boxerbryan
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Has anyone done a video on an R18 valve check/adjustment yet?
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Has anyone done a video on an R18 valve check/adjustment yet?
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Not that I've seen. There is a post with some info on the valve check on the R18 forum.
RadioFlyer
Right2Repair
Remember when BMW made service manuals available and talented people could use the info to produce how-to instructions and videos?
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boxerbryan
New member
I have never done a valve adjustment on an engine like this and since there is no repair manual I was hoping there will be a video with the procedure and specs...
adamchandler
YouTube Mechanic
I will put out a video once I get to 6,000 miles. I agree with others, a service manual available to the public would be great.
Someone will crack into the service info at a dealership and let the manual(s) loose onto the web. BMW will Boo-Hoo and possibly wake up to the fact that they could have been selling them.
The wildcard will be if a manual will really help with the amount of specialty tools and a computer to connect to the bike that seems to be increasingly needed.
OM
adamchandler
YouTube Mechanic
I support 100% publicly available service manuals. All of my my R18 videos so far HAVE been based on specs in the service manual for what it’s worth.
blakduc1
MOA Director
Valve Video
Paul,
Some of us do feel better with a service manual and video for certain tasks or adjustments, like valves. While some engines have a similar design, there can be various differences or design changes to be aware of. Torque settings for some things could be different. Certain videos have really helped me at times to make sure I am getting the procedure right-- valve adjustment, steering head bearing tightness adjustment....etc.
Some of you guys that have been working on these bikes a long time are pretty amazing and have a lot of it figured out. Some of us are not as sure about it and need a little help
I do think the videos are really helpful and YES, we need the service manuals.
dp
Paul,
Some of us do feel better with a service manual and video for certain tasks or adjustments, like valves. While some engines have a similar design, there can be various differences or design changes to be aware of. Torque settings for some things could be different. Certain videos have really helped me at times to make sure I am getting the procedure right-- valve adjustment, steering head bearing tightness adjustment....etc.
Some of you guys that have been working on these bikes a long time are pretty amazing and have a lot of it figured out. Some of us are not as sure about it and need a little help
I do think the videos are really helpful and YES, we need the service manuals.dp
I want a R18 very badly but refuse to buy a bike with no Service DVD.
I can not afford a BMW serviced bike.
I am sure you can glean enough information on services but not having verified service information will be a big issue if you have warranty work and it has never seen a dealer. IMHO it will be denied if you have not paid a dealer for service.
With 0% APR and 3K back it is a hell of a deal and the right time to buy one. I just cant give up a bike that I have had for 5 years and worked on and know, for a completely new motor with little to no information on service.
It is also why I do not want a 1250. While there is plenty of information on them and a few DVD's that are legal, most of the information is copied from those few. I just see a dealer telling you hey you never serviced your bike with BMW how did you do that? And you reply well I have information from the "Internet" I dont think you will win. Now if you have a copy of the rare OEM DVD for a 1250 then you may stand a chance. But with no updates they leave an out on those OEM DVD's saying they don't have the latest information as they are not updated.
It is a disgusting tactic for the dealers to remain the only service option. I guess after 3 years it dont matter as your warranty is out, but it is still a big thing to have no official documentation to keep your own bike.
I love my GS and have no need to change but I REALLY wanted a R18 and that is gone due to BMW and it's choice to screw it's customers and FORCE them into a dealer for service. IMHO a poor choice and will keep many people from buying a bike they can not work on. I mean people work on their own bikes for many reasons. Some don't have the money to pay a dealer 100+ dollars an hour for labor and the crazy price they charge for oil and parts. And some don't have a dealer for 500 miles. And many more of us love to turn a wrench and trust our own work more then a dealer tech.
It stinks BMW did this Money Grab and I think it is another factor people are going to turn away from BMW. I mean look at you local club and the ages of it's members. They are aging out a lot faster then they are getting 20 and 30 something year old young people into the local clubs to replace them. Just look around at any BMW rally and look at all us Gray Hairs.
I guess I did not need a R18 anyway.
I can not afford a BMW serviced bike.
I am sure you can glean enough information on services but not having verified service information will be a big issue if you have warranty work and it has never seen a dealer. IMHO it will be denied if you have not paid a dealer for service.
With 0% APR and 3K back it is a hell of a deal and the right time to buy one. I just cant give up a bike that I have had for 5 years and worked on and know, for a completely new motor with little to no information on service.
It is also why I do not want a 1250. While there is plenty of information on them and a few DVD's that are legal, most of the information is copied from those few. I just see a dealer telling you hey you never serviced your bike with BMW how did you do that? And you reply well I have information from the "Internet" I dont think you will win. Now if you have a copy of the rare OEM DVD for a 1250 then you may stand a chance. But with no updates they leave an out on those OEM DVD's saying they don't have the latest information as they are not updated.
It is a disgusting tactic for the dealers to remain the only service option. I guess after 3 years it dont matter as your warranty is out, but it is still a big thing to have no official documentation to keep your own bike.
I love my GS and have no need to change but I REALLY wanted a R18 and that is gone due to BMW and it's choice to screw it's customers and FORCE them into a dealer for service. IMHO a poor choice and will keep many people from buying a bike they can not work on. I mean people work on their own bikes for many reasons. Some don't have the money to pay a dealer 100+ dollars an hour for labor and the crazy price they charge for oil and parts. And some don't have a dealer for 500 miles. And many more of us love to turn a wrench and trust our own work more then a dealer tech.
It stinks BMW did this Money Grab and I think it is another factor people are going to turn away from BMW. I mean look at you local club and the ages of it's members. They are aging out a lot faster then they are getting 20 and 30 something year old young people into the local clubs to replace them. Just look around at any BMW rally and look at all us Gray Hairs.
I guess I did not need a R18 anyway.
RadioFlyer
Right2Repair
Well said.
Some are of the view that newer bikes are too complicated for owners to work on. This is nonsense. Mechanically little has changed. Much of the coding can be done with a GS-911 and/or Motoscan. All one needs is an authoritative source of information and the willingness to learn. Working on one's own bike is an integral part of the ownership experience and inspires confidence when far from any dealership. BMW wants everyone to be an appliance rider and some here are content to be exactly that but for many BMW's decision is a total betrayal. The MOA should be conveying this strongly to BMW and providing leadership to other clubs to do the same.
RadioFlyer
Right2Repair
What is the definition of insanity?
You must be referring to repeated ad hominem attacks.
What is the definition of insanity?
It's doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Probably applies to posting on forums as well!
RadioFlyer
Right2Repair
Grumpy Old Stones
I don't have a video of it, but I adjusted the valves on mine and it was really simple. Need four feeler gauges, an Allen key to move the adjuster, and a wrench to open the adjustment nut. Torque wrench in inch lbs to lock them back again. Was really impressed by the build quality of the bike.
FYI, I used the R18 stand from Hornig to get the wheel off the ground to find TDC. I plan on keeping the bike for a long time so it will pencil out after a couple of services.
With how high you rev the bike generally (2-3K), I'm thinking this tank will go 200K no problem. We'll see!
FYI, I used the R18 stand from Hornig to get the wheel off the ground to find TDC. I plan on keeping the bike for a long time so it will pencil out after a couple of services.
With how high you rev the bike generally (2-3K), I'm thinking this tank will go 200K no problem. We'll see!
riderr1150gsadv
Well-known member
So the adjustments are like the old Oil-heads with 4 feeler gauges and the same tools.. That brings back some memories..
