Recommended workshop manual 2007 R1200 GS

[timmynich]

Hi Folks,

Used to get all my servicing done by Steptoe of this parish, but me and the bike moved to Oz so I'm doing it all myself

Does anyone recommend a particular manual? I was just gonna get the Haynes book, then noticed there are a few options like the DVD from "Moto-cycle" but it only covers standard servicing jobs. I wanted something with a

bit more detail.

I'm happy to get my hands dirty having just removed and replaced the ABS unit (sigh!) using only the UKGSERS website and youtube, but thought its about time I got a proper manual.

Cheers,

Tim

 

[AlexG]

The Haynes is OK, but it does have gaps...from memory bleeding the ABS unit is one of the things that it recommends taking the bike to BMW for.

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

Motorrad Repair And Service Data DVD available from ebay or other dubious sources

 

[kevingambrell]

Id agree with AlexG, the Haynes is a great book for just basic servicing. For more complex jobs id look to the Clymer manual.
I find the problem with repair DVD's is you cant thumb through them with dirty hands, well you can but its a pain in the arse
cleaning the laptop after.
But to be honest with the exception of the electronics the GS's are much like any 70's bike to work on. As long as you have a basic
idea about spannering most of the work youl do is reasonably easy.
A printed list of torque settings is the biggest help I made for myself. Find and print out the most common torque settings like lug nuts,
frame bolts, brake caliper bolts and anything else your going to work on on a semi regular basis.

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

Id agree with AlexG, the Haynes is a great book for just basic servicing. For more complex jobs id look to the Clymer manual.
I find the problem with repair DVD's is you cant thumb through them with dirty hands, well you can but its a pain in the arse
cleaning the laptop after.
But to be honest with the exception of the electronics the GS's are much like any 70's bike to work on. As long as you have a basic
idea about spannering most of the work youl do is reasonably easy.
A printed list of torque settings is the biggest help I made for myself. Find and print out the most common torque settings like lug nuts,
frame bolts, brake caliper bolts and anything else your going to work on on a semi regular basis.

I print the pages from the DVD I need before the job and have the laptop on the bench if I need any more details with a external old keyboard and mouse.

If you print to a xps document first then print that you get all the pictures and instruction in the same layout as the manual

 

[Bendy toy]

I print the pages from the DVD I need before the job and have the laptop on the bench if I need any more details with a external old keyboard and mouse.

If you print to a xps document first then print that you get all the pictures and instruction in the same layout as the manual

I did that with my last bike but regularly needed more information.

 

[jogo]

For standard service work, you might order the DVD specific for your bike from:
Jimvonbaden.com
I have the DVD for my bike an it helped me greatly to o my own maintenance when I first started.
On his webpage there are also many useful pictorials of all sorts of work on the bike as well tool lists, torques etc

 

[seahorse]

Motorrad Repair And Service Data DVD available from ebay or other dubious sources

+1. I have several of these which are copies of the BMW one. About 8 quid or so.

 

[timmynich]

OK guys, cheers for your advice.

I think I'll order a Clymer and get a DVD ordered. Belt and braces.

Thanks again.

Tim