BMW R Nine T Scrambler Final Drive Fluid Change. 12,000 mile service.

[@stewy62]

Cool helmet, I bought one with the same design in about 1980. And your instructions are very clear as well 🇬🇧

[@arugolaworkshop]

Thank you for checking out the video. Ride safe out there!

[@stewy62]

@@arugolaworkshop To be honest I’d forgotten about your channel and how good your videos are, so the next thing I am going to do is subscribe and switch on all notifications , Thanks ! 🇬🇧

[@youcanfoolmeonce]

Very nice video! I was stuck with not enough room for the torx wrench until I saw what you did, moving the disk. Thanks!

[@arugolaworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lustratum]

About to do this service my self good video

[@peterscheer3295]

Very well done... I am glad I viewed this... I thought the fill plug was on top outside of the diff housing.... excellent references in the details above.. well done thank you

[@arugolaworkshop]

Thank you so much for the kind comment and for watching the video. Good luck with your service and ride safe out there!

[@tnth9099]

About to do running in service and thanks to your video doing this oil change will be a lot easier! Thanks

[@arugolaworkshop]

@tnth9099 Thanks for checking out the video, glad I could help.

[@robertstimmel1100]

great video! thanks for the helpful suggestions

[@arugolaworkshop]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

[@ChrisinHove]

Good video. Oiling wheel bolts is moot, though, because it can lead to over torquing.

[@eternallearner8185]

Excellent.

[@arugolaworkshop]

Many thanks!

[@paulziegler4150]

Great video. Do you happen to know the size of the crush washer used at the fill port?

[@arugolaworkshop]

Thanks for checking out the video. I don't know the size of the crush washer but the bmw part number is listed in the details.

[@revd4461]

Thanks for this video. I just bought a used 2023 R9T Scrambler from a non BMW dealership with 1,700 miles. There’s no service history, so to be safe, I’m doing this and the engine oil this week. After watching your video, I looked at the fill hole plug on my bike and noticed that it can be accessed through one of holes in the hub (I have spoke wheels as well ). I don’t have a long torx bit set like yours yet, but I was able to access that nut with a #40 torx bit on an extension. It might take a little fiddling, but I think this job could be done without removing the wheel. Am I crazy? What are your thoughts? Thanks again.

[@arugolaworkshop]

Hey there, thanks for checking out the video. I see what you mean about accessing the filler plug through the hole in the wheel hub. If you think you can do it without removing the wheel, then by all means go for it. I haven't tried it, but I'm wondering about a couple of things. First, how easy or difficult it would be to get the plug back in. Second, I tend to be very neat when I'm doing maintenance work, meaning that if I were to spill any oil around the hole while filling it, I'd want to wipe it up and not let it sit on the final drive behind the wheel. That would bother me. And last, related to being neat, I'd want to wipe away any road grime around the filler plug so that I don't accidentally get any dirt or grime into the filler. But that's just me, and I might be extreme. Let us all know how it goes if you're successful. Thanks again!

[@revd4461]

@@arugolaworkshop I decided to wait for my paddock stand to arrive, just in case I do need to remove the rear wheel. It’s not here yet. I also just received my long torx set (I have a set that will work, but I like to have tools dedicated to specific vehicles) and the syringes. I’m a neat freak too, so I already have this job planned out. 😬 Anyway, I think the plug can be removed through the hub. Reinstalling it may be possible by reaching between the hub and swing arm, holding the plug between my fingers, while capturing it with the torx bit through a hole in the hub (same as the removal) then tightening it. Maybe I will make a video while I’m doing it. I’ll definitely let check in with the results. I’m undoing some unfortunate modifications done by the previous owner, so I’ve learned a lot about this bike over the last couple weeks. I’m getting it sorted thanks to videos like yours. 👍 I recently discovered Unit garage, and bought their fenders. It’s coming together. Thanks again.

[@revd4461]

@@arugolaworkshop Update: I changed the final drive oil without removing the wheel. The filler plug just seated itself on the torx bit. I was able to remove it through the hub and reinstall it through the hub without even using two hands. I put newspaper between the brake rotor and the fill hole, so nothing got on the bike. Along with your video, the job was very easy. The most difficult part of the job was cleaning up the oil after I knocked the bottle over. I probably wasted about one service worth of gear oil. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@arugolaworkshop]

@@revd4461 Hey, that's great man! Thanks for the updates.

[@revd4461]

@@arugolaworkshop My pleasure. 👍

[@tasbir9802]

When is the first fluid change due and how often?

[@arugolaworkshop]

Hey thanks for your question... If you purchased a new r nine t, the first fluid change is at the 500 mile break-in service. Then every 12,000 miles thereafter.

[@nicolascoeur1831]

Many thanks !

[@arugolaworkshop]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@CID_Moosa-uq4xi]

Can you share what is the size of that O-Ring?

[@arugolaworkshop]

I'm not sure of the size (it might be 11.2 x 1.8) but I listed the part # in the description. And will try to link it here: www.aspowersports.com/request-parts-motorcycles-dealership--xparts_request?path=%2Fsearch%3Fsearch_str%3D33117695219

[@miki5445]

Cracked brake disc at 2:49 just below the brake pad?

[@arugolaworkshop]

Thanks for your observation, I'll have to check it out.

[@pfmcdermott1]

I think I see what you’re pointing out, is it at the 12 O’clock position/top bolt attached to rotor/disc? I don’t know anything about it, just wanted to make sure I was looking at the right thing.

[@pfmcdermott1]

@@arugolaworkshop I know I’m 2 years late but since I’m going to do this maintenance today, I was curious if what we see in the video on the disc is normal or indeed a crack? Thanks!

[@miki5445]

@@pfmcdermott1 pretty sure it's a crack

[@E_Rock]

Which stand attachment do you use for R9T? I don’t see it listed.

[@arugolaworkshop]

Hey Eric, it's not listed in the dropdown on their site. Abba stopped advertising that their stand fits the R9T because it lifts it too high apparently and some users were not able to get it up on the stand. You'll have to contact them directly and ask for the R9T fittings. Thanks!

[@youcanfoolmeonce]

@@arugolaworkshop I use a 2" 5' long heavy duty pipe going through the wheel hub with two jack stands. It's a bit tricky to pull the wheel off the pipe but can be done. It's useful for working on the bike without the hi cost of these lifters. I've had two sets of jack stands doing nothing, now they are useful. The heavy steel pipe was a discarded antenna mast laying by the house, again became useful. Thanks again for the video. I did the 600 mile oil change and will finish the final drive oil change soon. This will save me over $200 since the dealer would charge $380. Cheers!

[@arugolaworkshop]

@@youcanfoolmeonce Thanks for watching, and glad it was helpful. Good tip on improvising a rear stand.

[@davidives7997]

12.00 position is a crack. Check it!!

[@ktu668]

Great thanks for taking the time but the music is bad.