The Old Mechanic taught me how to work on my bike, amazing work mindset, doesn't get upset when oil dumps- laughs, uses flashlight to visually verify level, marks with crayon for torque, so many great lessons. Thanks Old Mechanic!
Hallo, geweldige video, ...., wederom :-) Wel een kleine tip, in plaats van "te klooien" met een stukje karton, kan je ook een trechter gebruiken met een stukje binnenband van een fiets (bevestigd met een tie wrap) tot in de olielekbak. Je kan de trechter gewoon laten hangen (mits de juiste grootte) en de bout erin laten vallen. Dat scheelt een heleboel gedoe ;-) Wel opletten dat de bout dan het gat van de trechter niet blokkeert ;-). Oh ja, nog vergeten, wel de vulplug laten zitten zodat de olie er "gecontroleerd" uitloopt :)
Very informational and entertaining video TOM, I really enjoy your videos and kudos on mentioning the storage setting tip for the mechanical torque wrench that's a very important tip also. Cheers!
I love bloopers because that's how I work one blooper after another but I do get there in the end and still do a better job than most mechanics "because I care" Sorry to those mechanics that do care because you are out there I know ?? I have simply not met you yet !!
Hello, "Old Mechanic" I get a big problem... Impossible to release the filling cap of the gearbox. It is very damaged and no traditional tool has a grip... It must have been too tight in the past... What methods can I use to be able to loosen it without damaging the aluminum housing... I bought a cold spray... Can you hit with a hammer and chisel. As a last resort, can you drill through the nut (cap) Thank you for your help, I’m really in trouble ... :-(
That can be a real pain in the... Maybe use a small blowtorch and heat just the plug, and see if you can carefully hammer an oversized allen or torx bit in and give that a try. Let me know how that went 👍🏻👊🏻
@@TheOldMechanic Thank you for your reply:-) Initially, I thought rather heat the housing of the gearbox and cool only the cap so that it retracts alone... ????? I will do this intervention in September because I go on a road trip next week... :-)
@@TheOldMechanic Hello, I finally found a real mechanic (probably a "French Old Mechanic" like you!) I entrusted him with my 1200GS (2010). He could see that the previous dealer had hit with a hammer and chisel to try to unscrew the cap. (without success) The problem is that the base of the crankcase was damaged and a narrow crack appeared. It was necessary to first consolidate the housing with a welding tape all around the cap (do not forget to disconnect the battery and the electronic control unit before performing a weld on the motorcycle) before soldering a Torx head on the cap and being able to unscrew it The operation was a success. I need to see with a coachbuilder if he can reduce the solder around the plug. But this is only a problem that aesthetic... I was finally able to empty my box without problem. I will try to put a picture of the result soon. Thank you again Old mechanic for all your tutorials, they allow me to do 70% of the maintenance of my 1 200 GS 2010!!!!
@@TheOldMechanic . As I said you’re great! Brilliant and lovely personality. I am new here, but I intend to stay for a very long time. Obviously invite lots of friends. Just sent one of your videos to Brazil. Thanks again
Hi, first "i really enjoy your videos !!!" I have a question regarding the gearbox. today, with my R1200GS 2008er i recognize a little "riddle riddle riddle" when waiting in neutral without pulling the clutch. if i pull the clutch, the noise is gone......can you give me some advice :-)
English is my one and only language and you speak it better than I do! BTW when I die, I want to leave my bike to you because I think so highly of it. 🤣
.7 liter would be 700 milliliter. Filling to bottom of drain hole is a over fill of about 8 ounces or 242 ML Does it state in maintenance manuals to fill to overflow? 8 ounces is a serious overfill of the transmission case
Hi, from France !!! Supers vidéos !!! Do you really have to wait 2 days to put in new oil ? 🙂 Is it possible to have more subtittle on your videos ? thank you 🙂
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The Old Mechanic taught me how to work on my bike, amazing work mindset, doesn't get upset when oil dumps- laughs, uses flashlight to visually verify level, marks with crayon for torque, so many great lessons. Thanks Old Mechanic!
Thank you very much 🙏🏻👍🏻👊🏻😉
I feel SO MUCH BETTER knowing I'm not the only person this kind of thing happens to! 😁😁 Love your videos!
😂
I changed my gearbox oil last weekend - my centre stand is now also fully lubricated ! 👍
Nice job! 😂👍🏻👊🏻
I love your shop rag on a roll !!
😉
Hello from Arizona! Thank you for these great videos!
👍🏻👊🏻🏍
Hallo, geweldige video, ...., wederom :-) Wel een kleine tip, in plaats van "te klooien" met een stukje karton, kan je ook een trechter gebruiken met een stukje binnenband van een fiets (bevestigd met een tie wrap) tot in de olielekbak. Je kan de trechter gewoon laten hangen (mits de juiste grootte) en de bout erin laten vallen. Dat scheelt een heleboel gedoe ;-) Wel opletten dat de bout dan het gat van de trechter niet blokkeert ;-). Oh ja, nog vergeten, wel de vulplug laten zitten zodat de olie er "gecontroleerd" uitloopt :)
Thanks voor de tip👍🏻
Why is the magnetic plug to the gearbox not in the bottom of the gearbox ?
Thanks for another great video. Robert in sweden
Какой приятный дяденька.
подпишусь , пожалуй.
Thank you !
Thank you from Kansas City, Missouri!
Very informational and entertaining video TOM, I really enjoy your videos and kudos on mentioning the storage setting tip for the mechanical torque wrench that's a very important tip also. Cheers!
Thanks mate
I love bloopers because that's how I work one blooper after another but I do get there in the end and still do a better job than most mechanics "because I care" Sorry to those mechanics that do care because you are out there I know ?? I have simply not met you yet !!
Bloopers shows that we are all human 😉👍🏻👊🏻
Very helpful; Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! ☺️
Great video my friend.
Thank you 👍
Hi do I put the same oil in the gearbox has the rear drive thanks.
Yep 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Hello, "Old Mechanic" I get a big problem... Impossible to release the filling cap of the gearbox. It is very damaged and no traditional tool has a grip... It must have been too tight in the past... What methods can I use to be able to loosen it without damaging the aluminum housing... I bought a cold spray... Can you hit with a hammer and chisel. As a last resort, can you drill through the nut (cap)
Thank you for your help, I’m really in trouble ... :-(
That can be a real pain in the... Maybe use a small blowtorch and heat just the plug, and see if you can carefully hammer an oversized allen or torx bit in and give that a try. Let me know how that went 👍🏻👊🏻
maybe this one can help: amzn.to/3M3L3KY
@@TheOldMechanic
Thank you for your reply:-)
Initially, I thought rather heat the housing of the gearbox and cool only the cap so that it retracts alone... ?????
I will do this intervention in September because I go on a road trip next week... :-)
@@TheOldMechanic Hello, I finally found a real mechanic (probably a "French Old Mechanic" like you!) I entrusted him with my 1200GS (2010). He could see that the previous dealer had hit with a hammer and chisel to try to unscrew the cap. (without success) The problem is that the base of the crankcase was damaged and a narrow crack appeared. It was necessary to first consolidate the housing with a welding tape all around the cap (do not forget to disconnect the battery and the electronic control unit before performing a weld on the motorcycle) before soldering a Torx head on the cap and being able to unscrew it The operation was a success. I need to see with a coachbuilder if he can reduce the solder around the plug. But this is only a problem that aesthetic... I was finally able to empty my box without problem. I will try to put a picture of the result soon.
Thank you again Old mechanic for all your tutorials, they allow me to do 70% of the maintenance of my 1 200 GS 2010!!!!
You’re great! Thanks
You're welcome! 👍🏻👊🏻
@@TheOldMechanic . As I said you’re great! Brilliant and lovely personality. I am new here, but I intend to stay for a very long time. Obviously invite lots of friends. Just sent one of your videos to Brazil. Thanks again
vraagje. BMW schrijft in de handleiding 75W90 voor maar heel veel BMW motor garages gebruiken ook 75W140? Waarom en kan dat zomaar.
Does the R1200GS have the same engine as the 2011 R1200RT
Manual on my '06 calls for 75w140. Did this change for later bikes, my manual is wrong, or The Old Mechanic has his own way? Anyone know?
We all have a spill of oil once in a while. Nice job overall.
Good job
Thanks 👍🏻
Hi, first "i really enjoy your videos !!!" I have a question regarding the gearbox. today, with my R1200GS 2008er i recognize a little "riddle riddle riddle" when waiting in neutral without pulling the clutch. if i pull the clutch, the noise is gone......can you give me some advice :-)
I have the same noise change when i do the same
How much KM does it take to change the oil in the gearbox? thank you
How do you keep your exhaust pipes so clean?!! 😳🤷♂️
“Smackidy Smack” the like button now!
Thanks ! 👍🏻👊🏻😊
English is my one and only language and you speak it better than I do! BTW when I die, I want to leave my bike to you because I think so highly of it. 🤣
Mijn vulplug van de versnellingsbak zit erg vast. Heb je nog tips en ideeën om deze los te krijgen?
Groet! BoxerHarry
.7 liter would be 700 milliliter. Filling to bottom of drain hole is a over fill of about 8 ounces or 242 ML
Does it state in maintenance manuals to fill to overflow?
8 ounces is a serious overfill of the transmission case
Спасибо! Теперь буду знать🙂
Thanks for sharing
Funny old man! Good information.
Thanks Ricky 😉🤛👍🏍
Hi, from France !!! Supers vidéos !!! Do you really have to wait 2 days to put in new oil ? 🙂 Is it possible to have more subtittle on your videos ? thank you 🙂
Hi Jerry, its the way I do an oil change, I got all the time in the world. 😂😂👍🏻
@@TheOldMechanic OK, I will be retired next year, I think I will choose this philosophy Thank you!
👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻🏍
Awesome
Thanks 👍🏻
What's the recommended time to change this oil? Every 60000km?
😂😂
Sehr Genau erklärt, wie immer...Danke
Waar bent u gevestigd, u mag mijn R1150r onder handen nemen..!
Shims in het Engels meneer….👍🏽
Waar zit U ?
Mag U mijn R1200gs lc beurt geven 2013
Fill it up,,, with what?
Don’t worry, I’ve had my fair share of bloopers 😅
60.000km for a boxer is nothing. If well maintained these engines are rock solid.
Hi John, you are so right ! 👍🏍
Is there anyway to do this without making a mess?
Your crayon is a witness mark?
Hi George, for myself. Afterwards I can see with a quick view if all bolts are fastend up to spec.
why would you have a magnet on a filler plug. makes no sense.
Opa😁😁😁 👍international.! По-русски, по-украински,.... ОПА!
ve ar gonna screw it in
What can you do but laugh?