A bit late now, but I found removing the exhaust header helped with getting the clutch cover off and on without cutting the oil return line. I enjoy the videos. I've done many of the same repairs on my own 650 GS in the past 2 years, so can really empathise. Good luck!
Thanks Mark. It’s always worth leaving comments as it may help other people going forward. They can learn from my mistakes ;) That’s awesome that you have a 650 GS too, I think they are such good bikes. I’m pleased you’re enjoying the videos.
Don't forget to use high temp grease. That is the key part of the system.....which is ridiculous. One Skill to consider is - To polish the shaft before installing new parts. Surficial roughness impacts the damages on the lip of seal , the durability.
@@HaynesGarage When checking airbox, it is good to check the amount of blowbygas from crankcase. 650Rotax euro3 engine has quite high bb gas , and along its aging, it increases more. You may guess the wear and degradation of piston ring with it. One of typical quality issues with single spark 650GS was airbox crack on welded line. If you find yours cracked, don't panic, you can easily repair it with soldering welder. After traveling thru longway round in the world, you may wanna change fuel filter-regulator, especially if you feel the loss of power and response. When install new filter, highly recommended to install pre filter that prolings genuine filter, which is very expensive. Another advantage of adding pre filter is - increased response because it works as fuel reservoir in fuel line. I bet you will do feel it... Good luck with your maintenance!
Hi Robert. The oil temperature gauge was already on my bike when I bought it so I’m not sure where the previous owner bought it from, sorry. There seems to be a few online sold from various companies such as www.mandp.co.uk/products/bmw-f650gs-00-07-oil-temperature-gauge-682770
Creamy stuff in the oil is usually emulsified oil - which means oil and water mixed. Loss of power suggests head gasket. Perform a pressure test on the cylinder. Sorry this is two months late, but only just found your channel. Good luck. Hope you fixed it.
Thanks G58. She’s running much better now. There was also a leaking gasket seal on a radiator hose, and I’m pretty sure my brake pistons had been seizing on my rear disc again, making the bike feel like there was less power. I’ve changed the broken master cylinder too. She hasn’t stalled in a while so fingers crossed!
@@HaynesGarage Cool. It’s interesting watching you work. Most guys who are either familiar with the particular bike, or just regular mechanics who work or have worked on a lot of bikes tend to skip over some bits. If not, they explain in a language I don’t speak! You tend to be on more of a voyage of discovery, and that’s useful to the viewer sometimes. I’m planning to build a lightweight adventure bike based upon a CCM 604 frame, with a modified BMW F650GS Dakar engine. Because I’m planning to fit a SmartCarb, doing away with the EFI, I’m also getting rid of everything related, especially the sensors that can stop the bike from working, or working properly cut power to the fuel etc. But all aspects of the variety of issues which arise with the Rotax engine remain relevant. I just tick off another reason why this project is needed every time I see someone with all the body panels removed, and a fault detector telling him not very much. For over 100 years, gravity was sufficient to deliver fuel from a top mounted tank to a carburettor. A carb has no more need to know what temperature the air or oil, or the position of the cam. A SmartCarb adjusts for atmospheric conditions and altitude, is more efficient and delivers more power. The obvious objective is to remove everything that can not be fixed easily at the roadside or on a remote track.
@@G58 I completely agree, the simpler the better, and it is a right pain removing the panels all the time. Your project sounds fantastic. It would be great to see how you're getting on. I would love to build a bike but I don't have the skills or knowledge so it would be fascinating to see some videos. Will it be a twin spark? or single? I actually looked at buying a CCM before I bought the f650, about 10 years ago. Looking back on the trip I did in 2018 I realise now just how many problems we had with our bikes, but then again, it led us to meeting the most amazing people. The breakdowns became a hugely important part of our trip. I still talk to many of the people that came to our rescue :) (Luck was definitely on our side).
@@HaynesGarage Indeed. Old school is exponentially better, especially in remote situations. I really admire anyone who can do what you do. You bring the perfect combination of wide ranging skills to the screen. That’s the key. The idea of videoing myself working is off the cards to begin with because thinking about camera setup, viewing angles and battery levels alone would take up far too much time. And all the editing would drive me nuts. Have always been a decent stills photographer, but so is everyone with an iPhone these days. So I may post a post build reveal, confessions and all. I fully understand your feelings about and philosophical attitude towards your breakdowns. Every adversity is an opportunity for personal learning and growth. You also discovered and confirmed some wonderful truths about humanity. CCMs used to be REAL off-road bikes. Sadly now they are ‘scramblers’ and themed posing chariots. Lots for sale on eBay. When I met the guys who run the company, all wearing business casual, at the London bike show in early 2020, I asked if the design of the top tube of the frame was influenced by the Manx Featherbed. They both scoffed and said they were certain that their designers had original ideas…! Take a look at the two and you’ll see what I mean. Of course they’re paying tribute to that awesome classic. Who wouldn’t? So, in the meantime, I’ll keep learning vicariously from the experiences of others, and maybe do a show and tell with pics. Ride safe
@@G58 I am fortunate that John, who I went travelling with, was such a fantastic photographer and he was also brilliant at filming. There were many times on the trip when I got frustrated having to stop so he could set up a shot. Now that I'm using the footage in my films, boy am I glad we did stop, he caught some beauties. I learnt a lot in that short space of time. Patience was never a strong point of mine. I look forward to seeing some photos of your bike build. You will have to let me know what forum/media you upload them on to so I can follow your progress. The Monster and Me videos are thrown together using an old action cam that cost £99, and I'm using Videopad software which is also very cheap. They could be much better but I don't want to waste time when I could be riding my bike :) I will admit I didn't realise what style bikes CCM were making, I only ever really looked in to the 604, but I can see online that they're making some beautiful looking cafe racer/bobber/tracker bikes. You are right, I can definitely see a Manx Featherbed resemblance (I had to look that up to! Every day's a school day)
A bit late now, but I found removing the exhaust header helped with getting the clutch cover off and on without cutting the oil return line.
I enjoy the videos. I've done many of the same repairs on my own 650 GS in the past 2 years, so can really empathise. Good luck!
Thanks Mark. It’s always worth leaving comments as it may help other people going forward. They can learn from my mistakes ;)
That’s awesome that you have a 650 GS too, I think they are such good bikes. I’m pleased you’re enjoying the videos.
Good job!
Thanks!
🎉 cheers
I am from st.lucia and I got a f650gs and in need of a radiator cap any help
Don't forget to use high temp grease. That is the key part of the system.....which is ridiculous.
One Skill to consider is -
To polish the shaft before installing new parts. Surficial roughness impacts the damages on the lip of seal , the durability.
Excellent, thank you for the tips. I will make sure I use high temp grease. I’m going to check the air box/filter and spark plug tomorrow.
@@HaynesGarage
When checking airbox, it is good to check the amount of blowbygas from crankcase. 650Rotax euro3 engine has quite high bb gas , and along its aging, it increases more. You may guess the wear and degradation of piston ring with it.
One of typical quality issues with single spark 650GS was airbox crack on welded line. If you find yours cracked, don't panic, you can easily repair it with soldering welder.
After traveling thru longway round in the world, you may wanna change fuel filter-regulator, especially if you feel the loss of power and response. When install new filter, highly recommended to install pre filter that prolings genuine filter, which is very expensive.
Another advantage of adding pre filter is - increased response because it works as fuel reservoir in fuel line. I bet you will do feel it...
Good luck with your maintenance!
Hi, thanks for videos, just wondering where you got the oil cap temp. gauge from for the F650.
Cheers, keep wheels turning :)
Hi Robert. The oil temperature gauge was already on my bike when I bought it so I’m not sure where the previous owner bought it from, sorry. There seems to be a few online sold from various companies such as www.mandp.co.uk/products/bmw-f650gs-00-07-oil-temperature-gauge-682770
@@HaynesGarage Cheers Katy :)
Creamy stuff in the oil is usually emulsified oil - which means oil and water mixed. Loss of power suggests head gasket. Perform a pressure test on the cylinder.
Sorry this is two months late, but only just found your channel. Good luck. Hope you fixed it.
Thanks G58. She’s running much better now. There was also a leaking gasket seal on a radiator hose, and I’m pretty sure my brake pistons had been seizing on my rear disc again, making the bike feel like there was less power. I’ve changed the broken master cylinder too. She hasn’t stalled in a while so fingers crossed!
@@HaynesGarage Cool. It’s interesting watching you work. Most guys who are either familiar with the particular bike, or just regular mechanics who work or have worked on a lot of bikes tend to skip over some bits. If not, they explain in a language I don’t speak! You tend to be on more of a voyage of discovery, and that’s useful to the viewer sometimes.
I’m planning to build a lightweight adventure bike based upon a CCM 604 frame, with a modified BMW F650GS Dakar engine. Because I’m planning to fit a SmartCarb, doing away with the EFI, I’m also getting rid of everything related, especially the sensors that can stop the bike from working, or working properly cut power to the fuel etc.
But all aspects of the variety of issues which arise with the Rotax engine remain relevant.
I just tick off another reason why this project is needed every time I see someone with all the body panels removed, and a fault detector telling him not very much.
For over 100 years, gravity was sufficient to deliver fuel from a top mounted tank to a carburettor. A carb has no more need to know what temperature the air or oil, or the position of the cam. A SmartCarb adjusts for atmospheric conditions and altitude, is more efficient and delivers more power.
The obvious objective is to remove everything that can not be fixed easily at the roadside or on a remote track.
@@G58 I completely agree, the simpler the better, and it is a right pain removing the panels all the time. Your project sounds fantastic. It would be great to see how you're getting on. I would love to build a bike but I don't have the skills or knowledge so it would be fascinating to see some videos. Will it be a twin spark? or single?
I actually looked at buying a CCM before I bought the f650, about 10 years ago.
Looking back on the trip I did in 2018 I realise now just how many problems we had with our bikes, but then again, it led us to meeting the most amazing people. The breakdowns became a hugely important part of our trip. I still talk to many of the people that came to our rescue :) (Luck was definitely on our side).
@@HaynesGarage Indeed. Old school is exponentially better, especially in remote situations.
I really admire anyone who can do what you do. You bring the perfect combination of wide ranging skills to the screen. That’s the key.
The idea of videoing myself working is off the cards to begin with because thinking about camera setup, viewing angles and battery levels alone would take up far too much time. And all the editing would drive me nuts.
Have always been a decent stills photographer, but so is everyone with an iPhone these days. So I may post a post build reveal, confessions and all.
I fully understand your feelings about and philosophical attitude towards your breakdowns. Every adversity is an opportunity for personal learning and growth. You also discovered and confirmed some wonderful truths about humanity.
CCMs used to be REAL off-road bikes. Sadly now they are ‘scramblers’ and themed posing chariots. Lots for sale on eBay. When I met the guys who run the company, all wearing business casual, at the London bike show in early 2020, I asked if the design of the top tube of the frame was influenced by the Manx Featherbed. They both scoffed and said they were certain that their designers had original ideas…!
Take a look at the two and you’ll see what I mean. Of course they’re paying tribute to that awesome classic. Who wouldn’t?
So, in the meantime, I’ll keep learning vicariously from the experiences of others, and maybe do a show and tell with pics.
Ride safe
@@G58 I am fortunate that John, who I went travelling with, was such a fantastic photographer and he was also brilliant at filming. There were many times on the trip when I got frustrated having to stop so he could set up a shot. Now that I'm using the footage in my films, boy am I glad we did stop, he caught some beauties. I learnt a lot in that short space of time. Patience was never a strong point of mine.
I look forward to seeing some photos of your bike build. You will have to let me know what forum/media you upload them on to so I can follow your progress. The Monster and Me videos are thrown together using an old action cam that cost £99, and I'm using Videopad software which is also very cheap. They could be much better but I don't want to waste time when I could be riding my bike :)
I will admit I didn't realise what style bikes CCM were making, I only ever really looked in to the 604, but I can see online that they're making some beautiful looking cafe racer/bobber/tracker bikes. You are right, I can definitely see a Manx Featherbed resemblance (I had to look that up to! Every day's a school day)
I hope it's not the head gasket, i wish you good luck.......
Thanks Micha, I hope it isn’t too. My bike seems to have got to the point when everything is breaking at once!