2014 BMW R12R Left Cylinder Head Help (Timing?)

[wesjk97]

I have a 2014 R12R and have to replace my left cylinder head. My question is do I need to perform the “cam chain adjustment” for timing with the specialized bmw tools (111512, 111514) or do the tensioners not need adjusting if simply removing and placing back in?
I have read a handful of conflicting threads that say its necessary and others saying that the bike automatically takes out the slack

My haynes manual has left me a bit confused so I would greatly appreciate your input in this situation.

TLDR: I have to replace my left cylinder head and dont know if I need to adjust timing or if I’m good to just swap heads and ride.

Thanks!
BTW I am in South Florida, I have been trying some local numbers on the MOA anon and haven't gotten much luck so far.

 

[omega man]

Seems like your bike could be on the cusp of the Hex/Cam-Wethead series.
If it’s a Wethead, (water cooled) I can move your post to the Wethead section.
Welcome to the forum!
Good luck with your repair.
OM

 

[wesjk97]

Surprisingly enough the 2014 R12R is the last of the 1200 Camheads. Thanks! Looking forward to riding it soon!

 

[omega man]

Surprisingly enough the 2014 R12R is the last of the 1200 Camheads. Thanks! Looking forward to riding it soon!

Great!
Thanks!
OM

 

[r0ckrat]

@boxflyer chimed in on Wes's thread on another forum with great tips, so he has the info he needed from there.

Summation: Yes, timing adjustment is needed, tools and process is similar to a cam timing adjustment.

 

[boxflyer]

Yes, that's the problem with posting the same issue on multiple forums.

 

[wesjk97]

I’m pretty green to the forum scene so thats my bad for spamming forums with the issue. Regardless, tech info and tips have been greatly appreciated guys, thanks!