If you spent the 18 minutes of this video actually doing the work you say you need to do, the clutch would be half way stripped down. You seem to be creating fake drama and TV style jeopardy. Get your sockets out and do some work. Less chat.

Probably no good to you but I had a 2008 GSA 1200. I have a brand new starter motor you're welcome to if it fits. I'll leave you to research if there compatible. Good luck. You'll get there.

@@garethjenkins2879 thanks very much for the kind offer but I have not long replaced the starter.

what brand is the extra front faring in black on your bike?

Thank you.

😂😂😂😂😂 I was waiting it

Thanks buddy. Hopefully that guy from the Wurks might put in appearance to help 😉

Thanks for the vote of confidence pal… lets see what we can do??? 😂

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks. I will have a good inspection of it.

I like living dangerously so don’t usually bother but I think I might look at it this time.

Thanks. I hope you enjoy them.

Thanks.

Thanks. Luckily I’ve not had to put up with the cold yet so the heated grips are now a must.

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Thanks I will change the seals while there. I’ve checked the cam chain tensioner and it is the standard one.

Thanks.

Your not dampening my enthusiasm, I completely agree with you.

It would be good if you could buddy. A man with your know how would be very useful.

Nice to hear you’ve bought one back from the grave. I really enjoy bringing bikes back to life and using them when others wouldn’t. I’m hoping this one has a lot more trips in her yet.

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If it wasn’t a challenge it wouldn’t be fun 😆

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Thank you

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She is still about.

Thank you very my. Really appreciated.

Thanks mate. I did look at that but I think crossing Spain in one day may be a bit to much. I will have another look tho.

@@SidekickSoloit would take you 2 days to do Santander to Your RV point I did it back in 2008.

You’ve got your work cut out, but if anyone can square things away it’s you in that I’ve no doubt. Look forward to the adventure. You’ll love Morocco

@@norriemasson4080 thank you.

Brave or stupid?

@@SidekickSolo 😉 I’d say brave! The GS will probably run like a clock. You put a lot of love in it. She‘s a runner!

Thank you. Watch this space.

or a 1 L bottle fuel specific bottle you buy them at any store

I will look closer at the exact areas I can go to nearer the time but their are a lot of French cities now that have the same. I did look at the ferry but the timings don’t really work. When the ferry arrives in Spain would leave me with very little time to get to Gibraltar.

I have looked into the french ulez stuff and apart from paris i cant work it out. You need a sticker for your bike if its post 2000. My bike is 1995 so i have no chance so will avoid the cities while im there in september. If anybody knows anymore please let us know.

@@alanworkman3040 The way I read it, you only need a sticker driving inside the area enclosed by the peripherique (1st or 2nd?), not driving over it. Further more, the sticker would only be needed within certain hours.

You would be more than welcome to come along Mr B. You know it will be 11/10! 😆 I’m hoping this bike doesn’t turn in to another Frankenbike but who knows!!

Thank you!

Thanks buddy. I’m not sure I’ll be putting costs on the white board, that might get scary 😆

@@SidekickSolo no, best not. I have a file with all the receipts for parts I have bought for the Triumph, I have never added them all up..... and I never will!

Thanks. That is a help. I will double check.

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I was looking at doing that but due to when they sail and arrive in Spain it doesn’t leave me the time needed to get to Gibraltar. I don’t really want to drive across France, having done it before in a van I know it’s no fun.

Thanks. Clutch is first on the list to do before I go.

Thanks mate that’s really good of you. Really appreciate it. I’ve been calling her yellow or big yellow. Might have to think of a better name.

Yes for sure but where would the fun be in that 😂

@@SidekickSolo After having half the Sahara in your 🩲you may want an easy on the butt journey home.😂

They are on my list but at a cost of £120 for all 4 i think they will have to wait a little longer.

@@SidekickSolo It’s not an essential upgrade, just removes the valve train noise.

Something you might want to consider is to check the rear paralever bearings as they are tapered and can fail. Also if funds allow replace the rear wheel bearing because if it’s on 90k the last thing you want is a failed bearing. I have an identical 2001 1150 in the same colour, I replaced the clutch, pushrod and slave cylinder at the same time. I removed the rear frame completely and had it powder coated. Recently I took it Italy covering 3000 miles and all it needed was the oil topping up! Good luck.

It slips. In some gears when accelerating hard it will slip. Given the mileage and age I would have thought it is about at the end of its life.

@@SidekickSolo If it is slipping you are probably correct however another problem such as an oil leak at the rear main seal or an improperly adjusted clutch could be your problem. The clutch plate thickness can be easily measured when the starter is removed. A new plate is 6.5mm while the minimum thickness is 4.5 mm. I use an appropriate-sized Allen key to measure the thickness. If you do change the clutch for the uninitiated, I suggest you put aside two days for the job. It is not difficult just tedious as much has to come apart. Also, be forewarned, BMW likes to use lots of thread lock on the fasteners. Keep a heat gun + infrared thermometer handy; thread lock releases at between 100 and 125C. The two large bolts that are located at the two swing arm pivot bolts are good examples. If you try to take these two fasteners apart without heat you stand a good chance of permanently damaging the threads in the swing arm. If it turns out the clutch is ok use the money to replace the fuel tank with one that has not been coated inside. The coatings are never permanent and the existing fuel tank represents the greatest risk to your trip.

@@livewire.. thank you for the advice it is appreciated. When I got the bike the original lining had come away and the inside of the tank was terrible. I have already clean the tank and relined it. New fuel pump and filter so I am hoping this shouldn’t cause me any issues on this trip.

Thanks I will have a look and replace.

😂 when I get some stickers here their will be one for you anyway buddy.

sweet itll go with my mug & tshirt😁

@@hornet-cb2000thanks for the order buddy. I was blown away when someone actually bought some of my merch!!

If you look closely you will see it hiding in the garage. I still have it. Just not used much this year.

WOW thank you that’s amazing. Really appreciate it. 😊

Here we go!! 😂 Maybe the R1150GS is a beautiful classic old machine that is desirable for its ruggedly simple design.

@@GadgetMart I wouldn't call it simple. From these videos it appears to be an engineering nightmare!

@@andrewoh1663 Or maybe it’s a 20+ year old vehicle with almost 100,000 miles? Glass half full or half empty?

You are probably correct in you calculations on costs how ever the himmy would be painfully slow over those distances and riding single cylinder over those distances would shake my teeth out. Also the challenge of doing it on this bike means more to me than taking something new and reliable.

@@andrewoh1663quite the contrary. All the jobs done are easily managed with minimal tools (asides from relining the tank). There are a lot of these bikes with excess of 200k miles on em. From what I can tell the only time-nightmare/expensive job is the clutch replacement.