R 1200 GS Tear Down: Removing the fuel tank, fittings and associated assemblies

[@scott.lindroth]

Man I love that custom spanner wrench.

[@JargonGigantus]

The title should reflect that you are actually parting out this bike. I'm fairly certain someone who is searching for a way to change the fuel pump on their GS should know to not go ripping and clipping in the manner shown.

[@ShedOfDreams]

Thanks for the info. Bro.

[@BeemerTwelve]

I would have almost certainly removed the gas tank from the bike before taking apart the fuel pump.

[@CarlosDiazPerez]

Thanks! This was very useful! BTW...is your shop near a gun range? I can hear shots nearby while you transferring gas into the van 😂

[@BMWMOAorg]

Yes. Yes it is. It's an outdoor range - we hear them all day long!

[@davidfalgout7304]

Why did you do this in the first place? Has that bike turned into a parts bike? Member of MOA for over 25 yrs. Sub'd and T-Up! Thanks for posting the video.

[@BMWMOAorg]

Yes - it was a parts bike. I bought it specifically to get the computers and ignition system to fix a glitch on my main bike (at the time).

[@ndeep45]

I wasn't sure what or why you had taken bike apart .. gas in tank... hahaha.. parts is parts... thanks for update

[@jaridlacroix7199]

Does anyone know where one could buy that flange tool shown at 4:55?

[@BMWMOAorg]

You should be able to get one at any BMW motorcycle dealer. Try Wunderlich America and Euro Moto Electrics too, and it looks like Dennis Kirk has a tool that might work.

[@PeterNiepel]

Biggest mistake in my book? Leaving the battery connected. One spark ...... pooof!