Do you do your own services? if not, do you use a general motorcycle mechanic or a BMW dealer?

@TheWabusk

5 жыл бұрын

Albe's Adv I do my own as well. Just changed my fork springs and replaced the seals, dust covers and fork oil. Changed out the tube in the rear tire and replaced front/rear sprocket and chain while at it. Flushed the brakes and coolant etc.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Nice work man, that is some serious maintenance in there. 😀👍

@nemanume

5 жыл бұрын

6000miles service ??? You need to do the service every 4000km (at least to change the engine oil), if not, you are going to have big problems with the engine at around 40.000km ... The same problems as 90% of the people that have the same engine on their bikes.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Can you be a little more specific? What kind of problem? The manual says to do an oil change every 6000miles (10000Km) or 12 months whichever comes first.

@nemanume

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV Timing chain ,followers , tensioner ,cam , rods ... thse things are the first to break. A car oil change is recomended at around 10.000km , a car engine is reving in normal use at a max of 5-6000rpm... now, do you think that is normal to change the bike.s engine oil after 6000miles (9650km) when a bike engine is reving 9-10.000rpm in normal use ? I think not , is just a logical question.

I just purchased a used F800GS and these videos are absolutely fantastic. Your attention to detail and quality of videos are much appreciated.

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rich 😀👍

another excellent video! recommend watching at 1.25x speed.

Am glad to see you are still doing your GS videos, i have just bought one, from 2014, and am looking thru all of your videos, would be nice if you had time to do an updated video, of the parts and things you have had on the bike.

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

A few more miles and I'll make one.

Quality vid and very informative - cheers.

well done, again. I am really enjoying your videos, thanks!

Thank you for the great, detailed videos!

Great video

Thanks, Albe. Very useful. It's been a while since we have seen your lovely GS last time. In fact I subscribed bcos of this bike only.

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

The more the bike ages the more maintenance videos are coming out. Next is going to be the brake system.

Make more videos about the scrambler man. I'm gonna buy one here in Brazil and you make the best videos about this bike in the YT. Congrats for the channel dude

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely more Scrambler coming up.

awesome video, very informative! thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I just did my 1500 mile service and I did it myself the only down side to my bike is that I don't have hazards. never came with them. and its a brand new left over 2017. but other than that, its just as you said, take your time, pay attention to the instructions, and all should be just fine. I look forward to your next video.

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

That is strange, and I couldn't find anything about it either, try to press the left turn signal for a few seconds and see what happens, some other bikes use that to turn on the hazards.

@AustinCProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Albe's Adv o ok I will go and try that now. Thank you for also looking into that. I am also on my way out the door to go pick up a Kawasaki repair manual. I used their PDF but I would like to have a physical manual. Thank you again for all the hard work you put into your videos. I wish you safe and happy travels.

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

I like paper manuals better too.

@AustinCProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Albe's Adv you can take paper manuals anywhere. It would be nice if they weren’t so expensive but that’s the cost of also having all the information you will ever need as well. I tried the turn signals both left and right, as Iv got nothing. I do have a small blank plate tho on the front of my headlight switch next to my ‘ pass ‘ button and I think that’s where the hazard button would go.

exelent, tanks...from mexico

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo 😀👍

Hi Albe, Thanks for the vid! Can you make a video on 'Checking Valve clearance' ? That would be great!

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I eventually will when it's due, it might take a while though

Thank you sir

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

hello, how are you doing ?, could you digitize the 800 gs part in pdf? It would be incredible that you could share it. Greetings.

Albe, please don't ever do what you did with the brake piston and caliper at 8:59. I don't know if the pistons are heat-treated for hardness (the back of the brake pads probably isn't), but the screwdriver can easily scratch both. The pistons are definitely polished and micro-finished because they need to slide smoothly in the caliper, so that could damage them significantly.

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

I had to do it that way to get the shot of the piston retracting, I usually une a spanner between the pads, but, as long as you don’t scratch the side of the piston you are fine, the top of the piston and the back of the brake pad don’t matter because they do not retract into the seal, only the side of the piston does. You definitely have to be very very careful .

@bobpx

3 жыл бұрын

what Albe did there was perfectly fine. Nothing scratched, the pad is fine, and no cause a failure as you describe. That was a good demo to show how fluid level goes low, but there are other reasons to compress the caliper piston. we do it all the time. No reason to worry about that.

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

Great video . I noticed your off road tires. I’m planning to change my . What’s brand is it. Thx

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Continental TKC80

A really great video and very helpful, thank you. But why didnt you check the coolent as part of the service please?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

according to the manual, the coolant check is part of the pre-ride checks rather than the 6000 miles service, but at 4:14 I’m actually checking the coolant level. Thanks for watching 👍

@willgillsutt

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV Thats brilliant, sorry missed that part the first time round. Going to go and do that now. Thank you very much, didnt want to take all that body work off.

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Not a problem man 😀👍

Albe, please do some research regarding aftermarket exhausts and if it is nesaccary to have a power commander on your bike when you change your stock exhaust. Thanks

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

If you add a slip-on, no power commander necessary but you would get a little more power from one, if you do a full system swap it's best to add a power commander or any other FI controller, the bike will run way better.

Will there be an ISTA Diagnostic and Programming Tutorial for a complete DIY servicing?

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

Considering the price I've seen for the tool, I doubt it. But I keep my eyes open for a second hand one at a reasonable price.

Hei, nice video. Do you know what size is the crush washer??

@AlbesADV

Жыл бұрын

That was a while ago, I don't remember, but if you look thru the comments somebody might have wrote it down

Hi Albe can you use the same obd link lx to reset the ducati scrambler service light? Thank you and more power!

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Custom8888, unfortunately not, tge Scrambler needs a Ducati specific reset tool.

As I wrote in my other reply, I have just bought a bike from 2014, has not gone many miles, so am very happy for my purchase, do you have a video, about setting it up, and taking newer riders thru the set up system?

@paulbridge6063

6 жыл бұрын

also another thing,as I have a 2014, do Haynes do a manual for that year?

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIV_ms9qhtTgdrg.html Check this video out, it may help.

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

The manual I show on this video covers 2008 to 2016 f800gs

@paulbridge6063

6 жыл бұрын

thx

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

Np

kerosene is the best when cleaning the chain, you'll see all the old grease run off like magic. i would recommend spraying down the chain before you watch the bike.

In your brake flush vid you don’t use the electronic maintenance plug in to run the abs pump. Is this ok?? What are the disadvantages of not having the pump run during a flush as per the bmw manual.

@AlbesADV

2 жыл бұрын

There might be a very small amount of residual fluid in the system, very small

Hey man, I know this is old video, but the Haynes manual goes to 2016, don’t believe much changed, witless the manual work for the 2018?

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I know from the 2017 on they changed the reference on how to adjust the chain slack, but tge bikes are nearly identical

Please , can you tell me the complete name of the book with the sepcs of torque for the f800 gs adventure 2015, and where tu buy it ? Thx a lot

@AlbesADV

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3jJ7pm4 Here you go

@raulnemtala4353

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV thx a lot man !!!

Hay Albe i have a question. Is it really necessary to have a valve adjustment control in 12k service. I have no problem with my 800gs, works like a clock. What do u suggest?

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, the recommended interval for the valve check is at 18000 miles, the f800 motor maintains tolerances very well, so maybe will only be a matter of checking the gap without having to adjust anything. A lot of mechanics are of the idea "if it still runs smooth leave it alone" but I personally would take a look in there. 18000 miles is about 29000 Km

What do you use to write the torque settings on the bolts and does it stay on or wash off?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I use a Sharpie permanent marker and so far it's still legible after at least 2 years, although I don't wash the bike very often.

@TheWabusk

5 жыл бұрын

Albe's Adv Are you writing the torque setting or just making lines to see if they’ve let loose?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

I'm actually writing the torque settings, I also write the recommended tire pressure on the f800, because I have 2 sets of wheels and I keep the street set at recommended pressure and the offroad set at a lower pressure.

Thanks Albe. Just in time and very helpful. One idea I use is to paint the bolts with white sharpie so if they move then know immediately and don't need to check torque if the marks did not move. Also I have found this 303 protectant to be really helpful for all plastic and rubber parts on the bike. It's amazing on the tires to prevent any dry rot and it sounds crazy but I think the tires last longer. I even use it on the tread and it doesn't affect grip but take it easy on the first ride after application and drying. www.amazon.com/303-Protectant-plastic-finished-leather/dp/B0185PU38A

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out

Hi Albe, just gotten my F800 home, and it is very high, is there any way of dropping the height down just a little?

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

Without buying parts there is not much you can do, you can release all the preload on the rear shock or lower the fork tubes a little, but you are going to lose ground clearance. The best way is to get your hands on a lowered seat from BMW, keep an eye on Ebay and good luck.

@paulbridge6063

6 жыл бұрын

is that the little round knob on the spring on the right hand side? Maybe include something like this on one of your vids?

@AlbesADV

6 жыл бұрын

The preload is that knob on the top side of the spring, I'll upload a picture of it to my Instagram account

I didn't understand the chain checking at 2:50 ..Can you please rephrase?

@AlbesADV

5 жыл бұрын

Put a measuring tape behind the chain, Push the chain down and see where it ends up on the measuring tape, then pull it up and see what the measuring tape shows, the distance between the lower and the upper point should be between 35 mm and 45 mm. If you need more information there is one of my videos just for the chain adjustment

@BashkimUkshini

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV thank you very much sir. I really appreciate it!

I need check nuts. But i don't know how many torque. Help me please.

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

If I don’t understand wrong, you need the torque value for something, what nuts are you talking about?

@Toei_P

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbesADV My bike has problem vibration 5500rpm. Check engine normal. Next step I will check nuts fix the frame and swingarm. Thx bro.

@AlbesADV

3 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to diagnose vibrations, good luck 👍

Don't you check the chain when the bike is on its side stand?

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you do

I have to ask. Do anyone else experience a engine vibration over 6000rpm? I have a 2016 f800gs. Let me know. Thanks

@RuledByMars

4 жыл бұрын

My 2017 700GS starts vibrating at 65mph no matter the rpms 🙁

@AlbesADV

4 жыл бұрын

Then check the wheel bearings or the balancing, if it’s a matter of speed rather than RPM it’s properly something related to the wheels rather than the engine.

re torquing defeats the loc tite, no?

@AlbesADV

Жыл бұрын

Yes, if you re-torque after the loc-tite has set, usually you have a minute or so