BMWs are a PITA to wok on

FE_rex · 12-22-2018, 05:58 PM

Getting the R1100RTP back together again, just wrestled with the fuel pump, filter, sender module. Tomorrow I'll find out if it leaks and works, check Tbody balance, change trans/FD oil and then (oh joy) wrestle with the fairings.

H/D may be old school and two decades out of date, but they sure are easier to fix

Zapata · 12-22-2018, 07:28 PM

I feel your pain Brother. I have a R1200RT and the Tupperware needs to be removed for everything. I do all the maintenance in my bikes and so far the V-ROD has been the easiest.

FE_rex · 12-23-2018, 08:13 PM

AARGH
Got the tank on, installed fuel disconnects, balanced throttle bodies after making manometer

gear shifter came loose-got that fixed, scared me as I thought I lost first gear

changed engine, tranny and final drive oil.

In final check before installing fairings, noticed bike revved when going to right full lock, pulled throttle cable to get some slack from ty-wrap. now the d*mn thing revs when started

Off with the tank again. !^$%!#(*^&54t903

Rob-Houston · 12-24-2018, 11:45 AM

Hard to wok on? Do the snow peas keep sliding off the tank?

FE_rex · 12-24-2018, 05:06 PM

rerouted t-cable with multiple ty-wraps. I was too lazy to trace and remove the remainder of the police wiring. 24 screws and a lot of alignment issues later.

The Shipley's Scooter lives. Need to take it out tomorrow. There is nothing like getting stranded on Xmas.

Stevieboy · 12-25-2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FE_rex

Getting the R1100RTP back together again, just wrestled with the fuel pump, filter, sender module. Tomorrow I'll find out if it leaks and works, check Tbody balance, change trans/FD oil and then (oh joy) wrestle with the fairings.

H/D may be old school and two decades out of date, but they sure are easier to fix

Plenty of work space after H-D removes the horsepower and handling bits.

HaywoodJablomi · 12-27-2018, 03:56 PM

The s1000rr is a .

FE_rex · 01-03-2019, 10:56 AM

- now my abs is throwing a code 7. Sure hope its the battery - need to check

justmyluck · 01-05-2019, 03:27 PM

I just bought the shims to do a valve job on my GS1150. I am really hoping it stops the ticking because the quotes I have from shops are stupid $$$.

FE_rex · 01-08-2019, 03:22 AM

This guy does good videos for BMW oilheads

[YOUTUBE]

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12-22-2018, 05:58 PM	#1
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 08 VSCRAW 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	BMWs are a PITA to work on Getting the R1100RTP back together again, just wrestled with the fuel pump, filter, sender module. Tomorrow I'll find out if it leaks and works, check Tbody balance, change trans/FD oil and then (oh joy) wrestle with the fairings. H/D may be old school and two decades out of date, but they sure are easier to fix

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12-22-2018, 07:28 PM	#2
Zapata a.k.a Dos Equis Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (5) Posts: 2,764 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): '12 BMW R1200RT '11 HD Softail Fatboy '10 Ducati 1198	I feel your pain Brother. I have a R1200RT and the Tupperware needs to be removed for everything. I do all the maintenance in my bikes and so far the V-ROD has been the easiest.
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12-27-2018, 03:56 PM	#7
HaywoodJablomi Teh Angry Asian Join Date: Nov 2018 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 86 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2006 zx10r The main bike 2013 zx14r The beast mode bike 2007 zx6r The under construction bike	The s1000rr is a .
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01-08-2019, 03:22 AM	#10
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 08 VSCRAW 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	This guy does good videos for BMW oilheads [YOUTUBE] YouTube [/YOUTUBE]

12-23-2018, 08:13 PM	#3
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 08 VSCRAW 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	AARGH Got the tank on, installed fuel disconnects, balanced throttle bodies after making manometer gear shifter came loose-got that fixed, scared me as I thought I lost first gear changed engine, tranny and final drive oil. In final check before installing fairings, noticed bike revved when going to right full lock, pulled throttle cable to get some slack from ty-wrap. now the dmn thing revs when started Off with the tank again. !^$%!#(^&54t903

12-24-2018, 11:45 AM	#4
Rob-Houston Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 121 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2013 Honda CB500X 2003 Ninja 250	Hard to wok on? Do the snow peas keep sliding off the tank?

12-24-2018, 05:06 PM	#5
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 08 VSCRAW 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	rerouted t-cable with multiple ty-wraps. I was too lazy to trace and remove the remainder of the police wiring. 24 screws and a lot of alignment issues later. The Shipley's Scooter lives. Need to take it out tomorrow. There is nothing like getting stranded on Xmas.

01-03-2019, 10:56 AM	#8
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 08 VSCRAW 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	- now my abs is throwing a code 7. Sure hope its the battery - need to check

01-05-2019, 03:27 PM	#9
justmyluck Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 16	I just bought the shims to do a valve job on my GS1150. I am really hoping it stops the ticking because the quotes I have from shops are stupid $$$.