Clutch Fluid Bleed, Flush & Change - BMW R1200GS LC: DETAILED Step-by-Step Instructions

[@uchiyanjp]

I was able to replace the clutch fluid using your video as a reference. I couldn't replace it using the BMW service manual alone. thank you. From a Japanese GS owner

[@zooskifilms]

@うちやん - Great to hear! Glad the video was helpful. Hope all is well in Japan! Winter is here in Michigan USA. As long as there is no snow, I will be riding! Ride safe!

[@tripfanatic]

Super tutorial and very nice camera views, thanks a lot for your contribution!

[@zooskifilms]

@tripfanatic - Hey, thanks for watching and commenting, it is appreciated! 👍

[@edsyphan3425]

Well I’m glad to see that the factory engineers were thinking of the mechanic when they made that design. Very nice explanation on your part though.

[@zooskifilms]

@edsyphan3425 - LOL, yeah, if it has a has a bleed fitting it should be accessible without having to take off so many parts (with tight clearances to boot)! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@leethorley6895]

what a great video. excellent camera work and explanation. Thanks

[@zooskifilms]

@leethorley6895 - Hey thank you for watching and commenting, glad to hear the video was helpful. Ride safe!

[@slk5020]

Have you created a video on clutch plate replacement? You’re a great resource, thanks for all the vids.

[@zooskifilms]

@SLK 50 - Thanks for your comment and question. I haven't made a video on the clutch plate replacement yet. I was considering upgrading to a higher performance clutch, and will definitely make a video on that. Thanks again!👍

[@ShahramZadeh]

One of the best instruction, thank you

[@stevemcneil1]

Thanks for the video. I enjoy your videos as they are simple and to the point. You seem more interested in instructing than entertaining, which is exactly what I appreciate. "More substance than swagger" My '22 GSA with 22K needs a new clutch which I will be doing this weekend along with the clutch fluid flush thanks to your help!

[@zooskifilms]

@stevemcneil1 - Hey thanks for the comment and for watching! I'm trying to make that my schtick, detailed how-to instructions. Those are the videos I prefer to watch as well. I find many how-to videos out there but either they're incomplete or they drag on with unnecessary fluff. Thanks again!

[@spektrum841]

Wrenching on moto, no background music/sounds, soothing voice commentary...I fall asleep to this.

[@zooskifilms]

@spektrum841 - Haha, well that makes two of us! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@rickyoung360]

Just a note to add. If you replace the bleed screw with a Speed Bleeder it will make the chore much quicker and easier. They work the same as they do on brake calipers using a check ball to keep air from entering the system. All you have to do is crack open the Speed Bleeder and pump the lever until all of the old fluid is out (if changing your fluid) or until all the air is out of the system. You don't have to keep loosening and tightening the bleed screw each time you pump the lever. :^)

[@zooskifilms]

@rickyoung360 -Yes, great point! I actually installed those speed bleeders on my brakes. Didn't even think about installing them here but you are right, would have made the job a whole lot easier. Thanks for sharing!

[@Kobe29261]

A lot of makers including BMW used to design their bikes with users and service in mind; forget which bike but there was a model that was designed 'field serviceable' these days engineers seem to assume everyone will just take their bikes to the shop - unless you are riding 10+ year old bikes -I've owned an R1150R, an R1200 and a 1250GS - its rather obvious BMW cares less and less how difficult it is to service their bikes. This is a shame; one way that people fell in love with motorcycles was fixing them over a weekend with friends. Somebody in marketing should be told this!

[@zooskifilms]

@Kobe29261 - Amen to that!

[@stallebrass]

Love your video's, very detailed with the close-ups so thank you. I can now change my clutch fluid and coolant with more confidence. 👍 Would love to see a video on a fork oil change, removing the headlight, and removing the airbox housing. Seen a couple on the latter but it was lacking in some detail. I ask as I need to replace my front shock, which requires some major disasembly, namely removing the tank and airbox. I also need to get the headlight out to replace the little fan inside (having an intermitent high beam fault that comes on after varying amounts of time depending on temp - hence why I think it's the internal fan). Thanks again.

[@zooskifilms]

@stallebrass - Thanks for watching and the comments! I will add your upvote for the fork oil change, and also add the headlight removal and airbag housing to the list of the to-do videos. What year is your GS? So many videos to make, so little time! Thanks again!

[@Hogdriver88]

Great video - looks like a 2 man job to squeeze/bleed. Wonder if it’s the same design on a 1250 with starter removal.

[@zooskifilms]

@Hogdriver88 - I believe it is but I would double check that. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jesusasensio895]

Great video! Congrats from Europe. Only one showing all needed tools and size!. By the way, the 3/32 inch (ID) hose would be a, for instance 2mmx 4mm?. I need to buy it and there are lots of them.... Thanks

[@zooskifilms]

@jesusasensio895 - Hey thank you for watching and commenting. It is appreciated. For the hose ID - 3/32 = 0.09375 x 25.4 (1 inch = 25.4mm) = 2.38125mm. So either 2 or 3mm should do it. Cheers!

[@Gizzagoable]

Perfect guide with great detail. Thank you!

[@markKTON]

@Gizzagoable - Hey thanks for watching and commenting, it is appreciated! 👍

[@zooskifilms]

@Gizzagoable - Hey thanks for watching and commenting, it is appreciated! 👍

[@danielvilalba1966]

Hi, why you removed the battery if it doesn't interfere on the service.

[@zooskifilms]

@danielvilalba1966 - Thanks for your question. I removed the battery because you have a better visual on the starter motor mounting bolts and as a general practice I always disconnect the battery when touching anything electrical on the bike.

[@puku6154]

Thank you very much! It was very helpful. It's been about 3 years since I bought it second hand, but I haven't replaced it, so I decided to try it this time. Fluid used Shimano BR-S7000. In particular, it was good that they introduced the tightening torque each time. I will continue to use it as a reference. Thank you. Thanks to that, the clutch has improved and the gears have entered cleanly. By the way, the windshield is cracked and I want to replace it. Please tell me how to replace the right side. My model is 2014, water cooled.

[@zooskifilms]

@puku6154 - Thank you for watching and for the comments! Glad to hear the gear shifting has improved. For the windshield repair, see if this video helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXebZmpqZsyCsKs

[@Sweep29]

Excellent video and commentary. I may have to do exactly the same to my bike. Same model. Thanks again.

[@zooskifilms]

@Sweep29 - Thank you very much for watching and commenting, and hope the video helps!

[@Mckhuus]

Thanks this is great help.. Love your videos.. I am about to remove the engine form my GSA 2020 to inspect the gearbox.. Any advice or point me to some videos as i am having trouble finding something for the newer bikes.

[@zooskifilms]

@Mckhuus - Oh wow, sorry, not aware of any videos out there to remove the engine for the newer model. But I have seen some for model year 2005-ish. I do have a service manual for my 2016, I can take a look through it to see if it includes the engine removal. I'm traveling at the moment, should be back home within the next week. I'll get back to you then. Cheers!

[@booshallmighty]

My clutch feels like it's slipping when I'm hard on throttle like when overtaking. Only done 18k miles. Any ideas?

[@zooskifilms]

@booshallmighty - What year? Did it just start slipping or for how long has it been this way? To me the clutch is either worn or needs an adjustment. Low miles makes me think it needs an adjustment. But curious if this is a sudden change or gradual?

[@booshallmighty]

@@zooskifilms It's 2018 model like R1200 GS. 18k. It did just come out of nowhere. Seems to get worse but that could be me being aware of it. Happens under hard acceleration. Feels like it's slipping, the revs run away with the bike and don't match the engine speed. Really hope it's not the clutch, this bike is in good order, I don't go off road or even in the rain. Typical GS adventure rider. I heard someone adjusting a grub screw behind the lever? I dunno

[@zooskifilms]

@booshallmighty - Understood. One additional question: are you adding anything to the oil (like moly)? You don't want to add anything to these models where the engine and clutch share the same oil. Otherwise the next easiest step would be to try adjusting the clutch play at the handlebar. There are a couple of set screws for the adjustment, one is the locking screw and the other adjusts the play. I will add this to my list of videos, but not sure when I'll be able to get to it. Let us know what you find out. Best!

[@booshallmighty]

@@zooskifilms Hi, it's due an oil change. I drained some clutch oil from the reservoir (nothing). The bike is booked into BMW main stealers on the 18th of this month to check it. If it is the clutch I will change the clutch myself. Looks very straightforward, only seen one English speaking video on this were a guy puts in an uprated clutch. I will just go OEM. This would be a great video for you, one which I wished you had on your channel. I will have a look at adjusting the clutch. If it does turn out to be the clutch plates slipping, I will be shocked. This bike does not work hard, I got her at 7k and was well serviced. BMWs for you I guess. Great Channel, I enjoy watching you wrench

[@zooskifilms]

@@booshallmighty - Thanks for the update. Really curious what you find out. I may try to sneak in a clutch adjustment video after I play with it for a bit. Not much information in the service manual. Keep in touch!

[@mikeholland1556]

Great vlog , i wondered where the clutch slave cylinder was. Dot 4 brake fluid not to be used i take it ? 😮

[@zooskifilms]

@mikeholland1556 - Thanks for watching and commenting. Correct, not recommended to use DOT 4 brake fluid. The Vitamol is non-hydroscopic like brake fluid is. I guess BMW uses the more expensive Vitamol for long term use where you don't need to service the clutch unless changing out parts in the circuit. Of course just me speculating. Thanks again! ✌

[@mikeholland1556]

Nice one, thanks for that information. Makes total sense .

[@zooskifilms]

@@mikeholland1556- You bet! Happy wrenching!

[@jaycourant5394]

Amazing, well done!!! These really are excellent videos.

[@zooskifilms]

@jaycourant5394 - Thank you very much, glad to hear they are helpful in some way. Happy wrenching!

[@TheDervMan]

I was only wondering the other day where the clutch slave cylinder was, and now I know. Thanks so much for putting this together 👍🏻🔧

[@zooskifilms]

@DervMan - You bet, and thanks for watching!

[@idrishassane629]

Can we use this fluid for brake system as well?

[@zooskifilms]

@drishassane629 - Hello, actually the clutch and brake fluid are different so not possible to use one for both systems. I am not sure what would happen if you did, I just wouldn't recommend it. Thanks for watching and your question.

[@davidmain3]

Firstly thanks for a great instructional video, it was all very clear and helpful. I'm looking at my 2019 GS with 44,000 miles on it, thinking I bet it will need the same treatment soon. But with all the hassle you described removing and re installing the starter I'm thinking access to the clutch slave cylinder bleed valve might be possible from the underside, having first removed the exhaust system. (Exhaust removal looks easier than starter motor). Any thoughts? (Before I attempt this option)

[@zooskifilms]

@David Main - Thanks for watching and for your question. I don't think you can reach that bleeder valve on the clutch slave unless you take the starter motor out. That's because that valve sits on top of the slave unit, I just don't see how you could get a wrench in there with the starter motor sitting there. That being said I am curious if it could be done. Let me know if you are able to do it and how your experience goes, I would be ready to try it myself if possible. Thanks again!

[@benjaminbirrey5542]

Hi! Good video! I was also wondering if this can fix my problem for my 2017gsa. It happens when i am on highway speeds like 70mph, the gear shift indicator starts to flicker then my engine starts to jerk, i lose control of throttle then when i downshift it goes away up until I downshift to 3rd gear. I tried connecting it to a gs911 but there is no error codes and bmw service cant figure it out as well

[@zooskifilms]

@benjaminbirrey5542 - When you say flicker, do you mean the gear number fades out to a blank screen? It sounds more like a gearbox issue than a clutch issue, but I would still check everything in the circuit.Also, when you it starts to jerk, does it feel like the clutch is slipping or that it's going into another gear? By the way, are you in 6th gear when this happens?

[@benjaminbirrey5542]

@@zooskifilms yes, the screen goes blank. Then its more noticeable on 6th gear then I loose control of the throttle like its sputtering then also when i downshift to 5th and 4th. But 3rd,2nd is fine

[@benjaminbirrey5542]

And it only happens on extended riding time like when i do a alteast a 3hr ride or more

[@zooskifilms]

@@benjaminbirrey5542 - Let me dig around and get back to you. Very unusual for sure.

[@zooskifilms]

@@benjaminbirrey5542 - Ok interesting, thanks for the additional information. I will investigate further.

[@ΣτράτοςΤΣΟΠΑΝΙΔΗΣ]

Hi there, great work! I am having exactly the same issue the bike sometimes doesn’t 1st gear from neutral some times also from 2nd to 1st will this solve my problem? What do you think? What do I have to check? Thanks in advance!Stratos from Greece

[@zooskifilms]

@user-zx4hb1ec9v - Hello to Stratos Greece! Thank you for watching and your question. Regarding your question, does it drop into gear if you walk the bike forward or back? When in 2nd going to 1st, is it difficult to shift while in motion or at a stop?

[@ΣτράτοςΤΣΟΠΑΝΙΔΗΣ]

@@zooskifilms it happened only a couple of times so not sure as I was stationary,but one time when I was moving from 2nd to 1st like 7-10km per hour didn’t downshift.Also when I am stationary I can put 2nd gear 2 times happened, as I could not put it in 1st!

[@zooskifilms]

@@ΣτράτοςΤΣΟΠΑΝΙΔΗΣ - Ok understood. The next time you are stationary and in N try rolling the bike forward or backward a half meter and try again. If it drops into 1st then I don't think the issue is air in the clutch. If it doesn't, then I would try bleeding the clutch line.

[@mariominayag]

Subscribed! I would like to ask some things: 1) My clutch started to sound super weird with a heart shattering clack, i opened it and altho i didnt see much wear on the plates itself nor the preassure plate, I saw markings in the spring poles as if the springs were hitting it and carved them a bit. I think i will have to buy the whole drum with clutch plates and springs anew but now the bike wont go into gears ( I know, it does not have the clutch drum on now ) but the thing is, the clutch lever feels stuck. Could it be that i just need to drain it ? please, shed some light into my head. Thanks a million! ( I have same bike 2016 )

[@zooskifilms]

@mariominayag - My apologies for the delay, had to travel for work this past week. When you say the clutch lever feels stuck, do you mean you can pull back on it or is there no resistance when you do? And thanks for subscribing!

[@mariominayag]

@@zooskifilms thank you ! Well, the clutch feels as if something is blocking the lever from being pulled. I haven’t tried to pull it super hard because i dont want to damage it, but it just feels hard. I took out the clutch drum and plates and noticed that the springs were indenting the plate drum holder so i know i have to buy a whole new kit. I did not take the outer drum, just the inner one with the plates and the bolt that holds it. But my concern is, if i put the new clutch kit on, will the lever go back to feeling normal?

[@Keafearless]

Thanks for your video, I have bought the 2nd hand R1200GSA, when I engage the gear from N to 1, the bike a bit move like your bike and also the same sound, Is it normal for R1200GSA, m bike year 2016 with 13500KM. thanks in advance.

[@zooskifilms]

@kea Zaa - Yes, perfectly normal, mine did that from the first day I picked up my R1200GSA new. As long as there is no rattle or clicking noise, just a single clunk sound that engages the gear. Cheers!

[@Keafearless]

@@zooskifilms My name is Kea from Thailand, appreciated for your information sharing.

[@zooskifilms]

@@Keafearless - Nice to meet you Kea! I just came back from 5 months in Thailand. My Wifes family is in Phichit. Maybe we can meet next time we are in Thailand.

[@Keafearless]

@@zooskifilms definitely bro. my home town was in Suphanburi, But I worked in Bangkok. Not too far from there, there are too many nice place there and the province nearby like a Pisanulok and Pretchaboon. Let me know when you come.

[@zooskifilms]

@@Keafearless - Sounds good. My brother in law lives near Don Mueang so we stay there from time to time. Will definitely give you a heads up. Cheers!

[@erkans5495]

Hi, thank you for the videos! I have r1200r. Would Your r1200gs videos be a good fit for my r1200r to follow how tos? Or are they completely different machines?

[@zooskifilms]

@erkans5495 - Thank you for watching and for the question. I think the main drivetrain is the same, so I would definitely search for GS videos as well, just to cast a wider net for the videos. You can also check the microfiche from one of the BMW dealer's website to confirm specific parts. It's a good question, I think many people ask themselves the same question (going between the R1200 series bikes). I should probably do a quick video on how to check those microfiches. Thanks again!

[@giancarloquadrelli2909]

Very good videos.👋👋

[@zooskifilms]

@Giancarlo quadrelli - Thank you for watching and for the nice comment! Cheers.✌

[@servicenervice2395]

Super ! Bravo ! Thanks so much ! 👍

[@zooskifilms]

@Service Nervice - Hey, thanks for watching and the comment, much appreciated!

[@HowardB-m2u]

Thanks for these videos, extremely detailed and helpful. My 2013 LC has been having gear problems, won't go down into 1st or N from 2nd when its been running and also with the clutch lever fully pulled in it still wants to go when stationary. Changed the clutch thinking it was that, no luck. Should have found your channel earlier! Hoping this will fix the issue. Otherwise back to the drawing board. Any thoughts?

[@zooskifilms]

@Howard B - Yeah, definitely give it a good bleeding with new clutch fluid, if there's air in the clutch line circuit anywhere it won't pull in completely.and that is the first thing the service manual recommends doing. It certainly helped me out. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Thanks!

[@HowardB-m2u]

@@zooskifilms Bleed was fairly straight forward after reviewing your video! Thanks again, unfortunately didn't fully resolve the issue. Seems the gear selector ball joints were completely dry and sticking. Once fully disassembled, greased up and new sealing washers added, seems to be OK. Will let you know if that was the root cause.

[@zooskifilms]

@@HowardB-m2u - Ok, thanks for the update, great insight for the community! Thanks again.

[@motocomfort_de]

Very well done. 👍That's what I had planned for the summer. Best regards, Bernd

[@zooskifilms]

@motocomfort de - Perfect timing then! Thanks for watching and hope the video helps this summer. Cheers!

[@vectramilenium]

Thanks for this video, it will be very helpful for me

[@zooskifilms]

@Jose Henrique - you bet. Hope it helps! Ride safe!

[@Va.Resident]

Wow, thanks.

[@zooskifilms]

@VA.Resident - Hey thanks for watching and commenting, it is appreciated!

[@mrdin5332]

I'm somewhat ignorant mechanically so forgive my question if it seems naive...but if the clutch is operating smoothly, does the clutch require bleeding? The brake bleed is a necessary scheduled service item; I am skeptical that any fluid whether it be motor oil ,brake fluid, coolant and dare I add clutch fluid, has a indefinite lifespan without deteriorating, so could you enlighten me as to how often the clutch fluid should be changed? Thanks in advance.

[@zooskifilms]

@Mr Din - Yes, great question. As BMW does not have the clutch fluid maintenance included the maintenance schedule (nor the coolant), one could only surmise it's forever, unless you need to change any of the parts in the clutch line circuit. Or if you have the issue with getting into first gear from N. But I totally agree with you, I don't buy that these fluids last forever. One could argue the clutch fluid is not exposed to high temperatures like the coolant is. And the volume of clutch fluid is much smaller compared to the coolant, so changing the coolant on a schedule makes more sense, and leve the clutch fluid alone unless you have some related issue. That being said, I plan on changing the clutch fluid every 5 years (using time instead of km or miles). Unless of course I have some issue that requires removing it to change something else (like the clutch master or slave unit). If you read about clutch fluid vs brake fluid they seem to be similar in many ways, but BMW's blue clutch fluid is not as corrosive (on paint for example) as brake fluid. Otherwise they are both used hydraulically, with brake fluid is exposed to a lot more stress and high temperature. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture which gives it that spongy brake feel over time (thus needs to be replaced).If clutch fluid is similar, then that's another reason to change the clutch fluid, but you will know it's time when the clutch pull feels spongy. Hope this helps, sorry if I was long-winded. Cheers!

[@mrdin5332]

@@zooskifilms Thanks for your detailed synopsis. Bleeding every five years would seem like a sensible and responsible service solution and I would adopt the same approach if it wasn't such a "difficult" to access part. The next part of my comment besides highlighting my mechanical ignorance probably qualifies me to perform brake bleeds at a "legitimate BM service centre", ok cynicism aside...Would syphoning out the majority of the clutch fluid from the reservoir say often ie. once a year then topping it up with fresh clutch fluid serve to replace or refresh the fluid (obviously not as well as a full bleed) but over the five years ie five reservoir refills help in any way? I did preface this by acknowledging my mechanical ignorance.

[@zooskifilms]

@@mrdin5332 - Who doesn't love a cynic? Much better than a skeptic! I don't think it would make a difference with just siphoning out the fluid in the reservoir. I would probably just keep the lid closed and prevent any moisture from getting in there and not worry about it unless you need to go in there for other clutch related issues. That clutch fluid is not heating up the way brake fluid is, especially at the caliper. Of all the fluids I would skip changing would be the clutch. Cheers!

[@WoodNotts]

Great video, it’s always good to see a job done well before you tackle it yourself. Mine doesn’t need doing at the moment as it’s just due it’s 24,000 mile service and I haven’t seen any mention of changing the clutch fluid. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work👍👍

[@zooskifilms]

@WoodNotts - Thank you very much for the comment and for watching! Yes, unfortunately not everything is spelled out by BMW, even if to say some services are not needed for x or y reasons. Thanks to the community to help fill ion the blanks! Happy wrenching!

[@bazza8947]

BMW want you to remove the clutch slave so you can push in the plunger to get the remaining fluid out. I could not get the pushrod out easily when I tried it so gave up before damaging anything.

[@zooskifilms]

@Bazza - Yeah, they’re correct on a theoretical level. But I think enough of the old fluid gets flushed out if you keep pumping/irrigate new fluid through. Cheers!

[@zefini7397]

Vou dizer o que eu faço nas minhas embreagens hidráulicas desde que eu comprei a minha primeira moto com embreagem hidráulica em 1984. Eu nunca intervi nos sistemas hidráulicos das minhas motos para sangrar todo o fluido e substituir por fluido novo, eu acho isso trabalhoso, complicado e demorado. O que eu faço é periodicamente a cada seis meses abrir apenas o reservatório do fluido hidráulico e esvazia-lo com uma seringa e depois repor com fluido novo. Faço assim tbm com demais fluidos das minhas motos, dos freios e do liquido refrigerante do radiador. Faço assim desde 1984 e sempre funcionou muito bem. Sei que eu gasto mais dinheiro tendo que comprar mais fluidos pois que é percepitivel que o fluido descartado que eu tiro desses sistemas a cada seis meses ainda estão em muito boas condições, mas é mais rápido, é mais prático, é seguro e funciona muito bem. Sei também que é um procedimento inusual e polêmico, mas eu tenho certeza que assim eu posso evitar os muitos problemas que as intervenções mais profundas com ferramentas e sangrias podem causar e vou continuar fazendo desse modo. Atenção, não estou recomendado esse procedimento, estou apenas dizendo o que eu faço e sempre fiz nas minhas motos e que sempre funcionou muito bem.

[@zooskifilms]

@zefini7397 - Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência com as mudanças fluidas. Embora você não esteja trocando os fluidos de maneira competente, você tem experiência em primeira mão com esse método alternativo e ele tem funcionado bem para você ao longo dos anos. Esta é uma ótima informação para a comunidade, pois tenho certeza de que muitos proprietários estão em uma situação semelhante à sua e devem estar cientes de todas as opções e podem decidir qual é a melhor para eles. A única consideração que observaria é a manutenção durante o período de garantia. Não sei qual seria a posição da BMW se houvesse uma falha de peça e eles quisessem uma prova de que o serviço do fluido foi feito de acordo com suas recomendações. A propósito, presumo que você faça a troca completa do óleo do motor e do filtro? Mais uma vez obrigado por compartilhar! Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the fluid changes. Although you are not competely exchanging the fluids, you have first hand experience of this alternate method and it has worked well for you over the years. This is great information for the community, as I am sure many owners are in a similar situation as you and they should be aware of all options and they can decide which is best for them. The one consideration I would note is servicing during the warranty period. I don't know what BMW's position would be if there was a part failure and they wanted proof of the fluid service was made per their recommendations. By the way, I assume you perform the complete change for the engine oil and filter? Thank you again for sharing! (Original comment translated by Google Translate) I'm going to tell you what I've been doing with my hydraulic clutches since I bought my first motorcycle with a hydraulic clutch in 1984. I've never intervened in the hydraulic systems of my motorcycles to bleed all the fluid and replace it with new fluid, I think it's laborious, complicated and time-consuming. What I do is periodically, every six months, I just open the hydraulic fluid reservoir and empty it with a syringe and then replace it with new fluid. I also do this with other fluids in my motorcycles, brakes and radiator coolant. I've been doing it this way since 1984 and it's always worked very well. I know that I spend more money having to buy more fluids because it is noticeable that the discarded fluid that I remove from these systems every six months is still in very good condition, but it is faster, it is more practical, it is safe and it works very well. . I also know that it is an unusual and controversial procedure, but I am sure that this way I will be able to avoid the many problems that deeper interventions with tools and bleeding can cause and I will continue doing it this way. Attention, I'm not recommending this procedure, I'm just saying what I do and have always done on my bikes and that it has always worked very well.

[@zefini7397]

Agradeço a atenção e o feedback, sim, com o lubrificante de motor das minhas motos (Ténéré 660 ano 2014 e GS1200 2012 AC) é diferente, trocas religiosamente entre 5 e 6 mil kms por API SL semi-sintético SAE 15W-50 Motul 5100 e filtro junto. Observo tbm as especificações originais dos demais fluidos de reposição e uso desses fluidos, da embreagem o Magura Vitamol V 10, de freios only DOT 4 e de refrigeração o original da Motul tbm.

[@zooskifilms]

@beemrdon52 - Yes, similar to the brake fluid line. BMW doesn't show the clutch fluid as a service unless you change one of the components in the circuit.

[@zooskifilms]

@beemrdon52 - Yeah, I get it when people want to do "something". It doesn't help when BMW puts the clutch bleed screw behind the starter motor. That's the point of me making these videos, we can do this!

[@ADVScott342]

Wow thanks so much for the video 👍 gotta love those engineers tho for this design.

[@zooskifilms]

@ADVScott342 - Hey thanks for watching and commenting! I get the sense those engineers do this to "encourage" people to take it in to the dealer for the work.

[@wassimatmane6992]

thank you so much good job my friend

[@zooskifilms]

@wassimatmane6992 - Thank you very much! Hope the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! Ride safe!

[@Adachu]

Thank You!

[@zooskifilms]

@Adachu - Hey you are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sprintman62]

Really helpful, thanks.

[@zooskifilms]

@sprintman62 - You bet, and thank you for watching and commenting!

[@carlosedmundopatroniweinma482]

Suuuuuuuper.

[@zooskifilms]

@carlosedmundopatroniweinma482 - Thank you for watching and commenting! 👍🏍

[@liquimoly6017]

Your ring have Thai Language "ทับทิม"

[@zooskifilms]

@liquimoly6017 - Yes, my wife is from Taphan Hin Phichit and that is her family's name on the ring. Going to Thailand next week for Songkran. Cheers!

[@SAB-iq1kp]

Why the hell did they put it there 😵 Im in the process of buying a 2016 r1200gs so im doing my research on home maintenance. This is just a ridiculous design(coming from a yamaha xt1200). At least the valve job is easy on the boxer😊

[@zooskifilms]

@SAB-iq1kp - Yes, agreed. I could accept this placement if the damn starter motor wasn't so hard to remove. I would definitely recommend moving the exhaust bracket out of the way, it's another step but will save your sanity. Be sure to have something underneath the exhaust holding it up if you go that route. Cheers!

[@gretchensghost]

I feel that there is a chance to make a lot of money by simply placing a swear jar beside the person removing the starter. Ask me how I know.

[@zooskifilms]

@gretchensghost - Haha, no need to ask, I know exactly why. I have a jar filled to the brim that was sitting next to me when I was removing that starter. I think the trick is to move that exhaust bracket out of the way. I should have tried that when I was working on this. Just need something to support the exhaust piping. Anyway, sounds like you survived. You made it!

[@edsyphan3425]

Oh boy those commenters weren’t kidding about the heartless engineers , but I guess it pales in comparison to the poor souls that have to lift the cabs off of the F-150’s for minor services.

[@zooskifilms]

@edsyphan3425 - LOL, I guess it’s all relative! This is why BMW doesn’t add the clutch fluid into their maintenance schedule. Cheers!

[@dvdh4937]

Iff you move the bike 10cm to the rear it will drop in gear like butter...

[@zooskifilms]

@dvdh4937 - LOL, yes, but my video would have been much shorter! Thanks for the comment, I normally have to roll the bike when my gear disappears from the display. That happened a few times when I come to a stop in a high gear and need to shift back down to 1. Cheers!

[@benlynch3783]

Why would BMW/KTM use this hard (impossible) to find v10 hydraulic fluid? Absolutely no benefit to either the bike or rider. Ridiculous

[@zooskifilms]

@benlynch3783 - I don't get it either. There are other alternatives out there but why would you not make it widely available or use one that is. Cheers!