BMW R1200RT/GS wethead valve check procedure and spark plug change

[@Jason-Richards]

Great video for checking valve clearances on the new wetheads, but would love to see it include actually adjusting the valves as well.

[@alsmotorradbmw6510]

+Jason Richards Will do next time when I get a chance to work on one of these bikes.

[@dcraddockmc]

Alsmotorrad Bmw

[@kawaz1ooosx]

YES I WOULD LOVE TO SEE TOO.

[@alwayslearningthefacts5881]

A guy on one of these BMW forums claims to have 98k miles on his water cooled boxer., and never adjusted his valves. Thanks for a really good procedure. Well done.

[@edwardbaker6760]

That is a fairly common experience, now that there are a lot of high mile bikes out there.

[@mattcero1]

Great video sir! Thank you. Real quick, My '12 R1200GSA is hitting only on the left cylinder. I was cruising home on the highway and the rt. cylinder just dropped out. Plugs are good and I swapped uppers with lowers and right to left and confirmed they all spark while cranking as held to the frame. I bought two new primary coils and installed them with no change and even swapped in the event I got a bad brand new part. I do have an O2 sensor #1 code (271A) that comes up in Moto Scan so I removed them both, cleaned them and swapped them and the same code returned. I swapped lower coils, though they didn't fit I still got them connected and snapped in with no change. I confirmed both injectors spray fuel in a good pattern while cranking the bike but bought a new one for the right side anyway and installed in to no avail. The throttle body valve does turn with throttle twist as I could feel it with my fingers. The bike will fire up on just the left cylinder but the right cylinder, with spark and fuel does not want to fire! Thanks for reading so far sir, and if you would please let me know what else I could try I would greatly appreciate it sir. TY

[@robertirvine2850]

This is a very well made video. Thank you. I'm on my second Boxer and this time around trying to do most of my own maintenance. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to do these simple procedures!

[@Ken-ru8et]

You can also use a flat edge ruler across the flats on end of both cams... same as your TDC check with straw.. nice job

[@leifmann903]

This is a very clear, meticulous and detailed video for the basic clearance check. Good job ! Thanks !

[@gillipop62]

Agree - great video. Clear procedure. Perfect timing for me with my 22K miles. Interested to watch cam removal and shim adjustment. Later...

[@offroadtales]

Thanks. BTW, if you look at the cams, they have a flat surface, if both are aligned with each other (with a ruler for ex) so no straw is needed...

[@ZuluOneZero]

Another great video. Thanks from another Ontario RT rider👍

[@ImNotADeeJay]

boxer engines are the best to do this kind of operations, the heads couldn't be more accessible

[@ConstantKouakou]

Your video is so nice with Dark colors and very precise picture. Congrats !

[@blndrckr]

Best one I've seen yet..thank you comrade

[@motocomfort_de]

Good video but always measure the valve clearance exactly on the cam. Do not insert the feeler gauge from the side. Greetings from Germany, Bernd

[@gunks_getaway]

Great thorough video! Would like to see adjustment also...

[@merrillsquiers1966]

According to the RSD, the correct procedure for removing the connector is to move it away from the locking tab. I push the connector in slightly with a screwdriver in one hand and pull out with the other.

[@kevinraabe457]

Thank you comrade for taking the time to indulge us with your experience 💪💪👍👍. Incidentally, on my 2018 model I'm told there is no "shims" because the cam is now "overhead" ?

[@rickymamiye6684]

where did you see this regarding the shims?

[@ooyginjardl4037]

I appreciate this direct to the point video. Thanks

[@MrBytor100]

outstanding video/tutorial. Thanks for sharing!!

[@turbo3492]

It should be made clear,it is not sufficient just to have the piston at the top of it's travel.The piston must be at the top of it's travel,on compression stroke,then the engine is at TDC.The camshaft will then be at the correct position to measure the valve clearances.

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Brian Smith doesn’t matter. if the cam lobes not pressing the valve shim then you measure the clearance. If you need to take a cam out then use the marks to line up tdc

[@krytenLister]

Great video thanks, really helpful in understanding the engine internals.

[@danielsnope7693]

Excellent instructions...Thank You!

[@LincolnSixAlpha]

I have all of the BMW "Special" tools for this bike, the TDC tool is worth the investment, additionally, the cam timing should also be checked. BMW has a tool for that as well, which is very simple to use. I found that on on my 2014 GS, one of the cam's was slightly off, and had to adjust it. Don't forget the Cam Timing Chain Tensioner tool. In all tools will run about 300 bucks or so, but well worth it since the bikes will last a very long time, as well as consideration for taking it to the dealership for the service. I'm not associated with this person, but there's images of him using the Cam timing and Cam chain tensioner tools on the wethead: www.snafu.org/pics/r1200gsw/2014/0702-cam-timing/

[@Noeblinski]

Brian, I'm on a 2014GS also, runs a little rough at idle, after it's warmed up. First 20 minutes at idle, it purrs just fine. I head out on the road and about 5 miles in, if I stop, it jumps ever so slightly between 1100-1300 rpms, and a small pop comes from the right cylinder maybe once every 40 seconds. Cams? Did you notice anything prior to finding the Cam being off? Thanx.

[@scottb3188]

Hmmm, gonna bookmark this, but my very first thought at the beginning of that video was, "How the heck did this guy get a 600 pound motorcycle up on his garage workbench?!"😀

[@marcelniquet3678]

Great video. Thanks. Waiting for the next one.

[@lupeibarra1199]

Great video, now i can do it myself, thanks!!

[@mototakahe836]

I have little side to side movement on the inlet camshaft right hand cylinder GS1200LC 2013. is this normal??

[@tereyzheng8869]

could you do a video on drive shaft removal?

[@alchimista83]

Really good video, just one question, to change only the head cylinder conver with a new one, do I have to take off also the spark plug? thanks

[@theallencollins]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GSXRI300]

what a great tutorial, i wounder who was the knob who gave a thumbs down steve

[@HugDeeznueces]

probably someone from a dealership!

[@kawaz1ooosx]

Hey, I love ur videos and learn so much.thank you very much for the good work.Quick question;My RT 1200 2005. was in idle in red light but stopped.And I keep listening very strange noise from engine.What could be.I checked oil level which looks a little higher than normall.Idle looks low too.Thx in advance.

[@timmedification]

Great video, thank you for sharing. Is there a reason the bike needs to be in 6th gear when you perform the valve clearance check? That was the only part I didn't understand.

[@kimyung9972]

It's easier to rotate the rear wheel in order to set the pistons at top dead center (TDC).

[@HozOp]

Thanks for the the video and the instructions.

[@marcelodc8801]

thanks. You help me a lot. thanks for sharing.

[@samseck271]

Bonjour j'ai un soucis avec ma Bmw' la meme sur cette video. Ma batterie se décharge et le signale s'affiche sur le tableau de bord. Savez vous s'il vous plaît ce qui déconne.

[@681vincent]

Please show us how to adjust the valve !!!! Thanks in advance, would appreciate it !!!

[@joseacosta3244]

in my 13-16 r1200 engine haynes manual says valve clearance 0.023-0.043mm intake and 0.047-0.054mm exhaust o.O im confused.

[@boatster779]

Thanks great video, I've been waiting for this one!! I just paid BMW to check my valves today. I will be doing it in the future. When you do have to make a valve adjustment please make a video.

[@blndrckr]

David Boatman: how much did a valve check cost if I may ask?

[@carmas54]

How can you tell if your valves need adjustment

[@kw2820]

Thanks for the very informative video. Did you have to drain the engine oil prior to removing the valve cover?

[@alsmotorradbmw6510]

no

[@wimdriessens864]

Alsmotorrad Bmw Hi, any need to top up the oil level after the clearance check?

[@2404Pepe]

great video, as a matter of fact, the only descent one I've found. FAQ: I've got the same bike with 12k miles and when I went to the dealer they told me that mi bike has self-regulated valves, that the valve-check should proceed only after a lot more miles (did't specify how many). How many miles has yours? any comments or advises?? Thanks for taking the time for all that need to learn the "how to". Take care

[@alsmotorradbmw6510]

Thank you, the bike had 20K kms when this valve check was done

[@TK-gy5up]

My BMW is a 2008 R1200R air cooled boxer twin.So I expect to see how to work on it.

[@TK-gy5up]

Yes, you are right. My R1200R is over 80000km,and I'm not sure it was maintained regularly or not. I want to know how to do it.

[@stallebrass]

Question. When it's in TDC will the cam followers be up on both sides?

[@alsmotorradbmw6510]

Only on the cylinder that's in TDC

[@stallebrass]

Thanks

[@bulldogx1247]

Excellent video.

[@alan36753]

Many thanks x

[@TheSkysteve]

helpful thanks

[@HugDeeznueces]

Al! Great video mate!! I have a 2014 GSA, so it shall be similar procedure. What kind of motorcycle stand do you have? Brand/Model pls? I am currently looking to get one. Could you also give me the specs on your torque wrench? Need to add one as well. Great channel! sub'd. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy working on my bikes.

[@timothykift8426]

Great Video

[@yvandomingue7590]

Merci!

[@stuaralejadrocruzcruz886]

como en rallar un rin de una 1200gs

[@RickLincoln]

This is great information! Thank you.