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Hi, Yes I have come across this before . It is a real pain. What i normally do is rebuild the fork up put the spring in and do it up. Then the springs acts on the other end of the fork rod and stops it turning. You can tension the spring more than it is when it is built up if you need more . If that fails the only way is to get the factory tool which holds the other end of the fork rod. If you can find one that is dismantled you can make a tool up to suit. I have always managed to get it undone by using the spring method. Good luck my friend. Let me know how you get on.

@RestorationBiker mucgas gracias, pués voy a intentarlo así,ya os cuento que tal

@@bairanaxscatha3364 Ok great. Hopefully it will work for you too.

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@RestorationBiker lo he intentado pero no ha funcionado,ya no se que tuerca soldar jajaj llevo todo el dia liado con ella

@@bairanaxscatha3364 Wow, sounds like you have a real pain there. Can you strip the other leg so that you can see what the end of the fork leg looks like? If you can do that then you would know what to make to fit the stuck one.

Great, thanks for the feedback, glad it helped you. Have fun with your R1150RT

Hi brilliant, they are great bikes. Let me know if you have any questions or worries. Take care and ride safe.

@@RestorationBiker The bike I looked at today was sadly a junker...at a classic sleazy used car dealer who had removed the seat and fairing parts (nowhere in sight) to ostensibly change the battery (why?), so no way to start it let alone test drive. Rattly front rotors, faded paint, slight movement in rear wheel (driveshaft)...walked away. Checking a couple of "newer" K1200's tomorrow (2005 and 2008, 111k and 74k kms respectively! Then an R1150RS later this week...

@@alphasportstv What a shame, amazing how some people sell vehicles. Keep looking there are a few really good well looked after examples out there. They are mainly the ones being sold by the owner rather than 'car dealers' Keep me up to date with your hunt, keep looking

@@RestorationBiker Yup I'm now avoiding dealers, or just use as reference. Today's 05 K1200GT w 130k kms was not bad, very cheap @ CAD $2000, needs some TLC but one original owner (sadly no maintenance records); other one was a dealer 08 K1200GT w 77k kms, $4300 (overpriced) but in near-new shape, again not a maintenance record in sight which is annoying...with these Beemers a full documented history is like money in the bank at resale time. Looking at a bunch more R bikes this week ;)

@@alphasportstv Hi, yes I like the K1200GT's nice bikes with a bullet proof engine. yes you are right the first one was cheap, but with a lot more miles (km's) than the other one. You could probably get it for less than 2K if you were cheeky. But it depends on what it needs and how long you are going to keep it for. Keep me up to date, as I am interested.

Hi If it is a bit 'sticky' when engaging gears or neutral, then the problem is that the clutch isn't fully disengaging. This could be for a number of reasons. I would totally strip the clutch and fit new friction and plain plates, as you may have a warped plate. Check the whole set up when it is out and I am sure that you will cure the fault..

@@RestorationBiker thanks for your reply - I will take it apart and have a look its done a few miles now 75,000 but im reluctant to get rid of it as its so nice to ride / im not sure what I would replace it with. I might have to have a look for a spare one.

@@overlandmotorcycletours4785 Hi, yes there isn't a lot out there that is as good as the diversion for reliability, and fun to ride etc. Let me know how you get on. I will help as much as I can. Take plenty of pics. Send some over to me.

Hi, Glad you found it useful.

Hi, I have never had to strip a 600 diversion engine down that far. They are bullet proof engines. If you have a problem with your one it may be easier to replace the complete engine assy.

@RestorationBiker thanks for the reply; in reality I don't know if the real problem is the gearbox, in reality I changed the chain, crown and sprocket, but I noticed that the bike jerks in second gear when I give gas, I can't understand what it is, everything is adjusted well

@@giuseppebenelli8801 Does it only happen in 2nd gear?

@@RestorationBiker hi, yes today I checked with a mechanic, and he confirmed that it is the front engagement gear of the second gear... only him; given the cost, I'm thinking of doing this job with a friend, numbering all the parts, and making sure to put everything back in order

@@giuseppebenelli8801 Yes, sounds feasible. All you must do is take your time, and take lots of pictures to help with the rebuild. Do a video and put it on here.

Hi, yes it would make school a bit more interesting eh!

Brilliant, glad you are enjoying the videos. Just let me know if there is anything I can help you with. If I can I will.

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks

Hi, Normally the air screw on most bikes is 1.50 turns out. But on the F650 it is totally different. I think the workshop manual said 4.50 turns out

Glad you enjoyed it. many thanks

Hi glad you enjoyed it.

Many thanks, glad you liked it.

Hi, Glad you enjoyed the video. The fluid that I dipped the pistons into before fitting them was brake fluid. As it is an oil based product, it helps the pistons slide into position, and, more importantly, They won't' stick' when you bleed the brakes out. Always use plenty of brake fluid when you are re-building brakes it really does help them go together properly.

@@RestorationBiker Thank you for the quick reply, and the detailed info. Much appreciated.

@@jonnoclix7726 No problem

Glad it helped you,

Thanks for the comments, glad you liked it.

Many thanks, glad you liked it.

Hi, this bike is a 1998. All the 1100's are the same just a few minor differences. The main differences were done to the breathing system of the engine. But that was only on the very last of the 1100's. Everything else was largely un touched. (When it is right, why change it?) I really think the 1100, is the best oil head that BMW made. The 1150 is nice, but nowhere near as well designed as the 1100.

Yes, I had a couple of those mini autos. I sold one to a guy who exported it to Florida.

Hi Jim, glad you liked the videos. I do like the BMW oil heads, they are IMO one of the best bikes BMW have ever made. We don't live at the filming location, my daughter does. She did all the drive by filming for me. We went down to hers on the way to do the 'ride to see a fallen zeppelin' video. I go to Matlock Bath sometimes may see you there. I will keep my eyes peeled for you. Take care.

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks.

Yes, yes, yes. I knew a mechanic who was used by a lot of racer guys because he had a rolling road (very rare 40 years ago) and he was a brilliant mechanic. I really liked going to his workshop. It was a tip really messy. But to him everything was in its place. When my mates come round and I do a job for them, I always tell them NOT to put my tools away when we are finished. One of them didn't listen to me and I 'lost' my grease gun for 6 months!!

Not too sure. But, I think it was about 28,000 miles.

@@RestorationBiker Many thanks for your prompt reply, very much appreciated. My F650ST has now done just over 25,000 miles so, given your response, it looks like it's time for a preventative-maintenance water-pump overhaul!

@@boblane6696 Yes I agree with you. My bike had been sitting for some time, so that may have been a factor

Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed making these videos

Glad it was helpful! Makes it worthwhile making them.

Many thanks for your nice comments. Have fun with your Suzuki. I did a 1981 Suzuki that my mate had bought new. Very challenging carbs to get clean inside as I remember.

@@RestorationBiker i have followed the 2 last Suzukis you've restored.. beautiful work..

@@Swokpmund Excellent, glad you liked them. I love restoring. There is always stuff to learn

Brilliant, glad you liked it.

Yes, the fun was buying it and then going through it bit by bit. I am very pleased with what I got in it.

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.

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

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!

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!!

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.

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.

Hi, thanks for the nice comments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brilliant, glad it helped you

No, sorry, those went a long time ago.

Brilliant, glad it helped you do the job you wanted to do. Thanks for the nice comment.

Thank you for the nice comments.

Yes, I am sure you will find the bike very easy to live with. Also, it will make your daily commute a pleasure.

Yes, I have had a few of these GTR's they are superb touring bikes.