BMW Service - R1100R front tire replacement

[@jlg3315]

your videos include ALL the right details to make it possible for others to do the jobs you show like we have done it 100 times. thank you!

[@volvogt21]

Brilliantly explained. Keep up the spanner size and torque references. They are starting to sink in. Cheers

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Good!

[@michaeldavis1659]

Chris makes everything look easy. Thanks Chris

[@Theknotman1964]

Brilliant Chris, Good to see you getting back to to what you do best, Keep the videos coming mate, Fae Jimmy in Scotland

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@ronrandall5953]

Chris , Thanks for the tip on the pinch bolts. I just replaced tires on my R1200R and did use copper anti seize on the pinch bolts. I enjoy working on my BMW and you have been very helpful.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You are welcome, Ron,. Stay tuned; there's more, Chris

[@Nailgunner66]

Excellent as usual Chris!🔧👍🏻

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you.

[@danieltaylor9761]

Thank heaven Chris Harris explaining "the orange DOT" on the tire wall. Many (I'll be nice) just have no real clue and should not be called mechanics. After all, they can't get "the dot" right, then what else are they screwing up?

[@hekkenfeldt]

Wow. This is the best tire change video I've seen. Thanks.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you, Christian!

[@macmorgan6685]

Been using that method for years!!! Much easier than the fancy and expensive tire changer.

[@hankbultman4557]

about right for a life fixing other peoples problems. Good job Chris.

[@scottdeeslcutusa8117]

Thank you Chris for showing the drag on front brake. I just put new pads on and could not find if the drag I was seeing is normal...

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You are quite welcome,, Scott. I'll have much more material out very soon. Patreon is the place to see it first and also see some exclusive content not available elsewhere. www.patreon.com/user?u=25101320

[@albertomendoza1948]

Thank you for your valuable time for!

[@josephkalayzich3622]

Great Chris keep them coming very informative

[@ChrisR.Harris]

There's plenty more, thanks!

[@dcraddockmc]

Chris, thank you for doing what you do! Your videos are great, and I learn so much from your work.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you; there's more to come. Stay tuned!

[@erikclausen4780]

Great Job Chris real enjoy your videos good info helps me keep my oilhead flying .

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thanks, Erik; there's more to come.

[@nutandmutton]

Great easy to follow steps. Thanks!

[@fernandomarques6530]

Hi Chris! I love your videos, they are always very useful. In the past I had an R11RT and your videos helped me a lot to do the motorcycle maintenance, I even changed the clutch and other maintenance such as tuning the valves. Now I have a K12LT, some things are still identical like the wheels or the final drive. Thank you so much for all your work and knowledge sharing! Best regards from Mafra / Portugal ✌️

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Good luck to you, Fernando!

[@gerrypowell2748]

Always good to watch❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Gerry; Thank you.

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

The cross spoke wheels are more narrow than the mag wheels. A narrower wheel means agility. More riding agility equals more fun. In 2,002 I saved up $12,000 + to get a brand new R1100R. When I went to the dealer, I found that the R1100R was replaced with the R1150R. I didn't like the newer seat and the handle bars. I found a 2nd hand year 2,000 R1100R for $7,200. It was in mint near showcase condition with only 20,000 miles. At the time this was the biggest motorcycle I ever rode and I had to ride it 100 miles in the crazy Los Angles traffic to get home. I put 110,000 miles on that bike and its still going strong. Before I got the R1100R, I did all my cross country motorcycle trips including Latin America on a 650CC Honda.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

:)

[@bmwrider1]

Chris thanks for teaching us all !

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You are quite welcome. Stay tuned for much more!

[@stusax1]

Great Chris keep them coming very informative, Excellent as usual Chris!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

There is more; thank you.

[@46MOTO46]

Good job as always!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you.

[@DozzerRS]

Good Job Chris. This is still real handwork. 👍👍👍👍 Greatings from Germany. Michl

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you, my friend!

[@TheDude13]

I do wish you had showed the process of putting the axle back on in more detail. How do you get all the things (fork, spacer, wheel, speed sensor) lined up and in place with only two hands? But the order of removal and re-tightening is most important and well covered. Thank you!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You are welcome but I can't have everything in every video - They'd be 300 hours long each! Each video should reveal more detail; just as if you were working next to me. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned, Chris

[@billpumarejo699]

Good video, I always pick up something new

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Great! Thank you for watching.

[@malcolmdobson1244]

just fab Chris...spot on.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you, Malcolm. Enjoy your day, my friend.

[@malcolmdobson1244]

@@ChrisR.Harris thanks Chris I have had a great day..

[@r11oorsego18]

i have to remove front fender; without you i was lost.., Thank you, Thank you.., 🤠

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You are welcome. Come to my Patreon channel for more: www.patreon.com/user?u=25101320

[@hardcorehenry518]

This is great content. So What if I don't have a torque wrench available?

[@MuleBlanche]

Great job!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you, Royce, my friend! There's more coming along soon. I hope you are well, Chris

[@remyassier1758]

Great

[@Junk65]

Great video

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you. See more on my Patreon channel: www.patreon.com/user?u=25101320

[@swedenmc6593]

Nice work 👍🏻🇸🇪

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you.

[@RichardT2112]

Any tips on balancing? And a Big wet Thankyou from us shmucks who love to do their own work. Damn pity you’re so far away, else I’d come by to shake your hand!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

The red dot on the tires sidewall goes to the valve hole in the rim. Make user your direction of rotation is correct and ride. You'll know if they are out of balance. Good Luck!

[@tdj7161]

Well explained thank you so much👍👍👍

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You're welcome.

[@abbameen]

Oukei, i just put new discs and pads in my r 1100 rs and i was wondering is it normal that front wheel don't roll free, so it's ok. Thanks Chris, Juha from Finnland.

[@pitg1318]

Excelent vid!!!!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thanks

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

When did you put new brake pads on i didn't see it? I would put everything together then lock up the brakes, then torque it down. How much would one expect to pay for a tire change?

[@ddague-kp3ub]

Hello Chris, thanks very much for this. Lots to learn in maintaining these machines. I have been using the nickel antiseize on other projects. Is this ok for the bmw or should I pick up cooper? Also curious if I should reduce the applied torque on bolts when referencing the specification. Thanks very much

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

If you don't remove the pinch bolts on the bottom of the fork, why do they have them there?

[@mossandthesea]

Where can I get an engine guard like the one you have on the bike?

[@henno_h]

thanks bro Jesus loves you

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

Did you examine the bearings? or grease em? Thx ps if the tire is trash may we cut it off with a saw??

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

Can you put a 130/70/17 when It calls for a 120/70/17 on it?? Will it change the miles per hour reading? Thx

[@jarmilas.nielsen5633]

Thanks for all your videos, my husbond always look at them before doing maintanance at our r1100r. Sept 99 so close to 20😀After changing front breakpads and seals at the front fork top we now hear a bit of grinding noise from the breakdisk pins. The disk are free floating. What can this be caused by ?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

jarmila; thank you. Your grinding is likely one of the spring clips attached to one of the brake pads. The hole where the pin passes through the brake pad has an oval'ish shaped spring clip (wire) fixed with a rivet in the center. Often when the pin is pushed through this friggin' wire gets trapped in the hole, under pin. This prevents the brake pad from moving on the pin causing a misalignment of the pad and a resulting noise from the friction material of the pad touching the disc at an angle. I have filmed a bit about this; to be edited soon. Stay tuned, Chris

[@jarmilas.nielsen5633]

Thanks for your quick advice. Looking forward to see your video br from denmark

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@jarmilas.nielsen5633 You are quite welcome!

[@louislopez55]

Hello Chris, I've been watching your videos for awhile now. I have a similar bike ('98 R1100R). I guess my steering damper is shot. Should I replace it, remove it or just let it be? The little rubber spacers have disappeared too. Thank you.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Louis; The stock damper does virtually nothing and no one ever notices when they fail until they look at it and see it leaking. It does nothing. Take it off and set it aside or replace it with HyperPro or such. Good Luck, Chris

[@SteveHacker]

FANTASTIC! ... Heeeeeeeeee’s BBBAAAACK!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊😊😊

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Hi Steve!

[@LuchianCiobanu]

nice job. I just had mines replaced. Continental TKC 70. I have an 1992 R100R German edition with the same wheels. What is the correct pressure? Manual said 2.5f / 2.9r (bar) - with passenger. Just had a test ride and don t like the way these tyres feel. I am already regretting the Metzelers

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Set the tires at what works for you. Try 2 bar and see how it feels.

[@ruc9360]

This would also work just fine on bmw r850r yes? Is there difference?

[@pitg1318]

Chris hi!! Is the same in the gs r1150 adv? 2004 procedure?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

If you are asking if the R1150GS and the R1100R share the same front wheel removal procedure and torque values the answer is yes; that is correct.

[@pitg1318]

@@ChrisR.Harris thanks a lot my friend this will help me to do that in my motorcycle. You re the best man

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@pitg1318 Good luck. It's all fun in the shop. Take your time.

[@EmonsM]

You make soooooo great videos Chris ;-) How did you balance the tires? With adhesive weights or with BBs? Best Greetings from Germany ;-)

[@ChrisR.Harris]

If the wheels have been balanced before and the red dot on the sidewall is next to the valve stem as it should be when installed fresh; you are replacing the tires and placing the red dot at the same location as the last tire; at the valve stem (proper side,, of course). Then you should be able to ride away leaving the weights from the previous installation intact. Chris

[@rickyrummel409]

Chris, Which tire irons do you recommend? Do you use three at a time?

[@gamersroost]

Hey Chris, Your shop here in Bangor?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Ah, the shop that was almost a shop that isn't a shop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3Wlf3eaac5sjpo

[@dodger0101]

Thanks for another great video! Quick question, what's the advantage of copper anti seize over aluminum?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Copper vs. Nickel: Nickel turns to cement when old and heat cycled numerous times. In 1999 BMW instructed us lowly technicians to use only copper and to coat the threads of every spark plug with this paste and torque to 20 N-m. Here we are 20 years later and I've never had a seized part previously coated with it and never had a thread strip due of its use. Here's what I use: www.wurthusa.com/Chemical-Product/Lubricants/Anti-Seize/Anti-Seize-Copper-Paste/p/0890920284

[@nokoolaid]

Would leaving a tire out in the sun before doing this help?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Sure, warm rubber is easier to spoon on.

[@stevegiannotti6700]

Do those tire irons scratch the rims

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Not if you are careful. If you're really scared wrap a sock around each iron. Good luck, Chris

[@iainhamilton4482]

didnt know r1100r's had spokes

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Yes, cross-spoke wheels as the GS models but 18" front. The same were used on the early R1100RT-P authority models. They are stronger than the 3 spoke wheel.

[@park1wayify]

can you use these spoke rims on R1100RT?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Yes, but why would you want to? The cross-spoke wheels are nearly impossible to keep clean and they put you on odd-sized rubber. They are slightly lighter front and rear (1.5 and 0.5 respectively) however.

[@park1wayify]

@@ChrisR.Harris Isaw one on RTP looks great! I just can't find rear tire anymore ( metzeler roadtec z6 160/60zr18) on mine

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@park1wayify The first R1100RT-P models came equipped with cross-spoke wheels. Those were rejected by California Highway Patrol during trials as they would not retain a bead when the tires were run flat for the required 10 miles @ 65 mph. BMW switched to the much weaker, softer 3-spoke wheel to remedy this complaint. Problem solved. Lesson: Don't run your cross-spoke wheels with flat tires or you'll be rimming your way down the road.

[@park1wayify]

@@ChrisR.Harris excellent!! thanks for the information.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@park1wayify You're welcome. Metzeler replaced the Z6 with the Z8 in 160/60 ZR18 .

[@DrJRManriqueB]

Kaboom! 😂

[@rienlamberts6661]

I dont untherstand why using those sweaty gloves?

[@Chrischi112]

Why didn't you balance the tyre?

[@TheDude13]

He put the paint mark (heavy part of the tire) near the valve hole (light part of the wheel). Which I think, frankly, is not terribly necessary. I bought a very nice balancer when I changed my own tires on my GT. The balancer didn't come right away, so I changed the tires, mounted them, and rode them unbalanced. Didn't notice a thing. Took them off and balanced them carefully. Put them back on. Didn't notice a difference. I'm not sure what speed you need to be going to notice a difference, but it's more than 85mph for sure.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Balancing is not necessary IF you know the wheel and you are using same brand tires like the wheel has always had before. Tires are near perfectly balanced when manufactured (Avon, being an exception) so if the weights on your rim have been going onto the same spot for 100,000 miles of use you can be sure that the only thing requiring balancing is the bare wheel itself as the tire is not the issue. The rim certainly is not going to change its balance unless damaged. So if you know the wheel and have installed too many damned tires on that same wheel before you can rest assured that if the wheel assembly was balanced properly before and you put the red dot at the valve you'll find the test ride smooth as glass. If not then big deal, yard the wheel off, inspect closely for damage or a section of unseated bead or take it to be balanced if you don't believe it is correct. I will later show how to balance with a static balancing stand but this is not a necessary step if the above mentioned criteria have been met. Thank you for watching; stay tuned for more soon, Chris