R12 Cannisterectomy

Removing the Cannister on a R1200ADV The purpose of this modification is two-fold. First I'll be installing Ohlins and wanted to free up some space for the installation. Secondly, and more importantly, if the gas tank is filled too…

R12GS 2 GSA Tank Swap

This document outlines the basic steps required to mount a 1st generation R1200GSA gas tank, and required accessories, onto a 1st generation R1200GS. The models specifically used in this document are a 2004 R1200GS and a 2005…

R12GS Final Drive Fluid Change

Photo instructions on changing the R12GS final drive oil After removing the rear wheel, remove the bolt that holds the ABS sensor, then pull the sensor out of the FD housing. A little twisting motion helps, as the O-ring is a little…

R259 Crank Angle Sensor

Diagnosis/Repair Of The Hall Effect Sensor It was a dark and stormy night... That is usually how it starts out when someone asks why their bike quit and left them stranded on the side of the road. Oilheads and K models use a device…

R259 TDC Tool – top dead center tool

Oilhead TDC Locating Mandrel The BMW OEM TDC Locating Mandrel (R11S, RT and GS) at the time of this writing cost $32.68 USD. A substitute can easily be fabricated for approximately $3.00 USD with a Square-U bolt…

Squeeking Starter Repair

If you have a BMW R1150 and hear a squeaking noise a second or two after the engine has started, you might have a Squeaking Starter. Fixing it is relatively simple