Just picked up a 2006 in immaculate condition, just a dead battery. I’ve never taken the tank off a bike but this video made the operation easy. Thankfully my bike already has the SS disconnects. New battery in, buttoned up and ready to roll! Thanks for the vid Chris, much appreciated 🍻
@kcgp2572 Жыл бұрын
Did this today. What a life saver. Great video , and you're a natural teacher. All hail!
@jeffreyhennessee999 Жыл бұрын
Been riding Japanese bikes for 50 years, these beamers are a different animal. Thanks so much for your efforts 👌🏻 I'm going in now, wish me luck!
@thomasballenger11583 жыл бұрын
No way I would've attempted doing this work without seeing this video. I just finished and didn't break anything. Thanks for posting this.
@destroymark Жыл бұрын
from North-Italy tanx for the instructions .....great work !!!!!!
@GuidoBatt2 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this tomorrow, my battery didn't outlast this winter. No wonder the Germans lose their wars, when they have to take apart oil radiators, fuel tank, air filter, the snorkel, four pipes and some electricals to access the battery! My other bike, a Guzzi Daytona, only needs to remove the seat (I know, we also lost a few wars).
@derghul Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris! You are a life saver! Over the winter my battery died, even though I charged it every 4 to 6 weeks. So today I worked alongside your video with two more friends watching for support. Your presentation of "The battery!" gave us a really good laugh. Thank you for your dedication and excellent commentaries. Please keep it up! Christian
@jimgagnon56293 жыл бұрын
Chris I appreciate your video I never would have known how to get to the battery and was intimidated thinking about replacing my weak battery. I’ve had the bike on a Battery Tender all winter, I went to start it, it fired then click, click, click. Been riding Harleys and Asian bikes over fifty years, in fact I’ve been selling bikes 20 years, this is my first BMW. This project seemed overwhelming and I new I didn’t want to have the bike towed to a BMW dealer. Now that I have the confidence to to the job I just need to get out to the garage and do it. Thanks again Chris!
@jimgagnon56293 жыл бұрын
By the way mine is a 2002 R1150R with less than 14,000 miles.
@ptmace Жыл бұрын
So great to see your extra visuals of hand position and direction of pull. Excellent work
@jasongibson298211 ай бұрын
Hey Chris, want to tell you thanks for making this video. Thanks! I've used it several times to remind myself of the order of procedure. 😊
@karolineblubber3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this video!
@KlausKastrup Жыл бұрын
Another thank you from Copenhagen, Denmark. You are a true professional and a pleasure to watch and learn from. Klaus
@edwinjames62834 жыл бұрын
Nice instructional video Chris! I've been turning wrenches on BMW bikes a long time also. Reading some of these comments about how difficult "some things are to do" strikes me funny. Owning a BMW and working on it requires you do things precisely , and in order. Great job showing how to do it....even if it is just a simple "battery change"! FN Good to have you back!
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Edwin.
@lc69204 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Chris. I'll be doing this on my r1150r this weekend. I appreciate the work you put into this. All goes I'll visit your patreon.
@sv1000rider2 жыл бұрын
The first time I removed the battery on an '04 R1150R that I owned for a few years, I managed to do it without removing the gas tank. To this day, I still don't know how I did it. The experience was so traumatic, I must have repressed that memory LOL. Soon afterwards, I bought a Clymer manual and became pretty adept at removing the battery. Other than that, I loved that bike and always wished I had kept it. Thanks for the great vids Chris!
@wylkatz3 жыл бұрын
You made that look EASY! Thank you. Was not quite as easy as it looked, but I managed to get through it. Really appreciate this video!
@stevecolwill97614 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Chris, and so glad I have a ‘73 R50/5 - 2 minutes to replace battery, including coffee break! 😂
@legerstee14 жыл бұрын
Great to have you back mate!! and yes regarding this video my finger got squished between tank and shockmount
@digger81804 жыл бұрын
👍🏻. I took a rental R1150R all round BC Canada one summer holiday, two with soft luggage. Great bike and a great place to ride it. Thank you for the post.
@jeffaldrich92673 жыл бұрын
Going to look at a 2002 R1150R next week. Thanks for all the great vids. Really enjoy your channel.
@ChrisR.Harris3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. See my Patreon channel for more: www.patreon.com/user?u=25101320
@jimmylang80394 жыл бұрын
I like the ghost flames they are tastefully done👍I have a 04 rockster which is pretty well the same bike you are working on. It's my first BMW and I love it. You are a top notch BMW mechanic and I have definitely learned some techniques from you. Thanks for sharing your expertise 👍
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. There's more, of course. Stay tuned.
@livingyourbestlife7113 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing. Expert mechanic and it shows! great patience.
@pebkacz4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back with solid opinions and a great instructional video. Loved it....!
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Andrew.
@mariok54403 жыл бұрын
I'm watching your videos Chris, thanks a lot for your help. You're a great guy.
@rickyrummel4094 жыл бұрын
I got lucky. I recently replaced the battery on a 1995 R1100R I purchased last year. I was able to unbolt, and lift the rear of the tank to access the battery.
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
The R1100R battery is easier to access than the R1150R. Old v. New = Old wins.
@shut38 Жыл бұрын
Impossible for someone normal change a simple battery 😮. What an absurd BMW complication
@dalegrover76333 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I have to remove my front shock this weekend & was wondering about the correct way to remove my tank, now I know 👍
@Herzankerkreuz673 жыл бұрын
Thank for reminding me that my Honda is easier to work on......👍 Safe rides 🙏🏍
@ChrisR.Harris3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@kod814 жыл бұрын
Back in business ;) Nice job Chris
@alanwilson476710 ай бұрын
Great video. Super simple. Thank you. Alan
@davidpadilla47514 жыл бұрын
Great video! It was really helpful thank you so much!
@ianlawrie9194 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again.
@Lavaman36822 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Note: For all those of you who say "well gee, just use the accessory socket if it dies..." That's fine but BMW does NOT use a universal size for their socket. They use a different (EU?) size, at least on the 04 model I have. My advice is the next time the dealer or someone replaces the battery, add a pigtail anyway JIC.
@wolfgangroth9649 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris that is very nice and helpful
@pettermathersimonsen60294 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great how-to.
@chriscrosby91693 жыл бұрын
I know I would have broken something for sure without your help Thank You very much
@user-dz4vf4jy7k Жыл бұрын
thanks, great tutorial. now my bike will see parts of the netherlands again!
@vaclav_nekvapil2 жыл бұрын
Realy, REALLY, helpful video, thank you!
@jsprite1234 жыл бұрын
I will own a BMW bike sometime in the future. In the meantime, your videos are best enjoyed with a good drink (tea, coffee, beer, wine, whisky, etc.)!
@Cyberdinemechatron4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Chris!
@madethisaccountfor652 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. I was pretty unsure of my abilities to get the battery out. I watched this video twice and I'm sure I can do this now. I'm going to install a AGM battery not lead acid. My first BMW
@ChrisR.Harris2 жыл бұрын
You can do it! Actually, by now you've likely already done it and are riding. Good for you! Chris
@goodguy4119 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, thanks!!
@tanyaclark30202 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your instructions. What a carry on to change a battery. I'd have been tearing what's left of my hair out!
@brortilbror4 жыл бұрын
Good movie, and well explained to a beginner. Thanks from Norway
@bentleyhar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris great vid. And I seen your name mentioned in the latest issue of MOA magazine 👍👍👍
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
Why am I in the latest MOA?
@scottvilander135510 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@peterrose7329 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, learnt a few things here.
@emilbialas67912 жыл бұрын
Thanks, wouldn't made it without this video!
@R1200RTGuy4 жыл бұрын
Wow, someone remind me to never buy that model...what a pain in the D***. Good to have you back Chris!
@wrecklesspotworxxbistro-gr87963 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very helpful.
@brunobonassi19153 жыл бұрын
Perfetto. Grazie Chris!
@robertotto39834 жыл бұрын
Great to have you back on the air, We are glad to have been a part of the great migration.How are the Skateboarders.This is a great reason not to buy an R.
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
They are great. Thanks for your hospitality, my friend.
@Strannik25752 жыл бұрын
Спасибо, Крис!! Thank You Very Much!
@arkadiuszkropidlowski35785 ай бұрын
Dzięki, dobry instruktarz, masz talent
@rhaverma3 жыл бұрын
well explained. great help.Thanks alot.👍👍👍
@swedenmc65934 жыл бұрын
10 year 👏 not bad for a battery well Done 🤗
@patrickrapin76449 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup pour ta vidéo.Perfect
@raybrensike422 жыл бұрын
I replaced my battery in my K1100 LT with a lithium iron battery about 7 years ago and it's still working fine. I had thought it might be bad because it wasn't taking a charge, but that was because it was still too cold outside. They are funny that way, but it seems to be the best battery for me.
@algergonzalez3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@josecalerobautista66465 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias explicado perfecto.Grascias
@raybrensike422 жыл бұрын
One of the better and cheaper batteries I got was a wheel chair battery. I took the old battery to a battery store and asked them to get me a wheel chair battery as large as that one or as close to that size without going over. Turned out to be one of the longer lasting batteries I had, and cheaper too.
@romanbak7532 жыл бұрын
Dziękuję.super dokładnie Pan pokazał i objaśnił.
@anaconda61474 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@stefangerhardt49374 жыл бұрын
Hello Chris, very nice video! I am looking forward to seeing more of your projects. I drive an R 1150 GS built in 08.2003 with 81000Km and would like to do a complete inspection and hope to get many tips from you. Greetings from Mainz (Germany)
@LP3me3 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike as you. Find any reliable videos showing battery change for r1150 GS?
@cesartapia6108 ай бұрын
Wow... and I thought it was harder on the RT! At least you can wiggle it out the side on the RS! Kinda glad I don't have that bike anymore.
@salvatoremontano31584 жыл бұрын
Grazieeeee🏍
@donatoincampo58904 жыл бұрын
grazie!
@Midex74driver11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah…. It’s gonna be fun changing the battery on my 2004 R1100S 😜😜😜
@cedricmungall57894 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris - nice to see you back working on the bikes! Now, am I the only one here to think that the design of the battery fitment is absolutely horrendous on this model? You have to remove the stupid plastic 'enhancements' then remove the fuel tank just to access the battery!!! What sort of design is this? It puts me off BMW and looking at Royal Enfield. There is too much of this stupid design on bikes nowadays and it is time designers got sensible and practical. Anyway, rant over and back to changing the brake pads on my 1996 R1100RT which I have owned and maintained myself since 1997. I ride it without the side fairings fitted which lets me keep an eye on what is going on, gives me the chance of a roadside repair should it break down and makes maintenance much easier. It's been a good reliable bike, still on the original clutch at 81,000 miles and plenty meat still showing on the friction plate. Keep up the good work Chris.
@LDimon842 жыл бұрын
Какой по вашему идеальный мотоцикл?
@patpatos51663 жыл бұрын
Merci pour le tuto...you're hi level...Pat from France🇫🇷
4 жыл бұрын
This is my rockster ..but someone has experiment on it ..:-)) Cheers Master..
@francoisdougere87965 ай бұрын
Perfect. Un motard français qui te remercie beaucoup ✌
@peterdevries3912 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I couldn't have done the job without your detailed description. (Just curious why I have two screws left over....)
@omasolze4241Ай бұрын
Thanks !🤔
@KB6YAF2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great video. I just bought an 2002 BMW R1150R. It did not come with a Rider's manual and the PDF one I got off of the internet is really compressed so the pics are squished. My question to you is......How do you adjust the clock on the R1150R? Thanks in advance.......Russell D.
@deanneufell32844 жыл бұрын
my 2007 Harley Fatboy had the plastic connector on the fuel line going to the fuel injector.I don't know if there was a recall or not but I changed to the metal one which was crimped to the new hose. Good Lord... what are these manufactures thinking lol....newer Harleys have this hidden way down low battery set up fiasco.....crazy
@johnnyc8539 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Thanks for the video... Is there anything special we need to do when starting the bike after having had the fuel tank off for a couple of days? When we started it after having replaced the battery it missed a lot, then eventually died. We checked and we have spark and fuel. Head scratcher. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks - John
@omorin343 жыл бұрын
8:25 "Why is he taking the F-ing air box apart, the battery is right there". Funny I thought the same right as you said that. BTW, I hate these air boxes, the tabs, for me at least, are a PITA to align correctly. I have thought more than once, cones would look good.
@bulamalaya3 жыл бұрын
That battery lasted 10 years !! Fantastic set of instructions there on accessing the battery Chris. Question: How come the batteries on my bikes don't last that long? The most I've ever got was 5 years !
@raybrensike422 жыл бұрын
The most I ever got was 3 years until I changed to lithium iron.
@perrooceaniko2005 Жыл бұрын
you look crazy ,.. you know ??? wonderful video, very well explained !!! thanks ..... You look crazy you know ?? Me too ...!!!
@niloyd Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I notice this bike has a lot of auxiliary lights on, is this all wired directly to the battery? Can the stock electrical system accommodate this?
@n1ydy4 жыл бұрын
Another great vid! Interesting mount for the aux lights that are near the headlight. Who made it and is it still available? Thanks
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
Thanks but I've no idea about the mounts.
@lyallpurBlues3 жыл бұрын
i replaced the battery and just after on my first ride ABS failure light appear, ABS module checked not showing any error, could be wrong battery? just bought from eBay Exide 12V 18ah. any idea pls help.
@CesarGarcia-ru8hr4 жыл бұрын
Gosh darn it. I can't disconnect the hoses before the big bolt... It's a tube inside a hose.. wtf!
@46MOTO464 жыл бұрын
Dear Chris, I turn to a specialist. My K100 has a lock cylinder in the battery area. What does it disable?
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
The miserable, useless alarm system.
@46MOTO464 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisR.Harris Thank you friend!
@JaronLindow3 жыл бұрын
That much work to release a strap? Sounds like a design flaw to remedy during reassembly.
@santifresnel23203 жыл бұрын
i found about plastic disconnects the hard way.
@Overjustification3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, my R1150R has an issue with the electric wiring, more specifically the wiring for the blinker, horn and emergency lights for the left hand. Initially it stopped working depending on how far I'd turn to the right. Now it stopped working alltogether - the battery is fine, right blinker works just fine and the bike is up and running. Only those three functions on the left handle stopped working. Is there something less invasive I can check, e.g. if some microconnector has gotten loose or is it a more extensive job, done by a workshop. I don't have time, tools nor expertise to dismantle the bike as in the video. Many thanks for your reply in advance.
@GuidoBatt2 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with the high beam. Crappy wiring from the switch, prolly chinese.
@johnkluge3421 Жыл бұрын
That seat and the flame job on that bike is horrific. Oh my God that is horrible.
@HakanKoseoglu4 жыл бұрын
This is a design failure, it's nuts.
@darnellhendeason61193 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike, found one for a good price but i don't wanna deal w the cost and complexities.
@mignanfranck8030Ай бұрын
Pourquoi faire simple quand on peut faire compliquer ?
@RichardT21124 жыл бұрын
Question: although unrelated to this video, same bike. Mine is a 2000 and wanting to replace the in tank fuel filter. I’m concerned about snapping or stripping the bolt studs on the tank. Suggestions? Soak in penetration fluid before and use anti seize on the before placing them ... anything else you’d suggest? Thanks!!
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
I've never had trouble removing the nylock nuts from the pump plate. Add a drop of oil and remove gently and slowly. Don't be surprised to see your fuel tank liner starting to deteriorate and flake off. Knock off the loose parts and put it back into service. Good Luck, Chris
@RichardT21124 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris Thank-you!! First round on beer on me if you’re ever up in Canada eh!
@easyxv4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I need to replace my battery, I did it a several times on my 1150r already but... I have a question, what kind of minimum CCA level is required for the r1150r ? I ask because there is to many possibilities to choose. Most of the batteries has got something around 150-170 CCA. U can also easily find a battery with CCA from 100 as well as 240 [A] or even 300[A]. Will 100 be enough? Please let me know what OEM or your awesome experience suggest. PS. I really like your sense of humor and video too. Best Regards Michael
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
I use Westco with great reliability: www.beemerboneyard.com/batteries.html
@johnf88774 жыл бұрын
I found something that is easier on a RT!
@cliff86754 жыл бұрын
hat's good to hear ... since My RT is probably about due for a battery (Cold weather starts are fun)
@johnf88774 жыл бұрын
@@cliff8675 I have had an Odyssey battery for about 10 years now. They are AGM. Keep it on a tender in North Idaho winters. Starts right up every spring.
@GadgetMart4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I’m considering replacing my valve stem oil seals on my R850R, any tricks to avoid having to remove the heads? Thanks
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
You don't need to remove the cylinder heads, just the cover and some valve gear. Good luck.
@bitofhog Жыл бұрын
so 2 hours?
@raglop562 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Great video! Dropped the bike while trying to put it up on the center stand (2-man job BTW) and caused some fuel line damage with gas spraying all over the place after starting the bike! Feel much more confident now that I can safely remove the tank without causing any further damage to my Yellow Jacket! Thanks Chris!
@LuchianCiobanu4 жыл бұрын
I needed 5 min to remove mine from an R100R
@JohnDoe-bf1fw4 жыл бұрын
I use the "YUASA YT19BL-BS" in my R1100R. The YUASA is the exact same size and shape of the original BMW OEM battery. It is a sealed cell. The battery arrives with the acid in a separate bottle. You add the acid then seal it so you know your battery is fresh. I then charge it with a 2 stage smart charger. I never get ABS faults with YUASA. I got mine from Amazon. I once tried the Westco battery, but it was physically smaller and required a spacer. I used to get ABS faults with the Westco. If your bike has over 100,000 miles, I say go ahead and replace the starter. An after market one will work just fine. I ride 12 month a year. I typically replace the battery every 5 years. I never heard of a battery lasting 10 years. I wonder if its possible to pop start an R1100R. I never tried it.
@jsprite1234 жыл бұрын
BMW batteries (car or motorcycle) are expensive , but they last a long time. MB batteries for cars also last a long time.
@JohnDoe-bf1fw4 жыл бұрын
@@jsprite123 I've used both BMW battery and YUASA ...and a WestCo. I've owned my motorcycle for 18 years. I can say with certainty that the BMW OEM battery is "run of the mill" at best. It will last you 3 strong years. By year 4 you have ABS faults and after that you risk getting stuck in a parking lot. The YUASA is strong with no ABS faults.
@joenice2424 жыл бұрын
Great vid! A real life saver! Thanks a bunch Chris!
@jsprite1234 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-bf1fw I have not had such bad experiences. Your mileage may vary.
@JohnDoe-bf1fw4 жыл бұрын
@@jsprite123 Paying the full retail price of a BMW OEM battery is always a bad experience. Of course the OEM one has a pretty decal that say "EXIDE" on it. It also wouldn't surprise me if the battery at the dealership was pulled out of another bike. I've had plenty of bad experiences with dealerships. I avoid them when I can. I'm glad to hear your experience was good.
@mytubedude5324 жыл бұрын
my 1150R needs valve adjustment - I have no Idea how to do it...I wish Chris was my neighbor...
@ChrisR.Harris4 жыл бұрын
I have a video about that and more coming. Stay tuned!