Dawg you rock. I bought a 2003 almost a year ago and haven't had the time until recently to work on it. Haven't even ridden it a 100 miles. I appreciate the vids and I'll watch any maintenance vids you put out on this model ❤
What a ridiculous amount of fasteners and panels to remove in order to simply change the oil and filter. Great informative video, thanks for sharing this with us all. 👍🏻
awesome video - tons of amazing tips that I already had issues finding in the shop manual, keep it coming, which I could bring my bike to you for service
You should always check the oil on a 'Dakar' on the side stand, not centre stand. Thats why it was low after putting in the perfect volume. I also now pump the oil out the tank rather than messing around unbolting the tank to drain it.
I did, sorry if I forgot to mention that. I tend not to let it get all the way hot, but you can do that if you like. It's best to do that because anything that's not caught in your filter is more likely to be suspended in the oil and will be drained out. You will also be able to drain it out quickly as the oil will flow out much better when it is hot.
If you can't remove the skid plate then you'll have to remove the engine guard first. If the skid plate you are using has a hole in it, you may be able to drain through that - but I warn you it can get quite messy. Good luck and have fun!
It shouldn't make much difference. First, the crank case has to be vented in some way in order to keep pressure from building up inside the engine during operation and blowing out seals, although the PCV systems are sometimes equipped with one way valves. Even if that were a concern, when you remove the cap it's a large opening and would allow air in from the top of the opening. Think about it like pouring liquid out of a cup rather than a bottle with a small opening. That said, that's one of the reasons that I leave the slightly unscrewed around the 8:43 mark, although I didn't mention that specifically. Ride safe and thanks for the comment!
Well I just bought a bSA Goldstar which uses the same engine.and I just changed the oil on that... I thought that was the son of a bitch,,, but it seems things have improved ,,,That BMW looks pretty but Hell what a faff changing the oil.......
40Nm for the oil drain plug ist to much. 20 Nm it's fine. BMW correct the torque after some issues. Nice video by the way.
Dawg you rock. I bought a 2003 almost a year ago and haven't had the time until recently to work on it. Haven't even ridden it a 100 miles. I appreciate the vids and I'll watch any maintenance vids you put out on this model ❤
What a ridiculous amount of fasteners and panels to remove in order to simply change the oil and filter. Great informative video, thanks for sharing this with us all. 👍🏻
I find the 950/990 a bit worse.Great bikes though
awesome video - tons of amazing tips that I already had issues finding in the shop manual, keep it coming, which I could bring my bike to you for service
brilliant vid, easy to follow and clearly explained. Had a 2005 for a year now so already done oil changes but enjoyed the refresher course cheers
You should always check the oil on a 'Dakar' on the side stand, not centre stand. Thats why it was low after putting in the perfect volume. I also now pump the oil out the tank rather than messing around unbolting the tank to drain it.
Great tips. Thank you!
@@MotoDuoMedia Nope.Center stand with a warm engine
Great tutorial!
Sweet Dakar!
This one belongs in a museum! It's basically new. The wife used to have a heavily modified one years ago. I miss that bike from time to time.
Great video, thanks!
My 650 came standard with a magnet in the oil drain plug.
Great! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the content.
Hola Qué aceite es conveniente echarle a la GS 650 BMW
Really nice clear video, thanks. Did you warm the bike up prior to draining the oil? What are your thoughts on that?
I did, sorry if I forgot to mention that. I tend not to let it get all the way hot, but you can do that if you like. It's best to do that because anything that's not caught in your filter is more likely to be suspended in the oil and will be drained out. You will also be able to drain it out quickly as the oil will flow out much better when it is hot.
Hello, whats a good grade for moderate to usually cold n rainy weather?
useful video, the best in net, what type of oil you use?
Thanks for the comment! I used the Motul 5100 4T in weight 15w-50 amzn.to/3QSSHdH
Hi, my BMW has an engine guard, so I can’t remove the skid plate easily. Have you had experience with this? Thank you!
If you can't remove the skid plate then you'll have to remove the engine guard first. If the skid plate you are using has a hole in it, you may be able to drain through that - but I warn you it can get quite messy. Good luck and have fun!
did you plan to change and film air filter, coolant and break fluid for F/G650?
It's on the list to do in the near future!
@@MotoDuoMedia thanks for reply, these bmw bikes are nice to drive, but maintenance is headache
Would it make sense to keep the lower drain plug out till you open the oil filter cover to help with drainage? Relief any vacuum in there?
It shouldn't make much difference. First, the crank case has to be vented in some way in order to keep pressure from building up inside the engine during operation and blowing out seals, although the PCV systems are sometimes equipped with one way valves. Even if that were a concern, when you remove the cap it's a large opening and would allow air in from the top of the opening. Think about it like pouring liquid out of a cup rather than a bottle with a small opening. That said, that's one of the reasons that I leave the slightly unscrewed around the 8:43 mark, although I didn't mention that specifically.
Ride safe and thanks for the comment!
Hello very helpful video ! Is it in the single spark model exactly the same process?
Yes, should be the same process!
I just suck the oil out of the oiltank.
Well I just bought a bSA Goldstar which uses the same engine.and I just changed the oil on that... I thought that was the son of a bitch,,, but it seems things have improved ,,,That BMW looks pretty but Hell what a faff changing the oil.......
Hello, whats a good grade for moderate to usually cold n rainy weather?