Tag: group 46 service bulletins

  • retrofitting-modified-side-stand-46-006-83-2076-583

    retrofitting-modified-side-stand-46-006-83-2076-583

    ( Service-Informatio&n Group 46 May Bulletin No.: Frame 1983 46 006 83 (2076) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – SUBJECT: MODIFIED SIDE STAND R65, R65LS, Rl00 – Rl00RT Dear Dealer: Starting in January of this year, all the above models have been equipped with modified side stands. These differ from the previous version as follows: the ball joint is deleted and a modified stop on the frame permits the motorcycle to lean over at a greater.angle. The position and design of the extending lever have:been improved to make the side stand easier to operate. When the -‘weight is taken…

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  • leaking-saddle-bags-46-041-92-2591-793

    leaking-saddle-bags-46-041-92-2591-793

    . \. Service-Information Motorcycle· -, When riding in the rain, water continues to penetrate past the seal and into the new case. REMEDY: The hose type rubber seal in the case lid is replaced by a foam flat seal. The follm seal is avaHablea s a spare part. PART NUMBER -48542316391 -48 54 2 316 392 DESCRIPTION Seal, Left Seal, Right INSTALLATION: . _ .. ,- Removelie old seal from the case lid, with the aid of a knife and saaw driver..-C’ lean the~- Install the new seat and secure it every 2 or 3 inches with a dot of~–…

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  • crash-bar-installation-46-031-92-2520-492

    crash-bar-installation-46-031-92-2520-492

    Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: Frame 46 April, 1992 46 037 92 (2520) Installation of Engine Protection Bars – Rl00R For USA Only Information: Engine Protection bars incorrectly aligned, side stand contacts exhaust pipe. Remedy: Flat washers included in the mounting set must be installed on the front engine mounting bolt prior to mounting engine bars. Install two washers on the left side (side stand side) and one washer on the right side. Warranty: Labor is reimbursable under the provisions of the BMW limited motorcycle warranty, using a normal warranty claim form. Parts are supplied free of charge.…

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  • rusty-side-stand-spring-shackle-46-034-91-2480-991

    rusty-side-stand-spring-shackle-46-034-91-2480-991

    ( ( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 46 Frame September 1991 46 034 91 (2480) For USA Only Rusty Side Stand Return Spring Shackle – 1991 RlOOGS Information: We have seen several shackles which have not been surface-treated. These parts will rust very quickly. Warranty Status: Please check all 1991 RlOOGmS odels which come into your workshop for rusty or corroded shackles. Part No. 46 53 1 242 902, which is cadmium-treated, will be replaced by: Part No. 46 53 2 311 722 which is stainless steel. Parts and labor are reimbursable under the prov1s1ons of the BMWLi…

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  • new-low-fender-46-032-91-2451-491

    new-low-fender-46-032-91-2451-491

    Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 rrue April 1991 • 46 032 91 (2451). 1991 RlOOGS Paris-Dakar Kew Low rront render For USA Only The 1991 :.RlOOGSP aris-Dakar motorcycles were shipped from Berlin with a high front fender installed. Also enclosed in some crates was a new low fender with a section of brake line. The new low fender and extra brake line were mistakenly enclosed. BMWN A has chosen to market the R100 P-D with a high mounted fender. The new low fender is approximately 2 inches shorter than the one previously used on the 1989…

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  • low-fender-mounting-46-033-91-2452-391

    low-fender-mounting-46-033-91-2452-391

    Service-Information Motorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 Frame March 1991 46 033 91 (2452) Low Fender Mounting on RlOOGSP aris-Dakar 1990 Models For USA Only Also included in this Service Information are 1988 and 1989 RlOOGS motorcycles on which the optional Paris-Dakar . Kit has been installed . Please review Service Information 46 027 90 (2405} for complete details. If your customer chooses to install a low fender on a 1988-1990 RlOOGS or Paris-Dakar with an engine spoiler, the following part numbers must be used: 46 61 2 315 648 Black 46 61 2 315 647 Red 46…

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  • saddlebag-mounts-46-031-91-2448r-491

    saddlebag-mounts-46-031-91-2448r-491

    ( l __-__ Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 Frame March 1991 (Revised) 46 031 91 (2448) For USA Only RlOOGS/RlOOGPS- D Saddlebag Mounts – 1991 Models Revised – April, 1991 RlOOGS P-D: The RlOOGS P-D is manufactured with saddlebag mounts installed during production. The mounts are chrome plated so that they are more corrosion-resistant. A noticeable change this year is the new Matte Black cross support which improves the strength of the saddlebag mounts in rough-duty applications: Chrome: 72 60 2 315 680 – Case Rod 72 60 2 315 674 – Clamp 07 11 9…

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  • saddlebag-mounts-47-031-91-2448-391

    saddlebag-mounts-47-031-91-2448-391

    ( Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 Frame Matl:h 1991 46 031 91 (2448) R100GS/1100GS P-D Saddle~aq Mounts – 1991 Models RlOOGS P-D: For USA Only The RlOOGS P-D is manufactured with saddlebag mounts installed during production. The mounts are chrome plated so that they are more corrosion-resistant. A noticeable change this year is the new Matte Black cross support which improves the strength of the saddlebag mounts in rough-duty applications: Rl00GS: 72 60 2 315 680 – Case Rod Chrome 72 60 2 315 678 – Case Rod Black If your customer chooses to install saddlebag…

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  • side-stand-repair-46-029-90-2419-890

    side-stand-repair-46-029-90-2419-890

    Service-Information Motorcycle ©BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 46 rrue August 1990 46 029 90 (2419) For USA Only Side Stand Repair for R Models 1981 – 1984 Procedure: Assembly: In some cases, the side stands and bearing brackets on models RSO – RlOORT and R45 – R65, Mod. ’81 have worn out (manufactured September, 1980 through August, 1984). Therefore, a Repair Kit has been developed consisting of two shouldered bushings. These are welded on to the side stand bracket to compensate for any play. Remove the exhaust header pipes and the old side stand assembly. Carefully clean and degrease…

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