Thanks for the video. Process was easier than I imagined! Thanks to commentors on mentioning the vent screw.

Thanks for the video - It inspired me to tackle a leaky seal on my bike. I did need to unscrew the vent screw to get the stanchion in and out otherwise the vacuum/pressure was too much. I saw someone here say you're supposed compress fully and then set the valve screw, but my Hayne's manual says to set screw the valve screw in when the stanchion is in it's final place.

Yet again another super Moto vid from the GSA1250 boss

@CaptMaxADV

4 жыл бұрын

😆 Sure dude! LOL

Just had same happen on mine - right side top as well...lol. Thank you for the video!

So much easier than a conventional upside down fork. Thanks!

@CaptMaxADV

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏻

Great video. I have shared this on our social media. Hope that is ok.

Going to try on my R1200RT that developed a leak left fork. Will replace oil & seals while I'm at it to save me another headache next year. And I'm left wondering whether Bob liked his taco? What kind of sauce did he use?

You need to open the vent screw on top of the fork...compress the fork all the way and replace the vent screw before installation

@CaptMaxADV

3 жыл бұрын

That little torx screw just opens a vent?!

@colinkensley

3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@CaptMaxADV

3 жыл бұрын

🤦🏼‍♂️ Doh! Thanks man. 👊🏻

@nabilsahl2244

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptMaxADV the o ring must be replace as per bmw

Obrigado pelo vídeo. Tive que virar o planeta atrás de um vídeo que deixasse claro como desmontar as bengalas da bmw R 1200. Preciso trocar o óleo das bengalas da minha.

@CaptMaxADV

Жыл бұрын

Yesssss

Oh Donna

How has this fix held up? I'm thinking of trying the exact same fix even though I just bought seals and oil. The 2013 GS I just picked up with 3152 mi on it has a bad left seal leak. I tried the debris scrape tool and that didn't work. If this works similarly for me then I have a rebuild kit for when the seals are actually worn out. The seal replacement is a bit more involved with greater risk of collateral damage just to replace seals that are not bad. It looked to me like the vertical scratches in the chrome were the reason for the leak. My bike has always been garaged but it lived down a dirt road, thus scratches I think. Of course if I see a damaged seal my back is covered as well. I'm told it's easier to pull the wheel for seal replacement because of frustrating access and getting oil contaminated with metal flake out.

@CaptMaxADV

Жыл бұрын

I ended up replacing with new seals. It never stopped seeping before that unfortunately. 😕

Thanks for posting the video! I have a similar issue with my right front fork on my 2016 GSA with 32k miles. I plan on replacing the seal and putting it back together. Did you have any further issues with the pressure of the fork tube, with not being able to vent/bleed it during reassembly?

@CaptMaxADV

4 жыл бұрын

You bet! I had no further issues. I just did what you see in the vid, wiped them down, and they're doing just fine. I didn't "vent/bleed" anything. Good luck man!

@adammccallon7952

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaptMaxADV Thanks for the reply. I was able to remove/replace the seals with no issues. Good as new! Take care!!

I was told my forks were leaking by my BMW dealer. and I don't see any fluid. is it possible they identified a ride height issue? This video was Super informational! oh, by the way. 2006 R1200GS

@CaptMaxADV

3 жыл бұрын

My understanding with the 2015 model (and similar design) is that the fork stanchions hold no pressure. The oil is just there for lubrication, there’s no pressure or suspension provided by them. The weight of the bike is held by the spring on the telelever behind the forks. So my assumption would be that they didn’t identify a ride height suspension problem with leaks. Can’t they just tell you more specifically what they mean? And thanks!

@danielpaul6564

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptMaxADV I'm having a hard time physically wrapping my head around this having just performed this. When the fork compresses, the effective volume is reduced. It is an air tight system. I don't see how the fork can compress with pressure in the system increasing...

Yo! Broduder, what is the torque spec on that 14 mm? Also did you torque strip the nut?

@CaptMaxADV

4 жыл бұрын

When I don’t know the torque specs I just tighten them back up as much as it took to take em off. This one was 2 ugga dugga’s. 😉 Cylinder heads, clutch packs, engine cases, other critical parts I find torque specs for for sure.

@CaptMaxADV

4 жыл бұрын

No torque stripe, next time I pop the cap off I’ll add one!

@19interceptor72

2 жыл бұрын

May be too late but might help someone else out. I believe the torture for the 14mm stud bolt nut is 40nm. And a dab of blue locktite.

@CaptMaxADV

2 жыл бұрын

The torture! Lol 😂

So you don't need to remove the front wheel to get to the fork seal???

@CaptMaxADV

3 жыл бұрын

That is correct! Particularly if you do one stanchion at a time then the wheel stays just fine.

@genowynn9273

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaptMaxADV Thanks for that! How much oil would I need for each fork and what grade please?

@CaptMaxADV

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a quart and new seals. Haven’t installed them yet. Don’t know the exact amount, I’ll have to google it. But the grade is called Telescopic Fork Oil Type 2. From BMW motorcycle shop. I’m guessing each side will take 1/4 to 1/3 of a quart. One bottle will be enough for one service I’m sure.

@genowynn9273

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaptMaxADV Thank you Jeremy. I bought a Haynes manual and it tells me NOTHING about the type of oil or the quantity!!

Why would anyone go to the trouble of removing the fork/forks and not change the oil and renew the seals. Not the best effort buddy. Sorry

@v8chevyman

3 жыл бұрын

I guess Whisky J1 doesn’t have that carousel you have that inverts the lower fork / complete bike assembly upside down to get the oil out. He did a fantastic job of getting the seal cleaned out with minimal effort. True, he could have spent three times as much time to change out the oil and seals that didn’t need doing. I guess that would have been your approach? I’ll wait to see your video on that. Cheers....

@rottieman347

3 жыл бұрын

@@v8chevyman It's just an opinion matey. It wasn't meant to offend.

@motocomfort_de

9 ай бұрын

With a syringe and a tube you can change the oil in minutes.

pal the easier would have been to remove the right fork from the bike inner tube and outer together

@CaptMaxADV

Жыл бұрын

I would have to disagree. But if I try that route in the future I’ll let ya know!

Lol 😂

@CaptMaxADV

Жыл бұрын

Yep