The rear wheel of wonder

[Private Pile]

Hey all, after many happy years being fleeced by my local Beemer dealer regards servicing I have decided to do it my self...first job...remove the rear wheel so i can drain final drive and replace leaky shock.....but alas...my tool kit lacks required torx sizes...anybody have a sneeky idea? I Got the BMW service and repair manual and the up to date Haynes book and not a one mentions bolt, nut, screw, torx, hex blah blah blah sizes..please help my torque wrench needs something to do
cheers all

Pile

 

[GreatScott]

This might help http://www.r1200gs.info/misc/torque.html

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

Torx size is t50

 

[tanneman]

Use this site and get a Haynes manual for the more difficult stuff and correct torque figures, workshop tips etc, etc.

http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/

It's even on youtube. Search for this guy 'mazbymoto'. I'm sure he's not the only one to have posted a step by step guide on Youtube.

There is a few other sites with part numbers and exploded views. If you want I can send the link to you.

Have fun. Very easy to work on these machines once you have the panels off.

 

[Pukmeister]

Get yourself down to a local Machine Mart store and get yourself a set of Allen/Torx/Spline drives. They are cheaper than my identical "Draper Expert" set and will allow you to do anything you need to when servicing your GS.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...older-s/path/screwdrivers-bits-hex-key-sets-2

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/pages/stores/location/bristol

 

[motorbaker]

I've got a long trip planned on my 07 GSA and know zilch about maintenance/servicing. Apart from the manuals and web-links mentioned in this thread, does anyone know of any courses I could take to boost my confidence in this area?

MB

 

[Timpo]

I've got a long trip planned on my 07 GSA and know zilch about maintenance/servicing. Apart from the manuals and web-links mentioned in this thread, does anyone know of any courses I could take to boost my confidence in this area?

MB

Get a workshop manual and a few decent tools including two torque wrenches (Teng 5-25nm and 20-110nm iirc).
Put your bike on the centre stand and practice....

Wheels off/ wheels on and torqued.
Brake calipers off/brake calipers on and torqued.
Oil/filter change, torqued sump drain bolt.
Air filter change.

On your trip, make sure you have recovery insurance, this will keep you covered for puncture repair if you don't fancy tackling that yourself.

Timpo.

 

[Hax]

I've got a long trip planned on my 07 GSA and know zilch about maintenance/servicing. Apart from the manuals and web-links mentioned in this thread, does anyone know of any courses I could take to boost my confidence in this area?


MB

Look at the "Rider Training & Courses" section on the home page here, then see the thread "BMW Motorrad Maintenance Course any good"

 

[Steptoe]

Hey all, after many happy years being fleeced by my local Beemer dealer regards servicing I have decided to do it my self...first job...

First job is to have some tools

 

[motorbaker]

Thanks for the advice everyone. MB