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31 01 02_SERVICE ACTION: Replacement of bolt in the fork stabilizer - 31 001 02 (043)
SIB 31 01 02
2021-09-02
SERVICE ACTION: Replacement of bolt in the fork stabilizer - 31 001 02
(043)
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI 31 001 02 (043) dated November 2002.
The contents of this bulletin have not changed; bulletin numbering was updated.
MODEL
This document applies to the following Motorrad AG models: 0186,0183
This document applies to the following Motorrad model descriptions: F 650 GS US Dakar,F 650 GS
US DAKAR M!
This document applies to the following Motorrad series: R13
SITUATION
This document is applies to the following categories: Front Axle
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf 3100102 SA Front fork bolt.pdf
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Service Bulletin
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Date: November 2002
Bulletin No: 31 001 02 (043)
BMW Motorcycles
Subject:
Operating Manager
Details:
Technical Action: Replacement of bolt in the fork
stabilizer - F 650 Dakar models only.
Sales Department
We have been notified by Showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for
the F 650 Dakar model, that one of the four mounting bolts, attaching
the fork stabilizer to the fork legs is incorrect.
Accessory Department
The shank on the incorrect bolt is too long and may not hold properly,
even though it was installed to the correct torque.
It is possible that the brake hose holder that is held in place by this bolt
may work loose over time.
Parts Department
Service Department
Production
Solution:
Installation of a shorter mounting bolt. The nut of the brake hose holder is now secured with Loctite.
Service
Solution:
Remove the mounting bolt (#8 in the illustration below) replacing it with
the M8x40 bolt included with this bulletin. Tighten this bolt to 20 Nm.
Install the brake hose holder and securing nut (#12 in the illustration
below). Use Loctite 2701 and a tightening torque of 8.5 Nm for this
installation.
© 2002, BMW of North America, LLC
Bulletin No: 31 001 02 (043)
Affected
Vehicles:
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The F 650 Dakar VIN range affected by this action is:
ZF 71369 - ZF 71401
Warranty
Reimbursement:
Enter a campaign claim choosing Work Package #1.
Work Package #1
Replace incorrect fork stabilizer bolt.
Defect Code: 00 00 31 24 00
Description: F 650 Dakar Incorrect stabilizer bolt
Flat Rate Number:
00 60 089
Description: Exchange front fork stabilizer bolt
FRUs: 3
Important
Note:
It is very important that each retailer get into the habit of checking
the vehicle history of each new motorcycle before delivery to the
retail customer. This check should be done during the PDI
process and is to determine if there are any Service Actions that
are open and need to be addressed. All open Service Actions are
to be completed on each new motorcycle prior to delivery to the
retail customer.
If an F 650 Dakar, affect by this action, is still in your inventory, make
sure that this action is complete prior to delivery to the retailer customer.
If an F 650 Dakar affected by this action has already been delivered to
a retail customer, please contact this customer to arrange an appointment for this action to be completed.
Robert Goodheart
Pat Raymond
Manager Aftersales
BMW Motorcycles
(201) 307 4261
Service and Technical Manager
[email protected]
© 2002, BMW of North America, LLC