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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 34 . Brakes Rear Drum Brake Spring Noise – R65s, R80s – 1985 and later, and K75s March, 1988 34,013-88 2296) For USA Only Under certain circumstances a resonance of the Rear Brake Spring isaudible to the rider when brakes are applied at slower speeds. Service Information (34 011 86 [2230] January, 1987) recommends the installation of a harmonic damper (34 21 l 457 602 or 34 21 l 457 572) to minimize this noise. The rubber dampers can be installed in all model motorcycles with brake shoes that are 25nm wide. All…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of NA Service Department COMPLAINT: REASON: REMEDY: PARTS: INSTALLATION: IMPORTANT: ‘, ,,,·. ‘• · Brakes January,.J987 34.0ll 86 ··. . (2230) < ••-· .'. ,_,,;•.....,...!;:i.Cl,1,;•J•.. ., For.USA.O nl_y_ Squealing noise from rear drum brake when brake is applied. The squeal is caused by the return spring vibrating. Depending on the intensity of the vibration, this squeal can be annoying. Installa'tion of a dampening rubber around the brake spring at the Brake Shoe Pivot will dampen the vibration and the squeal noise will be minimized. There are two (2') different size.dampening rubbers: 1. K75 with sand cast brake…

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/ / S~,,r-vice-lnformatiMono torcycle • –~ ,1_”‘< .:- ' • l(~ BMW of, N.A. ' r Service Department Group: 34 Brakes July 1986 ., 34 010 86 For USA Only (2220) Brakes Squeal ..:: All r . Model~ Information: This Service Information bulletin is being written to • provide all authorized BMW motorcycle dealers with accurate information concerning brake squeal. The design of the BMW brake system utilizes friction materials developed for performance under a wide range of operating conditions (hot:and cold temperatures, etc.). The chemical structure of every brake pad or shoe changes with age and temperature. Due to…

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( ( 1.__, Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Servlce Department Group: 34 Brakes,· ·, March 1985 ,-,34 008 85 …,. _,-,., (2148) 1985 R80 & R80RT Double Disc:fEront Brakes ,,, • “l• For USA and Canada Only Two types of front disc brake systems will be delivered on U.S. models of ~he motorcycles named above. 1.) Double discs with two (2) rubber hoses, on to each caliper; and 2.) Double discs with one (1) rubber hose to the left brake caliper and a pipe from the left caliper to the right caliper. Both systems will accept engine protection bars; however,…

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( ( .., Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 34 Brakes August 1984 34 007 84 (2119) BRAKE SHOES AND PADS FOR R50/5 – RlOORT For USA and Canada Only In order to maintain brake efficiency, brake lining compositions have been manufactured for individual Boxer and K models. Brake lining/pads should not be exchanged at random even though the outside measurements are the same. When brake linings/pads are replaced, you should comply with the instructions in the parts fiche or the attached table. Sincerely, BMW OF Richard Dampf ~ / National. Technical Motorcycle Group RD/vaa Attachment Manager Motorcycle…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 34 April Bui:letin No. : Brakes 1984 34 006 84 – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – RE: PULSATING REAR DRUM BRAKES Dear Dealer: It has come to our attention i’n isolated cases of owners complaining· of pulsating rear drum brakes. ( 209 2) Even after all tolerances of the rear wheel brake drum are met, pulsating of the foot brake pedal can be felt. Generally, this is caused by a slightly uneven contact of the brake shoe and the brake lever cam. Filing down the contact surface of the lower brake shoe where it touches _the brake…

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( ( Service-Informatio&n Group 5 April Bulletin No. Technical Service 1984 I/84 (2098) Information Bulletins -For U.S.A. and Canada Only- RE: ANNUAL BRAKE FLUID CHANGE PROMOTION Dear Dealer: We all know that brake fluid changes are often neglected. A reminder of this is also found in every Rider’s Manual as following: “Brake fluid is hygroscopic and is thus capable of absorbing moisture from the atmosphere over a considerable period of time. To ensure that brake systems remain fully reliable, brake fluid must be replaced once a year. Never recycle used brake fluid. Use only OOT_4 fluid from a _seale

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( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Brake Hose – RlOOR Group: 34 Brakes August, 1992 34 028 92 (2545) For USA Only Problem: On some RlOORm odels the brake hose is too short and may rub against the fuel tank when the handlebars are at full lock. This does not present a safety r;sk. However, the brake hose may rub the painted finish on the tank. Remedy: Starting with VIN 0280250, a longer hose has been fitted to all RlOORm odels. The correct brake hose length is 745 ± 5 mm. ~ [mn::o ‘ I 745 tS I Part…

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Service-Information Motorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 34 Brak.es • Brake Pad Recall 92 V-081 Procedures July, 1992 34 027 92 (2537) For USA Only 1990 – 1993 Models, RIOORK, lOORS-16vK, l, KllOOLT NOTE: Revised August 1992: Due to warranty data entry we have revised this S.I. to show additional work packages. The time has not changed, only the work package numbers have been changed. This Recall affects a relatively small number of 1990 – 1993 motorcycles. Affected VIN Range: Year Model VIN Range Number of MC’s 1992 RlOOR 0280001 – 0280373 373 1990-1992 KlOORS-16v 6493001 – 6494091 1,091…

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( ( Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: BMW NA Service Department 34 Brakes August 1991 34 025 91 (2467) For USA Only Brake p;pe Recall f91V-107 – RSORTR, lOORTR, lOORS This Recall affects a relatively small number of 1987 and 1988 “R” series motorcycles. Affected VIN Range: Yr. 1987 1988 1988 Problem: Model RSORT RlOORT RlOORS VINs 6491451 – 6491452 6292601 – 6293171 6247001 – 6247549 Total Motorcycles 2 572 549 1123 The brake pipe which is under the gas tank on the left side of the frame may chafe on the inside gas tank surface, or chafe on the speedometer cable.…

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