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Restoration Biker
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Добавлен 12 июн 2016
I am an old motorcycle mechanic who has now reached that part of his life that means I can spend time and energy doing things for fun, rather than trying to earn money to pay bills and all the other things that are life.
I am passionately interested in the first and second world wars. I love going to the places and experiencing the events that happened there. We have been to the Somme and Normandy amongst others, and really enjoyed it. We are going to go to Arnham, and the dams raided by the dam busters. We are hoping to go there this year, and I am hoping to make a film of the event.
The plan is to enjoy what is there to be seen, but also to enjoy the ride and the companionship of my friends.
Being able to have a laugh, is also very important. Come along with us and enjoy the time.
I am passionately interested in the first and second world wars. I love going to the places and experiencing the events that happened there. We have been to the Somme and Normandy amongst others, and really enjoyed it. We are going to go to Arnham, and the dams raided by the dam busters. We are hoping to go there this year, and I am hoping to make a film of the event.
The plan is to enjoy what is there to be seen, but also to enjoy the ride and the companionship of my friends.
Being able to have a laugh, is also very important. Come along with us and enjoy the time.
Opening a £1 mystery box/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Imagine going to a charity shop, and seeing that they have a collection of bags and boxes which are £1 each. They are listed as 'Mystery boxes' You buy one. Well, two actually. One is a box, the other is a bag that contains books. Well! You get them home, what is in them? Watch the video and you will find out. Be as surprised as we were. Amazing, only £1 too! Wow!
Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos:
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Also there is a new poll every Monday on my community page so go check that out and see what you think, I will make a round up video of all results every quarter from the polls
See you next week - new videos every Monday from now on
Happy ridi...
Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos:
www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker
Also there is a new poll every Monday on my community page so go check that out and see what you think, I will make a round up video of all results every quarter from the polls
See you next week - new videos every Monday from now on
Happy ridi...
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Trading UP engine bits now being sold / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 120Месяц назад
We started with £65 from my Patreons. We have moved up to the current position. If we do well at this spot I can launch myself into a bike. Plus I am hoping to repay my Patreons the money they allowed me to use. So, they will make a profit from being a Patreon. Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos: www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker Also there is a new poll every Monday on my...
How to restore a GARDEN SEAT Boot fair fun/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 84Месяц назад
You go to a boot fair! You see a garden chair! It is old and in need of work. (A bit like a bike?) "You could restore that" she says. Before you know what is happening a fiver has just left your wallet and the guy is helping you put it into the back of your car????? £45 later and it is looking like new again. It was very enjoyable to do even if it is not your mantra. Would I do another one? Wel...
Trading up R1150RT engine / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 241Месяц назад
With the carbs sold we are now moving into the next phase of trying to turn £65 into a bike of over a 1000cc, and, to give my Patreons their money back, and a profit. This video shows you what I bought with the carburetor money and what I have decided to do with it to increase the money I have got . Everything I do is done as simply as possible. I haven't got (or want) a fully equipped workshop...
Trading up part 1 The COSTS #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 572 месяца назад
Having now finished the first part of trading up (the carbs) here are the costs of restoring both sets of carbs, and what that leaves me to spend on the next part of the trading up experience. The next item has already been bought, all will be revealed in a video in the next week or so. Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos: www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker Also there is a n...
BMW R1100 ABS re-set turn flashing lights into ABS / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 5032 месяца назад
Your ABS lights start flashing intermittently one after the other instead of flashing together. Mechanics tell you you need a new ABS unit, or major work on systems. Either way it is going to cost. This is what they do, to revert back to the correct sequence of flashing. It takes three minutes, and costs £0 Yep nothing a big ZERO!! Watch and see if it could help you with your bike. Consider sup...
How to bench synchronize a set of motorcycle carbs/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 6482 месяца назад
Getting a set of carbs ready to fit to the bike. You have to make sure they are synchronized, before you fit them, otherwise they will be a real pig to get running properly. Here I show you the easy way to do it using simple tools. Be careful and you can do a great job. Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos: www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker Also there is a new poll every Mon...
GPZ carbs final assembly, Trading up!/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 612 месяца назад
Here the GPZ carbs get finished ready for sale. Then once they are sold we can buy our next project as part of the trading up series. I am hoping to get to a bike of over 1000cc. I quite fancy a Kawasaki GTR1000 or Concours as they are known in the US. There are a lot for sale in Europe, but none in the UK. Hopefully we will find one at the right time to end the trading up series. Consider supp...
The 350cc Norton Navigator i had once I passed my test. #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 1003 месяца назад
The 3rd story in my list of motorcycle stories from my early days of being a motorcyclist Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos: www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker Also there is a new poll every Monday on my community page so go check that out and see what you think, I will make a round up video of all results every quarter from the polls See you next week - new videos every M...
GPZ600 carbs rebuild, PT 1 Trading up #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 1133 месяца назад
As you know I bought two sets of carbs at Normous Newark, to hopefully rebuild and 'trade up' eventually to a bike of over 1000cc capacity. This video shows you the full rebuild of these GPZ600 carbs. How do they come out? Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos: www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker Also there is a new poll every Monday on my community page so go check that out an...
The Lancaster is OUT. Trip to East Kirkby / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 2333 месяца назад
Such a nice day, it would be silly NOT to go to East Kirkby and see the Lancaster on a taxi run. There is so much to see here you could easily spend an entire day here (without the missus that is) When they taxi the Lanc that is the day to go. So much to see and such a nice place to visit. Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjoy the videos: www.Patreon.com/RestorationBiker Also there is ...
Honda CX500 carbs, full restoration #Motorcycle Restoration |Biker
Просмотров 2873 месяца назад
Here I take a gummed up pair of CX500 carbs with the pressed in idle jet. This video is a full restoration of these carbs from the beginning to the glorious end. They look so nice when they are finished. A real pleasure to do, nothing better than taking something that basically doesn't work. Then transform it into a very nice looking perfect working order item. That is the addiction for me with...
Trading up with Patreons money. Can I get to a bike?? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 1794 месяца назад
Here we are trying to get from £65 of patreons money, up to a bike of over 1000cc by 'trading up'. The plan is to go to a bike and then once it is purchased, make it into a nice bike that can be used and sold after, for a profit. Then I would like to pay my Patreons back the money they have paid me, plus a bonus so that they earn by being a patreon. Consider supporting me on Patreon if you enjo...
CX500 carbs slow, pilot, idle jet removal, overhaul and replacement/ #Motorcycle| Restoration Biker
Просмотров 3944 месяца назад
The age old problem of the idle jets in the Honda CX500 (pressed in ) jet. This video shows how to remove it, clean it, and then to replace it, so that you can keep on working with the overhaul of the carbs. I have a full video coming out soon, showing the full strip and re-build of a set of early CX500 carbs. This video is just to attend to the problem of the idle jets Consider supporting me o...
Ultrasonic cleaner. The secret is out, this is IT. #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 1804 месяца назад
Having watched lots of videos about ultrasonic cleaners, I have taken quite a few ideas from all of the people out there who are using them. So, I have decided what I am going to do to get the best results for the things I am trying to clean (carb parts and bodies). So with this new way of doing it, come and see how I got on. Clean, clean, clean. That is what ultrasonic cleaners are all about i...
Ride to see a fallen Zeppelin L48/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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Ride to see a fallen Zeppelin L48/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
My 1970's bike test. How did that HAPPEN!! / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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My 1970's bike test. How did that HAPPEN!! / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Temu haul?? really!! What is it like?? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Просмотров 5545 месяцев назад
Temu haul?? really!! What is it like?? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Carburetor restoration pt 2 They look great/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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Carburetor restoration pt 2 They look great/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
DIY plating kit, does it work? Can I do it myself? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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DIY plating kit, does it work? Can I do it myself? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
I got my ultrasonic cleaner. Is it any good?/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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I got my ultrasonic cleaner. Is it any good?/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
The story of my 1st (first) bike. Wow how did I do it? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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The story of my 1st (first) bike. Wow how did I do it? / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
Project GS gets finished and ridden!! Yo #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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Project GS gets finished and ridden!! Yo #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
How to RESTORE a set of motorcycle carbs to like new CV Part 1 #Motorcycle Restoration Biker
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How to RESTORE a set of motorcycle carbs to like new CV Part 1 #Motorcycle Restoration Biker
How to overhaul a motorcycle caliper without special tools/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Biker
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How to overhaul a motorcycle caliper without special tools/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Biker
How to adjust your cars headlights / #automotivepassion Restoration | Restoration Biker
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How to adjust your cars headlights / #automotivepassion Restoration | Restoration Biker
The Honda Bros is finished. How does it look??/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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The Honda Bros is finished. How does it look??/ #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
BMW R1100GS head removal part 2 Will it run? Arrgghh #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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BMW R1100GS head removal part 2 Will it run? Arrgghh #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
A year in the life of Restoration biker / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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A year in the life of Restoration biker / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
BMW R1100GS head removal Part 1 Project GS continues / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
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BMW R1100GS head removal Part 1 Project GS continues / #Motorcycle Restoration | Restoration Biker
You got some good stuff in the box.
Yes, the fun was buying it and then going through it bit by bit. I am very pleased with what I got in it.
At school (1970’s😮) we used to use old engine oil.
Yes, I have heard that motor oil does a good job. I have never used motor oil though. I need to give it a go.
What engine cleaner do you use
Hi I think it is called cartune engine cleaner. I am not at the workshop at the moment but I will look at it when I go there next
So happy to come across your series on the F650. Can't wait to dive in and watch all your videos on this bike. I just so happened to bring one home yesterday. This poor bike has been sitting in a barn for the last 13 years. It was parked and never moved until I pulled it out. At least it was out of the weather. I work on cars mostly. I'm hoping your videos will give me tons of tips and information. I will thank you in advance for taking the time and energy to make these videos.
Hi, thanks for your kind comments. Hope you enjoy the videos. I have done cars and bikes for most of my working life. Now I am retired, so I can take my time and do what is necessary, without having to worry about time or final (customer) costs. Let me know if you have any questions re your bike, I am more than happy to help.
Thank you, that's very generous of you. I'm retired as well. I work at a much slower pace these days. The luxury of not having to race against the clock. I'm more than certain that I will be taking you up on your offer. Cheers and thanks again.
@@eljackster Yes it is amazing how long you can be in the workshop, and yet very little gets done. But! What does get done is very satisfying. Beats working eh!
I have a BMW 97 R850R. It does not come with a fairing but I bought an old Vetter fairing. Now I have to figure out how to mount it to the bike. Is it even possible?? Do you know of any video tutorials?
Hi, that is an interesting job. I am sure there should be a bracket on the upper part of the frame just under the top yoke which should have a connection for the RT fairing. You could make good use of that to start. Then, you would need to arrange sideways mountings. If you look at the way that the RT's fairing frame attaches to the main frame, you could make use of those mounting points on your bike. It is a big job, but a very enjoyable one to work on. Keep me updated on how you get on.
@@RestorationBiker Hello! Thanks for responding. Just to be clear; my bike is not an RT and the fairing I want to fit is not specifically for a BMW. The fairing is made by Craig Vetter. I was told that it can be fitted to any bike. However, the mounting for it will have to be a custom build. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what you are saying. Cheers!!
BMW or not. I would not buy 20 year old bike or over 40tkm without complete tear parts and bearing changes. You dont fafo with bikes. It costs your life.
Oh dear you wouldn't want to be me then. I won't buy any vehicle until it's done well over 40,000 miles, and 20 years old is 'late' for me.
What size tyres are they? Is it possible to go one size up in the width? Thanks.
Hi I think the front was a 110, and the rear was a 130. I am pretty sure that you can go up one size. Just make sure there is no 'contact' between wheel and frame/forks etc.
Thanks for sharing I am really enjoying your vids.
Hi, thanks for the nice comments.
Good afternoon, congratulations on your videos. I have a r1100rt from 2000. I would like to ask for your opinion on how I could place/attach a stick for an insta 360 x3 camera. The bike has neither a radio nor an opening for an antenna. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for your nice comments. It is a real problem attaching cameras to the R1100RT. About the only place to fit a bracket capable to attach a camera, on these bikes is the rear pannier brackets or the top box plate. You could fit one on engine crash bars if you have them.
If the forks are leaking it's not so bad???? OH yeah, now just your BRAKES are fucked and you die on the road!!! No biggie! You ARE an expert...
It would be nice what kind of bulb it is before I take it all apart. Would you happen to know that?
I have looked for ages today to see if I had some of these bulbs in my workshop. But I haven't The bulb you will need is a capless 1.2W instrument bulb. The BMW part number is 97 87 9 978 375
@@RestorationBiker That's awesome, thanks for the trubble. Greetings from The Netherlands.
@@prietjepruck You are more than welcome, Greetings to you too.
fine old bike. But i could pack the same amount of suitcases or other things on a old 500 Suzuki. That was easier to handle in town. So what is better?
Yes my mate had a 500cc titan, great bike. I think the suzuki would be nice to ride but a bit wallowy with all that weight on it. The BMW is very solid when fully loaded, even two up. So, the Suzuki when unloaded, the BMW when loaded.
Great video! I wish it was there 15 years ago, when I bought my '98 Aprilia Pegaso. So far I have 2 donor carbs to keep it running (one BMW's and one Aprilia's). What is the book you are checking in the video, is it for BMW only?
Thanks for your comments, I really enjoyed making this video. The book is the Clymer workshop manual for the F650 series of bikes. I normally like to use the official workshop manual, but I had this manual on hand when I made the video so I thought it would be good to put it into shot.
Thanks, just what I needed.
Brilliant, glad it helped you
hi do you still have bmw650 funduro carb`s
No, sorry, those went a long time ago.
Thank you. This video was everything I wanted. Nothing more. Just clear, concise, and credible information for the topic at hand.
Brilliant, glad it helped you do the job you wanted to do. Thanks for the nice comment.
I just bought one of these bikes and you sir are a gem of information! Many thanks Sir!
Thank you for the nice comments.
just bought a 1996 funduro this week have i done the right thing just to commute to work
Yes, I am sure you will find the bike very easy to live with. Also, it will make your daily commute a pleasure.
Yes and the ZG1000A sounds much better than the BM GS when the right end cans are on!
Yes, I have had a few of these GTR's they are superb touring bikes.
Just replaced the header gaskets on mine, as one blew out in the sticks.. Now runs better, but it's proving tricky to start, the bugger. It's ok once I take it for a few miles, and idles fine at lights, but starting it cold the next day takes a few spurts of the starter with a bit of throttle. My worst fear is the 40 miles I tootled back from when the R/H seal ( a hell of a noise, naturally) might have burnt the valve. Fingers crossed it's not, I'll try some reddex over nextvfew days.
Yes, can be a bit of a lottery sometimes when a gasket blows like that. Best to take it easy and get it done asap. I think that the valve is OK as it is idling fine. If there was a problem with the valve it would probably stall.
Anyone know what size that Allen is?
Hi, I can't remember what size the allen bolt was. I use a set of allen keys that include metric and imperial sizes, so I always chose the best fitting key.
That was nice & clear. Have you filmed setting the mixture screws with the engine running, to show what exactly happens with engine speed when the mixture screw is adjusted in & out?
Hi, thanks for the nice comments. I haven't fitted them to a bike yet
@@RestorationBiker ok thanks for the reply. Did you fit the CX carbs you cleaned onto a bike?
@@martinowl Hi, no not yet I have a shed full of things that I have either restored or am going to restore. Sometimes I like to restore just one item from a bike rather than the complete bike itself. I have a rare dis-order. It is called 'I buy a lot' I can't stop buying things even if they are not for anything I own. Like a set of CX carbs. I need to have a clear out I suppose and buy something I can use like another bike, but........
@@RestorationBiker lol
you've got the skills. total faith in your making the step to a bike. 80's sports tourer would be nice
Hi, thanks for the nice comments. Yes there are so many bikes that would fit the bill. I keep seeing stuff I would love to buy, but I mustn't untill I have sold all the engine bits. Of course you see loads of bargains for sale when you aren't buying. When you are they are gone!!!
@@RestorationBiker ha,true
@@rodneyhull9764 Yes, you wait till i'm ready to buy!!
Hi yes you can go in too far and ruin the jet. You should only go in by about quarter of an inch. You can set the depth gauge on the drill to prevent it from going too far
Hi !! Thank you very much :) Question: Can you over do it when taping it in ? Do you have recommandation, suggestions to prevent it / me to over do it ? Also.. What size is the jet ? 45 ? Thanks
Hi, Yes you can go in too far. No more than quarter of an inch is safe. Put a depth stop on the drill, that will stop you going too far. Yes I think it was a 45 jet
@@RestorationBiker thanks for the rapide response. I was referring to when you push it back in. … So How to know the difference between tight fit against the walls ( keep pushing ) and to stop pushing because your at the bottom :)
@@TheCeruleanUtopianist Hi sorry I misunderstood you. When you are tapping it back into the carb, simply tap in gently as shown in the video. Once you have tapped it into the carb it will be held by the 'interference' fit. Just a light tap.
@@RestorationBiker much appreciated !! 🙏
@@TheCeruleanUtopianist Hi, you are more than welcome. I have just checked the jet size, and yes, it is a 45
Thank you for your help for the steering. I found out it was the speedometer attached to the brake line. I have encountered another problem, my final drive is leaking from the breedercap, any advice. Thank you for your help.
Yes I have seen that quite a few times. A real pain. What I normally do is drain the unit and then refill and make sure you don't overfill it even a small amount. I don't know why it does it but that normally cures it. Let me know how you get on.
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Thank you for your continued support
I had this issue with my K100LT, if you changed the battery then this would be an issue. Slightly differing in approach but the local BMW garage had the same spiel.
Yes, all manufacturers have spent ages trying to make systems which we can't 'adjust' meaning we have to go to them and give them vast amounts of cash for them to do a 'secret' trick. Nowadays they sell you a machine, then after a trail period, they delete all the 'bells and whistles' unless you PAY them a subscription!!!! Thieves. Just one reason why I would never buy a new machine, (car or bike)
well done. A trustworthy guy to buy used parts off. Not everyone is so.
Hi, many thanks for your nice comments
Just test-rode one yesterday .. a friend is willing to let it go for the right price. But the ergos seemed set up for someone with shorter legs. Wondering how much that can be fixed, with taller seat, lowered pegs, some bar risers and a different angle to the handgrips?
Hi, yes there are quite a few different ways to 'adjust' the bike to suit individual riders. There are lowered footrest kits available, and the seat has three different height settings. You can also increase the 'height' by fitting the 'comfort' seat too. that works wonders I have had a couple of them. they are a must have for me if you are doing tours. With the bars you can fit the GS upper 'triple' and then fit any bar set up that you want. Plenty of kit available for these bikes.
great video .
Thanks! for your support
These are awesome machines!
@@hillbilly4christ638 yes I can't think of anything that they can't do
This video has been really great to find. You explain everything so well. I'm going to do this job tomorrow, the chain adjuster on mine appears to be seized. I got a loan of a no 46mm the day before yesterday but then had to go to the shop today for a converter 3/4 to half inch. As it turned out, the 46mm nut on mine wasnt tight at all and only for it was staked i could have almost undone it by hand ! The same couldnt be said for the no 36 axle nut on the far side, it was violently tight and resisted to the bitter end . Anyway thanks again. I must look at your other videos
Hi, thanks for the nice comments. I am glad you found it helpful. One of the things that make the bearing carrier hard to move is when people don't use the correct tool for adjusting the chain. They use a 'chisel' to tap the carrier round to adjust the chain. This allows the 'toothed' section of the carrier to become burred, and as a result it won't move very easily. Once removed, de-burr the teeth of the carrier and use the correct tool (C spanner). It isn't the preferred tool. IT IS the MUST HAVE tool. Good luck with your job, and don't hesitate to ask me if you have any other problems.
Thanks very much for the reply and advice. I got delayed the other day so I'm doing this job tomorrow . I was just running through your video again when I saw your reply. I'm actually looking forward to doing this job now. That's interesting about the wheel being difficult ....I wouldnt have expected that. Regards
I really appreciate the walk through of the bike. That is really helpful. I was considering purchasing one.
Glad you liked it. Get one! You will love it!
Damn that was very informative ! I'm in the process to clean mine after buying the same motorcycle. One main jet was in 130 and the other 140, all the oil air mixture screen were badly tunned. I found the pdf version of the same service manuakl as yours but it help so much to have someone with great experience showing all the part and explaining why and how it should work. Thank you so much :)
Glad it helped you. Thanks for the nice comments
Great video. Looking at a 1998 1100 police model in Saturday. Will definitely implement everything from this video
Glad you liked it. How did you get on with your police model? I once got an 'army' bike that was fitted with a lot of the police systems. Very interesting the amount of extra wiring that was used but quite easy to revert it back to standard. Let me know how you get on if you buy it.
@@RestorationBiker picked it up yesterday drove the hour home and it was fantastic.
@@brendanjewels4889 Brilliant
great info.....anecdotally ,mate had an old RT with ABS,it randomly locked on his brakes. Lethal...sold it as spares only
Bloody hell that sounds fun!!!!
Thanks for the video, I tried this before (gonna do it again) but didn't work for me last time. Does that mean that there is something wrong mechanically with my ABS? Started for me when I disconnected the front sensor to replace the front forks.
This is the way we used to re set the ABS after doing any work that was necessary, or if it went AWAL. Remember to leave the ignition on when you release the switch and earth connection. It should go straight back to normal (unless there is a problem with the ABS) I have never worked on a bike that this didn't work on, as it is the BMW way (they used a switch which did the same thing) If it was working OK before you disconnected the front sensor, or unless you broke the sensor, it should work.
Thanks mate ! I have issues with my 1100 rt abs. I'll give it a try.
Yes take your time and it should work fine
I’m just in the process of removing my pilot jets, how far into the jet would you say the screw/bolt went in?
Hi it should only go in by about a quarter of an inch as too far means it will be into the jet itself
@@RestorationBiker Thanks for the reply. Have managed to get the first one out, so now I can see its exact make up. Can you remember if when you looked down the jet, it looks like it is sleeved 🤔, I suppose it could be just corrosion etc, but looks a tiny orifice.
@@martinowl Hi, yes I normally renew pilot jets because the orifice is so small, that it is sometimes very hard to clear them. Because (normally) they are very cheap (about £4 each) But, You can't get these ones as they are now 'unavailable' So, you have to remove them, and fully clear them. Take your time, and make sure you get them very clear.
@@RestorationBiker thanks for that 👍
@@martinowl No problem, you are welcome
Great help cheers !!!
Thank you, glad it helped you.
you forgot the valve and removed the tyre again, didn't you? hahaha
Hi, I watched the video again, because it was a long time ago and I couldn't remember leaving it out. It does look in the beginning that the valve has been left out. But it is in the bit that you can see which would make you think the valve was out was a balance weight that was still stuck on the rim. It had me fooled too until I saw the valve as I was fitting the tyre. Thanks for watching, hope it helps you.
Hello, found you by looking for BMW F650 info as a bike fo beginner rider - one of your other videos. Thanks for the info shown and explained. Pretty understandable and usefull. +1 subscriber of the channel.
Hi, many thanks for the comments, and the subscription. Glad you liked the videos
Thank you so much. Straight to the point. No nonsense in order to amuse the attention impaired. New owner old bike. I'm coming to understand the BMW addiction. They are not Japanese perfection by any means; but, I'm in love with this thing. You know your in love when you find foibles charming!
Brilliant many thanks for your comments. Glad it helped you. These BMW bikes are an addiction. Once you have been exposed to them it is hard to look elsewhere
Come si monta il fermo del pignone??
Flat out
Hi, what do you mean by the pinion stop?
Brilliant Thanks for fast reply
No problem. I am happy to help with any bike related questions.
Hi By just disconnecting the wires you mention does that turnoff the flashing ABS lights on the Dash ?
Yes it will, but if you get any problems with the ABS lights then you can remove the bulbs. (see my video about speedo light replacement)
Good grief, word to the wise. First, once I got over the intimidating part of removing the swing arm, it really wasn't that bad. Once the wheel and brakes are off it's mostly cosmetic stuff. I'd say an hour or two would do for the whole job depending on your level of experience with automotive/motorcycle repair. (I'm an automotive teacher with way too much experience.) Before I installed my $15 eBay part I made sure the switch lit all of the gear positions by manually cycling the switch, but I forgot to verify it on the bike, so I think I indexed in improperly when lining it up to fit. (Turned it clockwise or counterclockwise when it should have been turned the opposite direction. So, here I go again. Maybe I'll time it this time around and update this post.
Wow, what a nightmare. You've done the job, only to find that you have got to take it all apart again!!! Hopefully all should be ok once you have done it again. Let me know how you get on.
Thanks!
Thank you very much. If there is ever anything that you need help with, feel free to ask me, and if I can help I will.
I always put bearings in the freezer for a few hours before fitting them. By rights this should make them shrink a little and make them easier to fit. Keep them in the plastic bag so they don’t get ice on them, obviously.
Yes, I often do that when doing wheel bearings on cars where the bearing is large and an 'interference' fit