BMW R1200GS [2010] VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK.. The Old Mechanic his own R1200GS 👨‍🔧---🏍

[@RH-lz3om]

As my old grandma would say...."you aint much, if you are not dutch"! Thank you so much for this great tutorial.

[@TheOldMechanic]

And she was a wise woman 👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@94271304]

The best maintenance videos on you tube for bmw 1200 air oil cool boxers. Love your content keep up the great work.

[@renzoblecich8590]

I'm not a mechanic but I am good at copy paste. Your video tutorials are very helpful . Thanks 🙂

[@leenvandersluijs9327]

Geweldig!! Heerlijk dat steenkolen-engels! en ook de humor wanneer s een keer een blooper langskomt.

[@mr.electric8559]

This is a great video series. I have a 2011 R1200GS and having your videos is like I have a mechanic working beside me. I took the bike to a BMW garage for the first service after I purchased it (I'm the second owner). I have no reason to doubt his mechanic's competence, but he did not provide any documentation on the work he performed. Said the BMW recommended maintenance was performed. I trust it was based on the $ charged. Watching your videos has done two things. First, it does give me a better understanding of the time needed to perform the tasks properly and justifies some true labor cost. Second, it gives me confidence to do this work myself. With your videos I can trust that I am doing it properly.

[@LongFlowAdventures]

I really appreciate you taking the time to do such a detailed, great quality video of this job. I watched this before doing the same job in my 2013 RT, and because of seeing you do it, it was like I’d done it before.

[@rogermeyer860]

Hi John, is the cam change assembly in the way to adjust the intake valves? I couldn't get feeler gage in there to properly measure on my 2012 GSA:( Any tips or brand of feeler gages appreciated....

[@G4S111]

Well Done ,I have a GS adv-10 that has rolled 160,000 kilometers, renovated the final gear last winter and still good valves .Love this bike :)

[@TheOldMechanic]

Great !! I gues you are doing your own maintenance ?

[@eliterry3785]

Wow! My dealership wants one of my kidneys to do this check. This looks easier than my old KLR. You’re an inspiration sir. Please keep your GS vids coming. I hope you never sell it!!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi Eli, until this very moment my Beemer is doing great so I am NOT thinking about selling it.. and maybe never as the GS is a way to good riding bike to change for another bike. Also according to my live-long ride pillion, my wife.

[@prtclmn001]

This is awesome - about to do my 2006 and was a little worried but this helps!

[@cesarmeloni7672]

I really appreciate your way of doing things. Excellent explanation. And fun too. Congratulations!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks Cesar !👍🏍

[@villasoderlund4798]

I love your tutorials and deep explanations 👍🏻 you are studious and meticulous, I like that very much 👍🏻😃 keeping it up

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@fernandlarosche1213]

Hi.....this is a remarkably meticulous demonstration.Did this on the single o/c,very easy.This job comes up for me in a few days,before my first long distance trip inApril, Luxembourg -Portugal.Thanks for keep up the good work.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Glad it helped 👊🏻👍🏻😉

[@elveggoloco]

I did this yesterday. Third time I've checked the clesrances on my GS, but the first time the shims have needed attention. Two were tight. One could be fixed by swapping shims with another valve that had more than enough clearance, but the other needed a new shim. When you start dealing with shims, it'll save you time and heartache to use good measuring tools. Use a good micrometer, keep it in its case when you're not using it, and keep it calibrated. 👍

[@TheOldMechanic]

🙏🏻😉👊🏻

[@rogermeyer860]

Thanks for taking the time to make a detailed video for us who want to do this ourselves. I'm getting ready to do my 2012 GSA and this is a huge help. Cheers!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Good to know Roger ! 👍🏍

[@rogermeyer860]

@@TheOldMechanic I'm having problems adjusting the intake valves on my 2012 R1200GSA. The cam chain assembly is in the way to get feeler gage in to properly measure the clearances. You're video doesn't show this problem. What brand feeler gage do you use to do this. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Email sent also.

[@brandoncurtis328]

Verry clear and calm explication you r thé best thx

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@johnantony2036]

Hi the old mechanic, you just did a wonderfull manitence on your machine with proper guidence, i dont own a gs but still love to wach you cheacking and maintaining... love it and inspired.thanks for your time and effort.👍👍👍

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks 👍

[@receperbenlioglu4134]

Your videos are the best I've seen so far. Thank you.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks mate 👊🏻👍🏻🏍

[@jorilosa9635]

Thank you very much for the video, very clear instructions, I love the care of your motorcycle, I have the same one but in 2012, a hug from Santiago de Chile, South America

[@TheOldMechanic]

You are welcome!

[@terryb3893]

Hi old mechanic, I'm from Germany, but for me you are the greatest! My air cooled R 1200 R has the same engine, so I learnt much works from you, many thanks for your great help!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thank you very much!

[@1tedted]

Thank you for the detailed instructions. I have no dealer with in 150 miles of my house and I usually have to take it there and leave it and come back to retrieve it. I feel confidant, with your video guidance, that I can now do this.

[@TheOldMechanic]

You can do it..! I am sure 👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@hollowaysteve]

Great video thanks. I’ve done my old R1200S with the single cam before but now have a 2011 GS.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks 🙏🏻 👍🏻👊🏻

[@davidebyrne]

Fantastic video. I just bought an R Nine T and I’m watching the full series. Thank you very much!

[@jamesthomas3734]

Thanks for posting this and your other videos in this series. I wouldn't have had the confidence to do these jobs otherwise 👍

[@TheOldMechanic]

Mission acomplished !

[@allandykstra-yx6tx]

nou meneer, dat was een zeer informatieve en goed gemaakte video, bedankt

[@stachyahoo1541]

Bardzo dobry instruktaż z domieszką humoru. Super

[@TheOldMechanic]

Cześć Stach, cieszę się, że spodobał Ci się mój humor. pozdrawiam od Starego Mechanika

[@RamziHunt]

Thanks!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻😊

[@Jabartoldi]

Thanx for a perfect explanation!

[@TheOldMechanic]

You are welcome!

[@infeedel7706]

Your videos are great mate, I subscribed after watching the first one weeks ago. Nederlands was such a cool place, loved all the cantilevered needles out the front of all the old houses in Amsterdam which showed me why the Hollanders are such good riggers too. Great to see your rigging kit (roundslings and shackles) in shot behind you during this video... Thanks from Australia, my 2011 R1200GS will appreciate what you've shared with us.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks mate 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@piggery-smokery1993]

Great explanation. Thanks Heika Keika.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Glad it was helpful! Heika 👍🏻👊🏻

[@malcolmnash5850]

Thanks very much for your Tutorial.

[@RLgriff717]

Love seeing the crayon markings on bolt heads!!!! tells me that "hammer techs" are not working on my machine.....

[@Shahi639]

Saludos desde Canary island

[@rtillerypowersports]

Thank you . Nicely done.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks Scott 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Tax2Me]

Excellent. Amazing workmanship and terrific video quality. Hope the oil drop at the beginning fell on your hard toe boots and not the impecable clean room 😉

[@TheOldMechanic]

👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@mrdin5332]

Thanks for posting...I don't have this model BM but one can glean subtle information which adds to one's knowledge and is transferable to similar projects.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi Gunga do you drive a BMW too ?

[@mrdin5332]

@@TheOldMechanic A 2016 R1200R LC...I need all the help I can get to keep me from the Motorrad doors.

[@TheOldMechanic]

@@mrdin5332 Wow a great bike you have Gunga !

[@motocomfort_de]

@@mrdin5332 Take a look at our channel...

[@changpuc873]

Great job thanks so much . I got the same bike and love it

[@TheOldMechanic]

Enjoy it

[@maz1869]

Hello, I just bought a 2018 1200 GS and I came across your channel. You, my friend are fantastic! I was wondering what kind of oil you use? Brand and weight? Thanks for all your videos.

[@cliffharshbarger5854]

Thank you. Very good video.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Glad you liked it!

[@rensvanwijk3110]

SUPER..thanks!! Dank je wel.

[@afhostie]

I really liked they way they had it. Didn't need to even get parts from BMW.

[@kamalbenomar2656]

Thanks for the video. Can you please say what oil you use on your GS? Thanks

[@dionyshsde4573]

Perfect bravo ❤❤❤

[@TheOldMechanic]

👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@ציקוענתבי]

You are great sir, and thank you for this video

[@TheOldMechanic]

Your welcome 👍🏍

[@rohovalivoal]

Dankjewel voor je video's. Ik kijk er met plezier naar en de humor maar ook de technische info zijn geweldig. Alles al gedaan en binnenkort de kleppen controleren. Mocht er iets niet goed zijn ben ik benieuw waar je des shims kan kopen.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Bmw dealer 😉

[@fredlgs1601]

Danke für Deine Mühe......Bitte weiter so!!

[@mohammedsharaff2249]

Amazing video TOM thank you mate!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thank you Mohammed !

[@philipkeeling8647]

I'm assuming this also applies to the newer liquid cooled engine? Mine is 2014

[@jeffreylindop5782]

very informative many thanks.

[@benvanderlinde2267]

I love all your videos, thank you for sharing these. You have helped inspire me to do my own maintenance on my 2010 R1200GS, after having a poor experience with my local dealer. I was hoping I could ask a question? Recently I did a valve check at 90,000km and found 3 valves out of spec, but I luckily I could rearrange the shims, and only needed to buy 1 new shim. I had a new shim posted to me from my local dealership, but the 'new' shim has quite a bit of surface rust, especially on the flat part of the shim. Do the 'new' shims usually ship rusty, and is it safe to install in my engine? I'm worried it might cause wear or damage if I use it?

[@TheOldMechanic]

I would not use a rusted shim, nope.

[@michaelstilwell2787]

Thank you. Same bike as mine. QQ-as you replaced the valve cover-would it not be wise while you are there to replace the gasket need if it’s not leaking? Thank you.

[@bugteethdotcom]

Great way of showing proper tdc. Thank you

[@TheOldMechanic]

You are welcome

[@luiscmejia6573]

Awesome video! Thanks for such great content, doing my own valve clearance while watching your video :)

[@frankcastle5294]

Wonderful vid and thank you very much, Sir.

[@David-ju5ci]

Great content most enjoyable.

[@donhenning8352]

Hi. You mention good oil. What oil are you using? Thanks

[@rottieman347]

A really informative video. Thank you

[@mynameismud4568]

Thank you for the vid. New sub👍

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thank YOU

[@robinputman5619]

Great video👍.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks mate ! 👍🏻👊🏻🏍

[@andrehoensbroek1]

dear sir, the upper inlet you change with a new kugel. But how about the down part? Is it better to change both, upper and down kugel from inlet ?

[@motocomfort_de]

Very nice video! We show that for the 1200/1250 LC Series. Best regards, Bernd

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks Bernd ! 👍🏍

[@sandroplus7]

Hi, I have a question, I saw that to adjust the valves you didn't dismantle the chain tensioner and mounted the manual chain tensioner. Is the adjustment still accurate?

[@andrewsoldan6050]

so over 60k km and valves didn't move much? great motor!

[@zombiewoof5257]

Als bezitter van een 2007 G650XCountry en een 2011 R1200GS komen uw video's goed van pas, bedankt!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Fijn om te horen 👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@vv6816]

nice video I would like to ask is possible to have the instructions how to do valve clearance for s1000xr? thanks

[@aviator666]

Thanks for good videos,can you explaİn new shim size calculating???

[@levoyagedupayanke7346]

Thanks you for the vidéos it's very interesting ( excuse me for m'y Bad english)

[@TheOldMechanic]

Your English is much better then mine 😂👍🏻

[@wilhelmgerryts9996]

Thanks for your videos . I am living in South Africa and riding a 2012 R1200GSA AC. One question, if I replace my valve covers, must I replace the valve cover and sparkplug gaskets with new ones? They are VERY expensive

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi Wilhelm, no if they not leaking just place them back. Mine are never replace for 12 years and 65.000 km, still good 😉

[@mattriffey3145]

These videos are the best. I have a 2011 R1200GSA that I'll be doing this task on. Question: The oil you use to lubricate the parts before reassembly. Is that just the same oil you run in your motorcycle? I assume so but wanted to make sure. I love these videos! It gives a lot of us the confidence to do some of these things ourselves. Thank you very much!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi Matt, yes its the same oil 😉👍🏻👊🏻🏍

[@ninetboy]

Hello, you mentioned the good oil. what oil are you using? Thank you.

[@TheOldMechanic]

I use Castrol PoweRS 10W40 😉

[@clayfarnet970]

Thanks OM! Do you fit the spark plug O ring in after the valve cover is torqued? btw, you’re not old, you are experienced. 👍👍

[@ervinsmajic9155]

Thank you for you excellent explanations and presentation. As usual, I follow your work and successfully applying the shared instructions. Nevertheless, I have a question about the circlips and halbkuggels in this video. Can you share exact website link where we can order it? Thanks in advance. Best regards, Ervin

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi Ervin, I ordered them by a BMW dealer 😉👍🏻👊🏻

[@kawaz1ooosx]

Hi. I love your videos man.thank you so much.I just can not find any nice video about charcoal canister removal.If you can do one, I am pretty sure many rider will appreciate it.thanks.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi mate, unfortunatly (for you) we don't have those charcoal canisters overhere...

[@kawaz1ooosx]

@@TheOldMechanic ooo yes.this shit is only here in USA not in Europe. ✌️Thx.

[@antonkostin3133]

Thanks for the video!! How often should to do the check of the valve clearances for the R1200GS 3rd generation (2010-2012)?

[@muzicar92]

Great Video, i have leaking on the bolt which is holding the cap 27:48 can i unscrew just this bolt and put the new one back without removing the oil from the engine? does anyone know this?

[@MrRobertojg]

Great video that puts the theory into reality. One issue I have (And you made it look easy) is the removal of the inlet valve follower and semi - sphere shim. I am worried that the semi-sphere (Shim) will fall out of the follower and fall back into the engine during removal or re-fitting of the follower. Any thought on how to avoid this? It would scare me to death the thought of a part like a shim going 'Walkabouts' inside the engine itself. Exhaust shims are not a problem as they are so much more accessible. Thanks again for a great informative video.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks 👍🏻👊🏻

[@methedutch9647]

I enjoy your videos very much and learn a lot from you. You mentioned good quality oil in this video. Could you please mention the brand and type of oil you use? Got myself an almost new 2022 Kawasaki 1000 SX with 5000 km and would like to make sure good oil is used with it. Thanks in advance for your response!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi I had a Kawasaki ZZR1100 myself and I always use Castrol POWER RS 10w40, thats (I think) the best oil and for a nice price too.

[@methedutch9647]

@@TheOldMechanic I will see if I can buy that here in Hungary where I live. Thank you very much for your quick response. I will keep looking out for your videos.

[@TheOldMechanic]

@@methedutch9647 maybe you can find it here: amzn.to/3WCoArs

[@methedutch9647]

@@TheOldMechanic thank you, unfortunately not available at the moment.

[@wiljan2641]

:) TOP leuk gedaan!

[@johnnyboynhhungo]

Ho John van Schie here Vancouver Canada You make it sound like so much 60,000 k I have 160,000 on my bike 2011 GS and never had to adjust valves. Always in spec. and I usually check under valve stem not on the cam.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi John, thats allmost impossible to believe, but if you say so I trust you mate. When it comes to checking and/ or adjusting valve play I allways follow the exact intructions from the (BMW) service manual 😉

[@johnnyboynhhungo]

Kind of funny you have a S1000R and I have a S1000XR 2016. I love my two bikes and line you I’m 71 years young and started on mopeds and have had so many bikes and always did my own maintenance. (Had a great dad) he started with Fokker and I was with Air Canada for 30 years . Yes I have a GS 911 and use it to help fellow riders . My XR has 30000

[@lewisbarnes4799]

Do you remove a spark plug to let the compression of

[@TheOldMechanic]

Yep 👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@TRANSIT28]

Robert, can’t find the wiggle it terminology in the BMW maintenance service handbook. Need to move next door to you 😂 I’ll make the tea and move the camera. 👍

[@TheOldMechanic]

Good plan, I drink to much coffee anyway 😂

[@jojowesti4616]

Sehr gutes Video👍🏽☺️

[@slawentyl]

What is the part Bmw oem number for adjustable parts ?

[@harrykramer7479]

Where do you order your bmw parts? Like valve shims?

[@TheOldMechanic]

A BMW dealer

[@harrykramer7479]

​@@TheOldMechanic Ah! I was hoping you have a cheap adres. Well BMW and cheap....that doesn't excist I think 🙄

[@rinusjanssens5523]

Hallo O.M. ;-) weer een zeer leerzame video. Ik ben zelf ook bezig aan mijn beemer en zou graag weten waar je de halfkogel en de klemringetjes hebt besteld, ik zoek mezelf een hoedje zonder resultaat tot nu toe. krijg zoveel hits met zoeken dat ik door de bomen het bos niet meer zie 🙂

[@少侠-t7f]

Good video . Why clip need ture that side？I try to ture the clip .one is ture .But other one is so tight its won't ture…

[@rogermeyer3941]

Can u send me info/brand on your feeler gages. Mine are to large/wide to fit/measure the intake valves and I can’t locate any smaller/tapered ones local or online. Thx!

[@Rix284]

What kind of lubricant are you using around the 24:43 mark?

[@mojah1]

Thanks for sharing I also subscribe to your channel.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks !! Grts from The Old Mechanic

[@davidparrinileal7957]

Hi!! I really apreciate the content that you are sharing. Is really useful to understand our bikes. I was hoping to get some guidance from you. My bike (GS 1200 adventure 1200) its seems to have some kind of engine trouble. Can I send you a video please 🙏🏻?

[@TheOldMechanic]

Ofcourse you can David and if I can I will help you. my email adres is: [e-mail]

[@davidparrinileal7957]

@@TheOldMechanic You are great!! i m sending rigth now the videos, im really greatful

[@davidmcdonald1195]

I am looking to buy an R1200R from 2006 but I've heard a story about early model R1200s breaking valve stems. Do you know anything about this ?

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hi David, thats unknown to me

[@michaelthompson3381]

Why was it necessary to remove the Cam Follower Shaft. Will the Follower just slide of the Shaft by removing the Outer E-Clip only.

[@dimitrischaralampidis5704]

hello old mechanic I have a BMW R 1.200 RT 2006 model with a modified engine. it has a 2010 engine installed. the only little problem i have when i'm traveling is when the throttle starts revving the engine from low revs to around 1800, in first or second or third gear the engine feels like someone is holding me back and let me hold me and let me hold me and let me go on repeat until i rev above 2200. i've changed multipliers i've changed oxygen sensors i've changed idle adjusters i've changed the gas pump and the tps but no i can understand why i have this little problem. have you ever encountered such a problem and if so what was the solution you gave?

[@nazyark3107]

I am the guy who gave you the thumbs down. I did it so you notice me. The reason I wanted you to notice me was because I wanted you to read my comment. My comment is - you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, talent and make these videos 🙏 We all know this is in reality a thumbs up. Thank you

[@TheOldMechanic]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@p_vervoort]

Geweldige videos waardoor ik het ook aangedurfd heb om onderhoud te doen op de cardan, versnellingsbakolie, .... . Klein vraagje wel, zou je ook even kunnen zeggen waar je je onderdelen aankoopt ? Zoals die circlips en de shim ? Alvast hartelijk bedankt (voor de info en de videos ;-) )

[@TheOldMechanic]

Hoi Pascal, fijn om tehoren dat je mijn video's zo goed vind. Ik vind het belangrijk om het telaten zien, dat motor onderhoud helemaal niet zo moeilijk is. Daarom probeer ik het ook heel gedetaileerd uit teleggen, en stap voor stap in beeld te brengen. De bmw onderdelen die echt specifiek zijn zoals shims ect. die haal ik bij een BMW dealer.

[@p_vervoort]

Ah OK, ik dacht dat je mischien een "magisch adres" had of zo ;-) Ik vind je videos bijzonder fijn omdat je het zo rustig en duidelijk uitlegt en in beeld brengt. Alvast hartelijk bedankt !!

[@TheOldMechanic]

Dankjewel 👍🏻👊🏻🏍

[@texasaviator]

What a great informative video, I have 2 questions.. 1st: do you have to drain the oil before removing the cylinder head covers? 2nd: when lubricating the shims and the cam before installing them back on, do you use 15W50?

[@wardje53]

Ik zou graag eens willen weten als je zelf het gereedschap en de kennis niet hebt om dit zelf te doen hoeveel een BMW dealer daar voor aanrekent. Ik zag ergens een mooie BMW r1200r van 2011 met 67000km op de teller staan, maar ik denk dat ik er ver weg van ga blijven.

[@TheOldMechanic]

Tjuh als je gereedschappen niet hebt ben je overgeleverd aan de dealer, incl (vaak) schokkend duur onderhoud. Maar met mijn video's kun je toch heel makelijk een hele hoop onderhoud zelf doen hoor. Het is veel makkerlijker als je zelf denkt. Onder mijn video's vind je ook links naar de gereedschappen die je nodig hebt. En het blok van de R1200R is hetzelfde blok als van mijn R1200GS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXWYYZiboNWaZ6s

[@zefini7397]

Esse comando duplo é de válvulas radiais, é complicado mesmo regular as folgas desse tipo de comando, os cames são chanfrados e dá trabalho encontrar a folga de dilatação de válvulas com esse conceito de atuação.

[@TheOldMechanic]

As you could see in my video that adjusting the valve clearance is a easy and simple procedure 👍🏻👊🏻😉

[@zefini7397]

@@TheOldMechanic Para mãos habilidosas, inteligência privilegiada, capacidade aguçada e amor pelo que faz, como se depreende do Senhor, realmente não é difícil esse serviço. Me ensina muito, meu Mestre à distância. Sou grato por vossos preciosos compartilhamentos.

[@giwrgoskaragiannopulos]

Καλησπέρα Θέλω να πάρω μια bmw αδυναμία πάντα είχα το r1150gs όμως με τα ίδια χρήματα βρίσκω και το r 1200gs . Εσείς που μηχανικά γνωρίζεται και τα δύο πιο προτείνεται.?

[@TheOldMechanic]

The 1200 is the better one to buy with less design problems like the end drive

[@mytrex600]

Hello old Mecanic. Ik heb vandaag me kleppen gesteld voor het eerst.... Kan u mij vertellen of de meting oké zijn volgens spec. Inlaat onder 0,13 boven 0,15 Uitlaat onder 0.30 boven 0,35 Gr ronald

[@stephenlyons8476]

Love your videos; you make up names for parts and procedures like I do! Question on your valve clearance calculation; since the clearance range on the valve you adjusted was.010mm, the center of the range between .013 and .023 would be .018; and since the clearance will become smaller over time as the valve and seat wears; if you are going to "cheat it" wouldn't you want to make the clearance larger than .018?