🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: R25 Model Variant: R25/2, R25/3 Codes Product Code Identifier: INSTAndSETZUNGS ANLEITUNG 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Position: Essential documentation for owners and independent...
Essential documentation for owners and independent workshops of classic BMW motorcycles, enabling self-sufficiency in maintenance and repair.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis:
This manual provides the same level of detail as used by official BMW workshops, offering a significant cost-saving advantage over professional servicing for many common tasks.
Key Features
Key Features:
Illustrations, diagrams, technical specifications, depth illustrations, step-by-step explanations, enabling understanding for users with basic mechanical knowledge.
Target Audience
Target Audience:
BMW R25/2 and R25/3 owners, mechanics, and enthusiasts looking for in-depth repair and maintenance information.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Vehicle Systems Covered:
Full vehicle repair, engine, transmission, wheels, chassis, electrical systems, bodywork
Electrical System Coverage:
Likely covers basic electrical systems such as lighting, ignition, and charging circuits, typical for the era.
Chassis And Frame:
Covers inspection, repair, and maintenance of the motorcycle's frame and associated chassis components.
Bodywork And Fittings:
Includes procedures related to the motorcycle's body panels, fuel tank, seat, and other fittings.
Specific viscosity grades and API classifications for the era (e.g., SAE 30, SAE 40, or multi-grade; manual will specify)
Gearbox Oil Type:
Specific gear oil specification (e.g., EP 80 or similar; manual will specify)
Brake Fluid Type:
TypicallyDOT 3 or DOT 4 for drum brakes of this era if hydraulic actuation is present on later models, or specific grease for mechanical systems.
Known Issues
Common Issues R25 Series:
Mentioned or addressed in manual: electrical system reliability, carburetor tuning, wear on specific engine components, clutch adjustments.
Common Wear Items:
Information on wear rates and replacement intervals for parts like piston rings, bearings, and brake linings.
Maintenance Procedures
Valve Adjustment Procedure:
Included in manual with specific clearances and procedures.
Ignition Timing Adjustment:
Covered with specifications and methods for setting ignition timing.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Heritage:
BMW's post-war motorcycle production legacy, building on pre-war designs and innovation.
Model Evolution
Model Evolution R25:
Successor to the R24, the R25 series represented a significant step forward in BMW's mid-range motorcycle offerings, with the R25/2 and R25/3 introducing improvements in suspension and overall design.
Production
Production Period R25 2 3:
R25/2: 1950-1951; R25/3: 1951-1956
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