@deanglenville7986 Tend to agree. Took my yellow/black R11S through the mountains of Northern Spain and the French and Italian Alps in 2014. Epic trip on an epic bike - superb handling machine. After that trip I had to replace the tyres. To date, it's the only time I've worn a rear tyre out on the shoulders while the centre tread remained OK (Michelin Pilot Road 2).
I bought a used 2004 R1100S a few years ago. Luv this bike. (Great for a day ride). Another maintenance item for this old bike is to replace the brake and clutch hoses with new Spiegler hoses... P.S. You might want to reemphasize that a new tensioner uses a 15mm wrench and an old one uses a 17mm wrench. -- An easy way to check if somebody else has upgraded the tensioner...
Hi interesting vid , would like to see a battery/air filter/or complete service video on this model - R1100s - as they seem to be a rare bike these days plus I have an '02 single plug model which id like to diy service , and not break anything .
I did this job on my 2002 1150 GS. I would strongly recommend a dab of Loctite on the new tensioner. Mine worked loose after 1000 miles even though I gave it a good tightening. They don't give you a torque setting in the instructions. I don't know if this is normal, but it certainly happened to me.
Thank you. I own a 2004 R1100s. Since these bike are older now do you recommend any other upgrades or updates we should be making to these bikes beyond upgrading the cam chain tensioner?
While you’re there, you might as well. Example: On my F900XR, BMW calls to replace spark plugs @ 18,000 miles and valve check at 12,000 miles. Not paying to have tech going back in to change the plugs in between valve checks.
Thanks for watching, Hopefully it helped you out! comment what issues you are having with your bike and give it a "like" if you enjoyed.
The most beautiful bike BMW ever made.
You know, you might just be right, in it's Class, took mine around Europe.
A good looking bike almost as beautiful as the R90s.
That’s a bold statement.
@deanglenville7986 Tend to agree. Took my yellow/black R11S through the mountains of Northern Spain and the French and Italian Alps in 2014. Epic trip on an epic bike - superb handling machine. After that trip I had to replace the tyres. To date, it's the only time I've worn a rear tyre out on the shoulders while the centre tread remained OK (Michelin Pilot Road 2).
I bought a used 2004 R1100S a few years ago. Luv this bike. (Great for a day ride). Another maintenance item for this old bike is to replace the brake and clutch hoses with new Spiegler hoses...
P.S. You might want to reemphasize that a new tensioner uses a 15mm wrench and an old one uses a 17mm wrench. -- An easy way to check if somebody else has upgraded the tensioner...
thats referanced on my website, also i have a couple videos on brake hoses. check em out
Always enjoyed working on my 94 r1100 rs. My 14 r1200rtw doesn’t allow me the same level of satisfaction of working on my ride.
Thank you! Considering adding a R bike as long distance bike for the ease of maintenance.
This video validates my maintenance thoughts.
Hi interesting vid , would like to see a battery/air filter/or complete service video on this model - R1100s - as they seem to be a rare bike these days plus I have an '02 single plug model which id like to diy service , and not break anything .
Very good presentation, well done, I know my way around an R11000s. Never attempted a valve check. Nice job
Thank you!
I did this job on my 2002 1150 GS. I would strongly recommend a dab of Loctite on the new tensioner. Mine worked loose after 1000 miles even though I gave it a good tightening.
They don't give you a torque setting in the instructions.
I don't know if this is normal, but it certainly happened to me.
I have never seen that happen.
Thank you Man!
Thank you. I own a 2004 R1100s. Since these bike are older now do you recommend any other upgrades or updates we should be making to these bikes beyond upgrading the cam chain tensioner?
New stainless steel brake lines, I sell spiegler ones on my site. They are the best for BMWs
@@TheBMWGuy thank you! I will have that done this winter.
Thanks for your video, you present really well. The spark plugs you replaced looked ok so why did you replace them?
cheap insurance. and i already removed them
While you’re there, you might as well.
Example: On my F900XR, BMW calls to replace spark plugs @ 18,000 miles and valve check at 12,000 miles. Not paying to have tech going back in to change the plugs in between valve checks.
@@diyeveryday67 thanks a great example
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Is it necessary to rotate the engine to some exact position when replacing the tensioner on the right side?
did the bike not have a center stand? You usually turn the engine with the rear wheel - I'm always learning from you!
@@jonpeters5194 no center stand