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SERVINICFEO RMATIO~-, Tech.Cust.Service VKT-20 Gi/Zr Motorcycles R50/5,R60/5, R75/5,group:el.install. Munich, June 70 No.1/70(283) Ref.: Stop Light Switch for Foot Brake Dear Sirs, the stop light switch for the foot brake has got at the models R 50/5 from chassis No. 2 900 689 R 60/5 from chassis No. 2 931 055 and R 75/5 from chassis No. 2 971 013 on an isolating plate of Pertinax between plastic housing and base plate. By this, possible short circuits between the plus-contacts of the switch and its base plate are avoided. Please, equip also the motorcycles produced before the indicated ( chassis numbers…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 .. General Electrics Apri 1, 1988 61 017 88 (2305) For USA Only Brake Light Switch – Part No. 61 31 1 459 569 – R & K Models Problem: Cause: Remedy: The small plastic pin which actuates the brake light switch becomes bent, causing the switch to fail. EILJ==—~”” Front Brake Light Switch: by the hand brake lever. in the drawing below. “‘—…Plastic Pin The plastic pin is bent See the point of contact Rear Brake light Switch: The stop bolt which actuates the switch may contact the plastic pin at…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW NA Service Department Mareg Batteries Infonnati on: Group: 61 Genera 1 Electrics March, 1988 61 015 88 (2297) For USA Only Three different capacity batteries are currently used on production motorcycles, worldwide: 30 Amp/hr. 25 Amp/hr. 20 Amp/hr. RlOORT RlOORS KlOOLT KlOO K75 U.S. A1 1 mode1 s All models RSO, RSORT R80GS, R 1 OOGS R65 20 Amp/hr. and Continual draining of the 20 and 30 Amp/hr. batteries 30 Amp/ hr. : from: 25 Amp/hr.: RlOORSan d RlOORT: Caution: Motorcycles not used for extended lengths of time Non-Approved electrical accessories Riding at low speeds (e.g. low…

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Service-Informatio&n Group: 61 March Bulletin No. : General Electrics 1982 61 009 82 (2049) – For U.S.A. and Canada only – RE: CORROSION PROTECTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL CONTACTS Dear Dealer: In some instances, due to weather or other environmental influences, sometime also caused by excessive water spray when cleaning the motorcycle, corrosion may be formed at electrical connectors or contacts. To prevent this, at the time of assembly, we preserve all of this area by using a spray material.- However, this protection only lasts for so~e time; we therefore recommend that on a yearly basis you spray these contacts, such…

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( Service-Informatio&n Group: 61 February Bulletin No.: General Electrical 1982 61 008 82 (2045) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Re: Batteries – Preparation and Maintenance There have been various complaints that the electrical capacity of our motorcycle batteries is too low, and we therefore would like to issue full details for the preparation of these batteries and their maintenance. 1. General Instructions Never bring a naked flame close to a battery or into a room in which batteries are charged, nor produce any sparks, or permit smoking in such areas, or an explosion may result. Exercise great care…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 61 April 1980 r·~ Bulle tin No. : — General Electrics 61 007 80(2020) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject; Batteries – R 65 to R 100 RT The following are hints and tips on the care of batteries to achieve utmost performance: STORAGE New Batteries, without acid, should be stored.in a dry area. Filled Batteries should be charged periodically with a trickle charger with no more than 0.06 amps. If stored for longer periods of time, the batteries sho~ld be: – charged once a month. – discharged and re-charged immediateiy every third month. FILLED BAT.TE.RIES…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 61 March Bulletin No.: General Electrics 1980 61 006 80(2018) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only – Subject: Installation Instructions for R 65 Four-Way Flasher Kit Part Number 61 31 1 243 885 1. Inventory parts in accordance with the parts identification picture. 2. Remove gas tank, right battery panel, and instrumentation back cover. 3. At the instnunent panel remove the rectangular cover located directly between the speedometer and tachometer. Install the dust cover (2) on the four-way flasher actuation switch (1). Evenly coat the bottom of the dust cover (2) with a small amount of glue. Insert…

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Service-Informatio&n Group 61 January I Bulletin No. General Electrics 1980 ! 61 005 79(2009) – For U.S.A. and Canada Only — Subject: Emergency Flasher Assembly for R 65 Through parts channels you will receive an offer for an optional emergency flasher kit – BMW Part No. 61 31 l 243 885. Two cables in the relay base (No. 10 on the enclosed wiring diagram) may be reversed, thus causing a severe short . • . -·~s.:._, .: .,· . J . • . Properly -connectedL- ‘·a·s· pet:~–the··-wiring di’agrarn .:::- _ …… ….. …. ••,l-i.•-··· – – … ~ –~ ~…

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Service-InformationM otorcycle Group: ©BMW of N.A. Service Department 61 General Electrics August, 1992 61 027 92 (2548) For USA Only Additional Ground Between Engine and Frame – RlOORM odels Problem: Production Line Change: Remedy: ·- / Grounding between the engine and frame is not always reliable on silver-painted frames. This may lead to ignition misfiring or insufficient alternator output. Starting with VIN 0280227, a wire has been added from the starter motor cover to the ignition control unit mounting bracket. Install a ground wire to all affected RIOORm odels with a VIN prior to 0280227. The ground wire is secured…

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Service-Information Motorcycle BMW NA Service Department Group: 61 Genera1 Electrics September 1991 61 023 91 (2481) -.- For USA Only Battery (Acid) Electrolyte – All Models Situation: 1. Electrolyte Level – If the battery electrolyte level is allowed to drop substantially, the gas volume inside the battery grows proportionately, resulting in an increased amount of flammable gas mixture. In addition, the Corrective Action: plates are no longer covered by the electrolyte and may corrode. Any external or internal spark can potentially result in an oxyhydrogen explosion. The battery electrolyte level should be checked every three (3) months and at every…

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