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rt-windshield-mounting-46-005-81-2038-881
Service-Informatio&n Group 46 August Bulletin No. Frame 1981 46 ·oos 81 (2038) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: 1981 RT Windshield Mounting. 1. Cut off center nipple and the nipples at each end of the rubber gasket. (2) 2. Install holders, No: 7 and No: 8 onto the windshield using counter – sunk head screws. 3 . Insert No: 3 holder through windshield and install O-Rings on holder stud. 4. s. 6. Yours truly, I( $.•QI ‘· \ I I_, /! ~ .••••w• • .-/4 I Herb Neas National Service Manager Enclosure /bb ,lease route and initial before…
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rt-windshield-installation-7-79-8ns-779
SERVICE SERVICE BULLETIN 7-79-8NS BUTLER & SMITH, INC. NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07648 COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90224 U;”STALLING THE Rl00RT FAIRING WINDSHIELD GROUP: 46 FRAME l. Remove the adjuster brackets from the shield via the three philips screws in each bracket. 2. Lubricate the nipples of the rubbe~ gasket with silicone spray or other suitable product, insert the bolt-bracket in the center two holes of the shield, then position shield and pull the gasket nipples through the holes with the aid of a needle-nose pliers. 3. Insert a-rings between shield and fairing on bolt-bracket studs, then secure to the fairing via two…
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rs-crash-bars-installation-46-003-78-1056r-978
• • • BMWM OTORRAGDM BH Service . \ ~otorcycles, All Models Munich, Sept. 78 , ~ echnic R-VX-11 fa-ur Croup: Frame l 6 003 78(1056R). – For U.S.A. and Canada only – Subject: Cylinder Protection Bars for Integral Cockpit (Type RS-1) Dear Dealer, In order to install cyli~der protection bars on motorcycles with the integral cockpit-fairing, it is necessary to cut 2 slots in each bottom part of the fairing . To save time for installation, we have on order, self-adhesive templates, available through the parts channel, but until they arrive, may we recommend to use the enclosed pattern…
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chrome-plating-frames-46-002-77-1018r-777
Service-Information ~~ ~otorr~d GmbH Ser .r. ic~ ,Motoreyele All Models l ‘!’echnic :Munich, July 77 i R-VK-10 fa/ur Frame :46 002 77( 1018R) For U.S. and Canada only Subj~ct: Chr~me F~ames Dear Dealer: Ch=ome plating the BMWfr ame is by no means recommended. Due to so■e chemical reactions of the process involved it could weaken the strength of this vital part of the motorcycle. Yours truly, !!’!W !’!~O!·tttAD tJ~H Pltlnchen i.V. i.V. Blank ( I Kenntnis genommen – Pris connaissance – No led – T omado not a – Pre.so conoscenz:a · AC!age – Arcl1ives – Fite – Arcl1ivo
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center-stand-mounting-bolts-46-001-77-1014r-777
( Service-lnformatlon & BMWM OTORRAGDM BH Motorcycles R50/5 – R100RS Munich, July 77 Service Technic R-VK-10 ma/ur Group: Frame u6 001 77( 1014R) Subject: Center Stand Mounti~g Bolts Dear Dealer: Starting with the following V.I.N. numbers, the center stand was secu~ed with self-locking bolts R 60/6 R 75/6 R 90/6 R 90 S No. 2 962 529 4 032 439 4 061 180 I.:.. 091 477 In the past, motorcycles b~fore the above V.I.N. numbers experienced failures of these mounting bolts. In this case, we recommend the bolts be replaced with the new self-locking one Part No. 46 52 1…
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low-front-fender-46-027-90-2405-590
( • :J l. • •• \, ‘., ·t;, , .\ (,.:.;.::’•,_ .~·.:• . ·~: ·. llOOGS Parii~Duar :bgine Spoiler /Low ·Pront>l’ender•:;/t.,:’”.>·’., ; · ,. – •
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one-key-saddlebag-locks-46-024-89-2385-1289
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fairingfuel-tank-chafing-46-020-88-2325-988
( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 46 Frame September, 1988 46 020 88 (2325) For USA Only Fairing/Fuel TankC hafing – RSORaTn d RlOORT Problem: Remedy: Note: Very truly yours1 The fairing pocket might rub against the fuel tank en 11RT11 models. Loosen the bolts that hold the bottom of the upp~r fairing section (bolts are accessible from inside the fairing pocket). Push the fairing outward and retighten so that the bolts are at the outer end of the slots. A rubber support – part no. 52 53 1 230 319 – ( as installed under the dual…
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low-fender-stiffener-46-019-88-2307-488
Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 46 Frame Apri 1, 1988 46 019 88 (2307) For USA Only RlOOGLS owF ender Stiffener Complaint: Solution: Avai 1 ability: Installation: •• Front Front fender flexes when striking “pot holes”, making an audible noise. A stiffener has been developed to add counter-support to the fender to minimize this tendency: Stiffener Part No. 95 00 1 000 805 The stiffener is made from a special energy-absorbing elastomer called TecsPak ®• which maintains stability between -80° and 300° F. All RlOOGSm odels must be equipped with this stiffener for low fender mounting position. You…
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frame-straightening-machine-005-785
Technical Service SUBJECT: BOXER FRAMES I \. NO: 005 DATE: 07/85 Due to cost reduction measures effected by major insurance companies in the U.S.A., frame re-alignment/straightening is becoming increasingly significant in settling insurance claims. For years, our BMW company repair division in Munich has been involved in motorcycle frame re-alignment work where the extent of the damage permitted such repairs. In addition, some of these repairs are now performed by shops without any connection to BMW, requir!ing specialized skills to reproduce the results needed, since they are using universally applicable alignment systems, not necessarily producing the quality or longevity required…
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