Hey Kirk... love this channel, thanks for the great work and demonstrations. I'd love to join your group, even though I don't live in Illinois. However..! You do make me chuckle a bunch....Example: I'm a new owner of a K1200LT. Looking forward to the experience. I will say you scared the hell out of me about my purchase. After listening to several broadcasts, I almost had buyer's remorse before I took my first ride around the block..lol It would have been so nice to hear you talk about what a nice machine this is....and how proud you are to own one...I would have felt more enthused about buying one. (I still am excited). But, no thanks to you. Every show made me cringe about owning this headache. Hopefully, I will stumble upon a show of yours that talks about how much you enjoy your LT, and how proud you are to own such a exclusive product..... Just sayin
Thank you, thank you. I did the air compressor on the reservoir and it worked. Great idea. I put in engine ice and a new sensor. I broke the old one putting it in, but did the new one correctly with my new Poster from you with torgue specs.
i really appreciate your videos, i just got my hands on a 2000 bmw k1200lt and in the process of making sure it is all set up correctly and is safe before i take it out. your videos have shown me any of the things i needed to do and how to do them. thanks.
Just add this service to your winter rip down list of things to do when the sides are off. The best tip was using the air hose to vac the over flow..(very Fast) Nice job! - BMW Antifreeze part # 82-14-1-467-704 $24.98 at dealer
title is ... coolant flush, but what was presented was a drain and refill. A bike with some serious miles on the clock could perhaps need a proper flush to descale the cooling system. That's what I expected when I clicked on the vid.
Can I ask you a question about my 1998 K1200 RS? I think mine has a recessed allen head drain bolt instead of the way you show in the video where you remove the temperature sensor. Am I correct in assuming this? So far I just removed the two lower hoses and let it drain out.
@@kirksmotorrad You are correct sir. I undid that bolt and oil came out!!! The water temp sensor is near the head on my bike. These bike are a pain in the $@$&#*@ to work on.
Hello Kirk, I have seen video that requires vacuum to install the anti-freeze to get the air out of the heads. In the video they say the vacuum is imperative to eliminate trapped air. Is this not needed on 2008 k1200lt
Kirk, where do you buy the engine coolant that you recommende? My 2nd question is can I use your torque poster that you sell on ebay for my 2004 K1200Gt which has same exact engine?
I get the engine ice from either Cycle gear, online or from a local Honda dealer that carries it. Its not hard to find. You can also use BMW coolant. Its not over the top expensive. ~28US per gallon. The LT poster covers the GT pretty good. There may be a few that need double checking.
The BMW K1200 LT is a shit motorcycle. It is engineered with complete disregard for maintenance. You have to strip all the plastic and the gas tank just to fill the radiator?
Hey Kirk... love this channel, thanks for the great work and demonstrations. I'd love to join your group, even though I don't live in Illinois. However..! You do make me chuckle a bunch....Example:
I'm a new owner of a K1200LT. Looking forward to the experience. I will say you scared the hell out of me about my purchase. After listening to several broadcasts, I almost had buyer's remorse before I took my first ride around the block..lol
It would have been so nice to hear you talk about what a nice machine this is....and how proud you are to own one...I would have felt more enthused about buying one. (I still am excited). But, no thanks to you. Every show made me cringe about owning this headache. Hopefully, I will stumble upon a show of yours that talks about how much you enjoy your LT, and how proud you are to own such a exclusive product.....
Just sayin
I certainly do love the LT! I still own and ride my 00. Nothing compares to the ride and handling of such a large machine!
Thank you, thank you. I did the air compressor on the reservoir and it worked. Great idea. I put in engine ice and a new sensor.
I broke the old one putting it in, but did the new one correctly with my new Poster from you with torgue specs.
i really appreciate your videos, i just got my hands on a 2000 bmw k1200lt and in the process of making sure it is all set up correctly and is safe before i take it out. your videos have shown me any of the things i needed to do and how to do them. thanks.
Just add this service to your winter rip down list of things to do when the sides are off.
The best tip was using the air hose to vac the over flow..(very Fast) Nice job!
- BMW Antifreeze part # 82-14-1-467-704 $24.98 at dealer
Thank you for all your videos
Nice trick with the air hose. Cheers
title is ... coolant flush, but what was presented was a drain and refill. A bike with some serious miles on the clock could perhaps need a proper flush to descale the cooling system. That's what I expected when I clicked on the vid.
Excellent Explanation good service
Kirk bardzo dobry kanał prowadzisz jest bardzo pomocny dzięki ci wielkie .
Not a proper flush but still a good video on how to drain and replace. Thank you.
Can I ask you a question about my 1998 K1200 RS? I think mine has a recessed allen head drain bolt instead of the way you show in the video where you remove the temperature sensor. Am I correct in assuming this? So far I just removed the two lower hoses and let it drain out.
Those most likely go to the oil cooler. The rad hoses are fine to remove
@@kirksmotorrad You are correct sir. I undid that bolt and oil came out!!! The water temp sensor is near the head on my bike. These bike are a pain in the $@$&#*@ to work on.
Hi are you a furniture service guy i saw the mohawk can, anyways luv your videos here in Ottawa Canada
Yes, I run a furniture restoration shop. eawshop.com
Hello Kirk, I have seen video that requires vacuum to install the anti-freeze to get the air out of the heads. In the video they say the vacuum is imperative to eliminate trapped air. Is this not needed on 2008 k1200lt
Is Propylene Glycol known as "Dex-Cool?"
No that's what antifreeze is called. Dex cool is a gm brand name. Don't use dex cool in anything not even a gm vehicle as it sludges the system.
Kirk, where do you buy the engine coolant that you recommende? My 2nd question is can I use your torque poster that you sell on ebay for my 2004 K1200Gt which has same exact engine?
I get the engine ice from either Cycle gear, online or from a local Honda dealer that carries it. Its not hard to find. You can also use BMW coolant. Its not over the top expensive. ~28US per gallon. The LT poster covers the GT pretty good. There may be a few that need double checking.
IS THE K1200RS THE SAME? THANKS
thanks for the information how do you donate to your club
There is a donate button on the club site. illinoisbmwriders.com. Thanks
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The BMW K1200 LT is a shit motorcycle. It is engineered with complete disregard for maintenance. You have to strip all the plastic and the gas tank just to fill the radiator?