I Bought The CHEAPEST BMW GS I could find on the internet | Oilhead BMW R1150 GS Adventure Bike Ep 1

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Жыл бұрын

I bought the cheapest BMW GS I could find on the internet.
It's a 1999 BMW R1150 GS Oil head and In this video I show what I check when buying a used motorcycle.
I've bought it as a project motorcycle so that I could start adventure motorcycle riding and become an Adventure Bike Rider, bringing another element to this channel. I need to mention I bought it off the internet without seeing it for £2295 and this was the cheapest at the time and that's because It had no service history with it, so this is all a new experience and an exciting one at the same time.
This is Episode 1 - I document the condition of the motorcycle project to see if it is actually as good as it looks or If it's going to need a lot of work.
Thankfully, as far as motorcycle projects go, it doesn't need anything substantial with regards to work but will need a good deep service and will need all the rusty parts replaced.
www.motorworks.co.uk - is where I have been buying the parts for this project. I am not affiliated with the company but I have had a good experience with them so thought I'd share.
Links to items used in this series:
30mm Socket: amzn.to/40EQKE3
Clic-R type hose clamp Pliers : amzn.to/3IDD19v
Feeler gauge capable of 0.05mm and 0.40mm - amzn.to/3lY4fQi
10mm spanner/socket - amzn.to/3Ewm6nW
2.5mm Alan key/socket - amzn.to/41kw0CJ
2 x 1.5mm feeler gauges - www.motorworks.co.uk/feeler-g...
2 x 3.0mm feeler gauges - included in the link above.
Torque wrench - amzn.to/3YXp7Ww
T45 Torx socket - amzn.to/3INllth
15mm socket - amzn.to/3Ewm6nW
Torque Angle Gauge - amzn.to/3KwiAxz
Nebo Magnetic light: amzn.to/3kwNTh0
Hose Clamps: amzn.to/3XIha6o
R Type Hose Clip Pliers: amzn.to/3IDD19v
Brake Bleed kit: amzn.to/3GcBGpK
My Bikes:
Current SuperSport bikes - Ducati Panigale 899 / Yamaha YZF R6
Current E Bike: Haibike ALLMTN 6.0
Current MTB: Orange Five.
Current Enduro bike: 2020 Husqvarna TE300i.
Current Adventure Bike: BMW R1150 GS
Additions so far:
Husqvarna Grip donuts, Husqvarna Clutch slave protector (bought from a Husqvarna online shop).
Acerbis Frame guards in blue and yellow.
Husqvarna bar pad with Mobile phone holder.
Bikehouse LED light and shroud.
Bikehouse Rear brake tip extender.
Bikehouse Easy-pull clutch lever.
FMF Gnarly Exhaust.
Currently testing: AS3 hardened OEM replacement levers - brake and clutch.
Kit:
Top to bottom
Shoei VFX-W helmet with custom 3D printed mount for GoPro mounts.
100% Accuri goggles
Fox Legion Jacket
Leatt 3DF Airfit Lite Black body protector or Fox chest and back protector.
Fox MX top and trousers
Various MX long socks
SIDI SRS Crossfire 2 enduro boots - the best boots I’ve ever had (Go a size bigger than you are).
Vlog Setup 1:
GoPro Hero 9 Black Edition
GoPro Media Mod
Rode Lavaliere mic
Vlog Setup 2:
GoPro Hero 8 Black Edition
GoPro Media Mod
Lavaliere mic
Vlog Setup 3:
GoPro Hero 7 Black edition
GoPro Mic adaptor.
ULANZI V2 ABS plastic case.
Rode small shotgun mic.
Lav mic - cheap pair of amazon.
Rode wireless go 2.
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Пікірлер: 43

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this Video. In Hindsight, I would've made this video a lot differently but we live and learn. Don't be scared to attempt your own repairs, servicing, or projects. Episode 2 is now available and I’ve also made a playlist to add all of the GS videos to 👍🏻

@wobs5 7 ай бұрын

Bought an 1100GS in 94 and bought an 1150GS as soon as they came out. Still got the 1150 after 24 years despite having had cam heads and LCs since. Great bike. Just had her latest mainly cosmetic overhaul. Can be fixed without a computer (mostly) and despite what people say does work off road. I was living for years in SE Asia and spent a lot of time travelling thru Vietnam, laos, cambodia, China and so long as you're not racing off road it's fine. STEERING's heavy but the bike isn't that much heavier than a 1250 (if at all after all the stuff people put on them). 150K on the 1100 and 1150 and only big problems were paralever bearing going and fuel distribution thingy splitting (twice). Wilbers shocks work well on these, just keep your eye on the diff, rear drive and crappy wiring sheaths and they will last forever.

@MALVSMACHINE 6 ай бұрын

Hiya mate. Thanks for watching and commenting. That’s some great experience and the travels sound incredible! The bike has now had a good service to make sure it’s all good but yes, the wiring is now being delved in to because it’s in a right state and causing starting issues 😄 all fun and games ay 😆

@niuck Ай бұрын

Huge thank you for making this series covering the R1150GS! It will be of great help for me when restoring the GS I just bought.

@MALVSMACHINE Ай бұрын

No problem at all, thanks for watching! I hope you have as much fun enjoying your GS as I have. Mine is still a work in progress because I wanted to ride it - currently in Scotland with it so I’m hoping it will get me around the 500 miles and home again without issue 😄. When do you start restoring yours?

@niuck Ай бұрын

@@MALVSMACHINEFrom what I have heard they are known to be reliable workhorses so I have no doubt it will take you there and back again :) The plan is to start with the brakes as soon as I get access to our new house in about two weeks. The bigger jobs will start when winter is approaching since I want to ride it this summer/autumn.

@MALVSMACHINE 29 күн бұрын

@@niuck they seem to be, they only struggle with a bit of wiring issues and some corrosion. Sounds like a good plan, I hope all goes well with the house move and the bike, and that you get many enjoyable miles on it ✊🏻

@alexwoods1094 21 күн бұрын

I’ve just bought an 1150gs as a project. Also the cheapest on the internet but not in as good condition as yours…… in fact in considerably worse condition!🤣 At just over 700quid though I can’t complain too much! 💷💪

@MALVSMACHINE 20 күн бұрын

Ah man, that sounds awesome! I wish I could’ve found something like that when I was looking! £700 is a proper bargain fair play, plenty of fun to be had with that I’m sure 👌🏻. Are you going to be filming it or just happily tinkering in the background?

@leo5verling334 Жыл бұрын

I had to take a look at this when I saw the headline. I bought one last year - also the cheapest on eBay - a bargain at 2k with full luggage, 69k miles, I serviced it and took it to South of Spain through France in August 🥵. Amazing adventure, bike is great though very heavy for me, rides very light though once moving and comfortable. Only downer was the rear drive bearing failed on the last day on the Peage south of Bordeaux - two days stuck in the middle of nowhere until I found a great BMW mechanic in Bordeaux and limped the bike there where he fixed it the same day and off I went home. Breakdown insurance was fairly useless. All part of the trip. Good luck with yours I will keep an eye on what you are doing with it.

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

Hiya mate, thanks for taking the time to share your experience. It’s very helpful and apart from the bearing failure, sounds like an awesome trip! Definitely something I’d like to do with mine in the future. I’ll be getting stuck in to that rear drive section in a couple of weeks so will be interesting to see what it’s like in there 😬.

@leo5verling334 Жыл бұрын

@@MALVSMACHINE yes the trip was great, we camped and even wild camped in Spain a few nights. My first bike in 25 years too but I am hooked again! I do most of my own repairs on cars, bikes etc I am an engineer. If you have no service records and want to go big distances then it's worth looking at the rear drive and the clutch. If I keep mine I want to get at the clutch and also grease the output shaft. My clutch started slipping a bit after a long mountain climb in the Pyrenees, with lots of stop start due to traffic. It may have just been the heat and load or it's close to the end of life?. Apparently they go gradually so you're unlikely to lose it without plenty of warning. If you like people who build interesting machines then check out The Doghouse customs guy who builds a lot of bobbers but has been putting a set of upside down forks on an 1150 GS removing the parallever front end. He's a nice guy and skilled fabricator/ bike builder.

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

@@leo5verling334 that sounds absolutely awesome! It’s great that you got back on a bike after all that time, I like it when people get back in to bikes after a bit of time off, it shows how addictive they are 😄, a good choice of bike as well 👌🏻. I’m glad you never had issues at the beginning of the trip as well, that would’ve proper put a downer on getting back in to it ay! Thanks very much, there’s nothing at all, but the MOT history looks decent. I’ll definitely look at that rear drive and clutch now that you’ve mentioned it, I’m not in a rush to get it on the road so will give the areas a check over so that it’s absolutely ready to ride 👍🏻. Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll have a nose to see what he’s up to, will give me a break from editing videos 😄.

@niallmatthews6895 Жыл бұрын

I bought the cheapest GS I could find last year and it was in way worse shape, no tools, no heated grips, seat catch wasn't working! great short series, looking forward to watching them all

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

Fair play, that sounds like some work! I was lucky with this one, was kind of hoping for more issues but was quite a pretty decent example, just a bit tired with no service history 😄.great stuff, hope you enjoy/find some value.

@ReferenceFidelityComponents 7 ай бұрын

Great bikes. Had the later l/c GSA and an RS. Started with an 80’s RT100 and R65 which I toured France on. Didn’t miss a beat. Worth checking wheel bearings, clutch thrust bearing and clutch, timing chain tensioner, head bearings and wheel bearings as they’re getting to that age. Suspension if not already done might benefit from a rebuild. I’d also drop out FD shaft to re grease splines and check for play. Simple bikes to work on and should go around the clock with regular maintenance. I rode that same model when it first came out and it seemed very tall at the time but rode brilliantly. Telelever takes a little getting used to but once you do, you should find the lack of front dive and steadiness in corners a boon. Now have a 5 yr old R1200rs and it’s been fantastic up until now but they all suffer from engine casing corrosion if used year round. They need regular cleaning and lots of acf50!

@MALVSMACHINE 7 ай бұрын

Hi, they are indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting. Looks like you’ve had your fair share of BMWs! It’s been great fun learning about motorcycle maintenance on the bike and riding it has been fun. It’s incredible how capable it is for such a big bike. I made a few episodes about it so have been in to some of the bits you’ve mentioned and serviced it, but the bits I’ve not done yet will be done when I get a new bike so I can delve in a bit further and give it some love. It’s sad the way they corrode isn’t it, was quite shocked at how bad some of the areas are.

@ReferenceFidelityComponents 7 ай бұрын

@@MALVSMACHINE Lanoguard is your friend. As long lasting as XP rust blocker (or better than) without being as gunky, and out lasts acf50 for the vulnerable undersides and engine casings. Applied early enough, it'll keep most bikes or cars practically corrosion free👍

@MALVSMACHINE 7 ай бұрын

@@ReferenceFidelityComponents awesome stuff, thanks for the info, I’ll definitely look in to that! 👌🏻

@gvnthomas Жыл бұрын

That bike is huge!!

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

She’s a big old girl isn’t she 😆. I can’t wait to put it back together and get out on it.

@gvnthomas Жыл бұрын

@@MALVSMACHINE can't believe you dropped it already 🤣

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

@@gvnthomas yep, It’s an adventure bike so it’ll be fine 😆. The boxer engine makes it easier to pick up so it’s like it’s meant to be put down for a rest and then picked up when it’s good to go 😆

@RichardT2112 Жыл бұрын

She’s in great shape!

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! I’m working my way through her and giving the attention she deserves 👍🏻

@RichardT2112 Жыл бұрын

@@MALVSMACHINE looking forward to the series!!

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

@@RichardT2112 awesome stuff, I hope you enjoy!

@Tiz147 11 ай бұрын

That bike is a bargain!

@MALVSMACHINE 11 ай бұрын

Was really happy with the price, haven’t seen another one as cheap yet but I’m still looking, it’s been a fun project 😄👍🏻

@ktmtravels3727 11 ай бұрын

You probably know, but there is a drain in that filler neck to let water flow out, it's pretty small-bore and easily blocked. I couldn't get mine clear so stripped it off and ultrasonically cleaned it. I'll keep an eye on it now!

@MALVSMACHINE 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I believe it was the drain hole that was blocked which caused the build up of water leading to the rust but I gave it a good clean out with the dremel and a pipe cleaner before I sprayed it, and it seems to be working well now. Those ultrasonic cleaners look great! I think having one would’ve helped me a lot with the filler 😄.

@chriszeis5477 11 ай бұрын

I'm liking the older GS I really don't want to spend 25 grand on a new one

@MALVSMACHINE 11 ай бұрын

They’re great aren’t they. Yeah I’m the same, they seem to be getting more expensive, heavier and more electronics reliant. I’m looking forward to seeing the new 1300 but won’t be buying one.

@davidcox8961 9 ай бұрын

I recently bought a BMW R850R, 97. It has leads from the battery that allow me to charge without removing the seat. Neat trick eh. So, what distinguishes the GS from the R and RT ? I think the GS stands taller and must have different suspension. Great bikes! Cheers.

@MALVSMACHINE 9 ай бұрын

Nice! I recently fitted a charger cable to mine and replaced the USB charger so that my battery stops being drained, it’s working quite well too 😄. I’m not quite sure of the difference, they look very similar apart from the ‘beak’ and lights. But yeah, they’re great bikes and that engine is fantastic and an ease to work on, such a fun bike. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s much appreciated! I hope you have smiles for miles on yours ✊🏻

@Robosan4000 9 ай бұрын

GS is the "adventure" bike. R and RT are road bikes. R is more sporty, RT is touring.

@davidcox8961 9 ай бұрын

@@Robosan4000Thanks for the info. I knew all of that. I was wondering about how the various models differ in regards to their components.

@adamdawson9846 Жыл бұрын

I am curious how you bought this without seeing it first. Where did you buy it and do you mind saying what it cost.

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the question. So it cost £2295 and I bought it after seeing the advert of it online on eBay and autotrader. The shop was in Merseyside and they’d taken it in as part exchange. I made the payment over the phone on the proviso that it was a runner, and collected it the next day. I had to sign paperwork on arrival agreeing that I could not ride the bike away as it had not been checked over due to being sold as a trade bike, and the sales person was adamant that I got it checked over before riding it which brings us to this video 😁.

@adamdawson9846 Жыл бұрын

@@MALVSMACHINE Thanks Mal, I understand now. You did well, and as you say full toolkit and spares is a great indicator of someone who cared and knew how to maintain it. Thats a good price, well worth a punt,

@MALVSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

@@adamdawson9846 thanks Adam, I was really lucky with it so aim to change all the rusty bits and make it lovely again 😄. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and comment as well, it’s much appreciated 👌🏻.