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Important information
Regular maintenance is a must for a reliable and good motorcycle. Under normal driving conditions you can do the service a few hundred km sooner or later.
Subsequent you will find technical data as well as maintenance and service information.
We make no claim to completeness or accuracy of all data, these are only for your information.

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Technical data

Model BMW R100 1980-1984
Volume (ccm) 980
Cylinders 2
Power (HP) 67
Power (KW) 49
Weight (kg) 225
Seat height (mm) 810
Idle speed (R/Min) -
Injection -
Tyre pressure front (bar) 1,9 (2,2)
Tyre pressure rear (bar) 1,8 (2,3)
Spark plug 1 NGK BP7ES
Spark Plug 1 NGK BPR7EIX
Standpipe 36 mm telescopic fork
Drive Cardan
Fork oil per rod 230 ML SAE 5W/10W
Engine Oil Without Filter 2,75 L with oil cooler
Engine Oil With Filter 2,5 L SAE 20W-50
Gearbox Oil 800 ML SAE 90 GL-5
Break Fluid DOT 4
Final Drive Oil 350 ML SAE 90 GL-5
Fuel tank volume 24
Coolant air-cooled

Running-in Check / 600 miles (1.000 km) service:

Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element
Oil change: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever), telescopic forks
Check spark plug electrode gaps
Check clutch play
Check front and rear brake fluid level
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Take up slack at bolts and nuts: engine mounts, suspension strut mounts, centre stand
Check slack at rear wheel studs
Take up slack at cylinder head nuts
Check/adjust valve clearances
Check battery acid level
Clean and grease the battery posts
Synchronise the carburettors, and adjust the wire cables
Checking condition of tires & wheels, rims & spokes, tire pressures, lights & signal systems, telltale & warning lights, clutch & gear shift, handbrake & footbrake, steering, instruments, engine idle speed, engine undertray for blockage with dirt

6.000 miles (10.000 km) service (30.000 km / 50.000 km):

Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element
Oil inspection: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever)
Oil change: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever), telescopic forks
Check spark plug electrode gaps
Clean carburettor float chambers
Grease clutch cable nipple at top and bottom and side stand pivot
Check front and rear brake fluid level
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Check/adjust valve clearances
Check battery acid level
Clean and grease the battery posts
Synchronise the carburettors, and adjust the wire cables
Checking condition of tires & wheels, rims & spokes, tire pressures, lights & signal systems, telltale & warning lights, clutch & gear shift, handbrake & footbrake, steering, instruments, engine idle speed, engine undertray for blockage with dirt

12.000 miles (20.000km) service (40.000 km / 60.000 km):

Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element
Oil change: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever), telescopic forks
Check spark plug electrode gaps
Replace all spark plugs
Replace intake air filter
Clean carburettor float chambers
Check clutch play
Grease clutch cable nipple at top and bottom and side stand pivot
Check front and rear brake fluid level
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks
Examine brake pads and discs for wear
Check free travel of rear brake
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Take up slack at bolts and nuts: engine mounts, suspension strut mounts, centre stand
Check swinging arm bearing play at frame and pivot point (Paralever)
Check endplay at valve rockers
Check/adjust valve clearances
Check the steering-head bearing
Checking battery acid level
Clean and grease the battery posts
Synchronise the carburettors, and adjust the wire cables
Checking condition of tires & wheels, rims & spokes, tire pressures, lights & signal systems, telltale & warning lights, clutch & gear shift, handbrake & footbrake, steering, instruments, engine idle speed, engine undertray for blockage with dirt