[net.cycle] BMW owners should read this

stewart@ihldt.UUCP (R. J. Stewart) (11/07/84)

From the "Product Recalls" section of Consumer Reports:

   BMW motorcycles.  If driven for long distances under hard use, some
   models (see below) may develop hairline cracks in cast wheel where
   spokes meet hub; continued use under those conditions may enlarge
   cracks and impair wheel's operation.

   MODELS: 24,166 BMW motorcycles made from September 1976 through
   August 1978.  Models include R60/7 and R75/7, model year 1977;
   R80/7 (1978-80); R100S (1977-80); R100T (1979-80); R100RS (1977-82);
   R100RT (1978-82); R100CS and R100 (1981-82).

   WHAT TO DO: Have dealer Inspect wheel and replace if necessary.


I'm not sure why the first part of the model listing only goes through
1978, while the second part lists models through 1982.  Anyway, make
sure to have this checked out if you fall into one of these categories.

Bob Stewart
ihldt!stewart