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Just bought a 1200 adventure, the faff to remove the tank, my old R1150GS had 1 bolt and the fuel lines to remove and it slid off. Why do bmw insist on complicating things.

That's my Ambrosia ! Thank you for the video 👍, I am collecting these as I'm sure I will need to do work like this at some point.

Hi, I recently noticed two of your videos on TH-cam which I found educational. I also own and ride a 1200C in Vancouver, Canada. I would like to introduce the chromeheads forum to you in case you are unaware of or are not a member of (which I highly doubt). This forum is a GREAT wealth of knowledge with AWESOM founders and members that help each other from many locations across the world. Chers!

My r850r which I just bought has developed right indicator flashing much faster,wonder if my relay is toast...

Hi, could you specify what quickconnect from CPC that you have and the price? Thanks

Great derailed tip. Thanks a lot.

Hi once I fitted mine I needed to adjust i as the beem is too low, how do I do this or are they fixed.

BMW has historically and arrogantly refused to admit their design/philosophical mistakes. Integral ABS with common failures. Come on! Fuel strip that is almost guaranteed to fail. Really!?! Rear diff issues? And although they are completely aware of the problems they won't do a thing about it. I recently let the local (USA) dealer flush the brake system. $420 US. YOWSA! It's complicated, but I'm doing it myself next time. My fuel pump was replaced under a recall 10 years into ownership. Yay! But now, five years later, the fuel strip has failed. Zapping has not cured it. $285 labor quote. No quote for the part. Didn't ask for that, but I told them if they quoted me $285 for the part and labor I'd let them do it. Crickets. Good old BMW. All about customer [dis]service

2nd interesting vid. Thanks. My GS has hex installed. Dealer fit new battery for me but hex was not connected when i checked bike myself! Thanks again.

Hi Just bought a 2012 triple black GS adventure 1200. With faulty sensor. Supposed to have been changed for me before delivery from dealer. Just thought I'd look on net and found your vid. Excellent piece of work. I might be doing this soon myself. Cheers for posting.

Top job Jimmy. Subscribed.

Video looks great - will give it s go ! But have one question before starting and following your instruction - does the tank need to be emptied ? Or can the petrol remain in the tank while using the zapper ? Thanks heaps

So, you calibrate it using the GS911 outside the tank when it’s dry. Then it’s okay to disconnect it, & reconnect it later and it’s okay & the calibration stays put? I thought it may have to stay connected. But I’m thinking that all the calibration does is mate it to the CPU.

It's expesive as hell from the dealer, if they install it, its warrantied for 3 years parts and labor. Some last a long time, others crap out in a year, warrant is not a bad idea.

Best instructions on the same bike I have! Helped a lot! Thanks!

Very helpful video, thanks!

Great video, thank! I really suggest replacing for the old floating type. The film is prone to fail on the worst moment

Just got a 2010 GSA. It came with most of the service records and the fuel level strip has been replaced 4 times. And riding it home after buying it the gage stuck at 1/2 . So now I'm looking putting a float type sender with a inline calibration chip from Proebeemer they have all the Info.

Is possible insert link here what type of led bulb did you use please?

Excellent video buddy. Looks like mine needs doing so will give it a try after I get a GS911 😁

god kill me it was like having teeth pulled watching this !!!!! take about fiddling about.

Good video i have the same problem on my bike r1200gs ...i i need to replace the fuel stip like yours...

Nice to see that fuel gauge still working. About to do mine.

What year is your motorcycle???!!!

Thank you for the great video! Very well done!! I’m getting ready to replace mine for the 4th time in 13 years and 52k miles (2009 R1200RT). I’ve read everything I could find on the Internet concerning this issue and one common thing I have noticed is that most say that it fails right after they fill the tank with fuel. Makes me wonder if the pressure from the fuel pump spraying into the tank may have something to do with the breakdown. I also wonder if vibration from the road could be adversely affecting the strip. I read one owner put a bolt across the center of the fuel filler tube to keep the pump nozzle from going too far into the tank. I may try that as well. Blessings to you and yours!

I am doubting between these bulbs or the full LED unit with a complete new look

Mine lasted eight years. CW BMW at Dorchester replaced it and 500 miles later it went again. CW have gone out of business, BMW UK don’t want to know yet replace FOC in the US. Thanks for this. I’ll have to do it myself. Oh, and there is a video on YT which shows a failed fuel strip being zapped with piezo clicker to reset it. Sparks and petrol though……

Really nice video I have the same problem in my case I have the guaranty from the firm I bought so it’s being fix but great video if I need in the future, as I heard they fail time to time & I got the book from a friend that now has a 2015 great video M8

Eu coloquei uma de potenciômetro, nunca mais incomodou.

Just an update: Ordered a new fuel strip and was fully prepared to replace per your excellent instructions. I figured that I had nothing to lose by trying the "Zap" hack shown on several videos. Well it worked! I don't know how or why but no more yellow triangle. I have a new part in stock just waiting for the next inevitable failure. Thanks again.

Thanks for the time it took to document the work. I'm in the States and my 2009 R1200GS Adv. was just serviced (by BMW recall) for faulty fuel pump(s). All went well. My riding partner with a 2008 version of the same bike picked his up yesterday and the mechanic tells him the fuel strip is bad. Note that it was working when he dropped it off. They want almost $300 to correct the problem. Now that I've watched your video, I'm confident that the scope of work is well within my capabilities. Thanks again. Stay safe.

Great vid. Im tackling mine this weekend.

Thanks Jim great video. Yours is the 2nd one I have viewed the other one this job was being done by a professional mechanic and yours as convinced me even more that I will need a proper mechanic to do this on my 08 GS. I live in Eastbourne but I think I have some Yorkshire in me because for now I will just keep checking my speedo mileage 🤣. I love my GS but boy where do they get the price for their parts. Ted

It seems that BMW is releasing a new/enhanced/more robust sensor in mid 2021. I got this info from my BMW dealer when I contacted them concerning my faulty sensor. Apperantly BMW recognized the issue.

Great tutorial, thanks!

Hi Jimmy, I ordered the LED and followed your instructions. I'm very happy with the result! Thank you very much! Did you consider to replace the high beam and city light also?

nice video

Hiya! Can you post a link to which KIT you actually bought? Looking for one myself.

very wel done. thank you.

We’ll done good video

There’s extra large caps you can purchase to cover these bulbs

Thanks, useful

Good I hope I don' t need to change it. It is a particular job !!

Hi, I've liked your video as it's good for anyone who's bought the HEX EZcan and wants to understand the work involved. I couldn't help notice you said it's the same as the Denali Cansmart. This couldn't be further from the truth. Yes it's made by the same manufacturer HEX but with the Denali version you get all the harnesses that reach through to the various accessories. No soldering required whatsoever. It's also worth noting yours is a Gen 1 ezcan whereas theres now a new Gen 2 version with further functionality.

Hi Jimmy. Thx for your very informative vids. What brand are your engine protecion bars. BR Henrik, Dernmark

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