Hello, I own a 1976 BMW R90/6 with 27,000 original miles from Nevada. I am watching this video because I would like to learn about the driveline in my motorcycle. Thank you for explaining everything in detail. I had new tires installed on my motorcycle along with a full safety inspection. I enjoy your videos that you share on you tube, as it makes it easy to understand along with following the repair manual. Cheers.
I own a newer GS but always wondered how the older clutches were replaced. I am an old retired shop teacher and that job was so well demonstrated!! Thanks so much!
I owned one from 1981 and gave it to my son recently. It stood in the Garage for 15 years and has to be restored. Changing gas, oil, spark plugs and cleaning of the carburators let the machine run. Now all the other oil, hardened shaft seals and so on are to be changed If necessary. That's the reason I watched your well done videos. I really appreciate that.
Hey BMW GUY. I have been riding for 50 years (many different brands, none of them BMW’s). I ran across your video work early summer ‘24 while considering purchase of a new R1250RT. A serious work related injury has delayed the opportunity to purchase and ride for at least a year, so your videos on maintaining BMW’s has kept my attention. I particularly enjoy your work on the older models, and I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge and build confidence in us DIY’ers to do the homework and then the grunt work. Thank you. From a former Wisconsinite…
I was in the middle of trying to remove my rear main seal. I am heading back to the garage to use your technique! I’m tearing down a ‘93 R100RT She’s all apart just the block on my work bench. Awesome Man! Great video!
To answer you: I'm still big into riding motorbikes (and scooters and bicycles) in my 50s, so I've inevitably recently started riding a BMW R1200. I'm loving it... so it looks like I've joined the cult ;) I'm on an R currently, but open to considering all kinds of other BMWs, depending on how life pans out - everything from a C650GT for city life, to a GS to try some off-roading, to ... an old school classic like an airhead (for radically different scenarios, obviously...). I do all but the most serious wrenching on my vehicles (plus on cars for family & friends). So I'm here to learn maintenance of my R1200; as well as assessing what work on other potential BMWs looks like... I'm really enjoying that. Supporting DIY is also a fantastic way to avoid reckless waste, by keeping these lovely things running longer, better and cleaner. I'm in Sydney, Australia. I'd obviously buy from you if I were in the US. Thank you so much for helping us all maximise enjoyment of our BMW bikes. All the best! 👍🙏😉
I'm watching this in amazement at how easy it is to do a clutch job on an airhead vs doing an oilhead which I've done on my 96 R1100RS. I now own a 1977 R100/7 and watching this for future maintenance. Thank you for sharing this.
Watching for intertainment and Learn tool skills. I No nothing about airheads. I have a 21 F 750 GS that is amazing. Just discovered your site. Liked and subd.
Watching this out of curiosity. Already subscribed. Late this fall I picked up a very used R1200RT-P and within a month had to change the clutch. Seeing more bits of the BMW DNA in this.
My neighbor came over, and I was watching your video. He told me I need to take this out to my job. His two cents come about everyday. I love that. I guess I work alone better. Thanks for the videos!
I own a k1600b but I enjoy watching almost anything involving motorcycle wrenching. Mainly because you never know what your next ride that you add to your garage will be. Also, I do enjoy your videos. Always good content.
Great vid. Some 35 - 40 years ago, I owned 5 different types airheads, including a R100RS. Too bad, that there was no UA-cam, back in those days, 'cause my R50/5 had the same issue as your R100RS. Watching a vid like you made, would have made things much easier. Keep up the good work.
I'm replacing the rear main seal and probably clutch on my 1973 R75/5. Now that I'm into the job pretty deep, I probably should replace the cam chain as well. Bottom end is good. I've lapped the valves. Just discovered your channel and really enjoy the videos.
good advice don't sit at the lights with your clutch lever pulled in ,i had a R80/7 i was in athens greece when the clutch piston sheared so grateful to the BMW dealer who not only had the parts but sent a guide with me to get me back to the campsite where my bike was i think there is an upgrade piston bearing available this video takes me back
Had a R100RS in the early 90s UK. Thinking of getting another one as it's definitely something I can work on. I have a S1000R still in warranty so can't do much to it. Here for the entertainment but a bit of knowledge is good to get
Once had a 2005 RT and loved it. Went a decade without a bike and have been on a Tuono 660 Factory for 2 years now. Been thinking about getting an airhead to enjoy and wrench on. My research of what model/year range to target brought me to this channel. So awesome to know I have these videos available in the future! Thanks so much for your channel!
I have a R1200RT so the last airhead. I am watching your videos because I like them and learn from it! My dad owned s R50 from 1957, so I recognize a lot when you are doung the older ones. Very clear video to be proud on!
I'm watching these to learn :-) Don't have a bike but strongly pondering to get one, likely a K1x00 but learning how bikes in general are built gives better understanding of the systems in general since I'm more familiar with cars.
Nice video! I did this in the last 45 years several times with my R75/6. You need not to take out the swing arm. It is sufficient to loosen it and draw it back a bit. Good luck with the 100000 members!
I have a 1200C oil head and have 42,000 on it. I think it’s about time for a through service and clutch upgrade and this just gives me confidence to tackle the job over the winter.
i don’t have a bmw. I want to get one as I am retiring soon. I am interested in getting a K1200GT or a K1300GT. I heard they have bad clutches, so to learn about their clutches, I found your channel. Thanks for the videos!
I own a '03 1150GS. Viewing your video as entertainment. It never cease to amaze me how BMW designed their bikes. With the ST1100 Honda demonstrated that you can have a longitudinal engine and shaft drive and a clutch that is fairly easy to dismantle... I'm a hobby mechanic and work on BMW as well as Japanese bikes. The Japanese bikes are so much easier to work on. You need a few spanners and there you go, makes little difference whether it is a Honda or a Yamaha. The Japanese know that a complicated design does not mean character, it is just bad design...
I really enjoy your videos. I don’t own a BMW but find your videos interesting and informative. I may be tempted to buy one eventually as it looks like they are not too difficult to work on.
Great tutorials on your videos content. I am new to 🏍️ bikes, I own a Frankenstein Airhead. Didn’t know I purchased a parts only 🏍️ bike. It’s all there and just trying to learn from your videos to see if I can make it run. Right now the motor is seized and I am working on that.
I'm watching because I have this project coming up after the next two projects are finished. I'm rebuilding a barn find version of this in horrible shape.
I was trying to lube the splines on my airhead and completely forgot a step so I'm here to where I messed up 😅 I also plan to replace the clutch this winter so it's probably time well spent.
Really enjoyed watching your video as I am a BMW airherad owner. You reused the flywheel mount bolts and the driveshaft connecting bolts which the shop manual says must be replaced along with the clutch bolts. You just unbolted the clutch with out the let out bolts despite the shop manual warning of the posibility of severe injury, and survived to tell the tale. I would be interested to hear your thoughts in the comments. Thanks
In the field, things are done differently from the factory manual. I wouldn’t necessarily replace flywheel bolts and the clutch bolts are probably no real danger as I have never seen any mechanics do it the retaining bolt method and I would say cars and trucks have more spring in the pressure plates than a airhead BMW. JMHO.
I did this same job to my 82rs model, not ever having done it before. Because the bmw was new to me, I went in there to check the splines, to swap in a new main seal, and to replace the oil pump and O ring there. All went pretty well, but my hate for the drive shaft boot is strong, fussing with the 12mm bolts, in and out of gear, along with the hose clamp is curse worthy work. You should go through the cam shaft blocking tip, its not that hard to rig for prevention. Also - you can fabricate some of the tools you used - drawings of the main seal installer, the clutch aligner, and more are online, and can be 3d printed, or fabricated.
It seems to me as if you didn’t reinstall the sensor. At least you didn’t mention it, and I’m sure you would not have forgotten about it. Awesome work, might be helpful to understand the time it takes for the whole job.
Very well done video. Did that clutch kit have marks for balance orientation? I recently did the clutch on my 89 R100gs. The kit was a Sachs kit from EME and it was marked. I thought all BMW kits would have marks. I have just found your channel, so maybe you have already done this, but doing some videos like this with a paralever would be helpful. Definitely more of a pain removing the driveshaft than on the older models.
Best video in a long time, thank you so much. Gave answer to my questions as I'm changing g clutch to my -79 R100. Where can I buy the tool for mounting seal?
Considering buying a R65 so I want to see what is involved with a clutch replacement. Last bike I owned was a R1100 RT and a clutch replacement was a really big job.
I did by my self years ago. I spend some Money and put an oil resist Clutch in. It was a German Manufacturer. But I can’t remember the name jet. Maybe it was from Siebenrock. Great performance…👍🏽
I own an '02 1150gs and have just paid a LOT of money for a new clutch, crankshaft seal and gearbox seal. I can find videos on crankshaft seal replacement but NOTHING on gearbox/driveshaft seal replacement... Maybe that would be something you'd consider covering at some point... 🤔
On my Moto Guzzi's i find that a slipping clutch is often caused by a rusted prise-axle. The splined axle on witch the clutchplate has to go a little forward and backward. This often occurs when a bike has been standing still over a longer period. I think i solved it a few times bij using the bike frequently and spraying some penetrating spray (holding graphite) into the hole on the flywheel housing. Did you ever see this occuring on any BMW with a dry clutch ?
Is it your recommendation to change the clutch bolts but the flywheel bolts and drive shaft bolts can be reused? I know it's my bike (r90/6) and I need to make the final decision. Any input is appreciated, Thanks for your time.
May I ask for advice please? Struggling around and no results.. K1600GT 2017. Throttle errors are appearing, after restarting the bike they are gone.. I have one video on my channel with this issue..
Hello, I own a 1976 BMW R90/6 with 27,000 original miles from Nevada. I am watching this video because I would like to learn about the driveline in my motorcycle. Thank you for explaining everything in detail. I had new tires installed on my motorcycle along with a full safety inspection. I enjoy your videos that you share on you tube, as it makes it easy to understand along with following the repair manual. Cheers.
No BMW at the moment had 2 k75. Retired aircraft mechanic. Entertained thanks
I own a newer GS but always wondered how the older clutches were replaced. I am an old retired shop teacher and that job was so well demonstrated!! Thanks so much!
Refurbishing a 1972 R60/5 and almost to the point of doing this job, thanks, very helpful!
I owned one from 1981 and gave it to my son recently. It stood in the Garage for 15 years and has to be restored. Changing gas, oil, spark plugs and cleaning of the carburators let the machine run. Now all the other oil, hardened shaft seals and so on are to be changed If necessary. That's the reason I watched your well done videos. I really appreciate that.
Hey BMW GUY. I have been riding for 50 years (many different brands, none of them BMW’s). I ran across your video work early summer ‘24 while considering purchase of a new R1250RT. A serious work related injury has delayed the opportunity to purchase and ride for at least a year, so your videos on maintaining BMW’s has kept my attention. I particularly enjoy your work on the older models, and I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge and build confidence in us DIY’ers to do the homework and then the grunt work. Thank you. From a former Wisconsinite…
I was in the middle of trying to remove my rear main seal.
I am heading back to the garage to use your technique! I’m tearing down a ‘93 R100RT
She’s all apart just the block on my work bench.
Awesome
Man! Great video!
Excellent job, I have R 69 S and R 60/7, and both are maintined/repaired by myself. It's really fun to fix these wonderful bikes. BMW for life.
To answer you: I'm still big into riding motorbikes (and scooters and bicycles) in my 50s, so I've inevitably recently started riding a BMW R1200. I'm loving it... so it looks like I've joined the cult ;) I'm on an R currently, but open to considering all kinds of other BMWs, depending on how life pans out - everything from a C650GT for city life, to a GS to try some off-roading, to ... an old school classic like an airhead (for radically different scenarios, obviously...).
I do all but the most serious wrenching on my vehicles (plus on cars for family & friends).
So I'm here to learn maintenance of my R1200; as well as assessing what work on other potential BMWs looks like... I'm really enjoying that. Supporting DIY is also a fantastic way to avoid reckless waste, by keeping these lovely things running longer, better and cleaner.
I'm in Sydney, Australia. I'd obviously buy from you if I were in the US.
Thank you so much for helping us all maximise enjoyment of our BMW bikes. All the best! 👍🙏😉
I'm watching this in amazement at how easy it is to do a clutch job on an airhead vs doing an oilhead which I've done on my 96 R1100RS. I now own a 1977 R100/7 and watching this for future maintenance. Thank you for sharing this.
Watching for entertainment. Currently own a 21 Africa Twin AS, but shopping for an old airhead because the itch is strong! Love the vids!
Watching for intertainment and Learn tool skills. I No nothing about airheads. I have a 21 F 750 GS that is amazing. Just discovered your site. Liked and subd.
I don't own an Airhead but I ride with a guy that has 2. I enjoy the knowledge base. Thanks.
Watching this out of curiosity. Already subscribed. Late this fall I picked up a very used R1200RT-P and within a month had to change the clutch. Seeing more bits of the BMW DNA in this.
My neighbor came over, and I was watching your video. He told me I need to take this out to my job. His two cents come about everyday. I love that. I guess I work alone better. Thanks for the videos!
I own a k1600b but I enjoy watching almost anything involving motorcycle wrenching. Mainly because you never know what your next ride that you add to your garage will be. Also, I do enjoy your videos. Always good content.
Nicely done video. Can't believe you didn't block the crankshaft from the front to keep it from moving forward.
Unnecessary, but good tip for a beginner
Absolutely brilliant
Great vid.
Some 35 - 40 years ago, I owned 5 different types airheads, including a R100RS.
Too bad, that there was no UA-cam, back in those days, 'cause my R50/5 had the same issue as your R100RS.
Watching a vid like you made, would have made things much easier.
Keep up the good work.
I repair oil heads, and wanting to start working on airheads. Thank you for doing step by step
Nice, snappy video with well paced delivery.
Thanks 👍
I'm replacing the rear main seal and probably clutch on my 1973 R75/5. Now that I'm into the job pretty deep, I probably should replace the cam chain as well. Bottom end is good. I've lapped the valves. Just discovered your channel and really enjoy the videos.
Good luck!
good advice don't sit at the lights with your clutch lever pulled in ,i had a R80/7 i was in athens greece when the clutch piston sheared so grateful to the BMW dealer who not only had the parts but sent a guide with me to get me back to the campsite where my bike was i think there is an upgrade piston bearing available this video takes me back
Had a R100RS in the early 90s UK. Thinking of getting another one as it's definitely something I can work on. I have a S1000R still in warranty so can't do much to it. Here for the entertainment but a bit of knowledge is good to get
I own an’18 RT. I love the old airheads and think I’ll own one someday. Great info and video’s.
Once had a 2005 RT and loved it. Went a decade without a bike and have been on a Tuono 660 Factory for 2 years now. Been thinking about getting an airhead to enjoy and wrench on. My research of what model/year range to target brought me to this channel. So awesome to know I have these videos available in the future! Thanks so much for your channel!
I have a R1200RT so the last airhead.
I am watching your videos because I like them and learn from it! My dad owned s R50 from 1957, so I recognize a lot when you are doung the older ones. Very clear video to be proud on!
Wouldn’t a R1200RT be a Oilhead, not a Airhead?
@@Chucka10 well for me is the oil cooler not just for the cilinderhead but for the whole engine. That’s why for me it is still an airhead.
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The oil cooler on the oil heads cools all engine oil, not just the cyl head oil. Basically what you said.
Excellent video, thank you. Nowhere near as much faff as an oilhead, but very enjoyable to watch
I'm watching these to learn :-)
Don't have a bike but strongly pondering to get one, likely a K1x00 but learning how bikes in general are built gives better understanding of the systems in general since I'm more familiar with cars.
Nice video! I did this in the last 45 years several times with my R75/6. You need not to take out the swing arm. It is sufficient to loosen it and draw it back a bit.
Good luck with the 100000 members!
Have done it that way myself.
I have a 1200C oil head and have 42,000 on it. I think it’s about time for a through service and clutch upgrade and this just gives me confidence to tackle the job over the winter.
i don’t have a bmw. I want to get one as I am retiring soon. I am interested in getting a K1200GT or a K1300GT. I heard they have bad clutches, so to learn about their clutches, I found your channel. Thanks for the videos!
Just about to start replacing my clutch. Very instructive and the right amount of speed and detail.
Don't own an airhead but might someday. Good information for down the road!
Thanks for watching!
I am watching for interest sake ,but also as I'm considering buying a r100rs.
Excellent,easy to follow video👍🏻😀
I own a 95 R80 GS and do all the maintenance and the repairs all my self at home.Living in Türkiye.It is really fun working on airheads.I love them.
I own a bmw, i watched your fork seal video, now i watch for educational entertainment
fun to hear!
Very informative and the format is great as always🙏
Glad you enjoyed it
Glad to see this one.
I own a '03 1150GS. Viewing your video as entertainment. It never cease to amaze me how BMW designed their bikes. With the ST1100 Honda demonstrated that you can have a longitudinal engine and shaft drive and a clutch that is fairly easy to dismantle... I'm a hobby mechanic and work on BMW as well as Japanese bikes. The Japanese bikes are so much easier to work on. You need a few spanners and there you go, makes little difference whether it is a Honda or a Yamaha. The Japanese know that a complicated design does not mean character, it is just bad design...
I run a k1300s but I like watching the videos regardless of bike
Great video presented really well. Thanks
I really enjoy your videos. I don’t own a BMW but find your videos interesting and informative. I may be tempted to buy one eventually as it looks like they are not too difficult to work on.
Honestly, it’s not that bad
Great tutorials on your videos content.
I am new to 🏍️ bikes, I own a Frankenstein Airhead. Didn’t know I purchased a parts only 🏍️ bike.
It’s all there and just trying to learn from your videos to see if I can make it run. Right now the motor is seized and I am working on that.
I don't own an airhead but taking the msf course soon and plan to own one! Great content, subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
Excellent tutorial. I have an R75/6 I’m doing upkeep on, may consider adding the clutch to the list
Let me know if you have any questions with the process. im here to help
Entertainment for me. I would like to buy a motorcycle soon, but have not found the correct model. Thanks!
Hi, I own a BMW R90/6 and never did a lot of maintenance but you make it look easy so I will be soon.
You can do it!
Very informative video i own 84 r80rt enjoyed it looking forward to the next one
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm watching because I have this project coming up after the next two projects are finished. I'm rebuilding a barn find version of this in horrible shape.
Isn't there a way to restrain the crank from moving forward with a strap? Great video - lighting, sound, technique all great - thanks.
I was trying to lube the splines on my airhead and completely forgot a step so I'm here to where I messed up 😅 I also plan to replace the clutch this winter so it's probably time well spent.
Really enjoyed watching your video as I am a BMW airherad owner. You reused the flywheel mount bolts and the driveshaft connecting bolts which the shop manual says must be replaced along with the clutch bolts. You just unbolted the clutch with out the let out bolts despite the shop manual warning of the posibility of severe injury, and survived to tell the tale. I would be interested to hear your thoughts in the comments. Thanks
In the field, things are done differently from the factory manual. I wouldn’t necessarily replace flywheel bolts and the clutch bolts are probably no real danger as I have never seen any mechanics do it the retaining bolt method and I would say cars and trucks have more spring in the pressure plates than a airhead BMW. JMHO.
Great video! Thank you
Lovely bike btw. I do ride a BMW btw, a 2002 R1150RT,
I did this same job to my 82rs model, not ever having done it before. Because the bmw was new to me, I went in there to check the splines, to swap in a new main seal, and to replace the oil pump and O ring there. All went pretty well, but my hate for the drive shaft boot is strong, fussing with the 12mm bolts, in and out of gear, along with the hose clamp is curse worthy work. You should go through the cam shaft blocking tip, its not that hard to rig for prevention. Also - you can fabricate some of the tools you used - drawings of the main seal installer, the clutch aligner, and more are online, and can be 3d printed, or fabricated.
Thanks for posting this,
You're welcome
Do you see many main-seal / Clutch issues with any of the newer R9T's, or even the newer R12's ??, Great Video...Huge Props on your skills.
I own an 87 K75 and I love your videos!
I also own a Yamaha Super Tenere shhhhh
Glad you like them!
@@TheBMWGuy any “K” bike content would be much appreciated… I realize the k’s aren’t as loved as the boxers 🙂
Good job 👍
Thanks 👍
Wow.. Fantastic
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Major job.
good weekend project
It seems to me as if you didn’t reinstall the sensor. At least you didn’t mention it, and I’m sure you would not have forgotten about it.
Awesome work, might be helpful to understand the time it takes for the whole job.
Very well done video. Did that clutch kit have marks for balance orientation? I recently did the clutch on my 89 R100gs. The kit was a Sachs kit from EME and it was marked. I thought all BMW kits would have marks. I have just found your channel, so maybe you have already done this, but doing some videos like this with a paralever would be helpful. Definitely more of a pain removing the driveshaft than on the older models.
Good job ❤
thanks!
Thank you for the video! Watching to learn!
Rock on!
I have a R100 T bobber. See it in my shorts. Great video🎉
I'll check it out!
Best video in a long time, thank you so much. Gave answer to my questions as I'm changing g clutch to my -79 R100.
Where can I buy the tool for mounting seal?
Considering buying a R65 so I want to see what is involved with a clutch replacement. Last bike I owned was a R1100 RT and a clutch replacement was a really big job.
I have done this. Took my trans out on left side.
I own airheads in MN. Thanks for the video. Did the customer notice the difference?
I did by my self years ago. I spend some Money and put an oil resist Clutch in. It was a German Manufacturer. But I can’t remember the name jet. Maybe it was from Siebenrock. Great performance…👍🏽
Thanks for sharing!
Wondering if the very lightened flywheel had anything to do with unusual wear pattern on clutch.
I own a 1989k100rs, just here for the entertainment value
glad to hear that!
I own an '02 1150gs and have just paid a LOT of money for a new clutch, crankshaft seal and gearbox seal.
I can find videos on crankshaft seal replacement but NOTHING on gearbox/driveshaft seal replacement...
Maybe that would be something you'd consider covering at some point... 🤔
Take a look at my channel. I have a video doing this on a RT.
On my Moto Guzzi's i find that a slipping clutch is often caused by a rusted prise-axle. The splined axle on witch the clutchplate has to go a little forward and backward. This often occurs when a bike has been standing still over a longer period. I think i solved it a few times bij using the bike frequently and spraying some penetrating spray (holding graphite) into the hole on the flywheel housing. Did you ever see this occuring on any BMW with a dry clutch ?
Are the crank to flywheel bolts ok to re-use?
1976 R90s.
Nice bike
Did you replace the 5 flywheel bolts with new?
YES
Is it your recommendation to change the clutch bolts but the flywheel bolts and drive shaft bolts can be reused? I know it's my bike (r90/6) and I need to make the final decision. Any input is appreciated, Thanks for your time.
Why not show how to prevent crank shaft forward movement?
I'm watching just for enjoyment. I'm hoping that the process will be similar for my Moto Guzzi V7.
May I ask for advice please? Struggling around and no results..
K1600GT 2017. Throttle errors are appearing, after restarting the bike they are gone..
I have one video on my channel with this issue..
07 r1200rt
I do not own a BMW, bu aret thinking of getting one, maybe.
Entertainment only.
Currently have an R18 so just watching out of interest.
That’s fun to hear!