BMW R1250GS... Timing Chain Cam Tensioner Upgrade - No More Engine Tick

[@LonelyTreeSunset]

Fitted mine too, very straight forward. Difference is night and day. Torque spec is 32 Nm

[@wisemolar]

Just did this on my 2020 1250GS. What joy to finally get rid of that stinking ticking noise!!! What's upsetting is while back, I took bike into dealer for first service and told them about the ticking sound from the left side. They heard it too and said that does sound strange. I left the bike there for them to look into it. I assumed it would be covered by warranty. Went to pick up bike few days later. They charged me around $400.00. Claimed the ticking sound was less noticeable when they took off the touratech crash bars. Said they talked with BWM headquarters directly and was told that the ticking was normal, so NOT covered by warranty! Love the bike, but BMW does not take care of its customers. Obviously they figured out the problem and found a simple solution. So instead of changing the tensioner under warranty, they get greedy and charge $150.00 for replacement tensioner! Sorry for long post. Just venting at this point I guess.

[@Yo-Ken]

I totally understand. The dealer where I bought my bike was very good to deal with. The service department was also good and told me that BMW considers the noise normal, but the service department did not agree, but they said there was not much they could do about, and said there would be no point in them looking at. I do all my own service, so even though the part is over priced, it was an easy fix that I could do my self. The bike sounds as it should.... I just wish I would have kept it.

[@vegasmaker493]

Finally changed mine! I don’t know why I waited so long!!! My machine is quiet and now the way it should be from BMW. I have a 2021 R1250GSA rally Thank you Ken for the video

[@Yo-Ken]

Np... another happy 1250 owner.

[@braddawson2340]

Where do you buy it from

[@r.9629]

@Yo-ken What is the link to buy the tensioner

[@vegasmaker493]

I don’t remember off hand but I will look for the invoice.

[@vegasmaker493]

I looked and I got it from MAX BMW MOTORCYCLE CT. I don’t have the p/n anymore. Hope this helps.

[@MrTheiZ]

Can confirm that this works 👌🏻 had the new tensioner installed by my dealer. Interestingly the number provided in the video does not show up in the dealer system if they search by the bike, only one number exists. But if they manually search for the number provided here it pops up alright with compatibility to the 1250 boxers. Weird but the difference is indeed night and day 👍👍👍

[@Yo-Ken]

Such an easy fix.

[@Boxer1250RT]

BMW MOTORRAD should watch this and offer it for FREE to those who request nicer sounding Engine.

[@Invis_Space]

Wow! So good to finally identify! Thank you. Legend! 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@clarkskeen9441]

2020 GSA. Got the part and, after watching your video, made the change. Voila! Ticking is gone. So far so good. Thanks Yo Ken.

[@Yo-Ken]

Np... its such an easy fix.

[@twobikesandadrone]

WOW!! That's a sweet upgrade! Seems a lot to pay for the bolt tensioner, but the result makes it worth it for sure! Not sure how the change affects a warranty, but worst case would be to just put the original back in if needed. Thanks for the "how-to" video!

[@timehonored]

Thanks! Just back from dealership. BMW New Jersey shipped the wrong one so I've decided to just do it meself. BMW recommended left side, we'll see if they send 19 instead of 17.

[@Yo-Ken]

Super easy to do, use a drain pan. Very little oil comes out

[@Bimmermpower4]

I own an 2022 R1250GS and this EXACT noise just started at about the 3300 mile mark. had the dealer order me this part because my engine has the 17mm Tensioner installed. The parts guy said this part number is the only one showing and there is no 'update' to the part. my bike clearly has the 17mm installed, im going to bring the old one when i pick up the new one to show him it is in fact a different size. Cant wait to see the look on his face. THANKS SO MUCH YO KEN! fingers crossed !! im confident you just helped me fix the bike. dealer says its normal - but if its normal - how come it did not make this noise the first 3k ??? YO KEN IS AWESOME

[@Yo-Ken]

Thanks for the kind words. Mine made noise on day one. The service department said it was normal. When I order the new tensioner, the parts guy new nothing about it as did the service department... strange, because it makes the engine sound like it should, and its such an easy fix.

[@Bimmermpower4]

@@Yo-Ken I agree and thanks again man! Via all the other research ive done, the noise does no harm to the engine.. but the left cylinder head timing chain is longer than the right side, and they both use the same tensioner. it makes sense there is more slack on the longer length chain with the same pressure being exerted on it, little mistake on BMW's behalf but nothing is perfect and its still an exceptional overall bike.

[@Bimmermpower4]

@@Yo-Ken picked up the part from the dealer. changed the oil and installed the updated tensioner. ENGINE TICK GONE 100% .

[@CFlo102]

Great video man! I will be purchasing a GS adventure in the near future and this video will come in handy if the ticking noise starts. Hopefully BMW has corrected this issue on the 2023 models. Also, great job including the size differences, that will also be very helpful when the time comes!

[@thomaskane9298]

I have the same issue with my 2020 GS at 9,000 miles.... sounds like a diesel. I hope my fix is the same as the 'before' sound is the same as my bike. Great video. Thanks.

[@Bimmermpower4]

Yea do this repair. It fixed my bike. They gave me a discount on the part because i purchesed the bike from them, $128

[@WDXash]

Well, I have a 2021 1250 GSA with the same problem and I’m glad my name on here is Soup Dragon! The reason being, I actually personally know the owner of the Motorrad dealership I bought my bike from. The sad thing is, BMW is extremely corporate and knowledge is sometimes only at the level of ‘it’s as much as we (techs) need to know’ in order to carry on with business. The lack of taking customers seriously and telling them “they all do that” is insulting. Having seen this video and being one of the suckers who got told that “it’s normal” I’m going to speak to him, diplomatically, and see what he says about it. I’ll let you know….

[@andyedmond248]

G'day Ken. If it gives you more satisfaction when riding, then it's worth the money. Good job mate.

[@MRGS48]

I told ya your channel is gonna cost me money🤣🤣🤣 but still watching it!! Amazing stuff Ken. Always thought that my bike was low on oil even though I have checked it !!

[@Yo-Ken]

Its worth the 160... its sounds as should now. Super easy install... I blind man with one arm could install!

[@MRGS48]

@@Yo-Ken trust me I can be that guys that will mess it up🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@beniriga858]

Thanks Yo Ken!! I have two 2022 1250 GSA's with the same ticking noise. Ordering for the part ASAP

[@Yo-Ken]

Np... its so worth it.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I shimmed mine with some stainless steel washers while I wait for the upgraded OEM one to arrive for my 1250RS. No big deal. Noise is gone.

[@clausfriishansen2247]

How much did you extend it and only one side? I bought a 2018 rs with this ticking and cannot find an updated oem part....

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@clausfriishansen2247 mine is a 1250, yours is a 1200. The engines are different, so I don’t know if the condition that you are experiencing is related to the one I had. To answer your question though I stacked up about 5mm worth of stainless steel washers and the noise went away. I would recommend against this practice though because of the way the oil passage works in the cup.

[@johnmartin4316]

gave it a like just because you torqued the nut.

[@InterimExec]

you should always torque your nuts!

[@alangoran7036]

Brilliant video 👏🎉

[@Pyrrho_]

What in the f'ing f. I had a 2021 R1250RS that didn't have this tick. Totalled it and bought a used 2020 R1250RS that did. Brought it to my BMW dealer, they observed the same ticking sound in the left cylinder as demonstrated here, recorded audio of it and sent it to BMW NA, who responded "working as designed". I read on a forum somewhere that BMW upgraded the part in fall of 2020 to the longer version. I asked my dealer to install that one instead. They said it would take a day to do, cost over a grand in labor alone, and I'd have to leave my bike there for a week or more. I said I heard it was a relatively simple fix, and they said yes, but they can't just replace just the tensioner if they do it and want to do it under warranty, that they have to replace all kinds of other crap. First I've seen anyone demonstrate the fix. Thanks so much! Man, do I hate my local BMW dealer.

[@Yo-Ken]

Np man,... is super easy to do. I could not agree with you more, my local dealers sucks also. I would never use them for service, I do my own. I did have a good dealer and service department back in New Jersey, but that's very rare. I would rather buy a bike online than having to deal with dealers around North Carolina.

[@marcsterling]

I Definitely gotta do this simple upgrade asap

[@marcsterling]

just got the part, installing this evening

[@prostocker107g]

No more sewing machine 👍🏻

[@brucemiller-h1i]

ahhh 2 things...torque on it is important and also if you by ANY ANY way bump the engine while the tensioner is out it a valve timing reset which is a TOTAL pain.

[@ogyedanjuma7413]

I’ve waited for this particular video for a while now… Thank you so much for this. When did you notice the ticking noise on your bike?

[@Yo-Ken]

Np... They day I pick it up, It had 200 miles on it. I ask the service department about the noise and he said its normal they all sound like that. The bike I test rode sounded the same as with many others I have heard. Its such a simple upgrade, I don't understand why BMW did not issue a service bulletin. It may not be a issue as far as wear on the cams or chain, but I think it takes away from the rest of the bike, except for the tick... the GS is an exceptional machine.

[@vishmiu4451]

非常棒，看了您的视频我也更换了一个左侧的正时链张紧器。😀

[@Yo-Ken]

谢谢,它是一个简单的升级,使引擎听起来更好.

[@ronroccolarosa5575]

Hey Ken, yes, that is a cool looking sport touring Beemer. Built from 1996-2004 in germany......I saw one year ago, and you brought it back to memory in this video. Something like 37k were made according to stats. I'm interested in whether your tic has subsided with new tensioner and if it's a 20k mile issue. Happy New Year Brother!

[@Yo-Ken]

Happy New Year... ticking has not returned, and the GS still runs great. Those old BMW's look great.

[@martinschneuer]

Hi Yo Ken, I purchased my BMW R1250 GS ADV that arrived in March 2022 and the same bike of a friend arrived to Chile from Germany in September of this year. Both come with the old chain tensioner with a 17mm bolt crown. It is curious that BMW being aware of this issue, submitted a technical note but did not change the part to the engine when it is manufactured, instead of changing it later at the dealers shops at the request of customers. Could be possible that the engineers think that you will have less noise, but more wear on other internal parts in the long run? Why would engineers have designed the chain tensioner of that length and not 7 mm longer? The K5xMU engine was tested for thousands of miles. I imagine that each part of that engine was tested a lot and had several analyses. My concern is that by tightening the chain more with a longer chain tensioner, the noise will end, but this will generate other possible side effects in thousands of miles that we do not know. Sorry for my English. I will appreciate your comments.

[@Yo-Ken]

Martin, no worries your english is perfect. I don't understand the reason for offering a upgraded part but not updating there new models. Unless its a supply chain issue and or the engines have already been built using the shorter tensioner. I am not worried about long term wear issues. If it was an aftermarket component I might have concern, but its a BMW part that supersedes the old tensioner. So far its all been good with 2000 miles on the new tensioner.

[@martinschneuer]

@@Yo-Ken thank you

[@InterimExec]

the reason is how many parts in the part bin at the factory. I had an 2005 GS for 11 years and there was always a problem with fuel gage. They replaced it 3 times with exactly the same part.and never never admitted there was anything wrong.....blamed the gas in the US blame the gas in Canada blame anything but never admit guilt

[@parquetsanramon4035]

Hola buenas tardes ! Quería consultarte: cuántos kilometros ya has hecho con el nuevo tensor ? Sigue sin el ruido del cilindro izquierdo ? Muchas gracias por el video y saludos desde Argentina !!

[@Yo-Ken]

I have about 8000 km with the new tensioner, running great with no noise.

[@Hogdriver88]

Haha another ex-NYer who’s purchased from Garcia. I’ll have to check my ’22 - I don’t know that it’s very noticeable. Sure made a difference on yours. 👍

[@Yo-Ken]

Ha, we are moving out by the droves from the Northeast. I'm going on 3 years with my GS... fantastic machine and so reliable. Its funny, I have yet to see one GS down here on the road... must be riding in the wrong places. I watch some of you videos, GoPro... yeah, no way I would use it as a main camera, maybe an Osmo, but the horror stories I here about GpPro.... its no no.

[@Hogdriver88]

@@Yo-Ken I escaped almost 11 years ago - we live about 5 miles north of Garcia. Love my GSA - definitely not as many on the road as the Street Glide LOL. Thanks for watching the channel. The GP 8 has been mostly reliable except for that one instance so I can’t really complain. Hope to see you out there sometime.

[@lennykibbs260]

May have missed it in the video... At how many miles did you notice the tick? noticed it on mine at about 7K, figure I'll bring it in for warranty, since I'm still good until December.. Assuming you're out of the warranty, is why you paid and did it yourself? or was it one of those things that they said it's not covered? Are there 2 tensioners or just one for the entire train? Thanks for the straight to the point video

[@Yo-Ken]

Mine had the tick from day one... my GS was a demo... it had 200 miles. Also I am still under warranty, the dealer told me it was not a warranty issue because that's how they sound. I was not worried because if there was a future problem it would be covered. The tick is not a wear issue from the research I have done. Yours may be different because you are just starting to hear it. I am very close to 20,000, and I have had no issues with GS. It's the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. There are two tensioners, but the left side is the one that ticks. I have heard many different reasons why only the left side had the issue, but from my engine experience the rotation of the chains has a lot to do with how much slack each side has while rotating.

[@lennykibbs260]

@@Yo-Ken Thanks... yeah I already got some resistance from the dealer when I was making the appointment...started with "did you get your first service here"...........lol They really told you that's normal, so what's with the redesigned / upgraded part... to me, that sounds like admission on a design flaw... and should be covered regardless of mileage... hate these little arguments with the dealer.. will see what they say after their diagnosis. O/T I'm also in an active argument with them re: the forever mushy rear brake, they've bled it twice this year and still resistant to replacing anything under warranty and threw every excuse in the book at me. and forget about the front caliper recall, I honestly liked the Hayes calipers better...brake lever touched the grip on a few occasions and of course "can't find anything" Agree with you that the bike is dependable, just wish the dealerships were at the same level....I feel bad for owners that depend on them to do all their work / maintenance for them (especially my dealer) sorry for the rant

[@InterimExec]

owned Bmw since 03. Listen. There is never anyting wrong with a BMW. They never never admit to it. If you built a relationship with the service manager he will tell you that sometimes when there is a known issue they will not issue an official recal but a SERVICE NOTE to the dealers letting them know that if the suctomer complains in the end they will replace the defective part free of charge as a curtesy....In a corporate world the legal department always insisit to never admit guilt....@@lennykibbs260

[@mikeglass1193]

Awsm! How easy is that?! Fantastic taste in bikes, my 2019 BSM is sitting at close to 49,000 miles. This is next on the list for maintenance.

[@Yo-Ken]

BSM?

[@motocomfort_de]

Its not so easy! It was luck, that it worked without incorrect adjustment of the timing chain. He is completely clueless.

[@pcat1378]

So what is the torque setting for the new tensioner folks?? (R1250gs Adventure 2019)

[@Yo-Ken]

I did not bother to torque mine, but from my research it looks to be 24lbs.

[@pcat1378]

@@Yo-Ken Thank you and for the rest of us 24 lbs is 32 nm

[@vishmiu4451]

32Nm

[@murathoylu2502]

I have service inclusive with my r1250gsa and this was probably replaced 2 times but the ticking is still there, I wonder why. It was still under warranty so didnt pay anything for it.

[@Yo-Ken]

Most likely they are replacing it with the same part.

[@torbenhansen5026]

Hi do you know if it's same story on the R1200GSA LC 2014?? thanks😊

[@Yo-Ken]

This upgrade is fir the SHIFT CAM engines, I am not sure if it is the same for the 2014.

[@olivierocafferata8045]

This! I’ve been driving my 1250 for 2 years and that damn ticking is driving me nuts. Same as yours coming from the left cylinder. Gonna go straight to the dealer tomorrow and pick the new tensioner. Out of curiosity, do you know if the old one and the new one have different part numbers?

[@Yo-Ken]

From all the research and comments made here its seems as if the part number is the same. This is the number I order, It comes from Germany, so it may take a few weeks.... Part# 11317108586

[@clausfriishansen2247]

IHi YK - great video. Just bought a 2018 R1200RS with that exact noise from the left cylinder when cold. Irritatates the hell out of me. Do you know if I can go for the same part number? It has 19k miles on the clock and runs like a dream otherwise.... BR Claus

[@Yo-Ken]

The part is not the same, the 1250 is a shift cam engine, the 1200 is not.

[@Worldwide..motorcycle..dent.]

Hi ken, any reason why you only replace the one tensioner. The right cylinder has the same tensioner that is making noise on the left cylinder. Would you think doing the pair would keep the chain's tensioned the same and result in a smother running engine.....? Just a thought.

[@Yo-Ken]

I have not noticed any difference with the way the engine runs...its just as smooth as before the change. I believe its the way the engine rotates, is why the left side needs more tension. I'm not an engineer, I don't know why BMW would have two different tionsioners... it is a mystery. If I get more info I will pass it on, If its recommended to also do the right side... I will do so.

[@juancarlosrodriguez8381]

Boxer engine has 2 cam chains. Left and right. Left one is 6 teeth longer than right because of engine design. So in order to tight both chains with the same force, you need more strength in left side.

[@CLLUK]

Many thanks. Excellent Demo. Did you only do the LHS cylinder?

[@Yo-Ken]

Yes, the right side sounded the way it should.

[@CLLUK]

@@Yo-Ken Brill, thanks Ken

[@seokkim4450]

Thank you for the good video. I also own 10,000 km of 2020 r1250gs and have the same symptoms. I would appreciate it if you could tell me the product model and where to buy the improved tensioner.

[@Yo-Ken]

Part number 11317108586, any BMW dealer

[@seokkim4450]

@@Yo-Ken Thanks👍👍👍 Have a nice weekend‼️

[@bartoszpajak1083]

I have the same issue on my bike. I bought new timing like you, but I’m a little bit scared to change it by myself. Do you set engine in dead point or just unscrew timing and screw new. Thanks for the answer

[@Yo-Ken]

@bartoszpajak1083 Just remove and replace. There's nothing else to do. A little oil will come out. There is a little tension when installing. Just make sure it's square so you don't cross thread the tensioner.

[@bartoszpajak1083]

I changed this and it doesn’t help unfortunately 😢 but I saw on your video your new timing is longer than mine it might be because I ordered orginal timing for vin number. I take part number from your video and order another I hope it will be longer

[@dannyvan5792]

en de motor kost meer dan 20 000 euro , bij het onderhoud niet vervangen . goede garage bmw

[@Yo-Ken]

Seems like a a lot cash for just the engine.

[@user-zu2nq3ls3m]

Can you tell me the model name of the camera that filmed the video? I would also like to see installation photos. Thank you.

[@Yo-Ken]

The Camera is a Insta360 One X2. I don't have any install photos, only what you see on the video.

[@snypher007]

Why does it not affect the right hand cylinder? Do you know if BMW equip new bikes with the "new" part number and since when?

[@Yo-Ken]

I could be wrong, but I think the rotation of the engine has to do with it. There is more slack on the left side, and at a Idle it would be more noticeable. It's not a wear issue from my research, and I think that's why bmw had not recalled it. Whether the newer models have the heavier tensioner, I don't know.

[@brianbarker6611]

Hello . I have just changed my tensioner on the left side amd now my right side is rattley ? Any ideas ?

[@Yo-Ken]

This engine tends to be a little noisy, but if its just as loud as the left side was, the new tensioner may work. I just don't know if it is the same. I would match it to the tensioner you took out of the left side if they are they same, it should work.

[@denissavoie2293]

Hi Yo Ken, I have a 2022 gsa. Went to the dealer yesterday with the part number ready to order but the sales guy tells me that the one that is on my bike is the same part number. I for sure have the 17mm tensioner and I definitely have the tick from the left cylinder. If I order the new one will it be the 19mm tensioner? That tick or knock drives me nuts...Of course no one a the dealership knew anything about it... Thanks for all the great info and videos.

[@Yo-Ken]

I have been told the part number is the same, but I can not be sure. I know this is the part number I order... 11317108586.

[@denissavoie2293]

@@Yo-Ken ok great thanks again.

[@juancarlosrodriguez8381]

I have the same situation as you. Went to the dealer and told me the same story. My GS is 2021 came with the 17mm I went an order 19mm it anyway. Don't listen to them they're only reading a number on a screen go ahead and buy the tensioner. There is no harm done to the engine though only the annoying ticking noise in a $30k bike.

[@Yo-Ken]

@@juancarlosrodriguez8381 Well said !

[@idicaridicar1817]

Hola, esto afecta a una 1250 del 2024?? Gracias.

[@Yo-Ken]

I am not sure.

[@m111ark]

So…20 years and counting,BMW still won’t install the correct cam chain tensioner.

[@Yo-Ken]

Apparently

[@cnaylor665]

Hi, Can I just confirm, I can get this from my motorad dealer, and it not only takes the ticking noise of the cylinders but reduces the engine noise in total, is it a smoother ride also please.

[@carlomari247]

but can I unscrew the old tensioner directly or do I have to phase it to ensure it doesn't go out of phase?

[@Yo-Ken]

No phasing required. Its a simple swap.

[@yazeedahmed2466]

you need changing one side only or both side ?

[@Yo-Ken]

Just the left side.

[@Jose59649]

Hey bro nice video did you remember how March longer was compared to the original ?

[@Yo-Ken]

I never measured the difference, I'm thinking about 10mm.

[@Jose59649]

@@Yo-Ken thanks

[@shmontrostov]

Thanks for the tip! Is the OEM part? Do you have part number?... Sorry if I missed it in comments...

[@Yo-Ken]

Part number 11317108586

[@scotty2221]

I have a 2023 1250GS and no ticking, do I need to change mine to be safe?

[@Yo-Ken]

I would not change it,. My 1250 did it from day one.

[@scotty2221]

@@Yo-Ken Ah gotcha. Sorry that did it from day one though for ya. I had a K1600GT for 5yr, got an Ultra Glide HD for couple years and just missed the performance and handling the BMWs offer so I had to come back lol. Probably will be BMW for life or Ducati if they make it better balanced lol.

[@gsrider569]

Question for you, Does the left piston have to be TDC? I watched tge BMW guy swap out the tensioner but it was an air head. It was also on the top of the engine. He said to put it in TDC. Not sure if this applies to our shift cam engines. . Thanks

[@Yo-Ken]

I don't know about the air head engines. I did not do top dead center.... I just removed and replaced. I little oil comes out, but its a simple job. There is a little tension when you put the new tensioner in, just make sure it goes in straight, so you don't cross thread.

[@gsrider569]

@@Yo-Ken I watched you video and it looks simple enough. I have a 2020 GSA and complained about the knocking sound on the left side. Did a valve clearance check and said everything is fine. Well, it's not ok listening to my hot engine idle. Gonna pick up the new tentioner after Christmas, bike is asleep for the winter. Thanks for an awesome video. Really put me at ease.

[@Yo-Ken]

@@gsrider569 No problem... my dealer told m the same thing. The tensioner upgrade makes the 1250 sound like it should.

[@cnaylor665]

Hi yo Ken, Can anyone give a reply please to whether it makes any improvement on how smooth the bike runs and does it silent the engine in total, not just the cam chain. Many thanks Chris

[@Yo-Ken]

As far as smoothness goes, I did not noticed anything different. The engine has always felt smooth to me. The tick is gone but the overall engine noise is the same. Its sounds the same now whether its cold or warmed up... and I'm good with that.

[@user-sv2on4dt9m]

Hi! I’m 2021 RT owner and it has the same tensioner. I asked dealer to replace with new version, but they refused. And I looked brand new models at dealer shop, they equipped with old version of tensioner:((

[@Yo-Ken]

Its an easy install, no need for the service department.

[@InterimExec]

Why did the Dealer refuse?Did you ask

[@antonkeyser8185]

Hi there Anton from South Africa... what is the difference in height . I read 17 and 19. Is that milimeters it does look a bit bigger and what kind of steel should i use to make the bigger one as i wont be able to find it in my country

[@Yo-Ken]

I don't have specific numbers or material. There is some info on this is forum... it might help. www.advrider.com/f/threads/poll-r1250gs-left-cylinder-ticking-noise.1517815/page-3#post-44891465

[@Paulie3051]

Any idea why it wasn’t originally built with longer tensioner. And does the shorter tensioner damage the engine?

[@Yo-Ken]

I don't know why BMW did not upgrade to the longer tensioner. As far as engine damage, I have heard of no issues, I'm over a 1000 miles with the new tensioner, and all seems good.

[@lifeisarideuk]

Seems you cant

[@RaulTecar]

Late reply, but the left side chain is longer than the right side. Cost savings dictated the same tentioner on both sides, but left side will cause the chain to slack and tick. Hence the longer tensioner only needed on the left side. Either way, BMW said that no damage or issue should occur, other than the annoying sound.

[@mrktm65sx]

So, does this mod get rid of that "diesel" sound after warmup that you hated?

[@Yo-Ken]

Yes it does... its perfect now.

[@FajaGallagher]

Does this solve the clacking problem I have at 3,000-4,000 rpm? Not sure we have the same problem

[@Yo-Ken]

I could not tell as the noise was at an Idle only. I never had issues at higher RPM.

[@FajaGallagher]

I have a very annoying clattering between 3-4K rpm. Sounds like it’s a different problem.

[@ADVdiary]

Where can i find this part? Any part number? Motorrad said they don’t have this part

[@Yo-Ken]

Part# 11317108586... I order it through my local dealer. Type BMW 1317108586 in your search engine and there will be dealers you can order it from.

[@ovidiuvoinea6118]

Is it necessary to change this part only for the left cylinder, or also for the right one?

[@Yo-Ken]

For me, there was no need to change the right side. The right side is quite. Most people only change the left side.

[@pcat1378]

The right side does not have a modified replacement, it is only the left side that has the modified tensioner. If you ordered the right side it would be the same as what you take out.

[@brianhill3603]

You have to ask, why isn't this covered under warranty 🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Yo-Ken]

I think because its not a failure issue, just a noisy engine.

[@Bimmermpower4]

because the dealership's service department's do not deem this issue as a 'problem.' They will tell you the noise is normal as the did to me. Had to do this myself like YoKen did, my bike is now fixed thanks to YoKen

[@bmano7850]

Hey man, thanks for the video. What year model is your GS?

[@Yo-Ken]

Np... 2020.

[@gwadaflat]

Hi , Should we replace both on each side ?

[@Yo-Ken]

I only did one side. The right side never had a tick issue.

[@flaco117117]

Hey brother thanks for the video, i have the same issue with my 19 gs but on the right side , you think that same fix will help, haven't seen many people talking about the right side? Thanks

[@Yo-Ken]

I can't see why not, they are the same.

[@flaco117117]

@Yo-Ken i just called Garcia Moto and they gave me the part # for that side . I appreciate you very much for that video, i will install the parts and leave an update here just in case someone else has the same issue. Thanks you for taking the time. Love your content keep them coming

[@Yo-Ken]

@@flaco117117 When you get the part, it should take a 19mm not a 17mm wrench.

[@abevision72]

19mm and 17mm wrench?...or high of tensioner....pls explain

[@Yo-Ken]

@abevision72 Not the height, the wrench size to remove and install the tensioner. The old tensioner is 17mm. The new one is 19mm.

[@cnaylor665]

Hi Yo Ken, Any chance for an update please, ticking still gone? And mileage you've done since new tensioner. Cheers fella.

[@Yo-Ken]

I'm a few miles away from 20,000, I have about 3000 miles on the new tensioner. Ticking is still gone, the bike is running great.

[@Tsmassey]

Have the same issue but with right side …. Is the same solution for tha right side ? Left side is quiet and smooth

[@Yo-Ken]

I was doing a little research and found that when you go to an aftermarket mirror, the vibes are gone.

[@Tsmassey]

@@Yo-Ken mirror ?

[@Yo-Ken]

@@Tsmassey. I meant mirrors

[@dcswafford]

So you don't need to have the cylinder at TDC to do the install? It's that simple?

[@Yo-Ken]

No need for TDC, as long as you do not turn the engine over there is no chance of the chain skipping a tooth.

[@dcswafford]

@@Yo-Ken Sweet!

[@Bimmermpower4]

engine position is irrelevant to the chain tension, just DO NOT START IT WITH THE TENSIONER REMOVED !! otherwise it will skip timing. keep the key far away from the bike when you do the repair until its ready to go.

[@RayPremium-rb7gi]

Hi just to check I own a 2018 1200 gs Rallye , mine also have the tick sound but according to my buddy he said got to do with the timing chain . So if I change it would it help? Appreciate if you could answer. Hello from Singapore

[@Yo-Ken]

Yes he is correct. The tolerances on the timing chain are the cause, that's why the new tensioner works on removing the tick. Chaining the chain might work, but its much more expensive.

[@RayPremium-rb7gi]

@@Yo-Ken so u recommend to change rather then do a valve clearance? My mileage now is 53k

[@Yo-Ken]

@@RayPremium-rb7gi With 53k, i would definitely do a valve check.

[@RayPremium-rb7gi]

@@Yo-Ken alright thanks so much for the knowledge 🙏🏼

[@nicholascrocker4329]

I assume it will be covered by my a BMW extended warranty?

[@Yo-Ken]

If it fails I am sure it would be covered.

[@btcbiker]

I'm sorry to ask a stupid question. I have a 1200GS 2017, is it the same tensioner? Thank you for any help. Mark in Hertford, England.

[@Yo-Ken]

No worries man... It's not the same, different part number.

[@btcbiker]

@@Yo-Ken Thank you for taking the time to reply. Are you able to post the correct part number?

[@Yo-Ken]

@@btcbiker I would not know the part number for the 1200. The part number for the 1250 is 11317108586

[@RayPremium-rb7gi]

Hi sorry to ask I have a 2018 1200 gs Rallye, mine has the tick sound but my buddy said it’s got to do with the timing chain ? Or should I just change it ? , appreciate if u could answer. Hello from Singapore

[@tribex4790]

Have you a code to buy It? Where you have buy It? Thanks!

[@Yo-Ken]

This is the part number. Any Bmw dealer can order this part... 11317108586

[@danimal7067]

will this new part work on a 2018 gsa ?

[@Yo-Ken]

I don't know, I know the cams are different, so the tensioner might be. Maybe looking up the part number for the 2019 and newer against the number from the 2018. If they are the same... it should work. I did not know the 18's and older had the same issue.

[@advrider1250]

hello, is it one per cylinder? or just one under the left cylinder?

[@Yo-Ken]

Just the left cylinder... the rotation of the timing chains takes more slack out of the right side. Some have changed both, but the right side has never been an issue for me.

[@advrider1250]

@@Yo-Ken Thank you.

[@jeanjacques9980]

My thoughts as well, both sides?

[@Yo-Ken]

@@jeanjacques9980 I only did the left side. The right side never had the tick.

[@jeanjacques9980]

@@Yo-Ken A number of years ago it was recommended to replace items on both sides due to engine malfunctioning, might be the 1150 engine. Plastic parts failed, replaced with metal part.

[@jetrex1986]

I have been told thats the only part number for this bike. --------- is it a upgrade with the same number?

[@Yo-Ken]

I don't know if it is the same part#. I got this info from a forum called advrider.com. Lots of good info on the GS over there. The easy way to tell is, if the nut is 19mm its the upgrade one, the stock size is 17mm. Not sure why BMW would not up grade or have a service bulletin... its sound so much better with the upgraded tensioner.

[@jetrex1986]

@@Yo-Ken I got the dealer to look up that number and he said that was the only one contacted to the bike.He also told me it was the shift Cam that made the ticking. I asked him why do the 1200s have the same ticking he didn't know.

[@Yo-Ken]

@@jetrex1986 All good questions.

[@araarte]

Never disassemble when hot!!!!!...You could do damage!!!!!!

[@carnage2009]

All it does is change the sound?

[@Yo-Ken]

Yes.

[@motocomfort_de]

@@Yo-Ken No!

[@agu26fly]

Hi may I know where to get this tensioner?

[@Yo-Ken]

This is the part number...11317108586 Any BMW motorcycle dealer can order it for you. It took about two weeks to get it. It had to come from Germany.

[@martinschneuer]

@@Yo-Ken Here in Chile they do not sell the new tensioner. Please provide me the link where to buy in Germany. Also please give me the length of the new tensioner.

[@Yo-Ken]

@@martinschneuer This is a website where you can purchase. I order mine through a local dealer, it had to come from Germany. I never measured the new one. bmwparts.crosscountrycycle.net/p/bmw__R1250GS/Set--timing-chain-tensioner-LINKS/119635944/11317108586.html

[@martinschneuer]

Thank you @@Yo-Ken

[@lotfidjebbar4709]

How many km to change the tensionner ?? Thank you

[@Yo-Ken]

I changed it around 20,000.

[@tjoentjoen]

@@Yo-Ken you mean you change the tensioner at every 20,000 km?

[@Yo-Ken]

@@tjoentjoen No, just one time.

[@tjoentjoen]

@@Yo-Ken how many km have you put on the new improved tensioner so far? thank you for the quick reply.

[@Yo-Ken]

@@tjoentjoen About 10,000km.

[@Jroam12]

What mic are you using on your insta

[@Yo-Ken]

DJI... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNHLHQ2T/?coliid=I2C9KUPRK4TKBF&colid=1A73H8G6N1RBK&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_ys_dp_it

[@Worldwide..motorcycle..dent.]

Smoother......my bad

[@Yo-Ken]

I understood...

[@Carlnewman68]

Do you know why it’s only the left cylinder , and I wonder why they don’t do it from factory, my 2021 after 600 miles was shocking , like a 1920 farm tractor, told bmw uk and they swapped it out for this new one and know at 8400 miles she’s sweet . Come on bmw why is this . Carl 🇬🇧

[@Yo-Ken]

Good questions, I can only guess why its just one side that seems to be the issue. The rotation of the timing chains is my guess, the one side sees more of the load, It works that way on my race car, the tensioner has to be beefed up on the one to make sure my cam timing stays consistent.

[@tjoentjoen]

I bought a brand new 2022 model , the left side already came with the 19mm cam chain tensioner

[@michaelvadney5803]

A recall item?

[@Yo-Ken]

No, its not a wear issue, only a noise issue.

[@iacoposcarpetti9697]

Give us the code

[@NomadOnGS]

its mentioned in the description

[@dwayne6087]

color mine