1986 BMW R80
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 BMW R80. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 BMW R80. Newest first.
Lower part of spring/damper unit eyelet, which attaches to the rear drive unit, could crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In extreme cases, spring damper could detach from reardrive allowing rear of motorcycle to drop onto rear tire, causing drag on tireand unstable handling.
Remedy
Replace eyelet with a strengthened one.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
Every BMW R80 model year
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