THE CHEAPEST BMW 1150GS FIRST CAMPING TRIP DISASTER?

[@HelmetHead]

It’s awesome seeing the big yellow beast on the road 🤩🍻

[@SidekickSolo]

And what a beast she is!

[@TheWurks]

Cracking video and great to see Jack too! We'll have to set something up whilst HH is off galivanting round the world!

[@SidekickSolo]

Definitely mate.

[@chris_dowsett]

Great to see the bike held up well. Horseshoe pass looks beautiful. Plus a cameo by Another Hipster.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. I would like to go back and explore some more around there.

[@mibandit]

Great video BMW will live again! I like your straightforward presentation style. I am just catching up on your first few uploads. Keep creating its refreshing to see genuine skills and videos.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thank you.

[@AnotherHipster]

great video mate, was cool to see what you got up to in the day. Can't believe I forgot about that conversation, what a starter 😁

[@josswilliams6549]

I’m really pleased you added the coffee, bacon sandwich scene. All serious though, been a really interesting series. Keep up the good work 🤌

[@SidekickSolo]

Thank you.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

I rode my 1150 GS all over North America, including north Alaska, several times as well as using it as my daily for years. Without question the best bike I have ever owned by a significant margen. I replaced it in 19 with a KTM 1290 SAR, which was fun but no where as good. My 1150 is currently undergoing a significant refresh, which will give it a few more decades of use. I'll never, ever sell it.

[@SidekickSolo]

These 1150’s definitely have something about them. More mechanically over complicated but still nice to ride.

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Awesome first trip 😎🤘 I think she is a keeper, and you will definitely make her the bike she deserves to be , she already looks stunning and your the man to give her the love ❤️ 😎🤘

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks mate. The work is continuing to get her back into shape.

[@andyfree8730]

Nice video. Ive had a 1150gs for years. They are always tappy, cam chain tensioner mod often quitens them down. Fork seals are a 10 min job. You can do it on the bike with a seal puller. Enjoy the bike 👍

[@0910davey]

Great seeing the bike running well.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks.

[@alandyde4707]

If you finish the project, then you will be so proud of yourself. It will all have been worthwhile. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thank you. I will definitely be carrying on with her.

[@cking2383]

I had an 1150 for a number of years … totally reliable and very enjoyable. Although a bit heavy, was a great ride . One mod I did on the fuel tank was to drill the filler cap… you get quite a few extra miles and we’ll worth doing . Great videos, good luck with the suspension rebuild. 👍

[@VacantInside]

If you enjoy the bike, keep working on it. I had the one after this and now have the first gen water cooled model. Elan Valley is amazing. May go there this weekend myself!

[@norriemasson4080]

As I’ve said it’s a keeper and you know it. Your fortunate that you can do the work that’s required yourself. I had a 1150 GS in that same colour and loved it. Enjoyed the video and look to the next one.

[@SidekickSolo]

She definitely is a keeper. Thanks.

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Always great to have a try out run... and what a spot. I was in Bala in the first week of Easter. I was due to stay the week in a cottage but on the second day... it SNOWED! There was no way I was going to ride the Llanberis pass in the snow. I think the next time I'm there I will stay at that camp site, the evening conversation sounded..... totally random! 😵‍💫 🤣🤣🤣 If it were mine I'd keep the Beemer and do the work. More videos like this please, blinkin brilliant. Made me laugh my head off.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. I would definitely recommend the campsite. The owners were really friendly, helpful and welcoming of bikers. Yes the conversation was very random but it was very funny.

[@neilmackinnon3371]

@@SidekickSolo that's what made me laugh. Definite echoes of @Nightcrawler666 video's.

[@SidekickSolo]

@@neilmackinnon3371 I wasn’t sure if I should include that but i decided to put it in to see what people thought. Glad I did now.

[@martinhughes9769]

Now that’s better food, Llangollen it’s a beautiful area and the town of Llangollen is lovely 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 hopefully you enjoyed, at least the BMW got you there ,bit more maintenance for you, when your in Wales again look up the Elan valley also look for the Devil’s staircase mid wales its stunning and wild open spaces,

[@davidmain3]

Yer keep going with the old girl. I'd love to see the work completed on your channel.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. More coming soon.

[@MrDazza64]

Nice one Dazzler. Horseshoe pass is a famous bike run and it used to be a regular ride out for me and my biker buddies over the years. Stopping off on top at the Ponderosa Cafe for a brew and egg n chips etc. there’s many a great road to explore all around that area and it’s not far for me. I’m lucky here, I can go east and be in the Peak District National Park in half an hour and go west and be in North Wales in half an hour-ish. Head north and I’m in the Lake District in two hours. As for south…well, who wants to go south anyway? 🤣👍 Regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks buddy. Maybe next time we meet up you can show me more of the roads around their.

[@MrDazza64]

@@SidekickSolo - No problem buddy, I know some secret gems around there and my good pal green lanes all around that area if you want some fun.

[@SidekickSolo]

@@MrDazza64 looks like there’s some great lanes around there. I would be well up for that.

[@MrDazza64]

@@SidekickSolo - I’ll see if I can get my buddy out with us, he’s a good enduro and trials rider.

[@julianbickers]

Loved the video mate. I even understood what you were saying as it involved camping and not mechanical things....

[@SidekickSolo]

😂 another camping video out shortly.

[@pavaruremontas6100]

Super motorcycle! Trangia cooking🤩

[@tomthompson7400]

just pop the rods out and have a look , if the inserts are loose you will feel them , they all tick a bit though sometimes its the throttles , never seems to do them any harm though

[@SidekickSolo]

I have popped the rods out once and had a look but not sure if I gave them a good enough inspection. The throttle bodies are good. Think I’m going to check the cam chain tensioners and double check the push rods. I do expect it to be a little noisy given age and mileage but some times is worse than others.

[@westsussexbikers]

All older boxer engines are tapie. My 1200RT has sounded tapie since brand new. My old R45 was even noisier. I do like the older GS. Flying bumble bee

[@frankbandi3165]

I just bought a yellow 2001 just like yours.....lots of work already done and ready for a trip to Alaska by the previous owner however plans were cancelled. I am curious where you got your windscreen....love it! Also, the black flare outs by the headlight.....is that part of the windscreen package?

[@SidekickSolo]

Yes they were all on the bike when I got it. Made by Touratech. It’s a complete front end upgrade but unfortunately I don’t believe the make it any longer for this model.

[@markrobinson9659]

If it was me I would get it sorted bringing something back to a decent standard is part of the pleasure of owning something a little bit older enjoying the vlogs .

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. Yes that the plan now bring it back to a good standard. May take a little while but I’ll get her sorted.

[@philipwinn3392]

hi love the vids , make sure the cam chain tensioner is the up graded one before you buy any push rods ,i had the 1150 rt same engine , also check out chris harris vids on bmw boxer maintainance .

[@stevelynes8058]

Great video and love the GS. I prefer the simplicity of the older bikes

[@SidekickSolo]

Same here!

[@remimartin3058]

Hello good morning, please what is your screen called and where can you find it with its flat black side reinforcements that cover the front end guard at the junction, I can't find it in stores? THANKS.

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Job of getting her running again. I know you had a lot of Work to do just on that part. I think once you get the Suspension problems sorted out, and whatever is going on with the Tappets. You will have a really good Bike that will last for Years. You will really enjoy the fact that you brought her back to Life, and it will just make the whole experience even better. Great Video.👍👍

[@johnmoore4577]

its a beaut...keep going

[@TrudvangKompetanse]

Nice bicke👍😀, keep the GS

[@peter236uk1]

nice video mate

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks.

[@GOBBYBOY333]

I love the bike and the colour really suits it. I appreciate the work that has gone into getting it to this point. I haven't seen the tank one yet, but will watch that in a couple of days. Interesting conversation with the ladies at the bar, mind, I think they were talking bollocks...Haha. The things you talk about at a bar, quite often go too far. Anyway, I'm enjoying your vlogs, so keep them coming. ATB Big Dave Scotland.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks very much for the comment. It’s amazing what people can get away with talking about at bar that you wouldn’t normally get away with taking about to strangers

[@cheeseonchippies8132]

dig this soundtrack music😎👌 you wosint far off fairplay its Llangollen✌️😄looks like you got a really nice camping cooking setup there if you keep the gs & the vespa youill have the best of both world then ireckon

[@SidekickSolo]

Unfortunately I didn’t realise till I got back I had been saying Llangollen wrong, amateur 😆

[@hornet-cb2000]

awesome to see you out on it im guessing you may have already sourced a rear spring if not iv recently purchased one myself for the hornet off of firefox racing limited and they customized it for me awesome service off of them and it looks sweet and didnt hurt the pocket too much. regarding possible luggage shad uk they got a nice selection of luggage and hepco and becker recently purchased soft luggage off of hepco and becker im really happy with it. i think you should keep the gs for now as if youre anything like me youd be bored without a tinkerer/project once iv finished doing the bits to the hornet im gonno be looking for a new project meself as im missing my old 250 that i finished restoring and recently sold

[@SidekickSolo]

Thank mate. EBay has had a hammering recently so many more parts here ready to fit 😉 yes your right I would be bored if I didn’t have something to tinker with. Unfortunately at the moment I have the bike to do and my van engine is currently in bits too 😂 so plenty to keep me entertained.

[@alanelder3259]

Keep the GS ! It's worth fixing and once done it should be super reliable with great character. It will become your friend !!

[@SidekickSolo]

I would say we have definitely bonded already. She’s a great bike and just need a bit of attention to get it back up to a good standard.

[@carlhibbert5260]

Great video,I would keep the GS now you have put time and effort Into it getting it running how it should I like the yellow colour it looks great and suits the bike she looks a chunky beast,I would just keep sorting the repairs on the bike I'm 100% sure that bike will be like new when you have finished it just do repairs when you can&afford to I know bike parts can be very expensive for what they are so just slowly does it for now you will get there in the end and you keeping me entertained the story of the les####s in the bar lol haha but yeah I would if done the same as you once the conversation got outa hand haha look forward to the next video you enjoy your bike take it easy m8.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thank you, I’m not giving up on it as you would probably guess. I’ll keep chipping away at it.

[@brucegroom1929]

No questin that you must keep Yolande. Shes a mature lady, but very classy. Great video and edited like a pro 😂

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks.

[@jackjones8552]

Great trip, those older GS really get under your skin - they have a lot of character, I had a r1200 05 with 75k on it, also had a rear shock leak, got a 2nd hand one, then put a "shock sock" on it to keep the worst of the road grime off it. Didn't need to change the clutch, it looked like a reasonably straightforward job just required a lot of disassembly to get to it.

[@SidekickSolo]

It definitely seems to have some character and feels like it responding to love it’s getting. I will see how it goes and I may attempt the clutch sooner rather than later and dedicate a weekend to do. Like you say doesn’t look that bad, I think it looks worse than it is to do.

[@alanalan3290]

After all of the hard work you have done so far it would be a shame to let someone else benefit from it and as you can do the work yourself you will end up with a reliable bike which are becoming more and more rare, future collectors item which I dont think you will loose any money on 👍

[@SidekickSolo]

I won’t be letting it go anytime soon and I will tell the Mrs I won’t loose any money on it 😆

[@martinhughes9769]

Few of the lakes are used to supply Birmingham with water, another one was a village with a school dozens of cottages and farms , that was taken by force by the British government everyone was moved out the valley it was then flooded i think that one supplies Liverpools water 😮

[@harrylbonner]

Have you considered the the noise may be from worn throttle bodies?

[@SidekickSolo]

Thank you, yes I have checked the throttle bodies for free play. They are good.

[@omeronat6226]

Hello. The head hood is very beautiful, where can I buy it?

[@m.f.m.67]

Do those local chickens know you're eating their cousins?😄

[@SidekickSolo]

Didn’t seem bothered I think they would have tried some if I let them.

[@nickfry7705]

Is it a Hagon rear shock, if so they are quality and may well refurbish?

[@SidekickSolo]

No it’s hyper pro.

[@pbdda]

beautiful bike! I have the same one for 2 years and I am looking for a solution to improve the protection to the wind, can you tell me that it is the model of your motorcycle bubble, is this model is intended for the 1150gs or another model. thank you

[@SidekickSolo]

Hi there. This has the touratech desierto front end on it so it is not the standard bmw.

[@pbdda]

@@SidekickSolo thanck you

[@johnvillanueva143]

What windscreen is that?

[@jonford6119]

Sounds fine, like a standard GS. Is the clutch done in? If it's not, just leave it, it's a massive job. Wheels look fine, it's an old bike. Mileage isn't all that high (it's well below mine). Fork seals often weep if they're gritty and the bike hasn't been used much recently. You can get a thing to clean them out. I did mine 20,000 miles ago, no leak since. The rear shock looks like it's had it, but it's easy to replace. Don't get caught up in perfectionitis, a bike like that just needs to work well and be ridden. Trying to turn it into a garage queen isn't worth the effort.

[@SidekickSolo]

Unfortunately the clutch does slip under certain circumstances so will need changing. I don’t want it to look perfect or be a garage queen, that’s not my style. But I do want it to be a reliable bike I can take on cross country trips without having mechanical issues.

[@richardshaw1919]

Ive got one same colour nice machine 😊

[@Gsrider65]

You have to keep it and get it fully sorted, it will last for years 👍

[@Unfilteredbiker]

Definitely worth keeping and maintaining if you have already got ot running right. If you dont keep it what would be next? No doubt another project that needs money. So if you like it keep it 💯 👌

[@SidekickSolo]

I think she’s a keeper.

[@allanhughes7859]

Dont worry its all down to inter breading and sheep Would take ages to explain just enjoy your food !!!

[@onahi2002]

It's Mandarin, not yellow ! Engine sounds good. It's normal to hear the tappets. She's a keeper ! ❤

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. The tappets are sometimes louder than other. It might be how it is but I’ll will look into it a little more.

[@onahi2002]

@@SidekickSolo The right is louder than the left. There was an updated cam chain tensioner that helped. But its the character of the 1150 Boxer !

[@kathcarss]

I am one of the lesbians 😂 I’m terribly sorry. 😂 Love the channel 😂

[@SidekickSolo]

😂 that’s funny didn’t expect you to see this, you 2 were very funny and made it all more entertaining. I had a sore head in the morning from the beer so I dread to think how you must have been feeling after a good day session 😆

[@spency787]

Maybe check the cam chain adjusters first, might be cheaper than the pushrods?

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. I am going to check them as a precaution but the sound does sound likes it coming from the heads.

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Not a bad video for a sidekick in fact very enjoyable my only advice is you need a Monkey Bike 😃 👍

[@SidekickSolo]

@@Ainsworth-Rider well this is yellow 😆 I think that’s about as close as I’ll be getting to a monkey bike.

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

@@SidekickSolo 😃yeah that will do and I’m looking forward to seeing you bring the BM back to full fitness 👍

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

4.26 is where I wrote off my MT09. I have a Pegaso now

[@SidekickSolo]

Shame you wrote off your bike but I do like a Pegaso.

[@garys4756]

Great series of vids on the GS,as others have said dont restore it too much as the originality will be gone.

[@SidekickSolo]

Thanks. I won’t be “restoring it” but I would like to make it look more presentable. It has character as it is.

[@LostYogi]

Keep going with it, the more time (trips & maintenance) and money you put into it the more it will be yours ❤

[@SidekickSolo]

So true!

[@nickfry7705]

Yellow gets my vote.

[@petebuttons210]

Interesting phone mount. Would like to see how it works. You have to keep the bike otherwise you will not have a show LOL.

[@SidekickSolo]

The phone mount is from Amazon and has wireless charging. Seems fairly good so far. Even if I did sell it I would probably end up buying something with issues don’t worry about that 😆

[@petebuttons210]

@@SidekickSolo There is a silver bar running across your guage cluster, is that for the phone mount?

[@SidekickSolo]

@@petebuttons210 that bar i believe it part of the upgraded front end.

[@yodaedwards5225]

How the hell did that get an MOT?

[@SidekickSolo]

I’ve no idea. Their is now way it should have passed.

[@yodaedwards5225]

​@@SidekickSoloGreat video series btw

[@SidekickSolo]

@@yodaedwards5225 thank you.

[@E6EES]

I find it necessary to direct you to the KZbin rules of conduct. Rule 14c paragraph 6 sub-text 5-2 states that it is unacceptable to broadcast yourself/any other person stroking the chicken.

[@SidekickSolo]

😂

[@KamikazeJoeNYC]

So was the answer to those ladies a yes or a no? Haha

[@SidekickSolo]

I’ll let you use your imagination 😆

[@KamikazeJoeNYC]

@@SidekickSolo "Both of them?? I've never been able to fit both of them"

[@Patshes]

Fix it and ride it.

[@SidekickSolo]

Will do.

[@AntGeezer]

All those comments and no one talking about the ‘balls in the mouth’ conversation? Come to think of it though, it can’t end well having conversations like that can it?

[@SidekickSolo]

😂

[@TheYorkie1954]

you need to brush up on your Welsh pronunciation

[@SidekickSolo]

Yes after I realised I did feel a bit stupid but it was to late I had already filmed it all.

[@zachary8452]

"PromoSM"

[@allanhughes7859]

Funny this I live round here and could do this every day but NO, where you live is not where you want to be is it ?? What I would say we have an anex one double bed and a sofa bed with kitchen etc etc and will be opening up to bikers next year at what I feel are sensible prices I.E. not a rip off like most !!!! If half interested just drop me a note !! The roads around here are second to none trust me But you do have to watch out for the sheep L.O.L..........

[@SidekickSolo]

It always the way. When you live there it never seems as interesting but you have some great roads around you. I would definitely be interested if you decide to let out your annex.

[@allanhughes7859]

Dont waste your money just use as is !!!!! Patina means everything its the bikes life !!! All you will do is spend loads and loads of dosh AND FOR WHAT ??? The bike will probably be not worth a penny more ?? Just keep the mechanics at 100% and enjoy riding the old girl !!

[@SidekickSolo]

Don’t think I will go to mad making it pretty but would like it to look a bit more presentable.

[@joeybobbie1]

I’m guessing Allen never does any Maintenance on his Bike and wonders why everything he probably Owns falls apart. Not very Smart I guess.