Recalls for your 1985 Bmw K100

Recalls for 1985 Bmw K100

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BMW K100 Cafe Racer

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BMW K100 Cafe Racer

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1986-07-01
Description
Throttle cable may have been damaged during installation resulting in a bend or a kink or chafing and fraying of the braided wire cable.  Consequence of defect: throttle operation could be impaired requiring increased effort to open and close the throttle, resulting in loss of throttle control which may lead to an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace throttle cables, as required, modifying to assure cables cannot bend.

Notes
System: throttle cable.  Vehicle description: motorcycles.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 1985-02-12
Description
A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing.  Consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation.  An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.

Notes
Vehicle description: motorcycle.system: stoplight switch ground cable.