It's a reliable bike that you will ride for many many years without a problem if you service it on time. The common failing parts are: - Water pump seals (replace them every 2 years for 10$) - Voltage regulator (buy a good one and place it near air intake) - Cam chain and tensioner at 60k miles And the consumables (battery, chain, sprockets, break pads etc...) Enjoy the bike with safety and happy riding!

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks for your observations. I love this bike, it is superb.

Hi great job !! I have a 1998 one with 60000 miles and runs lovely. I love it. I would suggest to things, move the reg rectifier from under the seat to the right hand side by the air intake cutting a bit of the rubber boot to get some room and change the two water pump seals and the shaft too, is not very expensive and you'll forget about it. I do all the maintenance on mine so a learned a bit about it , thanks for the video. Gus, an argetntinean in Wales ,,,lol

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gus, thanks for the post. Amazingly I have just done the water pump seals and shaft. The rectifier on this bike looks new so it looks as if it has suffered from the dreaded overheating. I probably will move it to a different position as you say. Can't wait to finish it and get riding. Take care.

@Gus-cg9yp

3 жыл бұрын

@@RestorationBiker You're wellcome. I've just seen your video, good one. Better if you do it , i got stuck once during a nice spin and it's funny because when the VR goes the symptoms are like having carb and lack of fuel problems. have look at this link : faq.f650.com/FAQs/VRRelocation.htm

@volvogt21

3 жыл бұрын

@@RestorationBiker or hook up a CPU fan to the rec/rec in its standard position.

@Blackgeo32Adminoas

3 жыл бұрын

@@volvogt21 It is an overkill but i did it... Pentium 4 3Ghz heatsink (without the fan) and moved it in front of the air intake...

@volvogt21

3 жыл бұрын

@@Blackgeo32Adminoas top work! You can't do much morere than that. Thanks for the update

The water pump seals is a well known issue with the Funduros. Easy fix. She purrs nice though.

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, can't wait to ride it..

Keep it up :) greetings from 🇳🇱

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I love the NL. Was supposed to be going to Arnham this year, but Coronavirus changed that. Take care.

Very good

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. This is a bike I have really enjoyed doing.

Great job so far! What brand/colour spary paint did you use on your rims? Rims look great 👍

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Paint for things like rims, engine covers frames etc, is not very easy to get info on. No matter how hard you try to get the 'right' colour it never comes out as you want. So, I take an item that is the colour I want to a local paint supplier, and they match it for me. I think the paint I used on the rims was a GM pearl silver. I will give more info in the future on the colours I am using to help others who are doing the same job. Take care, ride safe.

Good job

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, many thanks.

Great work, i enjoyed your videos, as i also have the same problem in my Funduro. It has been standing for 2 years because of a broken subframe tube. At the time it broke i took it to a friend for welding and i noticed the coolant leak, also only when it runs. As you speak of bent shaft i guess in my case vibrations from the broken subframe (which also is housing the sidestand) are to blame.Now i saw yours i will try to remove the pump and check for damage. One question i have, is it difficult to remove the subframe without removing the radiator or the fuel tank so i can weld it first before starting any work on the pump? i whould appreciate any help.

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, the subframe had been welded before on this bike. So, I changed it for another one. I think you can do it without removing the rad. But it makes sense to get the most room you can when you are doing these jobs. The water leak gets fixed in next weeks video, so watch that to get the full SP on that. If I was doing your job, I would remove the rad, remove the lower frame, and the clutch cover with the pump in it so that you have enough room to make a good job. Then when you put it all back together you can ride it and enjoy it. Take care

@user-yw9bs1cl3c

3 жыл бұрын

@@RestorationBiker thanks for the swift response, i will attempt to spot weld it on site just to keep it straight before removing it for a better welding job. Looking forward to your next videos.

That will be a great machine! 👏🙋‍♂️🇭🇷

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes I can't wait to ride it.

@BrkicM-motoandvideo

3 жыл бұрын

@@RestorationBiker something special in those bikes...

@RestorationBiker

3 жыл бұрын

It is because they are light and punchy, addictive eh!

which handlebar model is that may I ask? I can see it's a Renthal but can't figure out the model

@RestorationBiker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, This bike came with these bars already fitted, so I do not know which model was fitted . They are a great set of bars and do give you good control.

@josepedrocarvalho3111

2 жыл бұрын

well thank you anyways! by the way, I really enjoyed your videos and after a small crash last Xmas, You’ve really motivated me to take care of this marvelous bike we own! thank you for that

I'm in the process of putting the same engine into an armstrong mt500. Can anybody tell me where the crankcase breather connects to? Its the hose that comes out of the crank case at the front on the right side.

@RestorationBiker

Жыл бұрын

Hi the upper crankcase breather goes to the airbox

Hello my friend, I have a bmwf650. I need a clutch or clutch, and I live in sweat, how can I order it

@RestorationBiker

Жыл бұрын

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I need to change the rear brake caliper. At 01:57 it can be seen perfectly. It has 3 holes: on the left one large hole, through which the rear axle goes. And two small holes under the swingarm with threads inside. Are those two small threaded holes supposed to be fixed to something? Those two threaded holes are not connected to anything on my bike and I suspect that they have no purpose on the Funduro. The Brambo calipers were maybe used in many other motorcycles, not just the Funduro and BMW decided not to use those holes. I'm not sure though - can somebody confirm, please?

@RestorationBiker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, I see what you mean. I believe that these holes are for a cover which is fitted on some models. I am not 100% sure, so somebody may be able to enlighten us