Water pump repair The restoration of my 1994 BMW F650 Funduro. |

Well, here we get involved with the repair of that leaky water pump.
Get the bike back up and running so that I can get on and finish the final dressing.
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[@paulhaywood5197]

What a guy, thanks for all your inspirational work. Paul.

[@RestorationBiker]

Glad it helped you. Hope there are more of my videos that you will find interesting as well.

[@Woody_61]

Thanks for taking the time to go through the process of sorting the f650 and recording it all. I've just bought one a 1997 and I can refer to your videos if I need to do any of these jobs. Cheers mate

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, Many thanks for your comment. I have many other videos lined up to help fellow motorcyclists enjoy their bikes. I have just come out of hospital because I was put there by the dreaded Covid-19. speak again soon

[@user-yw9bs1cl3c]

Very straightforward video! It makes it all very clear for my case too. Thank you very much my friend!

[@RestorationBiker]

Great to hear!, ride safe

[@Hoekstes]

I did this repair about a month ago with my 1994 F650. Also rebuilt the carbs and added an aftermarket inline fuel filter, but now I've got a hard starting problem :-( . Informative vid, thanks! Liked and subscribed.

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, Nice to hear from you. Yes, I am working on a set of videos to show how to do certain things. Non starting being one.

[@cas8049]

I am doing the same as you. Rebuilding my f650 I find your videos very usefull. Keep up the posting! :)

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, many thanks for your post. I am really enjoying doing this bike.

[@ebealienthy]

Hi, I discovered you today, and coincidentally, I brought home my white 1994 F 650, after 3 years of storage. I have not done maintenance and the battery is half full of acid. I would change it. The booklet says: YUASA YB12AL-A, but I found a YUOASA YB10L-BP mounted and now I don't know what to do. I signed up and it's wonderful to have found an expert on this bike and I hope to find very useful advice. Thank you very much. Anthony ITALY 😀

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, many thanks, for joining me here. The F650 is a superb bike. I love them. As far as a battery goes, I would fit the Yuasa YB12AL-A, as this is matched to the bikes electrical drain, and the charging system. The voltage regulator has a hard enough job as it is. Fit a new battery, get it running, (you may have to give the carbs a going over) and get out on it and enjoy some great motorcycling.

[@stefanmaksimovic6406]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I'm looking into getting a F650 as my first bike and these have been a great help to familiarize myself with the bike. Cheers.

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, Yes, I think this would make an excellent first bike. Hopefully there should be a riding video in a couple of weeks time to review how the bike rides etc. Hopefully that will be of use to you. Take care.

[@stefanmaksimovic6406]

@@RestorationBiker Looking forward to that!

[@Puffywoffy]

I've only discovered you a couple of days ago and I have to tell you that the content is excellent, especially for someone like me who is new to this world. I just got my first bike. So, thank you for taking the time making these videos. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, so glad they help you. That is a very nice thing for me to hear, as I do these to help other motorcyclists. Ride safe.

[@EDP1]

hi you make very usefull video's.thanks for charing.

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, Glad you like them. I do it to help other motorcyclists.

[@setiart3316]

Thank you!

[@RestorationBiker]

No problem, glad it helped you.

[@cbsakias]

Nice work!

[@RestorationBiker]

Thanks for the visit

[@ayookb4338]

thanks for the vids im repairing my ds650 (same engine) as we have little info in the quad world about it

[@RestorationBiker]

Glad to help, hope you find them useful.

[@Immerz]

Cool videos man I subscribed! I bought a funduro this month (my first bike) and these videos are very useful and enjoyable! I replaced the chain and sprockets and plan on cleaning the carb, since I got some idling problems. Bike sometimes starts going up in rpm when idling, also it doesn't really want to get of the choke. Probably a dirty idle jet Any tips or thing to looks out for?

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi Mr J, Many thanks for subscribing. I am glad my videos are helping you. That is the only reason I like to do them, to help fellow motorcyclists. I am about to do a video on carb rebuild for the F650. Literally in the next week or so. I have been very ill and in hospital, because of Covid-19. So it has stopped me doing videos, but I am feeling much better now and I can't wait to get back to doing the vids. If your bike doesn't like coming off the choke it means it is running weak. That can be a number of things, hopefully my video will help you. Take care, and ride safe.

[@Immerz]

@@RestorationBiker good to hear you're doing better! Looking forward to the carb video

[@brickteczbricktecz5512]

There is a draining bolt...

[@RestorationBiker]

Yes, many thanks.

[@istvanbocsor7911]

@@RestorationBiker I'm about to fix one of the water hose clamps because I have a small leak. I was curious what would happen if I would just rip the hose off. Now I know haha. Thanks for the videos! They help me a lot.

[@Kriszx6]

Dear Restoration Biker! Do you reckon it's possible to fit a fan on the reg/rec unit, or is it a reliable amd safe option to mount it on the side of the air filter housing for better cooling? I'm thinking about modding mine to make it more reliable in the long run. Thank you for your answer in advance!

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, it is possible to fit a fan to the reg, but it is the ducting over the reg to get the best effect of having the fan there that is the problem. I am sure that if you move it to the side it is then more in the natural 'draft' and as a result more likely to be cooled. If you can arrange to make some good ducting, let me know as I would be very interested in being able to see it.

[@phartarse]

Is it necessary to drain the engine oil when changing the water pump ?

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, yes I drained the oil and the cooling system Before I did the job. If there is any contamination, then it is imperative that you replace the oil or coolant at the end of the job.

[@andiha6150]

Hello, I had fuel running out from my air box and motorbike shutting off, any idea what may be ?m

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi Andi, If there is fuel coming from your air box it sounds as if you have a carb that is flooding. The only cure is to remove the float bowls and check or replace the needle valves. (see my latest video on carb overhaul) The needle valves are not dear so once you have access to the carbs it isn't too bad a job. Keep the fuel tap turned off as if it is flooding it will drain the tank onto the floor!!