Simple newbie questions

[bigchris]

Forgive me for appearing dumb, but got a couple of questions:

I've worked out how to get the pillion seat off, but how about the rider seat?

Is there any underseat storage for locks or puncture kits etc? (I've no panniers)

What are 'tobinators' and do I need em if I aint got em?

How do I get the back wheel off for tyre changing?

Cheers!

 

[Schtum]

Forgive me for appearing dumb, but got a couple of questions:

I've worked out how to get the pillion seat off, but how about the rider seat?

Turn the key in the other direction.

Is there any underseat storage for locks or puncture kits etc? (I've no panniers)

Not a lot but there is room for a U lock and you'll probably be able to squeeze in the puncture repair outfit.

What are 'tobinators' and do I need em if I aint got em?

Do a search here on the site.

How do I get the back wheel off for tyre changing?

C'mon man....you're taking the piss now. See those four bolts holding the back wheel onto the hub.....?

 

[SpyInTheCamp]

Forgive me for appearing dumb, but got a couple of questions:

I've worked out how to get the pillion seat off, but how about the rider seat?

Lean on the back part of the seat while turning the key to the left.

Is there any underseat storage for locks or puncture kits etc? (I've no panniers)

Not much. Get a tank bag or some luggage.

What are 'tobinators' and do I need em if I aint got em?

They provide a greater range of adjustability for the screen to minimise buffeting. Whether you need them depends on how bad the buffeting is for you.

How do I get the back wheel off for tyre changing?

Either take the bike to the tyre shop .. or simply remove the brake caliper and unbolt the wheel.

Enjoy

Kai

 

[LiquidLAN]

You're luck Tarka has his MOD cap off

Forgive me for appearing dumb, but got a couple of questions:

I've worked out how to get the pillion seat off, but how about the rider seat?

Turn the key in the opposite direction to the direction you turned it to get the rear seat odd

Is there any underseat storage for locks or puncture kits etc? (I've no panniers)

Yes there is a bit, enough for tools, small locks, etc

What are 'tobinators' and do I need em if I aint got em?

As I understand it these lift the front screen reducing turbulance - might be wrong though

How do I get the back wheel off for tyre changing?

If you can't work out how to do the front seat, probably best to take it to a garage for this one...

Cheers![/QUOTE]

 

[LiquidLAN]

Damn, I hope Tarka knows we will miss him.

 

[bigchris]

Lol thanks guys. I thought that the key would need to turn in't other direction but doing so didnt get the seat off.

As for the wheel its the first time i've had a single sided swing arm bike.

Now, you ask me about fuel mapping a zx12r and im yer man.

 

[Schtum]

As for the wheel its the first time i've had a single sided swing arm bike.

It's WHAT....!?!?!? You mean you've never owned a VFR. Shame on you.....

 

[LiquidLAN]

Lol thanks guys. I thought that the key would need to turn in't other direction but doing so didnt get the seat off.

Mines a bit sticky, twist the key and try sliding the seat from side to side, the lock should pop.

to be honest, if this is a new bike or from a BM dealer, they should have gone through all of this at hand over. well maybe not the rear wheel

 

[Pukmeister]

Either take the bike to the tyre shop .. or simply remove the brake caliper and unbolt the wheel.

Enjoy

Kai

Ignore the bit above about the brake caliper, its fitted to the rear hub spindle and not the wheel. Just undo the FIVE rear wheel bolts on the R1200GS and then take the wheel to a tyre fitter for a tyre change. The brake disk and caliper stay where they are with the wheel removed.

Make sure when you refit the wheel you do NOT use any grease or lubricant on the threads and you tighten the bolts to the correct torque. Some GS bikes have had rear wheels come loose in the past due to this.

I would tell you the torque figure but I can't remember off the top of my head and I don't want to offer bad advice. Someone here will be along soon enough with the correct figure.

 

[Wizard]

^^^^ wot Pukie said, and as for the front seat...... one good thump at the back with the key turned anti-clockwise

 

[LiquidLAN]

I would tell you the torque figure but I can't remember off the top of my head and I don't want to offer bad advice. Someone here will be along soon enough with the correct figure.

60 Nm rings a bell, but do a search here I know it has been posted, in fact I think I posted it once. No offence though, would still suggest take it to a shop is the best bet

 

[gavin@iow]

I would tell you the torque figure but I can't remember off the top of my head and I don't want to offer bad advice. Someone here will be along soon enough with the correct figure.

60nm or 44ft lbs

 

[bigchris]

It's WHAT....!?!?!? You mean you've never owned a VFR. Shame on you.....

Test rode one. Didnt like it that much. Tho I disliked the busa even more. Now if I could just get back to 8 stone, and be 4'2 and japanese, i'd have my cbr 600 back in a jiffy.

 

[Mutley]

60nm or 44ft lbs

Are you absolutely sure about that

I'd check your manual if I were you

 

[Cestria]

Go take a peek at

http://www.r1200gs.info/

 

[Thunder]

On the rear wheel fitting, this is from the BMW dealer manual:

Check that the wheel centering spigot and contact surfaces of the wheel hub are free of grease.



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Attention
Nature:
Components can be damaged by hard or sharp-edged objects.

Avoidance:
Avoid scratching the components; use masking tape if necessary.



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Insert the rear wheel into the centering hole.



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Warning
Nature:
The wheel studs for the cross-spoked wheel and the cast aluminium wheel differ in length. Mixing up sets of studs or using the wrong studs would mean that the rear wheel would not be correctly secured and this, in turn, could result in an accident.

Avoidance:
Use only wheel studs with the same, approved length code. Do not oil or grease wheel studs.



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Hand-tighten wheel studs (1) and then tighten in diagonally opposite sequence.



Tightening torques
Wheel flange with bushing or cut thread, M10 x 40 x 1.25, in diagonally opposite sequence
60 Nm

HAs not been mentioned but maybe you've noticed already, the BM uses Torx head bolts so a trip to your local Halfords could be an idea before you start, Torx sockets are readily available.