R1200RTW Service
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2017
- This is a video overview of me performing the basic annual service on my 2016 R1200RT. The big parts are the brake fluid change and oil change. We are still making room in the garage , so pardon the mess.
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I pick up my new 2018 RT tomorrow and your videos have been an excellent way for me to familiarize myself with the bike's functions, accessories and maintenance proceedures. Great job and keep the videos coming!
I just got my 2018 six months ago, new. Leftover in dealer stock. Completely thrilled w bike. Had to upgrade seat tho. Thanks for service vid! From Ventura, California
Excellent work/vid. Thanks for the help and saving me ALOT of dough. My bike is 2018 , bought new 10 months ago. A leftover in dealer stock. Beautiful bike. Option 719 Blue Planet paint with the custom pinstriping
Thanks Chris, I’ve strayed away from servicing myself, as thought you needed a computer to prime the abs pump but obviously not. This helps a lot. Cheers.
On my last BMW motorcycle I had to bleed the abs pump sepetately. Nice to know that it's not a thing with my 2015 RT.
Thanks for your video.
Excellent vid, thank you!
Thanks for the thorough video. it's like Mr. Rogers BMW maintenance.
...hi neighbor...
It was all pretty basic, besides the special tool (wifi). Nice work
Super great video!
Thanks a lot! Very well done and helpful!
Thanks for showing this!
Good job, thanks for sharing
Thank you. Please note all your devices for the rt. Extremely helpful.
do you mean tools or accessories?
You were talking about putting on your oil filter, if it has a rubber seal as most car filters do just rub some oil on the seal, not a lot just a little and that will keep the filter from leaking as long as you hand tighten then use something else to tightened a bit more and you should be golden, I've put all oil filters on cars, trucks and bikes I've had that used an oil filter, guys that know about using oil on the rubber don't ask why but those who do not always ask, my Dad did it the first time on the first car I had, 59 Chevy four door.
Muy buen video , muchas gracias por toda la informacion adquirida,
That's very useful. I have a 2011 RT and have always taken it to a dealer. Having watched this video, if the camhead minor service is similar to this then I ought to pull my finger out and have a go myself :-)
Yes - the process is very similar however I do recommend buying the BMW service manual as well as the GS911
Hi Chris, great video thanks for doing it. I have a 17 R1200RT and I'm going to bleed brakes. Does the ignition have to be ON or OFF? Thanks for your time.. Great job.
Mike P. Ignition is turned off. The work is all done manually
Love your videos. Thanks for posting this service one. I have an RT and this was very helpful. Where do you buy your oil filters and the gasket ring for the plug? Do you get online, or local dealer? Also, what was the torque spec for the drain plug? I don't have a service manual, but will plan on getting one. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have some awesome riding roads around here. If you ever come down, let me know and I'll take you on some great rides. Cheers!
I buy my supplies from my local dealer. They have a complete oil change package which includes all the oil , the filter and the drain plug washer. I believe the torque spec on that bolt is 42nm. I am familiar with the riding in Tenn as i spent considerable time there , especially around Knoxville and Dayton. It is a great place to ride.
Hello Chris! If you have a moment can you tell me which particular model of the GS-911 you have .And is that model mobile capable ?I don't use a PC or laptop at home.Thanks for your time
Sorry Chris found the answer thank you again .Take care
Thank you for the nice video. I have a question about the brake bleeding. For the front brakes, are you supposed to bleed both front calibers or would one side be sufficient?
That’s the part I’m not clear about.
Thank you!
You can accomplish most of the system bleeding on one side, but you will still need to bleed the other side to get that last bit of fluid replaced (for the line from the junction to the caliper)
Your brake bleeding method will not bleed out the old fluid from the ABS pump.The ABS pump is electronically operated so requires the BMW service equipment to complete this task properly.
I always service my RT myself but because of the brake bleeding issue,I take the bike along to my local BMW dealer for them to do it.It does not take long and is not expensive.Apart from this,the RT is an easy bike to service.
I must have missed this,but I am sure you are aware that the annual service includes changing the oil in the final drive.
Congratulations on a well made instructional video,enjoyed it.
Brian smith thanks for your comment. However , as BMW itself will tell you, the brakes are electrically “assisted” ,not actuated, furthermore this assistance is only the ABS unit. So the brakes work the same,except ABS, whether you have a battery in the bike or not. Bleeding the brakes, as I show in the video, fully flushed the system, and it is also the exact process outlined in the service manual and conducted by their own technicians.
Your comments are valid surrounding the original 2005-2006 RT, where we were required to “pump” the powered brake system using the GS911. That is no longer the case.
In order to follow the recommended process, I use the BMW checklist in the order presented , so the activities mentioned reflect that, except the addition of the speedbleeders.
Hi Chris - Great video, thank you for sharing. I am in the process of performing the 12K service on my 2016 RT, and this was perfect for preparation. A little off topic, but I also changed the final drive oil, and wondered if you bother dropping the rear differential so you can grease the splines? The 12K service doesn't call for it, but I see a lot of folks doing it anyway.
The 12k service does not call for it, and i have not done it, but there are people who have claimed that their splines have corroded from weather or condensation, and that grease can prevent that.
Thanks Chris. Since I rarely ride in wet weather, guessing I'm good for now. I might attempt it at the next tire change when I have the exhaust and the wheel removed already.
Good video!
Where did you get the software for BMW? What does it do besides of changing the service date?
That is not software alone, but rather a piece of hardware called a "GS911". It is available from a company called HEXcode. www.hexcode.co.za/.
It changes the service date, and also resets the service light. But more importantly, it can assess electronic/mechanical problems and reset error codes on the bike when there is an issue with operation.
Chris, please forgive a naive question. I'm coming back to biking (after some BTB training) after a 37 year break, and am taking delivery of a 2016 R1200RT next week. I'm trying to understand the typical weekly checks I need to do, but also have a question: doesn't servicing the bike yourself impact your warranty? Doesn't the main dealer have to do this to keep the service book stamped up?
Back2TheBike that's not a naive question but rather one that is asked by most folks at one point or another. I would suggest that you read your warrantee regarding self maintenance. This can vary between Countries.
On the weekly check, I should begin by suggesting that you or the dealer check all aspects of the bike before delivery and ensure all servicing is up to date. Once acquired , you should focus on certain checks before each ride. Put the bike on the Center Stand and start it. Start with ensuring all the lights and horn work then on to a visual check of your brakes , tires and drive train. Look for puddles of fluid or wet spots on the bike. Also check your coolant level and brake fluid levels. After your ride let the bike cool for 5 or 10 minutes then check the oil level on the Center stand. Check your tires for damage and their pressure.
Thanks Chris. It's a testimony to your excellent content that I eventually wound up at the RT. Been taking a long run up at this, lots of research, bought a whole new set of gear, some training, test rode both Suzuki Vstroms, the GS and RT BMW's, then felt if I could only have one machine it had to be the RT. I remember watching your videos months ago, actually thinking the RT was beyond my budget, but God was faithful. Thanks so much for your advice.
Back2TheBike good to hear
Chris, one other thing. I noticed you have an aftermarket seat now. How do you like it? Are you still using the AirHawk? The stock seat was uncomfortable for me and I bought the AirHawk after watching your video. It has helped quite a bit. Thank you!
I use the Airhawk, but I have also just purchased a Sargent seat for the bike. This in conjunction with the airhawk should provide comfort on those really long days.
Sorry, may I ask the name of the decode unit and associated software. I guess it’s generic and can obtain on the web?
I assume you are referring to the GS911 -- if so they can be found here www.hexcode.co.za/products
Hi Chris great video by the way, i noticed when you changed the brake fluid you didn't go through the gs-911 ABS brake bleed cycle is there any reason for this?
Although there is no down-side to running through the GS911 bleed, the manual does not call for it (like they used to)
@@kiki231000 cheers thanks for the advice
I have a 2016 BMW R1200RT. The oil drain plug - what is the torque setting that you use as I have seen a range of torque amounts? Thank you.
42 NM
@@kiki231000 Thank you 42nm or approx. 31 foot pounds
Chris I thought you had to use the 911 to flush the ABS unit brake fluid out. Or do you omit this step ?
Stephen Carrahar great question. You are required to use the 911 on older RT’s. however , on these new ones it’s not required.
@@kiki231000 thx Chris for this video... Sorry what year is your bike? Does it have servo brakes? (I suppose it doesn't, but just wanna be sure). The thing is that I'm looking to buy 2010 RT, but o really don't want the servo. I had lots of problems with another bike. Thx again!
The 2010 is the same process as the one shown in the video. I believe the servo assist bikes were between 2005 and 2006
@@kiki231000 thx very much Chris for your kind reply!
Why did you not do the brake fluid purge with the GS-911?
I tried to follow the manual to the letter, which does not indicate a need to cycle the abs unit. However, I also work on older bmw boxers, which DO require you to cycle the unit. That being said, in our more in-depth service videos, BoxFlyer did cycle the unit with the GS911
Chris, how easy do you find it changing the main lights when they go..I hear is a pain.
i have not had a bulb burn out yet, but changing them is straightforward, -- the speaker and speaker cover are removed to access the housing.
Good to know as i've just bought a 2014 RT (UK) after my R1200RS was stolen and that was fairly easy.
The low beam bulb is in the center on these newer Rts. It can be changed reaching up and under the nose. This is a H7 bulb and known to burn out about every 15,000 miles. I have a 2017 that is on its 4th low beam after 49K miles. I is a true PITA job since the opening is smaller that the older RTs.
thank you but the R1200RT takes 4 L of oil not 3.6L
Medical particles? Chris, you sound like me! :)
Yeah -- and i am too lazy to edit it out
Sorry, I couldn't resist. Thanks for sharing your work.
Do yourself a favour and get a brake bleeding tube with a one way valve, makes it a little easier and more convenient.
Terry Cox see www.speedbleeder.com/.
Been doing this since the early 70's with cars, guys would ask what I was doing, far easier.
You can use speedbleeders or one-way valves, but the simplest is to just us a plastic bag hung so the fluid is going uphill. Speedbleeder sells such a bag and some use medical IV bags. Cheap, simple and effective for one-person use, but if you have help, the open-close-open of the bleeder valve works just fine.
Have you ever thought about getting speedbleeder checkvalves for the brake bleeding ? As a novice mechanic on my K1100LT, once installed I found them extremely easy to use, and no chance of getting air in the system. www.speedbleeder.com/
Jon' Fulljames yes speedbleeders are the way to go. They same time and mess
pas correct la purge des freins l'ancien liquide n'est pas retirer dans la totalité et apres purge vous ne refaite pas le plein d'huile .cordialement
Tout d’abord, je peux être certain que tout le liquide a été remplacé parce que je peux mesurer le montant retiré et le comparer à la capacité du système. En outre, il devient assez évident au cours de la purge c’est de nouveau fluide dans le système en raison du changement de couleur spectaculaire.
Deuxièmement, le liquide était rempli jusqu'à la limite appropriée après la purge, même si elle ne figurait pas sur la vidéo. L’audio se réfère à ces étapes.....cordialement.