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( Service-Information Motorcycle Group: 52 BMW NA Dual Seat August1• 1988 52 006.88 Service Department (2321) For USAOnly . _., ·. Dual Seat Locating Ann – RlOOGS Complaint: Cause: Remedy: Locating Ann breaks off The method of attaching the Locating Arm {by hot glueing) causes the plastic arm to become brittle. If the seat is incorrectly installed (the plastic ann lying on top of the frame tube instead of into it), it can break under the rider 1s weight. Production motorcycles no longer have the glued-on arm. The arm is now bolted to the seat base. Remove the remaining part…
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Service-Information~ Group: 52 March Bulletin No·.: Dual Seat 1982 52 002 82 (2057) URGE NT – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – SUBJECT: Seat and Fuel Tank Interference Dear Dealer: On occasion there can be interference between the seat and fuel tank, which results in damaged seat cushion and fuel tank surfaces at their respective points of contact. – Also refer to S. I. #52 001 79 (1069 R). IMPORTANT – You must examine each motorcycle at the time of uncrating and check for this :type of interference. We will not accept any warranty claims for this type of damage…
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( ( ~ Servlce-l nformatlon ‘-” BMW MOTORRAD GmbH Motorcycle Munich, July 79 Service Technical RM-K-11 fa Group: Dual Seat 52 001 7 9 ( 1069R) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Interference of Dual Seat with Gas Tank Dear Dealer: In isolated cases, it is possible that the dual seat front edge rubs against the gas tank damaging the paint or allowing the seat cover to be torn, as per enclosed picture. We recommend that upon receipt of a new motorcycle, to check out this problem, and modify as follows: 1.) After you have determined where and…
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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.

