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Airhead Instruments:
G/S, GS, ST, R45, R65, R80R, R100R.

For all other Airheads, see https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/instruments1.htm


https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/instruments2.htm
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BMW used different colored dials, markings, pointers, and plastic colors of indicator lights, depending on model & year. There have been some anomalies, that may not agree with the below information.  See the NOTES section too.



Notes:

1.  For additional and greatly expanded information on odometer and speedometer colors, instrument "W" factors used with various rear drives, etc.:   https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/ringgears.htm

2.  Website for how to open-up and do some repairs in your instrument:
https://airheads.org   Find the article under AirLore, Technical Tips.

3.  Be aware that BMW production calendar year identified motorcycles could have been manufactured from 1 September of the prior year, ....to August 31, of the calendar year the motorcycle is identified as.    There are anomalies to this, seen now and then.

4. 


revisions:
New article, and initial release, possibly with errors: 


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