be transmitted here as well as from the series commencement of the /6 models 1 the output drive shaft/driving flange bevel ratio has been modified from 1:6 to 1:7. The tightening torque is 20 + 2 mkp for the 1:7 bevel ratio and 22 + 2 mkp for the 1:6 bevel ratio. So that no confusion can occur during repair. a list of the components concerned is given…

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  • gearbox-oil-level-173-o72m-673

    gearbox-oil-level-173-o72m-673

    L r·, ~————-.—————–,———-1( Tech.Gust.Service VS-201 kl/LP/st Motorcycles R 50/5 – 75/5 Group 23: Gearbox Munich, June ’73 No. 1/73 (072M)e Ref: Gearbox oil level Dear Sirs, We would advise you to maintain the prescribed oil level in the gearboxes of our motorcycles, as too little oil could result in the premature wear of the bearing bushings. Please ensure at each service that the oil level is at the lower thread of the filler hole – if necessary, top up with branded hypoid gear oil SAE 80 or 90 according to ambient temperature. Yours faithfully, BAYERISCHEM OTORENW ERKE Aktiengesellschaft ppa. i.…

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