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Final Drive R & R
R-dubb & Ricky's Do's And Don'ts For Changing The Final Drive.
Final Dive R&R Procedure
OK, so here it is, all the Do�s and Don�ts for changing out the Final Drive.
The usual disclaimers apply. For instance, do you…
Easy way to empty a GS tank
Use the fuel pump to empty your GS tank
So I need to remove the fuel tank and as usual, I just filled up the tank. D'oh!
Make this handy fuel drain hose, and let the fuel pump empty the tank for you.
Also works for aerial refueling…
BMW Oilhead Cam Chain Tensioner Replacement Parts
Have you updated the cam chain tensioner on your GS?
Changing oilhead final drive seal
Changing the Final Drive Seal
Otherwise known as the differential output shaft seal.
This shows how to do a quick on-the-bike change on a BMW R1100 or R1150.
Note that this job can be done in less than an hour (including…
Cam Chain Tensioner Swap
Cam-chain tensioner replacement - Photo Journal
Last Saturday a friend and I changed the cam chain tensioner on his 2001 GS. Enjoy the photo journal.
To begin, here is some information that will address a few common preliminary…
rear-Brakes For Dummies
Rear Brake Pad Maintenance For Dummies
Welcome Back...
What? Didn’t get enough abuse the first time?
Ok, we’ve a fresh tome of typographical horrors and technical misdirection for your amusement.
Find yourself a couple…
BMW Tech Terms
This is a copy of the German to English translation of the technical terms BMW uses on their electrical wiring schematics. It came with the complete set of Airhead electrical schematics. I couldn’t find a copy online so I copied it…
BMW Switch Rehab
Dr. Duck's BMW Switch Rehabilitation 12 Step Program
This applies to the dash switches used in K75s, K100s, K1100s and a few R bikes of the same era. I posted it at the K1100 forum and thought I'd post if here too in case it…