Download your copy of this episode to view anytime and anywhere. We now have Downloads of each episode and the entire series available through our website for a VERY small price! Why pay for a download? Not only does this help ensure you will always have access to this video but it also supports our video team with proceeds for video equipment maintenance and new production gear to help us create additional 2 Valve focused videos. Find the Digital Downloads and Parts Used in this video here: www.boxer2valve.com/r906-15-triple-clamp-forks-and-steering-bearing-removal.html
Thanks for your clear and concise explanations. Your videos have been a great help plus you have had all the parts I've needed for my R100/7. This is my next project.
What a great series! Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of experience with us. I truly believe that this documentation will keep airheads on the road for many years (assuming that 2 valves keep providing the parts, of course)! Look forward to visiting the shop.
Thank you for your great educational video, your comments are precise and it gives me a lot of information for the maintenance of my 1985 R80RT. I congratulate you for your work which is very professional.
I have over 48 years experience working on cars and motorcycles and I'm a mechanical engineer. These videos are fantastic! I learn from every video and I'm a boxer2valve customer for my 1975 R90S. Thank you for the great videos!!
Hi David, I can't recall a greater compliment! Thanks so much! We are forging ahead with our videos as best we can and there is lots more to come. Thanks for your enthusiasm!
i still have to investigate but my front suspension seems to be stuck or not work at all. thankfully you are a great resource for information! greeting from Belgium
I have three airheads and have been looking for a new parts source and stumbled onto your videos. Just fantastic. You've done a great job filming them, you're super easy to watch and your editing is simple and transparent making very good use of fast forwarding through the tedious stuff. I'm subscribing and going to go back and watch them all.
Excellent Videos - thank you! This is a lot more fun than watching Netflix!! ... I love how you explain as you go. I have a 73 R75/5 that has been in my family since new. I stopped riding it about 12 years ago because of fork and head bearing problems. It developed a severe oscillation at highway speeds. And it was getting very hard to keep it in a straight line. I wasn't able to glean the knowledge i needed from the Clymer book... so it just sat and sat... . :( I really appreciate your video - and I expect to make some headway with my toaster tank airhead this winter.
I'm waiting now to continue restoring my 90S, learned so much from these videos, very professional just the way one need to work on a bike, and great teacher! Thanks.
Hi Xavier, We really appreciate your kind comments and enthusiasm! When we started out on this video series, we had no idea where it would go and the response has been overwhelming. I'm so glad that you can benefit somehow.
Great information, excellent presentation. Thank you! As soon as my shop warms up I'll be refurbishing the front forks and pushrod seals on my /5 that I've had since new. Your channel will be a great help.
¡Estoy feliz de que te hayas tomado el tiempo de publicar un comentario y también estoy muy feliz de que hayamos podido inspirarte y ayudarte con tu proyecto!
Another amazing video, your relaxed in depth practical videos are truly inspiring. I have an 80/7 that I will be stripping down next winter and I will be using your films as my tutorial with some differences to my model. Maybe you could do a 1979 R80/7 with twin disc brakes next. The only downside is every morning before work I check to see if you’ve uploaded another video, it’s become a bit of an obsession. Many thanks for the great work. Glyn.
Hi Glyn, We will be covering the brakes in depth and the R80/7 is very similar to the R90/6. I hope that you will get the information that you need, otherwise, you can always call. My direct extension is 1001. We are doing all that we can to release a new video every two weeks. Always Friday. So far we have done so and hope to continue that trend. Thanks very much for your enthusiasm!
It's so good to know where these parts can be gotten. You'll get quite an order from me once I get started on my '70 R60. Question: My bike is totally un-restored. There are NO fuses at all. I was told that I should add at least one main fuse to prevent a possible fire, as in later models. If you agree, are there diagrams / instructions for doing this correctly? Thanks William.
Hi Bob, we do offer a really cool. period correct fuse holder under part number 1461631. The main wire to fuse I think is the green/black one. That's the main power. You could introduce such a fuse holder to help prevent problems. Easy to do. With the battery disconnected, snip the wire and trim back the insulation ca. 5mm. Then tin the exposed wires with solder and the fuse holder connects with a small screwdriver.
Is marking the position of the fork tubes important? I didn't do that, now everything is cleaned up and difficult to say how they were positioned. If they are straight, shouldn't be an issue how you install them? Thanks for the great tutorials!
Hi Xavier, if you didn't do that, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Generally, I think that any parts that work together establish a wear pattern and when that is disturbed, wear can accelerate. Maybe that is over the top attention to detail but that's how I was taught and how I have done it since. I don't think that you will encounter any problems.
Hello William, I have overhauled the completed fork and damper inside the fork tubes, taken it completely apart. When I fill with oil, the oil doesn't go down well, only 200ml and it overflows, both sides. Spring is already installed, so I can't"t compress the suspension in the front (no brakes yet, and no engine weight). Will this be solved once I install brakes and have more weight to compress the forks, so that the oil will move to the bottom of the fork?
Oh boy, something's not right then. The oil should flow down. Try removing the springs. Then you can move the fork sliders up and down. Better with the wheel off too. Otherwise, you'll need to re inspect your work.
Hello William, I was able to flex the fork sliders a little and the oil started its descend. Have drained the new oil just to be sure all goes fine, worked well. So, time to continue my r90S restoration. Thanks for all the great information! Always hoped to get an internship with a BMW pro, now I have it online.
So cool to see how the steering head comes apart, thanks again for being so detailed. That rubber plug for the instruments is a real weak link, my pins got so corroded that a resistive fault occurred and took out most of my wiring harness, I used one of those Siebenrock plugs to replace it. Also took the opportunity to replace the instrument lighting with a led unit made by katdash.com/ I have no affiliation with them but it sure worked good! Keep up the great work, it's much appreciated!
Hi Sam, We are glad that you can benefit from the videos. We will be covering the instruments in the near future including the Katdash components. Those are truly great parts!
Download your copy of this episode to view anytime and anywhere.
We now have Downloads of each episode and the entire series available through our website for a VERY small price!
Why pay for a download? Not only does this help ensure you will always have access to this video but it also supports our video team with proceeds for video equipment maintenance and new production gear to help us create additional 2 Valve focused videos.
Find the Digital Downloads and Parts Used in this video here: www.boxer2valve.com/r906-15-triple-clamp-forks-and-steering-bearing-removal.html
Thanks for your clear and concise explanations. Your videos have been a great help plus you have had all the parts I've needed for my R100/7. This is my next project.
I just realized I need to support these guys better..
What a great series! Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of experience with us. I truly believe that this documentation will keep airheads on the road for many years (assuming that 2 valves keep providing the parts, of course)! Look forward to visiting the shop.
Thank you for your great educational video, your comments are precise and it gives me a lot of information for the maintenance of my 1985 R80RT. I congratulate you for your work which is very professional.
I have over 48 years experience working on cars and motorcycles and I'm a mechanical engineer. These videos are fantastic! I learn from every video and I'm a boxer2valve customer for my 1975 R90S. Thank you for the great videos!!
Hi David, I can't recall a greater compliment! Thanks so much! We are forging ahead with our videos as best we can and there is lots more to come. Thanks for your enthusiasm!
this guy is a f*!king gentle guru. I love watching him. calm and accurate. thanks mate!
Cheers, our pleasure.
Like the Bob Ross of motorcycle maintenance!
@@alphashifter2207 and a Misfits poster to boot!
Thanks so much for the excellent videos and instruction. Please continue to produce them as they are the best available on airhead maintenance.
Thanks Chris! We have just started our next project the R80 RT conversion!
i still have to investigate but my front suspension seems to be stuck or not work at all. thankfully you are a great resource for information! greeting from Belgium
I have three airheads and have been looking for a new parts source and stumbled onto your videos. Just fantastic. You've done a great job filming them, you're super easy to watch and your editing is simple and transparent making very good use of fast forwarding through the tedious stuff. I'm subscribing and going to go back and watch them all.
Excellent Videos - thank you! This is a lot more fun than watching Netflix!! ... I love how you explain as you go. I have a 73 R75/5 that has been in my family since new. I stopped riding it about 12 years ago because of fork and head bearing problems. It developed a severe oscillation at highway speeds. And it was getting very hard to keep it in a straight line. I wasn't able to glean the knowledge i needed from the Clymer book... so it just sat and sat... . :( I really appreciate your video - and I expect to make some headway with my toaster tank airhead this winter.
Good Luck on your project !
Really appreciate these videos!
Iam in need to replace head bearings on my barn find r90 too.
Glad to help
Thanks so much for sharing very interesting
I'm waiting now to continue restoring my 90S, learned so much from these videos, very professional just the way one need to work on a bike, and great teacher! Thanks.
Hi Xavier, We really appreciate your kind comments and enthusiasm! When we started out on this video series, we had no idea where it would go and the response has been overwhelming. I'm so glad that you can benefit somehow.
Great information, excellent presentation. Thank you! As soon as my shop warms up I'll be refurbishing the front forks and pushrod seals on my /5 that I've had since new. Your channel will be a great help.
Hi Larry, Wow, how awesome that you have had the bike since new! If you have any questions or concerns, give me a call! Extension 1001.
you are so good at explaining this, this gives me confidence to do this myself... even with low mechanical skills :)
Thanks ! This is great to hear.
Enhorabuena por los videos. Sin estar en mi idioma , me han encantado. Y me ayudan perfectamente en la restauración de mi r60/6.
¡Estoy feliz de que te hayas tomado el tiempo de publicar un comentario y también estoy muy feliz de que hayamos podido inspirarte y ayudarte con tu proyecto!
Muy buenos videos gracias y saludos desde Cuernavaca Mor. Mexico
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Another amazing video, your relaxed in depth practical videos are truly inspiring. I have an 80/7 that I will be stripping down next winter and I will be using your films as my tutorial with some differences to my model. Maybe you could do a 1979 R80/7 with twin disc brakes next. The only downside is every morning before work I check to see if you’ve uploaded another video, it’s become a bit of an obsession. Many thanks for the great work. Glyn.
Hi Glyn, We will be covering the brakes in depth and the R80/7 is very similar to the R90/6. I hope that you will get the information that you need, otherwise, you can always call. My direct extension is 1001. We are doing all that we can to release a new video every two weeks. Always Friday. So far we have done so and hope to continue that trend. Thanks very much for your enthusiasm!
Very informative videos. Please continue, the renovation of my 100 S depends on it!!!
Hi Dennis, no worries! We won't stop now or anytime soon. Thanks for your comments!
It's so good to know where these parts can be gotten. You'll get quite an order from me once I get started on my '70 R60. Question: My bike is totally un-restored. There are NO fuses at all. I was told that I should add at least one main fuse to prevent a possible fire, as in later models. If you agree, are there diagrams / instructions for doing this correctly? Thanks William.
Hi Bob, we do offer a really cool. period correct fuse holder under part number 1461631. The main wire to fuse I think is the green/black one. That's the main power. You could introduce such a fuse holder to help prevent problems. Easy to do. With the battery disconnected, snip the wire and trim back the insulation ca. 5mm. Then tin the exposed wires with solder and the fuse holder connects with a small screwdriver.
This is amazing!! fasntastic work, can´t wait to see the next videos!!! keep the nice work on!!
Hi Eduki, We appreciate your feedback. There will be more. Stay tuned.
Is marking the position of the fork tubes important? I didn't do that, now everything is cleaned up and difficult to say how they were positioned. If they are straight, shouldn't be an issue how you install them? Thanks for the great tutorials!
Hi Xavier, if you didn't do that, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Generally, I think that any parts that work together establish a wear pattern and when that is disturbed, wear can accelerate. Maybe that is over the top attention to detail but that's how I was taught and how I have done it since. I don't think that you will encounter any problems.
Is the steering damper necessary.?
im building a cafe racer and plan to remove it
Hello William, I have overhauled the completed fork and damper inside the fork tubes, taken it completely apart. When I fill with oil, the oil doesn't go down well, only 200ml and it overflows, both sides. Spring is already installed, so I can't"t compress the suspension in the front (no brakes yet, and no engine weight). Will this be solved once I install brakes and have more weight to compress the forks, so that the oil will move to the bottom of the fork?
Oh boy, something's not right then. The oil should flow down. Try removing the springs. Then you can move the fork sliders up and down. Better with the wheel off too. Otherwise, you'll need to re inspect your work.
Hello William, I was able to flex the fork sliders a little and the oil started its descend. Have drained the new oil just to be sure all goes fine, worked well. So, time to continue my r90S restoration. Thanks for all the great information! Always hoped to get an internship with a BMW pro, now I have it online.
So cool to see how the steering head comes apart, thanks again for being so detailed. That rubber plug for the instruments is a real weak link, my pins got so corroded that a resistive fault occurred and took out most of my wiring harness, I used one of those Siebenrock plugs to replace it. Also took the opportunity to replace the instrument lighting with a led unit made by katdash.com/ I have no affiliation with them but it sure worked good! Keep up the great work, it's much appreciated!
Hi Sam, We are glad that you can benefit from the videos. We will be covering the instruments in the near future including the Katdash components. Those are truly great parts!
Thanks Sam. We also carry the Katdash LED units and we will be installing one and working on the instruments in one of the upcoming videos.