Without doubt the most informative instructional BMW maintenance videos on UA-cam, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and giving up your time to produce these excellent videos. Very much appreciated.
My 1996 R1100RT now has 100,000 miles on it. You would think a 2 cylinder bike would be easy to work on. Wrong! Even simple things like a battery change is an PITA ORDEAL! My son likes working on bikes, so I gave it to him. My current ride is a Honda.
Love your style of explaining what your doing Iv very little confidence with doing anything with my bikes but you give a really fully comprehensive run down thank you
Thanks for the informative video. Made the job much less stressful. By the way, the snorkel on my 2004 R1150RT has the SLOT attachment, so one doesn't have to remove the screw totally.
Much appreciated for the info I just kept my fathers old bike after he passed and just want to keep it nice but just like bmw cars motorcycles are a pain in the ass to work on 😂
Great vids. I am looking forward to more of the R1100RT resurrection. I have one that I do my best to keep up myself. We are running out of SMEs such as yourself. My local BMW dealership will not take my 1999 in their shop. Your guidance is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Chris for an other great service video I am looking forward to see whats inside of the fuel tank. Great bike the R 1100 RT. the non hydraulic clutch model. Greeting from Erik in Ontario.
Hi Chris, Today i managed to change the battery thanks to your video. It is an old bmw 1100 RT from 1995. Unfortunately i put a battery in that is probably a little too weak for the ABS system as the red light is blinking. But thats ok. ABS will work anyway. So thanks!
I love my RT 1100, except for this PITA issue. Battery replacement takes *FOREVER*. :( --seriously, it's easier to adjust the valves than replace the battery.
I’m honestly surprised how bad that old fuel pump was from the other bike. My 1150 was stored for 4 1/2 years with 94 octane (0% ethanol) and fuel stabilizer ... must have made the difference as mine was like new when I replaced the fuel filter.
Chris thanks for all the videos. I am owner of K75 and your videos helped me a lot. Do you happen to have a video of disembling and servicing the forks? I need to change seals but never did it before. Thanks and keep up the great work,.
Thank you can I was wondering where the short & long screws went. And I love the screen in the snorkel. Should I do that? BTW I am on the market for new tires for my 1150rt. Anyone you would recommend? I am on a budget. Thanks Chris
Always my go to channel for all thing BMW service related! 😁👍 👏 Best BMW service channel on youtube! I need to replace my battery - what is your opinion on LiFEpo (lithum) replacement batteries????
Easy! My #1 request for electrical diagnosis stems from Lithium battery use. If you enjoy electrical gremlins use a lithium battery. If you'd prefer your BMW to operate as designed use the type battery that it was designed for: www.beemerboneyard.com/batteries.html
@@ChrisR.Harris I found this subject covered in passing in one of your other videos. I ordered the lead acid battery for the BMW, and I will relegate the lithium to the KLR. The KLR has such a tiny battery that it could use the extra reserve capacity more than the larger Beemer battery. Thank you for the speedy reply. :)
This is insane! You can't even jumpstart without removing all that? Ill sell mine and buy a busa. The more I watch the less I like BMW anymore. Thanks Chris.
The FishingReel well. What do you see in other brands maintenance videos? You should know en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_time_to_repair and other repair metrics for BMW are above avg industry
It definitely seems like you know what you're doing I was following you very closely until you got that goddamn toy started squeezing it that's a little weird
Videos from this man from years ago would have comments about how silly small parts from bmw would cost a fortune.They were making you squeel like a pig as you emptied your wallet.
@@brendanwood5243 No worries, brendan. Some days I'm not as good in front of the camera as others yet the shit-show must go on! Thanks for watching, Chris
Without doubt the most informative instructional BMW maintenance videos on UA-cam, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and giving up your time to produce these excellent videos. Very much appreciated.
My 1996 R1100RT now has 100,000 miles on it. You would think a 2 cylinder bike would be easy to work on. Wrong! Even simple things like a battery change is an PITA ORDEAL! My son likes working on bikes, so I gave it to him. My current ride is a Honda.
THANK YOU!! Now, I should be able to pull the battery off my 1999 RTP. Pray for this old 71 years young guy from West Virginia.
Love your style of explaining what your doing Iv very little confidence with doing anything with my bikes but you give a really fully comprehensive run down thank you
Video for dummies. Perfectly me. Excellent! Love the step by step approach.
You're welcome. There will be more.
Thanks for the informative video. Made the job much less stressful. By the way, the snorkel on my 2004 R1150RT has the SLOT attachment, so one doesn't have to remove the screw totally.
Glad to see you back on here Chris. My 2000 looks just like this bike. Lucky for me my battery is good for now.
Hello Chris
As a new used R1100RT Bike Owner with weak battery. I will say Many thanks from Germany for your excellent explaining. Very helpful.
Thanks Chris, you got
me on the right track with my R1100Rt.
Thanks for the lesson man,look forward to more 👍
Much appreciated for the info I just kept my fathers old bike after he passed and just want to keep it nice but just like bmw cars motorcycles are a pain in the ass to work on 😂
Thanks buddy, great help. Love my new Beemer.
Great video mate. Informative. Thanks for taking the time the time to show us
Excellent, clear instructions. Made the task straightforward…Thank you for sharing.
2 month ago i managed to change the battery thanks to your video, Thankyou, oh and managed to get the mirror of and on again without breaking it,
Dude whatever you're smoking....I want some!!
Great vids. I am looking forward to more of the R1100RT resurrection. I have one that I do my best to keep up myself. We are running out of SMEs such as yourself. My local BMW dealership will not take my 1999 in their shop. Your guidance is greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for your clear explanation.
It helped me very well.
It was much appreciated
Thanks for the video man. Was spot on and very helpful!!
You're welcome.
Thank you Chris for an other great service video I am looking forward to see whats inside of the fuel tank. Great bike the R 1100 RT. the non hydraulic clutch model. Greeting from Erik in Ontario.
Hi Chris,
Today i managed to change the battery thanks to your video. It is an old bmw 1100 RT from 1995. Unfortunately i put a battery in that is probably a little too weak for the ABS system as the red light is blinking. But thats ok. ABS will work anyway.
So thanks!
Great! Charge that battery and clear the fault: ua-cam.com/video/rsrrpbb4kJc/v-deo.html
Ride on, Henk!
Thank’s Chris, after 6 yr’s mine has to be replaced. I like the tip on the screen over the snorkel tube !!!!!
You're welcome.
I love my RT 1100, except for this PITA issue. Battery replacement takes *FOREVER*. :(
--seriously, it's easier to adjust the valves than replace the battery.
Indeed!
Thanks for the video. But what a pain just to access the battery.
You're welcome.
I would not have been able to do it without you!
Thanks!
Took me almost 2 hours though
You're welcome.
Thank you very much for your incredible video that will help a lot.
You are welcome.
Thanks a lot!
I thought, and I was wrong...what does this hippy know about motorcycles. Well I found out he knows a hell of a lot and is a great technician!
Chris is amazing. Dont judge.
👍🏻 that was esey Nice work 👏🇸🇪
Sir you are great and funny!
That wqs great Chris ,thankyou very much, subbed.
You're welcome.
thanks chris,from belgium
You're welcome.
Every BMW owner must have a grunting pig)
Seriously appreciated, brother!👍
I’m honestly surprised how bad that old fuel pump was from the other bike. My 1150 was stored for 4 1/2 years with 94 octane (0% ethanol) and fuel stabilizer ... must have made the difference as mine was like new when I replaced the fuel filter.
Nice, you added info on the fasteners and their locations. I lost track as to where the longer ones go.
I hope to be as cool as this dude one day
Chris thanks for all the videos. I am owner of K75 and your videos helped me a lot. Do you happen to have a video of disembling and servicing the forks? I need to change seals but never did it before. Thanks and keep up the great work,.
Thank you can I was wondering where the short & long screws went. And I love the screen in the snorkel. Should I do that?
BTW I am on the market for new tires for my 1150rt. Anyone you would recommend? I am on a budget. Thanks Chris
Dank u
Any hints on the removal of the front fairing? It seems impossible to loosen the nuts that hold the headlight, but there must be a way...
anyway to put a trickle charger on the battery easily so you can just start her up and take it out on a nice day during the winter???
Getting to the battery on my 1150RT is the same , a MASSIVE pain in my ass . lol .
Yes, same thing.
Always my go to channel for all thing BMW service related! 😁👍 👏 Best BMW service channel on youtube!
I need to replace my battery - what is your opinion on LiFEpo (lithum) replacement batteries????
Easy! My #1 request for electrical diagnosis stems from Lithium battery use. If you enjoy electrical gremlins use a lithium battery. If you'd prefer your BMW to operate as designed use the type battery that it was designed for: www.beemerboneyard.com/batteries.html
@@ChrisR.Harris I found this subject covered in passing in one of your other videos. I ordered the lead acid battery for the BMW, and I will relegate the lithium to the KLR. The KLR has such a tiny battery that it could use the extra reserve capacity more than the larger Beemer battery.
Thank you for the speedy reply. :)
Chris don’t worry about any boozo giving you 👎🏻 these are the 3 newbies to your channel. Ignorance is bliss they say
Oooooft !!!! :) I'll stick with the ol' K75 methinks :)
You're no fool!
I'm haveing problem with getting my headlight to work. R1100Rt P 1999 CH P
Chris, Where are you located nowadays I could use some help with my 96 r1100rt
Good timing. I went to my Rt yesterday and it was flat.... but I have done it before. They only seem to last a couple of years 😐
Gas Tramp , put it on a permanent 12 volt batterycharger, also in summer. That way my battery lasted 14 years
Henk Ipenburg I have no power in my garage.
It takes me 5 minutes to get at the battery on my Honda ST1300.
🍺😉👍
Hi Chris, you good?
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Would you say this a great BMW motorcycle to own is someone had a chance at a well maintained example
Yes Thomas, the R1100RT was BMW's best selling model for several years and I deem them more reliable than the later models such as the 1150.
Hi Chris, did you ever have trouble with the Anti Lock Breakingsystem?
Sure Tom, ABS can be a BIG pain in the arschloch! ABS I and ABS II were better than the later iterations from Berlin.
Thank you very much 👍🏼 you explain very good than you
You're welcome.
Is the pad that slid out with the battery oem to the r1100?
Hi, no, the pad is not original.
Chris Harris
Thanks, what did you make it out of? Looks like a good idea!
@@n1ydy Rubber mat / walkway material like a floor mat, thin and flexible.
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This is insane! You can't even jumpstart without removing all that? Ill sell mine and buy a busa. The more I watch the less I like BMW anymore. Thanks Chris.
The FishingReel well. What do you see in other brands maintenance videos? You should know en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_time_to_repair and other repair metrics for BMW are above avg industry
It definitely seems like you know what you're doing I was following you very closely until you got that goddamn toy started squeezing it that's a little weird
Videos from this man from years ago would have comments about how silly small parts from bmw would cost a fortune.They were making you squeel like a pig as you emptied your wallet.
Is....is he drunk?
That's a shitty thing to accuse someone of. No, brendan with a little b, I am not drunk in this video.
@@ChrisR.Harris there was NO accusation whatsoever. It was a question seeing as othe videos I've watched of yours were more coherent.
@@brendanwood5243 No worries, brendan. Some days I'm not as good in front of the camera as others yet the shit-show must go on! Thanks for watching, Chris
BMW engineers took a battery and built a motorcycle around it. What a terrible design.
You're welcome.