I had visions of a mouse being shot out of the exhaust whilst screaming 'Armegedon' as it flew past. I would like to have seen the negative terminal removed first when removing the battery but aside from that it's a great explanatory video for bikes that have been sat for a while. 👍
Great job explaining this. I may have sold my R1100S and I may be at the point where I am helping my friends do their engine swaps due to mechanical failure. But it is never a bad idea to be reminded of the basics because that is where the foundation is.
Fortunately these 1150's are robust, I knew pretty much the moment the video started that a battery and some fresh fuel would get this there. I've got the same year, color combo Rockster as this one but man it kills me that I can't get replacement stickers for it. You should do a clutch fluid replacement/bleed video on this same model. It's an oddly difficult system to bleed because of the remove bleed line and unique adapter setup. I think it would be a super useful video and probably a good idea to be done on a 5 year sitting bike.
I have a 2001 r 1150R- That was sitting for an unknown number of years. Had several electrical problems. New loom installed.. Still requiring right hand switch. Recently took it to a long 4000 miles trip IN eastern Canada. Contemplating purchasing the bike for around $3500 US. A few items concern me. It Knock knock knocks on idling. (Donbt know if Cam chain tensioner is the issue), between 2nd and third changing gears sometimes sounds like clinging ustensils.Fuek dekivery seems to be hesitating aroung 3500 to 4000RPM. Suspect unbablanced throttle body. which i know how to adjust but would not know which line to replace. What long term problems can i anticipate. Is it worth the purchasing price. Bike now has 75000KM.Would you run this bike at your shop thru a "purchase assesment"?
I like Miss Blue Eyes in the intro to yer garage....
Thank you for making these videos so the layman can understand.
Glad you like them!
I had visions of a mouse being shot out of the exhaust whilst screaming 'Armegedon' as it flew past. I would like to have seen the negative terminal removed first when removing the battery but aside from that it's a great explanatory video for bikes that have been sat for a while. 👍
Great job explaining this. I may have sold my R1100S and I may be at the point where I am helping my friends do their engine swaps due to mechanical failure. But it is never a bad idea to be reminded of the basics because that is where the foundation is.
Good explanations of troubleshooting common problems. Good investigative reporting by the lady. :)
I have the same bike. 2004 BMW R1150R Rockster
Fortunately these 1150's are robust, I knew pretty much the moment the video started that a battery and some fresh fuel would get this there. I've got the same year, color combo Rockster as this one but man it kills me that I can't get replacement stickers for it.
You should do a clutch fluid replacement/bleed video on this same model. It's an oddly difficult system to bleed because of the remove bleed line and unique adapter setup. I think it would be a super useful video and probably a good idea to be done on a 5 year sitting bike.
Great job...
Great video ! Super useful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome info!!
Thanks for watching!
great video so much good information here
Sick video and fresh fade my dude. Keep up the good content ❤
The Rockster! Have one here in the garage. 😃. See on this one the ABS is already removed. Mine is still working, keep fingers crossed.
This is a non abs model.
Thanks!
Thanks soo much!!! You are the reason I do this.
Thank you
You're welcome
Nice! Tks!
You bet!
Good video.
After 5y I would drain the old fuel
yes, i called this out
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Hi
I would have checked the airbox before turning it over. It's likely mice have something stashed, hopfully they didn't chew through the filter.
I did, the air filter was chewed and the mice made a nice little home.
I hate mice!😡
and deer even more....they make even more of a mess....
Did I miss the link to the best replacement battery to buy?
In the Description
I have a 2001 r 1150R- That was sitting for an unknown number of years. Had several electrical problems. New loom installed.. Still requiring right hand switch. Recently took it to a long 4000 miles trip IN eastern Canada. Contemplating purchasing the bike for around $3500 US. A few items concern me. It Knock knock knocks on idling. (Donbt know if Cam chain tensioner is the issue), between 2nd and third changing gears sometimes sounds like clinging ustensils.Fuek dekivery seems to be hesitating aroung 3500 to 4000RPM. Suspect unbablanced throttle body. which i know how to adjust but would not know which line to replace. What long term problems can i anticipate. Is it worth the purchasing price. Bike now has 75000KM.Would you run this bike at your shop thru a "purchase assesment"?
can you reach out to me at TheBMWGuy126@gmail.com
you didnt mention injector over fuelling like on mu r1100rs
There is 100’s of other possible scenarios that I didn’t mention. I will make more videos like this in the future
Started to watch it, but that stupid intro to your “gurage’ made me turn it off.
What's stupid about the tinro....Don't you have a significant other that want to contribute?