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Hi, thanks for your nice comments. It is a real problem attaching cameras to the R1100RT. About the only place to fit a bracket capable to attach a camera, on these bikes is the rear pannier brackets or the top box plate. You could fit one on engine crash bars if you have them.

I have looked for ages today to see if I had some of these bulbs in my workshop. But I haven't The bulb you will need is a capless 1.2W instrument bulb. The BMW part number is 97 87 9 978 375

@@RestorationBiker That's awesome, thanks for the trubble. Greetings from The Netherlands.

@@prietjepruck You are more than welcome, Greetings to you too.

Yes my mate had a 500cc titan, great bike. I think the suzuki would be nice to ride but a bit wallowy with all that weight on it. The BMW is very solid when fully loaded, even two up. So, the Suzuki when unloaded, the BMW when loaded.

Thanks for your comments, I really enjoyed making this video. The book is the Clymer workshop manual for the F650 series of bikes. I normally like to use the official workshop manual, but I had this manual on hand when I made the video so I thought it would be good to put it into shot.

Brilliant, glad it helped you

No, sorry, those went a long time ago.

Brilliant, glad it helped you do the job you wanted to do. Thanks for the nice comment.

Thank you for the nice comments.

Yes, I am sure you will find the bike very easy to live with. Also, it will make your daily commute a pleasure.

Yes, I have had a few of these GTR's they are superb touring bikes.

Yes, can be a bit of a lottery sometimes when a gasket blows like that. Best to take it easy and get it done asap. I think that the valve is OK as it is idling fine. If there was a problem with the valve it would probably stall.

Hi, I can't remember what size the allen bolt was. I use a set of allen keys that include metric and imperial sizes, so I always chose the best fitting key.

Hi, thanks for the nice comments. I haven't fitted them to a bike yet

@@RestorationBiker ok thanks for the reply. Did you fit the CX carbs you cleaned onto a bike?

@@martinowl Hi, no not yet I have a shed full of things that I have either restored or am going to restore. Sometimes I like to restore just one item from a bike rather than the complete bike itself. I have a rare dis-order. It is called 'I buy a lot' I can't stop buying things even if they are not for anything I own. Like a set of CX carbs. I need to have a clear out I suppose and buy something I can use like another bike, but........

@@RestorationBiker lol

Hi, thanks for the nice comments. Yes there are so many bikes that would fit the bill. I keep seeing stuff I would love to buy, but I mustn't untill I have sold all the engine bits. Of course you see loads of bargains for sale when you aren't buying. When you are they are gone!!!

@@RestorationBiker ha,true

@@rodneyhull9764 Yes, you wait till i'm ready to buy!!

Hi, Yes you can go in too far. No more than quarter of an inch is safe. Put a depth stop on the drill, that will stop you going too far. Yes I think it was a 45 jet

@@RestorationBiker thanks for the rapide response. I was referring to when you push it back in. … So How to know the difference between tight fit against the walls ( keep pushing ) and to stop pushing because your at the bottom :)

@@TheCeruleanUtopianist Hi sorry I misunderstood you. When you are tapping it back into the carb, simply tap in gently as shown in the video. Once you have tapped it into the carb it will be held by the 'interference' fit. Just a light tap.

@@RestorationBiker much appreciated !! 🙏

@@TheCeruleanUtopianist Hi, you are more than welcome. I have just checked the jet size, and yes, it is a 45

Yes I have seen that quite a few times. A real pain. What I normally do is drain the unit and then refill and make sure you don't overfill it even a small amount. I don't know why it does it but that normally cures it. Let me know how you get on.

Thank you for your continued support

Yes, all manufacturers have spent ages trying to make systems which we can't 'adjust' meaning we have to go to them and give them vast amounts of cash for them to do a 'secret' trick. Nowadays they sell you a machine, then after a trail period, they delete all the 'bells and whistles' unless you PAY them a subscription!!!! Thieves. Just one reason why I would never buy a new machine, (car or bike)

Hi, many thanks for your nice comments

Hi, yes there are quite a few different ways to 'adjust' the bike to suit individual riders. There are lowered footrest kits available, and the seat has three different height settings. You can also increase the 'height' by fitting the 'comfort' seat too. that works wonders I have had a couple of them. they are a must have for me if you are doing tours. With the bars you can fit the GS upper 'triple' and then fit any bar set up that you want. Plenty of kit available for these bikes.

Thanks! for your support

@@hillbilly4christ638 yes I can't think of anything that they can't do

Hi, thanks for the nice comments. I am glad you found it helpful. One of the things that make the bearing carrier hard to move is when people don't use the correct tool for adjusting the chain. They use a 'chisel' to tap the carrier round to adjust the chain. This allows the 'toothed' section of the carrier to become burred, and as a result it won't move very easily. Once removed, de-burr the teeth of the carrier and use the correct tool (C spanner). It isn't the preferred tool. IT IS the MUST HAVE tool. Good luck with your job, and don't hesitate to ask me if you have any other problems.

Thanks very much for the reply and advice. I got delayed the other day so I'm doing this job tomorrow . I was just running through your video again when I saw your reply. I'm actually looking forward to doing this job now. That's interesting about the wheel being difficult ....I wouldnt have expected that. Regards

Glad you liked it. Get one! You will love it!

Glad it helped you. Thanks for the nice comments

Glad you liked it. How did you get on with your police model? I once got an 'army' bike that was fitted with a lot of the police systems. Very interesting the amount of extra wiring that was used but quite easy to revert it back to standard. Let me know how you get on if you buy it.

@@RestorationBiker picked it up yesterday drove the hour home and it was fantastic.

@@brendanjewels4889 Brilliant

Bloody hell that sounds fun!!!!

This is the way we used to re set the ABS after doing any work that was necessary, or if it went AWAL. Remember to leave the ignition on when you release the switch and earth connection. It should go straight back to normal (unless there is a problem with the ABS) I have never worked on a bike that this didn't work on, as it is the BMW way (they used a switch which did the same thing) If it was working OK before you disconnected the front sensor, or unless you broke the sensor, it should work.

Yes take your time and it should work fine

Hi it should only go in by about a quarter of an inch as too far means it will be into the jet itself

@@RestorationBiker Thanks for the reply. Have managed to get the first one out, so now I can see its exact make up. Can you remember if when you looked down the jet, it looks like it is sleeved 🤔, I suppose it could be just corrosion etc, but looks a tiny orifice.

@@martinowl Hi, yes I normally renew pilot jets because the orifice is so small, that it is sometimes very hard to clear them. Because (normally) they are very cheap (about £4 each) But, You can't get these ones as they are now 'unavailable' So, you have to remove them, and fully clear them. Take your time, and make sure you get them very clear.

@@RestorationBiker thanks for that 👍

@@martinowl No problem, you are welcome

Thank you, glad it helped you.

Hi, I watched the video again, because it was a long time ago and I couldn't remember leaving it out. It does look in the beginning that the valve has been left out. But it is in the bit that you can see which would make you think the valve was out was a balance weight that was still stuck on the rim. It had me fooled too until I saw the valve as I was fitting the tyre. Thanks for watching, hope it helps you.

Hi, many thanks for the comments, and the subscription. Glad you liked the videos

Brilliant many thanks for your comments. Glad it helped you. These BMW bikes are an addiction. Once you have been exposed to them it is hard to look elsewhere

Flat out

Hi, what do you mean by the pinion stop?

No problem. I am happy to help with any bike related questions.

Yes it will, but if you get any problems with the ABS lights then you can remove the bulbs. (see my video about speedo light replacement)

Wow, what a nightmare. You've done the job, only to find that you have got to take it all apart again!!! Hopefully all should be ok once you have done it again. Let me know how you get on.

Thank you very much. If there is ever anything that you need help with, feel free to ask me, and if I can help I will.

Yes, I often do that when doing wheel bearings on cars where the bearing is large and an 'interference' fit

Hi, yes I see what you mean, it does look as if they have been put in the wrong way. They haven't been put in the wrong way, the middle of the piston has a thrust washer fitted at the pad side of the piston. They are in the correct way, I can assure you. Let me know if you get any problems.

@@RestorationBiker thanks. Just want to make sure I get it right. Cheers.

@@martynward2101 No problem, feel free to contact me at any time if you need help

Yes, indeed. It is now a 'minimum requirement' for me now

Glad you found it helpful, thank you.

many thanks.

Yes, I know what you mean. With the RT that I had for 7 years, I fitted a RS gearbox, (M93) and changed the rear diff. These mods gave it so much more mid range power. My mate had the same bike and mine used to leave him standing.

One of the best bikes ever made for touring. But not everybody's cup of tea, granted.

Yes, once the piston has moved a small amount it closes off the large hole. This hole is how fluid enters the system once the lever is released. Hope this helps, good question.

@@RestorationBiker thank you . I'm currently working on a xj900 diversion and have been having issues with pressure loss on the front brakes after doing a full rebuild of the callipers and upgrade from rubber lines to braided . my original master cylinder was far to gone to be saved and bought a new one and had noticed that the silver piston that can be seen through the lager hole wasn't fully sealing off the hole when i released the leaver and wondered if that could be the issue or not

Glad you enjoyed thanks for the nice comment.