I dont think you know how much of a hole your filling on youtube with this GS video...your video applies to all the oil heads like my r1100s. Keep making videos on your gs when your fixing things. I myself really appreciate it. Thanks mate.
Thanks Mike, I really appreciate you watching and your comment! Will do mate, I’m enjoying learning about the bike, and the filming and editing that goes with it all so will hopefully bring better videos as time goes on, and more projects. I Would love to have an R1100S, they’re beautiful 👌🏻
@MALVSMACHINE oh one more thing. You should label your videos with bmw oilhead also. I think you would get alot more views cause I tried all kinds of keywords. I stumbled across your video by accident since I never thought about looking at GS videos. I mostly targeted the 1100rt etc.
@@mikeallensonntag hi! Thank you, I never thought about that so have changed some titles but added the label in the description of each video, so hopefully that will help from now on. I really appreciate your help, thank you 😁👍🏻
@@savagejabbit5929 that’s awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s much appreciated! I hope you enjoy your R1150RS, I’m learning more about the different BMWs every day and am really enjoying it. The community is fantastic as well!!
@@bikeserv Yes they’re great bikes. I recently got back from a tour around Scotland and loved every minute of riding it. All clearances and torque values were checked in the video that followed this one as I was waiting on a delivery of new feeler gauges and torque angle gauge 👍🏻
Great video, I was just wondering if there is to supposed to be a small inner gadget in the valve cover? I didn't see any gasket on the cover when you took it off.
@@paulbekink5537 hi, thanks and thanks for watching. Yes there’s the outer gasket and also the inner circular gasket that makes the seal around the spark plug. I should have taken the inner gasket off the rocker cover and back on the way the manual recommends but I left it all in place and screwed it on equally so as to not crush the inner gasket. I recommend following what the manual says rather than doing what I did 👍🏻
@@MALVSMACHINE Thanks for your reply. I understand that your inner gasket was still on the block as you removed the cover. And thanks for your handy videos.👌
@ no problem at all, and thanks very much! What a great bike to work on, I had so much fun learning about the bike that I’ve become a big boxer engine fan so I’m on the look out for the next BMW that needs some love… this one is still in the garage and is at the point that it needs some cosmetic work so I aim to get that done this year. I take it you have an 1150GS that you’re working on as well?
Nicely done video - thanks for posting it! A fairly critical step was missed that you must go back in and take care of - it's the rocker axial play adjustment. A zero clearance scenario could result in rocker binding, valves sticking open, damaged pushrods, etc... An advrider forum guru posted a detailed precedure pdf on this called OREPAD which stands for "oilhead rocker endplay adjustment for dumm.... " I bet there are also good videos on the adjustment. Peace!
😄 You’ll be fine mate, this was my first time tinkering with them as well so just go slow and steady and try not to lose you patience when the feeler gauges fall out ☹️😄.
From what I remember only one of the bolts are head bolts so I didn’t have to replace the gasket because I didn’t separate the cylinder. It’s worth checking the rocker cover gaskets to make sure they’re still soft and flexible, before refitting the rocker cover because they’re rubber and can start to leak if they’ve gone hard 👍🏻. Definitely consult the manual to check because it’s been a while since I’ve been in the engine.
@@MALVSMACHINE I will replace the head gasket anyway I decided, can't hurt to check out the bores while I'm in there. Some people suggested I big end and crank bearings, but I think they should be ok after 100000 km.
Hello, my friend, after watching your video, I would like to ask you how long it will take for this item to be replaced, or what is the situation that needs to be replaced, thank you, I am a viewer from Taiwan.
Hell my friend from Taiwan! That’s amazing! I think the job will take between 1 and 2 hours and you will need a torque angle gauge to ensure the bolts are tightened correctly. I replaced the items because they make a tapping sound when the pushrods start to loosen off, as they are made of three pieces. The new pushrods are one piece so will not make the tapping noise.
Bit of a mixture of everything really. Vehicles are like giant jigsaw puzzles aren’t they so with knowing the basics and some retained information from messing about with vehicles in the past, I’m quite comfortable with the tinkering, but to be fair, I don’t start turning spanners unless I’ve done my research first. I always use a manual for torque settings, and if I’m a bit unsure of something then I’ll spend some time in the manual. I only use google for parts, or if there’s an issue that I can’t find the solution to in the manual 👍🏻
Hi, the rods were bought from www.motorworks.co.uk and from there you have to select your bike model and year to ensure any parts you choose are correct for the bike 👍🏻.
Was your righthand rocker arm rid hard to slide back in ? , because I noticed you cut to where it was all back together and I was waiting to see how you did it ,mine required a lot of wiggling to get in .
I dont think you know how much of a hole your filling on youtube with this GS video...your video applies to all the oil heads like my r1100s. Keep making videos on your gs when your fixing things. I myself really appreciate it. Thanks mate.
Thanks Mike, I really appreciate you watching and your comment! Will do mate, I’m enjoying learning about the bike, and the filming and editing that goes with it all so will hopefully bring better videos as time goes on, and more projects. I Would love to have an R1100S, they’re beautiful 👌🏻
@MALVSMACHINE oh one more thing. You should label your videos with bmw oilhead also. I think you would get alot more views cause I tried all kinds of keywords. I stumbled across your video by accident since I never thought about looking at GS videos. I mostly targeted the 1100rt etc.
@@mikeallensonntagyeah... I'm here on behalf of my newly acquired r1150rs 👍😉
@@mikeallensonntag hi! Thank you, I never thought about that so have changed some titles but added the label in the description of each video, so hopefully that will help from now on. I really appreciate your help, thank you 😁👍🏻
@@savagejabbit5929 that’s awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s much appreciated! I hope you enjoy your R1150RS, I’m learning more about the different BMWs every day and am really enjoying it. The community is fantastic as well!!
Rocker endplay i allways find that noone does it.Also now these bikes start showing up with broken timing chain guides.Love these bikes
@@bikeserv Yes they’re great bikes. I recently got back from a tour around Scotland and loved every minute of riding it.
All clearances and torque values were checked in the video that followed this one as I was waiting on a delivery of new feeler gauges and torque angle gauge 👍🏻
@@MALVSMACHINE used to do these and the 1200s every day.niw that they got old,I always have at least on in my shop for a rebuild
@@bikeserv that’s awesome, would love to have a job where I work on these every day 👌🏻
@@MALVSMACHINE you'll be happy until you start messing with the abs,or drop the engine.could be worse though
@@bikeserv haha I can imagine 😄. Yes definitely could be worse 👍🏻
After this video I feel confident enough to order and mount the upgraded push rods for my 2004 1200GS.
Ah man, that’s awesome! I hope you enjoy the process as much as I did! Let me know how you get on 👍🏻
Great video, I was just wondering if there is to supposed to be a small inner gadget in the valve cover? I didn't see any gasket on the cover when you took it off.
@@paulbekink5537 hi, thanks and thanks for watching. Yes there’s the outer gasket and also the inner circular gasket that makes the seal around the spark plug. I should have taken the inner gasket off the rocker cover and back on the way the manual recommends but I left it all in place and screwed it on equally so as to not crush the inner gasket. I recommend following what the manual says rather than doing what I did 👍🏻
@@MALVSMACHINE Thanks for your reply. I understand that your inner gasket was still on the block as you removed the cover. And thanks for your handy videos.👌
@ no problem at all, and thanks very much! What a great bike to work on, I had so much fun learning about the bike that I’ve become a big boxer engine fan so I’m on the look out for the next BMW that needs some love… this one is still in the garage and is at the point that it needs some cosmetic work so I aim to get that done this year.
I take it you have an 1150GS that you’re working on as well?
thank you , much appreated
No problem at all David 🙏🏻
Nicely done video - thanks for posting it! A fairly critical step was missed that you must go back in and take care of - it's the rocker axial play adjustment. A zero clearance scenario could result in rocker binding, valves sticking open, damaged pushrods, etc... An advrider forum guru posted a detailed precedure pdf on this called OREPAD which stands for "oilhead rocker endplay adjustment for dumm.... " I bet there are also good videos on the adjustment. Peace!
Thanks mate, it’s not been missed though, clearances are covered in Sunday’s video 👍🏻.
Wish me luck, cause here I go doing the same thing.
😄 You’ll be fine mate, this was my first time tinkering with them as well so just go slow and steady and try not to lose you patience when the feeler gauges fall out ☹️😄.
I have a question, are those head bolts? Does it need a new head gasket afterwards?
From what I remember only one of the bolts are head bolts so I didn’t have to replace the gasket because I didn’t separate the cylinder. It’s worth checking the rocker cover gaskets to make sure they’re still soft and flexible, before refitting the rocker cover because they’re rubber and can start to leak if they’ve gone hard 👍🏻.
Definitely consult the manual to check because it’s been a while since I’ve been in the engine.
@@MALVSMACHINE I will replace the head gasket anyway I decided, can't hurt to check out the bores while I'm in there.
Some people suggested I big end and crank bearings, but I think they should be ok after 100000 km.
@@jochenstacker7448 that’s awesome mate, much deeper than I went 👌🏻 she’ll be like new again! I wish I could see what you’re doing 😄👍🏻
Hello, my friend, after watching your video, I would like to ask you how long it will take for this item to be replaced, or what is the situation that needs to be replaced, thank you, I am a viewer from Taiwan.
Hell my friend from Taiwan! That’s amazing!
I think the job will take between 1 and 2 hours and you will need a torque angle gauge to ensure the bolts are tightened correctly. I replaced the items because they make a tapping sound when the pushrods start to loosen off, as they are made of three pieces. The new pushrods are one piece so will not make the tapping noise.
New short intro 👍
Dude, how do you know how to do this shit to an engine? Google or a workshop manual or both?
Bit of a mixture of everything really. Vehicles are like giant jigsaw puzzles aren’t they so with knowing the basics and some retained information from messing about with vehicles in the past, I’m quite comfortable with the tinkering, but to be fair, I don’t start turning spanners unless I’ve done my research first. I always use a manual for torque settings, and if I’m a bit unsure of something then I’ll spend some time in the manual. I only use google for parts, or if there’s an issue that I can’t find the solution to in the manual 👍🏻
This is useful 👍. I didn't check my valve clearances yet but it's one of the next things to do. Where did you buy your pushrods?
Awesome 👍🏻. I got them from the motorworks.co.uk website.
@@MALVSMACHINE thanks for the link 👍
@@leo5verling334 no problem at all. They’ve got a good selection of parts so hopefully you’ll find anything you need 👍🏻
@@AlanBoulter spot on aren’t they, quick delivery as well, can’t fault them one bit 👌🏻
@@AlanBoulter top notch and piece of mind 👌🏻
Do you have a link for the rods? Tia
Hi, the rods were bought from www.motorworks.co.uk and from there you have to select your bike model and year to ensure any parts you choose are correct for the bike 👍🏻.
Was your righthand rocker arm rid hard to slide back in ? , because I noticed you cut to where it was all back together and I was waiting to see how you did it ,mine required a lot of wiggling to get in .
Hi David, It was a bit of a pain to get in, I had to wiggle it about to get it in as well 😁👍🏻
I'm very sorry, but I want to ask you again, my model is R 1200 C, and then I trouble my friend to help me answer, thank you very much
The R1200 C is a beautiful bike. I believe you will complete the job easy if you have the correct tools for the job. Have fun my friend 🏍️
nice presentation but that god-awful slide guitar ruins an otherwise excellent video.
Thanks very much. It’s all a learning process but unfortunately can’t please everyone.