If any, what OBD tool do you use to reset the service light?

Stick a rubber plate or even folded up cardboard or a piece of wood under the front wheel to help raise the forks 👍

Speed bleeder, GS911. The RT brake bleed is one of the easiest services to do on that bike.

So when you're bleeding the brakes, do you put pressure on the brake pedal crack the valve while there is still pressure and then shut the valve whether still pressure. And repeat so you're always pressing pedal cracking the valve, shutting valve and releasing pedal?

Sir, I just joined your channel. What can I say, excellent! With your permission quick question! If I decide to extend my brake line (for tall bar risers) is it enough to just flush the front brake or do you still need to also flush the rear brake circuit? I have a 2020 R1250RS. Thanks much!

Speed bleeders aid that process tremendously. Good video.

Referencing a K1600 which appears to be very similar. The BMW service manual says to perform the bleeding of the front brake on the left side first. I saw you did it on the right side first. Is this an issue?

Same process with moto scan?

Recently rebuilt the clutch slave on my GL1500.

Make sure the little port is clear. I had to poke a piece of fine wire into the port to clear it.

Especially abs bikes. More hardware to protect.

Nice to see an RT on for a change but I would guess it’s because they never need worked on. 😊 This is one thing I worry the most about with my bike however, it’s 300 miles to my nearest dealership. Guess I’d better invest in doing it myself. Thanks Kirk. Wished I’d lived a lot closer to Crystal Lake IL.

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Great video

Thanks for the flushing lesson

Kirk, as always, appreciate the skilled common sense approach that you offer through your work and videos.

Awesome video! Your fans are generous because you’re a good man, and ALL of us LT owners appreciate you, and what you do, more than you know! Your videos are why I bought my LT. God bless you sir! Keep up the great work, your videos are a blessing!

Thanks for the video

How's the quality of the bike. BMW out sourced manufacturing to India

Hi Kirk! Great Video! Glad to see you back in the saddle! Odd Question. I have a 99 K1200LT. It needs a starter. Any videos out there you can recommend to watch on that starter replacement? I've looked over your site and really didn't find any. Appreciate any assistance you could provide. Thanks!

What kind of cordless ratchet is that? I must be old - that's the first time I've seen one 😂

That oil pan looks interesting, what the deal with the granulate in it?

Love the bike!🤟

Damn that bike is clean. : D

Again, spectacular rider.

What the heck 😂Peter!!!

Mine went out today... Shot. Happened on a vacation trip, I'm disappointed. Ended my holiday and thnak god I didn't get killed. It happened somewhere close to the hotel at low speeds. Hauling it back to my city 700km away and now I'm waiting for it to arrive at my mechanic. I love the K1600 but I'm starting to doubt it's reliability

Thanks dead on

Thank u so much its helpfull

Ive had more problems with expensive tires....why spend 800 for a set when you can get these for 340

Hello Kirk, I own a 2000 K1200LT, 2nd owner since 2019 with 71k miles on her. I put 40k of those miles on her. She’s had no repairs needed, only preventative maintenance and upgrades, all based on your videos. My wife and I love the LT! I had the pleasure of renting a 2018 K1600 GTL in CA a couple years back and I fell in love with it! I rode it 1,200 miles from the ocean, through the mountains, and through the desert. The GTL is balanced, nimble, and loves the highway and craves the curves. I love the shift assist, the power, and the hill assist is nice. I would buy a GTL but my wife loves the classic look of the LT. Thanks for the compare video!

What parts are replaced and where do we get them?

I miss Gerhard

Hello,do this cables same open and close?

Merci beaucoup, ce vidéo m’a bien aidé.

MUY INTERESANTE AMIGO

Nice video! What is the correct name of this spreader to find it or where can I buy it? Thanks.

Hi , looking for a 2005 bmw k1200lt instrument cluster. mine stopped working

I am well-familiar with the Cherohala Scenic Skyway, it’s only about 80 miles from my house. I ride it regularly and it’s among my favorite roads in the world! Interesting comparison, but I’m trying to keep my well-loved K1200RS on the road for a few more years. It is getting up in miles though and developing some issues that are beyond my comfort level. The Asheville BMW dealer tells me that they are trying to get away from working on bikes as old as mine. If I can work out the logistics of getting it to your shop I may see if you can help at some point.

Great video. Would this technique work on a 1997 r1100gs?

The BMW K1600 is an engineering masterpiece. I’ve put 70k miles on K1600’s. As marvelous as they are, I have my current K1600 up for sale. It is used overwhelmingly for two-up riding with my wife and it’s top heaviness at slow speed has made me less sure as a rider. I know that my 2” taller custom seat is part of the problem, but I’m looking for a better two-up riding platform. We’ve had 10’s of thousands of great touring miles on these machines and I’d highly recommend one as a one-up ride.

Hey Kirk hello from Portugal it's Dennis,another great video!Glad u like the GTL !I have a 2012 and love it too!Miss it it's at home on the west coast. Probably gonna pick up a GS here.Believe it or not I sometimes miss the LT I had a 02 it did have better wind and rain protection!

Gerhard 🙏

Hi Kirk, great video. Owner of k16gt 2012 (since 3 years), i can assure that the seat is worst than the GTL. It come in a 2 pieces and you are always seating between the 2 pieces. This is the only negative experience that i got. Now, i have a Corbin seat on it and the more i ride, the more i like it. I agree for the wind on the handle and it is worst with the deflectors closed. Thanks for the tip for the saddle bags. In the rain mode, you feel the difference. Many peoples had an issue with the reverse. Best regards.

K bike enthusiast here. K1200R, K1200GT, K1300s x2.. love my K bikes. Selling the R and one of the K13 bikes this year.. might get a k16 some time. Would love to try the LT. Such a shame no more 4 cylinder K bikes available.

I usally perform a brake fluid flush prior to changing the lines so the lines dont get contaminated fluid in them You end end up with pristine fluid and lines when done

19 k1600b . 15k to 18k Kilometers on tires (Dunlop roadsmart 3). 46,000 kms on bike.

Thanks I needed a little bit of help in replacing the gas outlet from the tank as it was cracked. The video gave a good picture of it. I use to live in Algonquin behind Meijers by the water tower.

Reverse is not operational because the module overheats and fries itself - known issue.

@kirksmotorad I am curious on the performance of the windshield with the hole in it! I bought one without realizing it would come with the venting. I rejected the idea of it out of fear I would get wet in the rain. So I would like to hear your experience or perspective on it.