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61 02 08_Wiring Harness Chafing

SIB 61 02 08
Wiring Harness Chafing

2021-06-14

This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI 61 002 08 (050) dated September 2008.
The contents of this bulletin have not changed; bulletin numbering was updated.
6100208(050) 6100208
MODEL
This document applies to the following Motorrad AG models: 0186,0185,0183,0182
This document applies to the following Motorrad model descriptions: F 650 GS US Dakar,F 650 GS
US M!,F 650 GS US DAKAR M!,F 650 GS US
This document applies to the following Motorrad series: R13
SITUATION
This document is applies to the following categories: General Electrical Systems
Supporting Materials
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Dealer Operation/ SalesGeneral Manager Motorcycles
Date: September 2008
Bulletin #: 61 002 08 (050)

Sales Business Manager
Used Motorcycles
(F&I)
Source: SI 37/2008
BMW Motorrad USA
Service and Technical

Service

Parts & Accessories Administration

BMW Motorrad
USA
Service Information Bulletin

**Technical Campaign**
Subject:
Model:
Details:

F 650 GS (R13) Wiring Harness Repair
F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13)
The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or
adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base
adjuster can result in chafing of the wiring harness. If this goes unnoticed, in
extreme cases it can result in a broken wire or shorting and lead to malfunctions. See figures 1-3.

Figure 1: weld spatter

Figure 2: tight spot at banjo bolt

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Figure 3: cable tie missing

Models
affected:

Aftersales
Solution:

All F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models from 12/1999 to 10/2007. In
order to determine if a specific motorcycle is affected by this Technical
Campaign, it will be necessary to verify all motorcycle VINs through a DCS
Vehicle History Check. Based on the response of the system, either proceed
with the repair or take no further action.
When a motorcycle is found to be affected by this Technical Campaign:
1) Use side-cutting nippers to remove the cable tie or ties at the bracket of the
adjuster knob.
2) Examine the wiring harness for signs of damage in this region. If chafing is
visible, re-wrap the wiring harness with fabric tape 61 13 6 902 588. If individual wires have suffered damage, re-pair them with push-in connectors
[as described in SIB 61 002 06 (013)].
3) Examine the frame for weld spatter. Weld spatter on the welded-in round
tube is critical, and the same applies to weld spatter on the inboard side of
the rectangular section frame tube (see Figure 1). Remove weld spatter, if
present, with a scraper or chisel. Usually only a small amount of force is necessary to chip off weld spatter. Touch up damage to the paintwork with a
touch-up pencil, for example BMW part number 51 91 0 302 241 (concealed areas).
4) Use two cable ties (as shown in Figures 4 & 5) to secure the wiring harness
to the bracket of the adjuster knob, making sure that the wiring harness is
routed clear of the banjo bolt by a sufficient margin.

Figure 4: second cable tie

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Figure 5: second cable tie, rear view

Warranty:
Warranty
Information:

Contact:

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Covered by the normal terms of the BMW New Motorcycle Limited Warranty.
Reimbursement for this Technical Campaign will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Defect Code:

00 61 28 00 00

R13 wiring harness, chafing

FRU Code:

00 60 181

R13 wiring harness repair
(3 FRUs)

Part Number:

61 13 1 367 599

cable tie (x2)

Service and Technical Manager

61 002 08 (050)