Radiator swap

[GB.]

Dropped the GS hard in a deep rut yesterday and buggered the right side rad and panel. Not to fussed about the panel but got a replacement rad arriving tomorrow. Haven’t stripped it out yet but has anyone got access to the BMW procedure for removing the right hand radiator (as you are sitting on the bike) ?

 

[Alan R]

If a 1200 then I’ve just put a BMW repair DVD up for sale in the For Sale and Wanted section. Has all the procedures you may ever need.
Alan R

 

[GB.]

Don’t have a DVD player, Mac user

 

[knutk]

Don’t have a DVD player, Mac user

It is imperative to realize that @AlanR here is not merely trying to sell a repDVD.

In order to perform this job, the proper documentation is a must. Swapping the radiator as such is not a big deal, but according to the DVD, refilling the system requires vacuum.

Some people will probably chime in and say that there is no need to use vacuum. However, the cooling system on the LC engine holds a small amount of coolant. This means that the channels holding the coolant are tiny, and there are probably several bends and kinks in the system, offering plenty of options for trapping air bubbles. So neglecting the proper procedure may become very expensive....

I don't have much experience with computers from the fruit company, but I understand others make the RepDVD work by loading the files onto a memory stick and then install the files on the HDD. And then use Windows emulation on the MAC to read the manual.

Lacking access to the manual and perhaps lacking the equipment for vacuum filling system I humbly suggest it will be cheaper and safer to let the dealer do the job.

 

[Alan R]

It is imperative to realize that @AlanR here is not merely trying to sell a repDVD.

In order to perform this job, the proper documentation is a must. Swapping the radiator as such is not a big deal, but according to the DVD, refilling the system requires vacuum.

Some people will probably chime in and say that there is no need to use vacuum. However, the cooling system on the LC engine holds a small amount of coolant. This means that the channels holding the coolant are tiny, and there are probably several bends and kinks in the system, offering plenty of options for trapping air bubbles. So neglecting the proper procedure may become very expensive....

I don't have much experience with computers from the fruit company, but I understand others make the RepDVD work by loading the files onto a memory stick and then install the files on the HDD. And then use Windows emulation on the MAC to read the manual.

Lacking access to the manual and perhaps lacking the equipment for vacuum filling system I humbly suggest it will be cheaper and safer to let the dealer do the job.

Thanks for that Knutk, I did think of printing out all the relevant instructions to post or email but where does one start? As you know the instructions are comprehensive and usually start at removing bodywork, fuel tank etc. Then onto more technically involve procedures which as you point out need specialist tools. The repair DVD is useful for helping one decide which jobs are worth doing at home and which need tools which the dealerships have and I can’t justify buying for a one off use.
Alan R