BMW R1200GS Adventure 2008 swingarm gaitor rubber boot repair

[@PBicknell]

Excellent video! No inane chatter, no DRM-free “music”, just happy wrench noises and valuable on-screen text. Well done!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks

[@jimf3253]

Thanks for this. Sometimes it's not about the money but about being able to repair things rather than replacing them (when it's safe to do so). I started repairing my own bikes back in the 70's and at times had to invent tools to access certain parts and build or modify pieces to hold it all together. Anybody who had a Norton back then knows what I'm talking about. To me, It's a great way to get to know the bike and how everything works. Please keep these videos coming.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

It is exactly that Jim. Glad someone understands the purpose of that video clip. It is not about money. I like to look after my bike and to repair it myself gives me great satisfaction. Always prioritises safety obviously. Thanks for the positive comment.

[@kevincollins9466]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time and putting in the effort to make this video. It is very clear and concise. Nice slide hammer👍

[@redfd11k]

Great video! I have the same year and model. I believe my driveshaft just gave out, 105,000 km, on my return from Tuktoyaktuk. I will be repeating the process as above along with a new driveshaft. Cheers!

[@nickhellen6303]

Great job. I, for one, appreciate your efforts in sharing this with all BMW owners. Thanks again.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks Nick. Hope it helps with the maintenance of your bike.

[@fredoswego]

that is the cleanest FD gear oil I've ever seen.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Well you need to look after the ladie

[@khaledashraf5935]

It is such an interesting video to watch. I do wish to maintain my own motorcycle someday. Watching these videos help me build confidence. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@AltShynn]

Thank you very much! I installed brand new rubber boots but the step by step with torque values really helped with this job.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks John. simple maintenance really and glad that you've been able to look after the old lady! 👍

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks great video . Not sure I will ever be brave enough to do this but if I ever was this would be the video I would use to do it. Needless to say you now have another sub.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Cheers mate. Here is another one if you fancy to have go at it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HZlKd8qt92maM

[@claudiovalderrama2628]

Gracias Job desde Chile, estoy en éste momento cambiando el fuelle, porque está demasiado roto, así que tú vídeo me calló como anillo al dedo 👍

[@krisdadabmetha1899]

Of cause this is a repair VDO. Good idea on using the permatex as the rubber filler.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Still bonding really well after a year of use. This is surely a very good repair solution. Some will say why repair it when you can change it and vice versa? Up to anyone's decision really...

[@krisdadabmetha1899]

Frogs Angels London Totally agree, I wonder why people still commented about replace in repair VDO.

[@massimobaggiani380]

Ottimo video con solo l'essenziale.

[@Bigfish92084]

at minute 34:00 when attaching the plastic and wires on that support bar. I damaged my support bar and wondering if its fairly simple to replace? I noticed I will need to buy a new encapsulated bolt but what about the other end? Could it be as easy as supporting the Final drive and removing the two bolts and installing new part with encapsulated bolts? Great video by the way. Makes me almost feel like I could do it. Thanks!

[@sustainableliving880]

How much is a new one? Seems wouldn’t be much in comparison to all that work!

[@skuoka]

Good job, but i prefeer change for a new part, no glue. Regards from Mexico city.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Gracias por el comentario Marcos. Tengo uno sin pegamento que puedes que puedes ver aquí. Nos vemos en México tal vez un día kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HZlKd8qt92mcM hasta pronto

[@kostashellas]

This rubber boot is aged, need replacement pal. Nice video btw.

[@VIDEOJMENO]

Why are you fixing it? Isn't it better to put a new cuff?

[@alaindenninger659]

Another excellent detailed video, thanks Lulu

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Cheers Al

[@gridironphoto]

Nice workmanship! I did replace the front boot on my 07 GSA with the swing arm in place, but it was headache. Would it have been easier to do the boot repair in place? I was tempted to do the repair in place but I was up for maintenance and decided to just replace it at the at time.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

I still have the repaired one on my bike since I've done the video and no apparent cracks anywhere. It works a wonder. 👍

[@RumorHazi]

Just curious, why would you not replace the boot? $70 seems high but I would think the boot would be a replacement item after 11 years due to dry-rot?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Hello GSRider, it's not about money. It's about saving our precious earth with plastic waste. Why would you throw it away when you can repair it and go for another 5 years with it? Every little helps!!!

[@malcolmmathers2690]

you should drop the gear box out and lube input shaft while your there

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Indeed next time surely

[@RideandPoetry]

Perfect job my man.

[@geoffanderson9440]

Very good video clip. Thanks for sharing.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Cheers buddy. Hope it helps!!! 👍

[@SeniaiVolodia]

Many thanks

[@bastienphilippe4870]

Merci beaucoup

[@alessandroalessandro314]

Thanks a lot, amazing video !!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

You're very welcome. 👍

[@motonorge1172]

hello, i didnt push it to 58nm the lower bolt in the demper. afraid it will just ruin , its so soft

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Not a problem at all for me. Still holding really well

[@motonorge1172]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon good video

[@barszczu1364]

why you didn't buy new rubber

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Spending £50 for a tiny 2mm hole? Well up to you mate.

[@barszczu1364]

1000 kilometers and it will be second

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

@@barszczu1364 let me guess. You are kind of mister i know everything aren't you?

[@barszczu1364]

Can you afford gasoline for your motorcycle?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

No I'm pushing the bike. More economical and I save the planet

[@davidfariacinegra]

Vídeo muito detalhado, excelente.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thank you!

[@Pflasterbicker]

Great Video, thank you very much!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Cheers buddy hope it helps

[@danielribera2484]

The idea is good if you are in Cuba or in the middle of the Paris-Dakar Rally and you don't have spare parts, but we are in Europe; the continent of sin, excesses and waste. How much can a rubber of these cost, even if it is not original from the brand? How much do you think you will have to do that again?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

You found the answer yourself mate. Done for fellow riders stuck in the Gobi desert. How about that?

[@stevasil]

Great job, thanks for sharing. Just a question though that came to me by watching your video. Since I'm about to replace mine, and I've already purchased the new gaitor, do you think it is a good idea that I apply some of this silicone on the new gaitor, outside and inside so I kinda make it more durable ? Needless to say that I will repair the old one and keep it for spare.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Cheers buddy. If you are getting a new one then don't bother with the silicone paste. I had very small cracks on mine and they were not deep enough to replace the gaitor. A new one will last you a good few years. This flexible silicone compound is holding well on mine. If it deteriorates over time then I will replace it obviously Time will tell but so far so good. Hope it helps with the maintenance of your bike. 👍

[@stevasil]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon it sure does, thanks again

[@alexmorton8659]

You lost me when you brought out the superglue!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

So far still holding well. Try it it works

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Frogs Angels London I just did the same damn thing but i didn't dismantle the back end of my bike to do it.

[@Okke-j2n]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon Hy goog job and nice bike. can i ask to you how many mileage you were? And if was the first sostitution? Miles or kms i mean.. thank you

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

@@Okke-j2n hi Keiser, I have done just about 40000 miles and I do that job every year after a big tour.

[@wjones6606]

I KNOW, it was a great video, perfect photography, no annoying music, methodical and clear. Like you, when I seen the Superglue, I really was open mouthed and sat there in disbelief watching the repair. Then the following day...! I bought a boot and done it same day.

[@mchabi18]

Great Job ! Thanks

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks buddy. Hope it helps in doing your own maintenance. 👍

[@jshbrwr]

Anyone know what size collet for the slide hammer was used?

[@moonsonthemove7049]

Heya Frog, excellent videos as always, Shaft looks in good nick for age, what mileage are you at?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Ah oui bonjour mon ami, only 40k miles on the clock. Not using it that often as I have other bikes to enjoy as well. Great toy though!!!

[@danielribera2484]

for when another video of the BMW R1100RT?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Soon buddy please bear with us

[@straightup1234]

Great video were did u get pulling tool from having trouble finding one!

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

I believe it is a 8mm thread rod found on ebay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALL-THREAD-THREADED-ROD-BAR-CHOICE-OF-STUD-CONNECTORS-NUTS-NYLOCS-WASHERS-ZINC-/162429504821?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[@sustainableliving880]

No music…yeah!

[@PedroRamirez-ic7bx]

never disconet batery cable!!!! why??

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Nothing prevents you to disconnect your battery if you want to. Please do so if you feel better about it.

[@timmusaka9577]

You have to adjust a clock after disconnect a battery. It's a headache, you know? :))

[@mastadriver]

more emissions have been emitted and more waste produced by making all of those products that you used to repair it. Replacing it with new injection moulded rubber piece would be a far more eco friendly solution if that was your main concern.

[@kubilayylmaz1716]

I have bmw r nine t excatly that rubber cracked and need replace new one cost 50 euro from dealer and probaly cost lots changing in dealer. I am gonna do myself but seem not easy gs model without removing all swingarms replace possible but r nine t frame arms more close eachother only option have to remove all. I respect what you do fixing rubber but buy the black slicone and glue will cost with shipping more than 30 euro so for me i dont see an advance to fix rubber. unfortunately I will buy new and diy change.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Easy job really if you have a few hours to spare. I did another video replacing the gaitor with a new one. Hope it helps here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HZlKd8qt92maM

[@kubilayylmaz1716]

@@FrogsAngelsLondon yeah following your instructions like that easy. Thanks for the link. Cheers

[@pulimedmed757]

👏

[@MunirBalochh]

👍👍

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Cheers buddy. All the best

[@maglyesnum]

You made all those efforts to end up. Ring cheap in the piece of rubber that cost 25 bucks? I stopped working when you picked the super glue ...

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HZlKd8qt92maM

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

I am struggling to understand why you would take it all apart to just bodge the rubber boot ? It's not that an expensive of a part, if i'm going to all that effort i am fitting a new genuine or reputable part.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Don't struggle for that buddy life is to short and whatever you do, just enjoy it :-)

[@TychoRVT]

why not just stick a tube in the hole and fill it with expanding foam?

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Thanks for the advise. Will try it at the next service and post a new video.

[@jsheavy3923]

Why wont u just replace the boot with all that work put into it. There not that much.

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HZlKd8qt92maM

[@c.g.c2067]

Would have been cheaper buying a new rubber gasket

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Not about money but the pleasure to repair and look after your bike mate. Check this one out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4HZlKd8qt92maM

[@koniako1982]

Man you have a 25.000 motorcycle and you put superglue?????? 😂😂😂😂

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

Humm. You're right. Why repair it when you can change it. Never thought about that. I'll have a look at it and let you know how I got on. Thanks for the advice buddy.

[@ВикторСтадниченко-ж2т]

??????🙀🙀🙀

[@FrogsAngelsLondon]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍