Husband needs help in Morocco.

[smaytum]

My husband has just rung me and his wheel bearing has failed 80 miles east of Agadir. Can anyone assist or give advice? Thank you very much.

 

[louisdut]

Have alook here

Thats the only help I can think of maybe someone will be along soon with better help

Louis

 

[les049]

Hi there,
Sorry to hear about your hubbies misfortunes ! There is a moderator on this site called Tim CULLIS, he has posted many articles about Morrocco. It might be worth giving him a P.M.

Sorry can't be much help and hope he gets the bike sorted.

 

[smaytum]

Husband needs help.

Thanks guys. Have contacted Tim and am trying to find a number for BMW rescue type service.

Carole Maytum

 

[Deleted account AWRT]

good luck and let us know how he gets on

 

[smaytum]

Husband needs help.

Hi all.

Managed to find another website from a BMW rider who broke down near Agadir, luckily he had number of garage and a hotel in Agadir. Have texted my husband with details, but he seems to be turning into an attraction as he said there was a crowd gathering. Hopefully someone will help.

Carole Maytum

 

[smaytum]

Husband limping on.

Hi all.

Just an update. My husband is currently limping in to Agadir, which is over an hour away, it is getting dark and they don't seem to use headlights in Morocco. Will keep you posted.

Carole Maytum

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

No headlights saves the battery and when they drive on the wrong side towards you, they keep the lights off to avoid scaring you. Thoughtful eh?
Hope he is ok and has a good yard for the grandchildren out of it all.

 

[Tim Cullis]

There is no BMW rescue service in Morocco, however...

The F800GS wheel bearing is a generic part that should be able to be obtained almost anywhere in Morocco. The real wheel bearing on my F650GS (basically same bike) failed in Fez and I got a replacement from a moped/scooter type shop.

Here's a link to the BMW parts fiche, look under wheels and tyres. The specification for the bearing are 20x47x14 whatever that means. The F650/800GS rear wheel bearings that I have here are brand name FAG and part number CB140159P.

French for rear wheel bearing is 'roulement de roue arriere'.

I don't know of any motorbike repair shops in Agadir, but check out 'moto location agadir' and you will find quite a few motorbike rental outlets who should be able to push him in the right direction.

 

[Tim Cullis]

This webpage has a mention of a repair shop

Agadir Reparation Motos,
Av. Haj Lahbib,
Loy. Marins Pecheurs,
Agadir
Tel. 061285350

When your husband's bike is sorted, please ask him to post details of who helped (preferably with telephone and gps info) so we can add the information to the knowledgebase.

See also bike hire outlet http://www.atlantic-moto.net/

Tim

 

[z900guy]

i can tell you the bearing is a 62042rs ( or 2z would be ok ) based on the dimensions if that helps .............probably the most common bearing available and fitted to thousands of bikes , electric motors etc ........good luck

Chris

 

[smaytum]

Folk, thanks a lot for the info regarding the bearing. My wife has been texting me your responses all evening. I made the 120km journey to Agadir with metal grinding the whole way. My brake pads are shattered as well so had to remove them.

Currently in a hotel enjoying a beer. Will write a report once I return to the UK and will ping a post tomorrow. I knew ukgsers will come throw with the right advise.

Rgrds
steve

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

Any 6204 bearing will work, in an emergency.

 

[Hexme]

Folk, thanks a lot for the info regarding the bearing. My wife has been texting me your responses all evening. I made the 120km journey to Agadir with metal grinding the whole way. My brake pads are shattered as well so had to remove them.

Currently in a hotel enjoying a beer. Will write a report once I return to the UK and will ping a post tomorrow. I knew ukgsers will come throw with the right advise.

Rgrds
steve

Bloody hell, I hope my adventure isn't so adventurous when I go

Hope you bike gets sorted soon and enjoy the cool beer

 

[smaytum]

He made it to Agadir.

Hi Everyone.

Just an update to say he got to Agadir safely and the bike is in a garage being fixed. After that he will start moving back northwards towards home and ultimately, a trip to our local Motorad to give the bike a thorough and well deserved overhaul. As for my husband, probably a jet wash before he enters the house!

Thanks for all your help and emails.

Carole Maytum

 

[Hexme]

Hi Everyone.

Just an update to say he got to Agadir safely and the bike is in a garage being fixed. After that he will start moving back northwards towards home and ultimately, a trip to our local Motorad to give the bike a thorough and well deserved overhaul. As for my husband, probably a jet wash before he enters the house!

Thanks for all your help and emails.

Carole Maytum

Nice one Carole

 

[smaytum]

And a wax and shine please mrs Maytum.

Bike is now fixed! And the total cost was 300dh (£30). Both left and right bearings were replaced and they reshapped some new brake pads to fit the bike.

A local GSer stopped by and told the bikeshop where to buy strong parts. I will write up the detail on my return. Now a relax in the sun and I'll be off to the nearest piste in a marrekesh direction.

All is well!

Rgrds
steve

 

[Corp.Clinger!]

 

[MMC]

And a wax and shine please mrs Maytum.

Bike is now fixed! And the total cost was 300dh (£30). Both left and right bearings were replaced and they reshapped some new brake pads to fit the bike.

A local GSer stopped by and told the bikeshop where to buy strong parts. I will write up the detail on my return. Now a relax in the sun and I'll be off to the nearest piste in a marrekesh direction.

All is well!

Rgrds
steve

At those prices I'd get them to service it for you out there. No point in paying main dealer UK prices if you don't have to, eh? And a free cuppa mint tea into the bargain too.

 

[Deleted account AWRT]

And a wax and shine please mrs Maytum.

Bike is now fixed! And the total cost was 300dh (£30). Both left and right bearings were replaced and they reshapped some new brake pads to fit the bike.

A local GSer stopped by and told the bikeshop where to buy strong parts. I will write up the detail on my return. Now a relax in the sun and I'll be off to the nearest piste in a marrekesh direction.

All is well!

Rgrds
steve

N1 Steve, glad to hear your OK pal. Stay Safe and upright