I'm proud of you, friend. You do have intimacy with the machine, and special people like you makes the things seens "so easy". They can be simple, but I always say that "simple doesn't mean easy". Congratulations, and thanks for proving us humans can do the things! Even because, machines are human made... Best regards!
thanks to your video I was able to change the head gasket of my F800S on my own, and I gave zero mechanical experience! The part only was $51 USD shipped. Saved me lots of dinero if you ask me... Thx again for posting this video!
Very helpful video. My experience (2008 F800ST) was that I could not remove the valve cover without first removing the heat shield immediately in front of it. To do so, displace the radiator as shown in the video, then access 2 screws holding the heat shield in place by working from under the bike. If you remove the heat shield first, the valve cover comes off without interference. It's essential to do this before re-installing the valve cover so you might as well do it first.
My god bmw don't do simple, now I see why the service is so expensive for my st model, service time warning just come on at 38,000 km, great video and proves to me that I am incapable of such mastery 👍👍
I'd really thank you for this tutorial. It helped me a lot changing sparks on my BMW. Efectively no need of specific BMW removal tool, just son W40 will.work. Thanks again mate!
Holy hell! That’s a lot of work to do before the job you need to do. But as far as I can tell, 90% of that work is due to the number of components that are in what would normally be regarded as being in the wrong place. And most those components that are in the wrong place are only there due to climate legislation. Wiring looms for instance have turned into London Tube maps - mainly due to the number of sensors required to make a bike comply with climate legislation. Anyway, thank you for sharing your service experience. Very instructive indeed. I’m sticking with my F650GS Dakar engine based CCM for now. It has the battery where batteries are meant to be 🧐😎😜
Lots of work for so little check, I will have dealer do it....but after that no check, lots of others doing same. I had it checked at 12K miles with no need to adjust and $200+ labor
Do you have a problem with vibration on the front end near the engine head? My vibrates at 3,500rpm and above. Is this normal for this bike? It is awful when riding at 80mph. The vibration on the handlebar and front is going to fall apart. Any idea?
@Njordh0 You have to cancel the Haynes manual anyway, because the book is not available from Haynes yet. I think many F800 riders, like myself, are waiting for this book.
I'm proud of you, friend. You do have intimacy with the machine, and special people like you makes the things seens "so easy". They can be simple, but I always say that "simple doesn't mean easy". Congratulations, and thanks for proving us humans can do the things! Even because, machines are human made... Best regards!
thanks to your video I was able to change the head gasket of my F800S on my own, and I gave zero mechanical experience! The part only was $51 USD shipped. Saved me lots of dinero if you ask me... Thx again for posting this video!
Head gasket? You mean valve cover gasket? This video is a long way from pulling the head.
Very helpful video. My experience (2008 F800ST) was that I could not remove the valve cover without first removing the heat shield immediately in front of it. To do so, displace the radiator as shown in the video, then access 2 screws holding the heat shield in place by working from under the bike. If you remove the heat shield first, the valve cover comes off without interference. It's essential to do this before re-installing the valve cover so you might as well do it first.
My god bmw don't do simple, now I see why the service is so expensive for my st model, service time warning just come on at 38,000 km, great video and proves to me that I am incapable of such mastery 👍👍
I'd really thank you for this tutorial. It helped me a lot changing sparks on my BMW. Efectively no need of specific BMW removal tool, just son W40 will.work. Thanks again mate!
Awesome video. Now I understand why the dealer charges so much for this service.
As brilliant as this video is, when it comes to bringing this together, that's where I'll fail.
I wish my neighbour was a mechanic.
Thanks for this nice video Pat. The tip about using the WD-40 looks like it will help quite a bit.
Holy hell! That’s a lot of work to do before the job you need to do. But as far as I can tell, 90% of that work is due to the number of components that are in what would normally be regarded as being in the wrong place.
And most those components that are in the wrong place are only there due to climate legislation.
Wiring looms for instance have turned into London Tube maps - mainly due to the number of sensors required to make a bike comply with climate legislation.
Anyway, thank you for sharing your service experience. Very instructive indeed. I’m sticking with my F650GS Dakar engine based CCM for now. It has the battery where batteries are meant to be 🧐😎😜
Very clear and instructive. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Moltes, moltes gràcies, des de Barcelona. ha estat de molta ajuda :-)
The best
Made it look easy. Flippin' brilliant vid ;-)
Thanks from Russia )
Very useful video, thanks for posting Pat.
All the Best
David
Lots of work for so little check, I will have dealer do it....but after that no check, lots of others doing same. I had it checked at 12K miles with no need to adjust and $200+ labor
Do you have a problem with vibration on the front end near the engine head? My vibrates at 3,500rpm and above. Is this normal for this bike? It is awful when riding at 80mph. The vibration on the handlebar and front is going to fall apart. Any idea?
Awesome video thanks!
Do u have also a valve adjustment video?
Very handy! Did you get to do it more than once? If so, were there any movements after the first time? thanks
Good job. Thanks.
Great video!
great video thanks
Very helpful, thanks
Great Video. I have a F800 ST which is restricted. Any tips on removing the restrictor?
So all is well ? Just incase I missed something, I did jump around some.
Hi Pat, Have you had engine stall problems when cold?
Awesome video!
Do you have also valve adjustment video?
Thanks,
Peter
No such problems with my 07 f800st...
i thought they are hydraulic valves and don’t have to adjus them ?
Fancy helping me replace my Stator Pat?
Not f 800 r its a st
inthoug
@Njordh0
You have to cancel the Haynes manual anyway, because the book is not available from Haynes yet. I think many F800 riders, like myself, are waiting for this book.