BMW R 1200 GS Tear Down: Cylinder Head Removal

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3 жыл бұрын

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We're starting to tear down the engine from the 2005 BMW R1200GS parts bike. In this video we'll get the cylinder heads off. Next up is disassembling the heads themselves, so stay tuned!
In this video we also remove the front cover, alternator belt and alternator in addition to the cylinder heads. Includes lots of talking, explanation and discussion of what's going on AND a demonstration of two ways to install or remove an alternator belt - one using the official BMW tool and one with just a screwdriver.
Tools needed:
* T20, T25, T30 and T45 drivers
* rubber or dead-blow hammer
* E-Torx E10 socket (to remove alternator)
* Large adjustable wrench
* Large flat-head screwdriver
* Optional: official BMW alternator belt tool
Parts/supplies needed:
* can for parts storage
* rags for cleanup
* aluminum & steel recycling options
Remember we're not going to be putting this engine back together, so we may do some things otherwise inadvisable for an engine you need to continue running well. For instance, in this video we show you how to break the chain rail, WHICH IS DEFINITELY BAD!
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@collingwood1717 5 ай бұрын

I'm still learning thanks guys

@rticDriver Жыл бұрын

Good show

@bradysolaem2467 2 жыл бұрын

that which the cam sensor senses would be the reluctor wheel its just a magnetic pulse essentially

@1966ryland 9 ай бұрын

I think you said the bigger valves were the exhaust valves. That maybe wrong, I think it’s the opposite. The bigger valves are usually for intake, since it runs on the vacuum of the piston. Not by force of the piston as in the exhaust cycle.

@BMWMOAorg 9 ай бұрын

You're right - intake valves are 36mm, exhaust valves are 31mm. My bad!

@jusdsun8319 Жыл бұрын

It's not scrap if it still ran.

@bradysolaem2467 2 жыл бұрын

at 13;17 mid screen theres a bolt on the lower end of the screen i removed that attemting to clean carbon/ sludge from 80,2003 miles od riding any way i can get this baby back in looks like its for the timing im really shitted now im thinking spin it over to tdc and that should loosen it up if its a tensioner or something but i dont want to take it off timing and potentially cause valve damage any help would be great new to bmw i got this baby with 78,500 did all the services just barely finished 1 thing i wanted to do was de carbon it kind of sounds iffy and the windshield shakes pretty tough just trying to smoother up a bit

@ioanniskoskinas6003 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the part number for the special tool that locks the camshaft? At 15:04? Thanks.

@juantsausoglu6987 9 ай бұрын

Hello, I ask you, are the piston pins different, is the one on the right cylinder lighter?

@sumporfuk 3 жыл бұрын

I am extremely interested in this because I am hoping to get an idea as to why after changing my clutch it doesn’t seem to disengage, and the engine temperature rises not long afterwards. I have searched for answers until I am blue in the face, but there’s nothing to be found that shows even a glimpse of pointing me in the right direction. By the way, I am talking about a 2011 GSA that pulling the engine seems to be my last resort. Great video

@BMWMOAorg 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it's not too late ... but here's a couple things you can try. Remove the clutch slave cylinder (21 52 7 724 542) and make sure it's not corroded or leaking. Check the pushrod and "feltring" as well, make sure they're in good condition. If any of those parts are ganky, that could be the source of your problem. If all those parts look good, try zip-tying the clutch lever against the left grip and leaving it like that overnight or even for 24 hours. If there's any air in the system, that should bleed it out. I found my clutch was grabby after replacing it and this little trick solved the problem. Good luck!

@agustinguzman6375 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy Question: Can this engine run WITHOUT the transmission attached? (I have an application that I want to use this engine, but don't need the transmission).

@BMWMOAorg 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the engine will run without a transmission connected to it. You'll need to attach a flywheel to get it started, though.

@Eastsussexbiker Жыл бұрын

Have you video of removing engine from r1200rt 2008+/-

@BMWMOAorg Жыл бұрын

No we don't - yet! If we ever get one needing its engine removed, we'll be sure to make a video of that.

@AmenMoto 3 жыл бұрын

96,000 miles wow

@mintysauraus 3 ай бұрын

My R1200S has covered 98 000 miles and my other 76 000 miles.

@AmenMoto 3 ай бұрын

@@mintysaurauscongrats mate that’s epic.

@grusgets Жыл бұрын

BIG valves for intake, SMALL valves for exhaust.

@jusdsun8319 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too, many things wrong shown and said in this video.

@Kradmelder24 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever swapped out a 98hp engine for a 110hp DOHC engine on their

@BMWMOAorg Жыл бұрын

Anything is possible with enough time, motivation and money :)

@gafohosh720 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have an inquiry for the minute 12:22

@gafohosh720 3 жыл бұрын

the minute 12:30

@LTVoyager 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on how the engine and transmission were maintained. Well-maintained and 96,000 is just getting broken in. My LT is almost at 90,000 and runs and shifts better than ever. If abused, then I agree that 96,000 is probably end of life.

@markosedlarik9553 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. I have the same engine in my BMW r 1200 rt (2009) and it has 105000 km. This engine in video is dirty so I think this engine was abused a lot.

@jusdsun8319 Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@Kradmelder24 Жыл бұрын

96.000 mls is around 155.000 km wich is pretty much the amount of my 2007 GSA. Still running well.

@LTVoyager 3 жыл бұрын

Only BMW would design a belt drive that requires a $100 tool to install the belt. Sheesh.

@BMWMOAorg 3 жыл бұрын

"recommends" - as you saw, there are two ways to install the belt without the "official" tool

@LTVoyager 3 жыл бұрын

@@BMWMOAorg I know, I know, but to even make a tool for something like that tells you that the underlying design sucks. I think BMW makes far more money off special tools and parts than they do selling motorcycles.

@bikenavbm1229 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTVoyager If you wanted to be anal about it you could unbolt the alternator tilt it over replace the belt and bolt back down, some use a thin bit of plastic eg milk bottle to protect the belt as you gently pass it over the pulley. In reality be gentle just use the big spanner. Note the belt is a bit special as its elastic, make sure if you replace it, it is the right one they also come in two lengths for 2 types of alternator(pulley diameter). thanks for the vid.