BMW "R" Series Cam Chain Tensioner Replacement

[@PaulsMotoZen]

This could prove beneficial to those that have a BMW R series for sure.

[@exeterrider]

Yes, the chain tensioner is a common issue with the R series👍

[@trentdeemer6404]

Recently purchased my R1150R and this helped me alot! I was wondering where i was hearing this knocking sound on start up.. Put the new tensioner in, took me around 20-30mins as well. Thank you for the input and making this video! No more knocking sound!!!

[@exeterrider]

Glad I could help, Good to hear!

[@johnymingle]

yours came out so easy.....i've been on 3 hours and i'm sick, I couldnt remove the threaded cylinder because the spring is too high and still inside. very frustrating. oh and the large o ring on the throttle body intake was very large with age, and wouldnt go back, despite silicone grease, probably worth getting one before doing the job. Good video

[@stevethorndale231]

That’s a good satisfying and worthwhile job done. I had the satisfaction of being a mechanic most of my life and getting job satisfaction out of things like this. Long live fettling.

[@exeterrider]

Absolutely Steve👍🍻

[@yorkshireperson]

I love that you've bought an older bike, I think it's a great looking bike, never considered a BMW as a future bike but now you've got me thinking 🙂

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for that, really nice of you to say. I think many wonder why I have bought it, but I really like it👍🍻

[@yorkshireperson]

@@exeterrider I don't get why it would be controversial, for what you paid it really shows you don't need to spend thousands and thousands to buy and have fun on a big bike.

[@exeterrider]

@@yorkshireperson exactly my thoughts too👍🍻

[@grhmnz4648]

Nice confidently presented video , and thanks for introducing me to the comprehensive Motorworks online shop . NZ doesn't have places like these for BMW parts. Being from the UK originally I don't mind ordering from NZ ,and have done so from Nippy Normans previously .

[@exeterrider]

Thanks, yes I have no ties with Motorworks but they have been very good so far to me. Thanks for watching and I hope your getting on OK over there 👍🍻

[@pikebobstar2033]

Nice and satisfying when you successfully do a job like this yourself. Hate to think what BMW would have charged and guess they would have fitted a crappy spring tensioner oem part again. Recently renewed my socket sets. Went for Bahco 1/2 & 3/8 and Draper expert for 1/4 as do fair bit of spannering 👍

[@exeterrider]

I'm just getting back into it. Part 2 I change the paralever and that was a real game to sort out due to siezed drive shaft splines 🤔😜

[@nigelmyers9605]

Will that hydraulic tensioner be available for my r1200gs lc 2014 from motor works. Thanks

[@exeterrider]

I couldn't tell you. Give them a ring, the 1200 is probably a different set up, and may not need a tensioner

[@exeterrider]

I couldn't tell you. Give them a ring, the 1200 is probably a different set up, and may not need a tensioner

[@sku9]

Starter cover can be easily removed to save it from scratches and tapping it every time spanner move.

[@exeterrider]

True👍

[@sku9]

In fact, I cancel my advice. After removing starter cover someone can bridge exposed live wire to earth and get hurt. Never initially thought about this.

[@exeterrider]

Ha, no worries, all good intentions 👍

[@peterdewaele5698]

where have you this commande

[@TrailHuntingMTBeer]

Spanners & Magnets 😁😉

[@exeterrider]

If I could find the magnet. I nearly had to pop round me mates house out in the sticks to borrow one 🏡

[@MrD_2112]

Good video. I have a R1200GS Adventure from 2010. Is this video for me as well? I just have trouble finding where to buy one these days.

[@exeterrider]

Yes I think they still have tensioners : )

[@quesreal2552]

My F800 are engine doesn't look anything like the one being worked on. Would anyone be able to show me a picture of where the cam chain tensioner is on a 2011 BMW f800r

[@exeterrider]

No your engine is totally different.

[@peterdewaele5698]

do you have the oemnumber from this cam chain tensioner

[@exeterrider]

Sorry I dont. The aftermarket ones are better from Motorworks etc

[@peterdewaele5698]

thanks

[@MasterKukaiOrlina]

Like 👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@exeterrider]

Thanks😉🍻🍻👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevepalmer5670]

Good old crappy BMW's over priced & overrated.

[@exeterrider]

Pricey I agree, but overrated I would have to disagree. I think they are brilliant bikes hence why I bought one 👍