BMW cautions that the oil sight glass measurement should be taken when the engine is still hot after a long ride. If the oil is at the top of the sight glass when the engine is cold, it is likely overfilled as the oil will expand when it gets hot.
That cut on the extension for grip is Genius! I always find myself slipping and dropping all the time having to pull out the magnet. Something I never have thought of. Great video!
Aloha! Mahalo for the very helpful video. May I ask where can I buy the spark plug wire removal tool.need to change out the plugs.also what's the plug part number and brand.mahalo in advance!!! Aloha!!
Oil cooler is thermostatic controlled, so if you change the engine oil when cold you will still have half a litre of dirty oil left in the oil cooler, and when you start the bike and reach operating temperature that dirty oil will flow into the engine, result contaminated oil and over filled sump, not good.🫣
I have the st1300 pa from Modesto police dept. it's a lot harder to work on than the BMW way too much plastic but I'm always dry and outta the rain on it.
just bought a 13 plate paramedics bike.same as police.just done over12000 miles.do you know when service schedule is due?I think it's just been done!but got no history with it.just found your video!brilliant!keep up the good work!😁any info on the bike is fantastic!!!👍
I really like the instructions you give. I am a garage mechanic that get himself into trouble a lot and these videos really help. I just recently changed out a temp gauge on my 1956-7 60 John Deere and shorted out the volt meter. And now it won't start. It just turns over. Any ideas? Thanks. Jeff
Just a thought. Really good video folks. One tip though. Putting an empty oil filter on the bike means that there is going to be about 5-10 seconds of no oil pressure during startup. The rattle sounds are pretty clear. To fix that, as long as you have an oil filter that is mounted vertically, pour oil into the filter after you lube the o ring. This way, when you start the bike, there will be immediate oil pressure. And that's a good thing.
Michael Festa Sr. Great tip. Thank you! The old oil that came in the bike made the bike rattle like that every time I'd start it. I have a video tour of the bike as it was when I got it in the works.
If you're unable to fill the oil filter with oil then yank the plug wires off the plugs,and spin the engine over with the starter for a few seconds to get oil into the filter,and pump before you put the wires back on,and start it...Apparently they want Royal Purple oil in the engine as they went to the trouble to print off a decal,and place it above the oil fill..
two questions any info or video on 5 gear crunch on subaru impreza and the 2nd question 2000 1.4 nissan almera my speedo + rev and temperature gauge and clocks are going on and off also the milage whats going on any ideas ?
Hey Brian! What is your review on 0w40 mobile1 oil? For a 2013 r1200rt the weight is 5w40 on thinnest side; so I wanted to find your long term input on using 0w40 on the oil cooled 1200rt. Thanks in advance!
Does oil show in site glass when engine is running. I changed oil and filter refilled with 4 liters of oil and it doesn't show in glass when engine is running. Is that normal?
non yobussiness Because BMW actually rec. this.--- BMW engine oil (15W50 Synthetic if the engine has over 6000 miles on it) According to there web site.
Todd edwin Credibility from a man with experience is the thought process here. I think I mentioned the factory manual says to use 20w50 at 1:25. I was instructed by a guy who drove one of these 120k miles to "clutch it like a car and run the 0w40 Mobile1 in it." So that's what I do. Another guy who rebuilds these and is factory trained says to use different differential gear oil than factory. I've run into this kind of thing on Chevy front axles, and transfer cases too. Sometimes the factory recommendations are the best they had at the time of printing and someone figures something out that's better. I try to be open minded and go with what is found to be best through my experience and the experience of others. I'm always happy to change practice for any practice that's better than what I'm doing.
eric barlow I have the complete CD ROM on the 1200 series, but nothing on the owners manual side. I can only guess it's low on brake fluid or the notorious ABS motor is shot. That's common on 2005 and 2004 models I hear.
briansmobile1 Yeah, I've not been impressed with Royal Purple's motor oil since they removed their Synerlec additive from the entry-level version. But I'm willing to bet it was the "Brian" additive in the Mobil(e)1 that made the difference~ ;D
rhkips Ha ha! I see what you did there! I have absolutely nothing against Royal Purple nor do I know all about Synerlec, (that sticker was from the LVPD maintenance dept) but I do like Mobil1 oil obviously. I really like Valvoline and Lucas as well. The bike starts SO much quieter than before (especially after sitting for a few days) and sounds so much smoother at temp and speed now. Using the 0W40 on a bike (motorrad) is VERY controversial online, but BMW (dry clutch) guys swear by it and I'm beginning to see why. (DON'T use on a wet clutch Japanese bike like a Goldwing!)
briansmobile1 Eh, any time anyone uses something other than what's written on the oil cap, the internet loses its mind. Lubrication is an incredibly complex subject, and it's completely unrealistic to expect The General Public to know enough to really make an educated decision. It's a topic I've wanted to make a video on for a while now, but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to condense it into any less than about 2 hours. XD There's been a recent influx of third-party oil additives that function very similarly to Synerlec, which I may choose to do a video on instead. I'm a huge advocate of such additives, and while Lucas makes some good products, they don't hold a candle to some of the stuff that's out there. Until you've seen a 300,000+ mile Ford 4.6L taxi engine dismantled and still have visible crosshatch in the cylinder walls, it's difficult to imagine why any one product might be better than another... ;)
Hi Brian. Unrelated to post! Do you ever have a problem with customers. that can't wait for you to Finnish another customers vehicle. Before you can take on there vehicle? Signed, more unreasonable customers! Thanks brother!!
William Oneal I AM that customer! That's one reason I love being a mechanic. lol Seriously though, just explain that if you do that you'll have to interrupt their job in order to take in new ones and it's a flawed concept policy that will take longer on their car in the long run. The best practice there is to ask folks when they drop off a car "when do you plan to pick it up" this way you don't hurry for nothing, and you can acquiesce the impatient ones for a expedition fee. HA!
i once used car oil in my motorcycle... why not right all the internet geniuses said it was ok that they had done it dozens of times with no problems. 50 miles later my clutch was slipping. instead of saving me a few dollars by using car oil instead of motorcycle oil i ended up spending 150 on a new clutch.
orfeous no ..Brian is married has one or two kids..Spanky is married ..has a Kid( I think) and one on the way ( not Brians LOL :) )..she was just his apprentice
bennydman666 Thanks Benny! Once will work, but we'll always suggest it on the video just in case someone hasn't subscribed. It puts the idea in their head.
BMW cautions that the oil sight glass measurement should be taken when the engine is still hot after a long ride. If the oil is at the top of the sight glass when the engine is cold, it is likely overfilled as the oil will expand when it gets hot.
That cut on the extension for grip is Genius! I always find myself slipping and dropping all the time having to pull out the magnet. Something I never have thought of.
Great video!
Aloha! Mahalo for the very helpful video. May I ask where can I buy the spark plug wire removal tool.need to change out the plugs.also what's the plug part number and brand.mahalo in advance!!! Aloha!!
Thank you Brian!
For taking time out of you already busy schedule.
In order to help out a fellow mechanic!
I really appreciate and value your opinion.
I recently bought an '09 RT, so I appreciate the video. I'm going to do the oil change, valve adjustment and replace the spark plugs at the same time.
Oil cooler is thermostatic controlled, so if you change the engine oil when cold you will still have half a litre of dirty oil left in the oil cooler, and when you start the bike and reach operating temperature that dirty oil will flow into the engine, result contaminated oil and over filled sump, not good.🫣
Thanks for the tip!
change the panniers
Anyone else feel this was a super serious video.not to say other ones aren't but.. oh and happy mothers day
nmattcar I was trying to be more polished, but the reality was we were both tired and the often difficult to suppress energy was low key this time.
Congratulation Spanky!!!! My little girl is now 2 years old, i'm happy for you and your partner.
Hi Brian, you're super helpful as always
The new shop looks very nice!
Very helpful. Thank you very much and keep the positive attitude.
Haa! Spanky pulled a Scotty at the end. Who doesn't love a Spanky pop-up?
Great Vid Spanky and Brian.
I remember the first ABS K series cop bikes and the Toronto cycle squad hated the idea of getting rid of the car like harleys.
That Mobil1 is the best ! I use the 0w40 in my audi nd she loves it
I have the st1300 pa from Modesto police dept. it's a lot harder to work on than the BMW way too much plastic but I'm always dry and outta the rain on it.
just bought a 13 plate paramedics bike.same as police.just done over12000 miles.do you know when service schedule is due?I think it's just been done!but got no history with it.just found your video!brilliant!keep up the good work!😁any info on the bike is fantastic!!!👍
Looks like you have alot more elbow room in the new shop. Can't wait for the shop tour :)
I really like the instructions you give. I am a garage mechanic that get himself into trouble a lot and these videos really help. I just recently changed out a temp gauge on my 1956-7 60 John Deere and shorted out the volt meter. And now it won't start. It just turns over. Any ideas? Thanks. Jeff
Jeffery Edstrom There should be a fusable link of some kind of fuse there, if not, check your condenser, points, and power to the distributor.
Did the valves on my 2009 R1200RT and made a video about it....titled 2009 BMW R1200RT valve clearances here on youtube. Hope it helps!
Just a thought. Really good video folks. One tip though. Putting an empty oil filter on the bike means that there is going to be about 5-10 seconds of no oil pressure during startup. The rattle sounds are pretty clear. To fix that, as long as you have an oil filter
that is mounted vertically, pour oil into the filter after you lube the o ring. This way, when you start the bike, there will be immediate oil pressure. And that's a good thing.
Michael Festa Sr. Great tip. Thank you! The old oil that came in the bike made the bike rattle like that every time I'd start it. I have a video tour of the bike as it was when I got it in the works.
I agree and have always done that, why people don't do that in these vids surprises me.
If you're unable to fill the oil filter with oil then yank the plug wires off the plugs,and spin the engine over with the starter for a few seconds to get oil into the filter,and pump before you put the wires back on,and start it...Apparently they want Royal Purple oil in the engine as they went to the trouble to print off a decal,and place it above the oil fill..
FJ80Coop That label was from the LasVegas Police Maintenance Dept. Think "army labeling" for the lowest common denominator.
Spanky again! it's nice enough.
Must get one of those filter cups, gotta be an improvement on my usual brutal "screwdriver" wrench ;)
Bob Moore I think I should use that technique more when I'm dealing with a previous over tightening nut.
Nice! Good times!
I fill the filter with oil, less dry time for oil pressure build up
THX NICE VIDEO
That's a great idea to rough up that 1 inch extension, I'm gonna do the same.
Thanks!
Ha Ha.... made you look!
Goregoon I did look! ha ha ha
Not a bad twist I like spanky sparky ??
dtec30 Spanky
Sorry spanky will she be appearing every so often
Happy Mother's Day, Spanky!
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0 to 135 in 12.2 seconds... not too shabby.
dat audio...
Sorry, gotta say it and I hope i don't offend anyone here.
I'd date the hell out of Spanky.
I thought 15w-50 is the recommended oil weight after break in period. I wondered when I saw you using 0w-40
You mentioned that it needed a valve adjustment. Will you be showing that? I need to do one on my 1200
Spanky should narrate all of the videos! (psssst.....hey, little pro-tip secret for ya'.....she knows karate and is a boss with a katana).
cool
two questions any info or video on 5 gear crunch on subaru impreza and the 2nd question 2000 1.4 nissan almera my speedo + rev and temperature gauge and clocks are going on and off also the milage whats going on any ideas ?
i thought she was gonna act like scotty kilmer in the last 5 seconds
Hey Brian!
What is your review on 0w40 mobile1 oil?
For a 2013 r1200rt the weight is 5w40 on thinnest side; so I wanted to find your long term input on using 0w40 on the oil cooled 1200rt.
Thanks in advance!
Does oil show in site glass when engine is running. I changed oil and filter refilled with 4 liters of oil and it doesn't show in glass when engine is running. Is that normal?
My 94' BMW 6 cylinder sounds like that on every cold start up for a couple seconds.
Requires 20w50 but uses 0w40? What is the thought process here?
0w-40 what BMW cars take if you are using Mobil 1
non yobussiness That's not a BMW car
I know. Just throwing info out there. Idk why they're using it.
non yobussiness Because BMW actually rec. this.--- BMW engine oil (15W50 Synthetic if the engine has over 6000 miles on it) According to there web site.
Todd edwin Credibility from a man with experience is the thought process here. I think I mentioned the factory manual says to use 20w50 at 1:25. I was instructed by a guy who drove one of these 120k miles to "clutch it like a car and run the 0w40 Mobile1 in it." So that's what I do. Another guy who rebuilds these and is factory trained says to use different differential gear oil than factory. I've run into this kind of thing on Chevy front axles, and transfer cases too. Sometimes the factory recommendations are the best they had at the time of printing and someone figures something out that's better. I try to be open minded and go with what is found to be best through my experience and the experience of others. I'm always happy to change practice for any practice that's better than what I'm doing.
Nice! I just got a 04 R1150RTP and converted it to a 2 up ($1200) like the bike but the red triangle warning light is on?? Any ideas? Thanks Eric
eric barlow I have the complete CD ROM on the 1200 series, but nothing on the owners manual side. I can only guess it's low on brake fluid or the notorious ABS motor is shot. That's common on 2005 and 2004 models I hear.
briansmobile1 Thanks!
Royal Purple.
...Not anymore!
rhkips The Mobil1 sure makes the bike run smoother and quieter.
briansmobile1 Yeah, I've not been impressed with Royal Purple's motor oil since they removed their Synerlec additive from the entry-level version.
But I'm willing to bet it was the "Brian" additive in the Mobil(e)1 that made the difference~ ;D
rhkips
Ha ha! I see what you did there! I have absolutely nothing against Royal Purple nor do I know all about Synerlec, (that sticker was from the LVPD maintenance dept) but I do like Mobil1 oil obviously. I really like Valvoline and Lucas as well. The bike starts SO much quieter than before (especially after sitting for a few days) and sounds so much smoother at temp and speed now. Using the 0W40 on a bike (motorrad) is VERY controversial online, but BMW (dry clutch) guys swear by it and I'm beginning to see why. (DON'T use on a wet clutch Japanese bike like a Goldwing!)
briansmobile1 Eh, any time anyone uses something other than what's written on the oil cap, the internet loses its mind. Lubrication is an incredibly complex subject, and it's completely unrealistic to expect The General Public to know enough to really make an educated decision. It's a topic I've wanted to make a video on for a while now, but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to condense it into any less than about 2 hours. XD
There's been a recent influx of third-party oil additives that function very similarly to Synerlec, which I may choose to do a video on instead. I'm a huge advocate of such additives, and while Lucas makes some good products, they don't hold a candle to some of the stuff that's out there. Until you've seen a 300,000+ mile Ford 4.6L taxi engine dismantled and still have visible crosshatch in the cylinder walls, it's difficult to imagine why any one product might be better than another... ;)
Hi Brian. Unrelated to post! Do you ever have a problem with customers. that can't wait for you to Finnish another customers vehicle. Before you can take on there vehicle? Signed, more unreasonable customers! Thanks brother!!
William Oneal I AM that customer! That's one reason I love being a mechanic. lol Seriously though, just explain that if you do that you'll have to interrupt their job in order to take in new ones and it's a flawed concept policy that will take longer on their car in the long run.
The best practice there is to ask folks when they drop off a car "when do you plan to pick it up" this way you don't hurry for nothing, and you can acquiesce the impatient ones for a expedition fee. HA!
The voice level sometime soft and sometime loud, you need a mic to do the recording...Good day
Spankies Hot!
have the sound turn all the way up and still can't hear you very good.
super coupe Sorry, had camera trouble.
does anyone have any experience using the amsoil on their cars or bikes? been looking into it and it sounds good to use.
i once used car oil in my motorcycle... why not right all the internet geniuses said it was ok that they had done it dozens of times with no problems. 50 miles later my clutch was slipping. instead of saving me a few dollars by using car oil instead of motorcycle oil i ended up spending 150 on a new clutch.
the sound in this one is a little low for me :/
Me5Ponk i see that youre aware of it :)
Me5Ponk It was the debut of the camera.... I'm not too impressed with it.
Spanky's arms got kinda hairy and bigger on a few of those voice-overs.
Wayne C That's what pregnancy can do to some women! Hahaha!
D6Spanky i thurt it look like u where u exping congts to u both
D6Spanky i thurt it look like u where u exping congts to u both
maybe in your next video have the mic closer to the person that is talking
Boy those BMW bikes are so quiet they silence everything around them.
s0nnyburnett lol The new ebay Sony camera was no exception was it?
I like Spanky!
finding Spanky hard to hear in a few places
Jas George It's the new camera from ebay. The camera I love is discontinued so I tried buying a use "in perfect condition" one. It's not so perfect.
motorcycle mama
I have always wondered.. are you two a couple?
orfeous no ..Brian is married has one or two kids..Spanky is married ..has a Kid( I think) and one on the way ( not Brians LOL :) )..she was just his apprentice
orfeous Nope. I can appreciate the assumption, but we're not. We work together and we're friends. It's pretty professional.
3:26 ratchet time!
"always subscribe" ? I can only do it once.
bennydman666 Thanks Benny! Once will work, but we'll always suggest it on the video just in case someone hasn't subscribed. It puts the idea in their head.
Next video,, TURN YOUR SOUND UP LOUD, can't hardly hear you, please!
for the love of god learn how to turn up the mic gain ugg
Lol for all you Karen feminist sorts...
Who does the intro compared to doing the job 👍😂