This channel is dedicated to making how-to, travel, and review videos related to my BMW R1200GSA, Honda Forza NSS300A, KTM 690 Enduro and BMW R100/7. If you are looking for any Chomiczewski family related videos I moved them to a new channel named "Mark Chomiczewski" at kzread.info/dron/sCF1dYDSpRaWnMJ8agtYpw.html . I will eventually move all sports related video content still on this channel to another channel.
The bikes I own(ed):
In Taphan Hin Phichit Thailand:
- 2014 Honda Forza (Black)
In Allendale, MI. USA
- 2015 Honda Forza (Red)
- 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
- 1977 BMW R100/7
- 2017 Ducati Desert Sled (sold)
- 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R
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Haha … I see you didn’t do the front spline of the shaft. A lot more difficult. Easy to come apart but lots of patience to align and side back on.
@staytrue3244 - LOL, yes, but at the time I didn’t think about the tranny side. Once I released the video the questions came in and I realized I should have done both ends. I will be lubing both ends at the next service. Let’s see how it goes! 🍻 cheers! 🍻
Your videos are first rate my friend. I am an aircraft maintenance technical instructor with 20 years of instruction experience for the largest airline in America and I must say you have excellent skills at technical instruction. Thank you so much for the work you put into creating these videos it has helped me learn how to maintain my new to me 2015 BMW GSA.
@randoo4u - Thank you very much for the accolades! It is very much appreciated. My goal has always been to be as detailed as possible and leave very little to assumptions. Even then I see I can make improvements. The videos do take a bit of time in planning and production, but when I see comments such as yours it makes it all worth it! Thank you again and hope to release some new videos soon. All the best!
Great video - looks like a 2 man job to squeeze/bleed. Wonder if it’s the same design on a 1250 with starter removal.
@Hogdriver88 - I believe it is but I would double check that. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Oh boy those commenters weren’t kidding about the heartless engineers , but I guess it pales in comparison to the poor souls that have to lift the cabs off of the F-150’s for minor services.
@edsyphan3425 - LOL, I guess it’s all relative! This is why BMW doesn’t add the clutch fluid into their maintenance schedule. Cheers!
I followed your instructions & the job went very well. Thank you!
@maverick1685 - Awesome! Thank you for the feedback. Happy wrenching!
Hi! Good video! I was also wondering if this can fix my problem for my 2017gsa. It happens when i am on highway speeds like 70mph, the gear shift indicator starts to flicker then my engine starts to jerk, i lose control of throttle then when i downshift it goes away up until I downshift to 3rd gear. I tried connecting it to a gs911 but there is no error codes and bmw service cant figure it out as well
@benjaminbirrey5542 - When you say flicker, do you mean the gear number fades out to a blank screen? It sounds more like a gearbox issue than a clutch issue, but I would still check everything in the circuit.Also, when you it starts to jerk, does it feel like the clutch is slipping or that it's going into another gear? By the way, are you in 6th gear when this happens?
@@zooskifilms yes, the screen goes blank. Then its more noticeable on 6th gear then I loose control of the throttle like its sputtering then also when i downshift to 5th and 4th. But 3rd,2nd is fine
And it only happens on extended riding time like when i do a alteast a 3hr ride or more
@@benjaminbirrey5542 - Let me dig around and get back to you. Very unusual for sure.
@@benjaminbirrey5542 - Ok interesting, thanks for the additional information. I will investigate further.
What a great video. I now feel like I can do my valve check and shim replacement on my 2017 R1200RTP..SHe's at 25,000 and it's overdue. I already have the tool for the crank for TDC, so this looks like a winner.
@4alphazulu - Thank you for watching and the comment! Yes, you can do it, happy wrenching, cheers!
Best vid by far that I have watched about this procedure, thanks so much for doing this!!!
@BrianBurton-b7z - Hey, thank you very much for watching and commenting. I do appreciate it! Cheers! 🍺
Bun clip,din Romania am urmarit clipul
@MM-et3fw - Mulțumesc pentru vizionare și comentariu, este de apreciat!
Thanks, up in Alaska and broke both brackets. Replaced them in the hotel parking lot thanks to your video.
@davewood5847 - Wow, you are on my dream trip. Will drive up to Deadhorse one of these days. Glad the video helped! Ride safe!
Aircon regas assembly
@andypandy7461 - Thanks for the comment! It took me a minute to understand what you meant. A/C re-gas assembly, which I assume includes the vacuum pump. Cheers! 👍
My honda has 160k km and your videos are very useful for me
@javidh88 - Wow! What year and model is yours? Any major issues or just normal maintenance? Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Excellent clear communication on a complicated procedure to bmw 1200 gs valve shim adjustment
@JohnMcGonigal-xl2oz - Thank you very much for watching and commenting, it is appreciated!
OMG, watching you gave me a headache. I had to learn how to fix the carbs of a Yamaha 1100 cc Virago. You better not try such things. Sorry, but can access the cover even at a 350, the newer one, where the battery is hanging in there, without removing the seat. Why subscribe to an amateur who doesn't really know what he is doing? Peace, my post wasn't meant to criticize you, you are still learning the easiest things.
@sisaketmike - Haha, well I watched that video 5 times and did not get a headache! Is it the video that made you angry or my 8k+ subscribers? Don't be a hater, you'll get there. Cheers and enjoy Thailand! ✌
Thanks this is great help.. Love your videos.. I am about to remove the engine form my GSA 2020 to inspect the gearbox.. Any advice or point me to some videos as i am having trouble finding something for the newer bikes.
@Mckhuus - Oh wow, sorry, not aware of any videos out there to remove the engine for the newer model. But I have seen some for model year 2005-ish. I do have a service manual for my 2016, I can take a look through it to see if it includes the engine removal. I'm traveling at the moment, should be back home within the next week. I'll get back to you then. Cheers!
When you refil the engine oil, does it also fil the final drive ?
@problemslayer3538 - No, they are separate and have their own drain and fill holes. I show the location and go through the process in the video.
@zooskifilms alright buddy thanks for your efforts with getting these videos up, they are helpful. Some good choices out there now for an upgrade, new forza 300, 350, adv 350 and xmax300 but I just can't seem to let go of my 2016 forza 😄
@@problemslayer3538 - Haha, me too. I do love my Forza. The Honda X-ADV 750 caught my eye, but don't think it's available in the US. So sticking with the Forza 300 for now. Cheers!
I weight the same❤
@marvinmartinez2637 - Do you get to the same top speed? 🛵
did this also for replacement of clutch fluid and with no lift. on my back at times. what a pain, butgot it done. love your videos, keep up the good work! was wondering why you did not put any grease on starter motor gear.
@manuelrivera6873 - Thanks for watching and comments! If I recall correctly the starter clutch gets lubricated from the engine oil. I'll have to check the service manual again to be sure. Cheers!
Thank you for making and posting
@karlchris - You are welcome, hope the video was helpful! And thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
I didn't remove the seat to get to the battery cover but it sure isn't easy to do. It is very hard to see and to put the screws back in. I also added a battery maintainer and their is indeed no room for the inline fuse but I just squeezed the wiring out of the battery compartment along the front edge and although it was a tight fit it works rather then cutting out a spot in the battery cover to run the wires through. Great videos Zoosk!
@dannytoeh - Hey thanks for the feedback! I had a heck of a time getting that fuse through, great to hear you were able to do so without any cuts! I just realized my battery tender isn't working on the Forza now, need to sort out what happened. I added another 12V connector and wired it into the battery, might be a blown fuse or something. Anyway, thanks again!
Thanks a lot! I’m new in motorcycles and with your video i undertstand what is doing my mechanic. And correct the shims size. 👌🏽
@FAKEPLASTICDUDE - Hey, thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful. Ride safe! 🏍✌
I wonder what the symptoms are of poor valve clearances? I have a rattling exhaust and slightly shakey Forza 300 2018 model. I guess the procedure is similar for the newer model. Shame that if adjustment is needed new shims have to be purchased. I did the valve adjustments on a nc700 and it was just a case of using tools to tweak it.
@aaronharris5275 - Assuming the gap is larger than the spec, the acceleration would be sluggish. When you say "rattling exhaust", what do you mean by that? I assume the shakey-ness is vibration? At all revs or only a certain range? I checked the microfiche for the 2018 and they do use shims, but check the clearance spec, not sure if the same as the 2014-2015 models.
just one question...why bother removing the shims that are in spec ?
@graantmnz - I did it for the YT community, just to show everyone the entire process for those who do need to change their shims. I wanted to video ti be as thorough as possible so when the time comes, you know what to do. Cheers!
I strap my luggage bag to the seat
@mlbabineaux - I do as well, that luggage rack is not large enough for a dry bag and tent gear. Just another grab point for straps! Cheers!
I know how to do the job and done it before but was a random watch while eating breakfast on a Sunday morning. I must say this is the best service/repair video i have every seen. The production is great and high quality and you are straight to the point not talking crap and waffling on like others. Excellent work mate for taking the time to make this video. Cheers!
@creatamax16 - Thank you for the comment and for watching, it is appreciated! I try to make videos that I want/like to watch, ones that don't assume anything and get straight to the point. I'm glad to hear there are other like-minded people out there! Cheers!
first of all I want to thank you for this gem of a youtube channel , I hope you reach tens of millions of subscribers cause you deserve it , your videos and the effort you have put in is really awesome. thank you so much for the deepest part of my heart.
@leonex606 - Thank you very much for the warm comment and for watching my videos, I really do appreciate it. These comments are what keep me going! 😁
Thanks for the very informative video. I just had new tires mounted and was going to do my brakes whilst the wheel was off, then I saw your video, so I lubed the spline too. I put a zip tie through the u joint and made a loop so I could lift up the shaft and u joint as I brought up the rear. Took quite a few tries, but I had it sorted in about 20 minutes. Cut off the zip tie after I got the bolt back in…….worked well. Thanks again.
@20pump - Thanks for the zip tie tip, great to hear feedback on how folks get the job done. Cheers!
What an excellent video! The process, pace, detail and explanation is top quality. My lap top and you will be guiding me through my 12K mileage service on my R1250 GSA. Big Thank You for your time and skill in producing such quality videos. Martin
@martin9756 - Martin, thanks for watching and commenting, it is appreciated! Best of luck when you perform the service.
Not bad at all for a sub300cc motor 👍
@Mootpoint Jones - Yes, she’s a keeper!
Amazing, well done!!! These really are excellent videos.
@jaycourant5394 - Thank you very much, glad to hear they are helpful in some way. Happy wrenching!
My clutch feels like it's slipping when I'm hard on throttle like when overtaking. Only done 18k miles. Any ideas?
@booshallmighty - What year? Did it just start slipping or for how long has it been this way? To me the clutch is either worn or needs an adjustment. Low miles makes me think it needs an adjustment. But curious if this is a sudden change or gradual?
@@zooskifilms It's 2018 model like R1200 GS. 18k. It did just come out of nowhere. Seems to get worse but that could be me being aware of it. Happens under hard acceleration. Feels like it's slipping, the revs run away with the bike and don't match the engine speed. Really hope it's not the clutch, this bike is in good order, I don't go off road or even in the rain. Typical GS adventure rider. I heard someone adjusting a grub screw behind the lever? I dunno
@booshallmighty - Understood. One additional question: are you adding anything to the oil (like moly)? You don't want to add anything to these models where the engine and clutch share the same oil. Otherwise the next easiest step would be to try adjusting the clutch play at the handlebar. There are a couple of set screws for the adjustment, one is the locking screw and the other adjusts the play. I will add this to my list of videos, but not sure when I'll be able to get to it. Let us know what you find out. Best!
@@zooskifilms Hi, it's due an oil change. I drained some clutch oil from the reservoir (nothing). The bike is booked into BMW main stealers on the 18th of this month to check it. If it is the clutch I will change the clutch myself. Looks very straightforward, only seen one English speaking video on this were a guy puts in an uprated clutch. I will just go OEM. This would be a great video for you, one which I wished you had on your channel. I will have a look at adjusting the clutch. If it does turn out to be the clutch plates slipping, I will be shocked. This bike does not work hard, I got her at 7k and was well serviced. BMWs for you I guess. Great Channel, I enjoy watching you wrench
@@booshallmighty - Thanks for the update. Really curious what you find out. I may try to sneak in a clutch adjustment video after I play with it for a bit. Not much information in the service manual. Keep in touch!
❤❤❤great video
@Vjekoslav-vf3hr - Thanks for watching and for the comment, it is appreciated!
Really excellent video, thank you!!!
@jaycourant5394 - Hey, thank you for watching and commenting, it is appreciated!
Nup, maybe that's how some lift a Harley but this is the easiest GS lift kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIFo25qDXZjAc6Q.html too easy
@goldenchild4835 - I'll have to give that a try! Cheers.
Hi there, great work! I am having exactly the same issue the bike sometimes doesn’t 1st gear from neutral some times also from 2nd to 1st will this solve my problem? What do you think? What do I have to check? Thanks in advance!Stratos from Greece
@user-zx4hb1ec9v - Hello to Stratos Greece! Thank you for watching and your question. Regarding your question, does it drop into gear if you walk the bike forward or back? When in 2nd going to 1st, is it difficult to shift while in motion or at a stop?
@@zooskifilms it happened only a couple of times so not sure as I was stationary,but one time when I was moving from 2nd to 1st like 7-10km per hour didn’t downshift.Also when I am stationary I can put 2nd gear 2 times happened, as I could not put it in 1st!
@@user-zx4hb1ec9v - Ok understood. The next time you are stationary and in N try rolling the bike forward or backward a half meter and try again. If it drops into 1st then I don't think the issue is air in the clutch. If it doesn't, then I would try bleeding the clutch line.
exceptionally awesome quality of video! man, you have a gift for both explaining things and the camera work. Cheers, my friend! Really love this video. Liked and subscribed.
@revedmunds - Thank you very much for watching, commenting and the sub, it is very much appreciated! I wish I had more time to make videos, hope to be releasing some new ones this summer. Cheers!
Great video but 20 minutes???😂
@barneyrubble4827 - Too short or too long? Haha!
It is wise to put grease on the front joint of the bellows....... But it would be even better to also put some on its rear part where the humidity will be able to pass through just as much......
@sergechappaz6734 - Thanks for the comment!
Does this upgrade require a change to the fuel management system? It’s allowing more flow , in this case it may be running slightly lean without a change to the flow of fuel air mixture . Due to this being an electronic fuel injected engine, perhaps it recalibrates the mixture automatically?
@flyinphil42 - Yes, technically you are correct, one should check and re-map anytime making changes to the fuel or air. I did not re-map the fuel system because I did not feel much difference in the performance, so I assumed all is well. I should have addressed this point in this video. Thank you for bringing this question! Cheers!
@@zooskifilms from what I can see is the aftermarket exhaust usually comes with a larger pipe. Do you notice any difference in performance?
@@flyinphil42 - Not much, but if anything it seemed peppier with the new exhaust. In the end I reverted back to the factory exhaust because my wife complained it sounded like a Harley🤣
Need to be replaced with Gear Transimission Oil,not with the Motor Oil...it's not the same oil
@handle1974 - Normally I would agree with you but the service manual calls for the same oil. Perhaps the moly in oil makes it gear friendly, or at least good enough. If you are doing something different would be great for the community to hear what your experience has been. Cheers!
@zooskifilms you are correct with this, the manual does say to use the same as the engine oil
@@problemslayer3538 - Cheers! 👍
Hi sir How many kilometres it must be to do this?
@user-zb8em1mw2e - The service manual states- Inspect every 25,600km (or 16,000 miles). Hope this helps!
Wrenching on moto, no background music/sounds, soothing voice commentary...I fall asleep to this.
@spektrum841 - Haha, well that makes two of us! Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Please add an Amazon link for the oil filter wrench.
@snufflehound - There are lots of options, just search for one that is 65mm with 14 flutes. Otherwise try this one: www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W54117-Flutes-Filter/dp/B00EDT7ZQ6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=OMHFB0ZQHJ4R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ENxgJvvFuytCxe9LJHN9-KvG3HdX76KTrBu61vOJ9JORsci_P8HTEJb1BQWHqWMIhBrp1_DrMBJ2UFv4oJE5Nj8rXhFLihiz4PvW7YpaCNRnwK7m59_zGFe6utayxbzITm8yf0XYjdQxYWf17AbJ954WlrBWSQy23CAN-Jzxszj9YbLGd9pmzzSHrXuDXih8zKe4bhtU-2XPe70NQN3zxRKlkYERiT8YFi4GJEZ2a0Y.xgzRYsKLlgGjBNi320a3CT7PG1zWeC-SFbqqldz_bUg&dib_tag=se&keywords=65mm%2B14%2Bflute%2Boil%2Bfilter%2Bwrench&qid=1717175264&sprefix=65mm%2B14%2Bflute%2Boil%2Bfilter%2Bwrench%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-3&th=1
Thank god you didn’t generate 1.21 gigawatts. No telling where you’d end up.
@brianbrowning9124 - Haha, yeah, I didn't realize I was going "Back to the Future" speeds!
There's also a trick to put the shims back in. You use the magnetic pen again and position the shim and then push down on it with the magnetic pen and slowly slide it off to the side.
@user-ld6wo4rv8h - Yeah, my telescoping magnet was way too strong for these shims, a pen magnet sounds more appropriate. Great tip, thank you for sharing!
Excellent video and commentary. I may have to do exactly the same to my bike. Same model. Thanks again.
@Sweep29 - Thank you very much for watching and commenting, and hope the video helps!
на мф 10 есть масляный фильтр, а на 12 нет....
@shemi4444 - Thanks for your comment, but I didn't quite understand your point. Do you mean the model year 2010 vs 2012? Thank you again!
Try using a smaller magnetic pen next time. Also, you don't need to label them if you do them one at a time.
@user-ld6wo4rv8h - Thanks for the feedback and tips, great information for the community! Cheers!
Hi, why you removed the battery if it doesn't interfere on the service.
@danielvilalba1966 - Thanks for your question. I removed the battery because you have a better visual on the starter motor mounting bolts and as a general practice I always disconnect the battery when touching anything electrical on the bike.
how to change the rear brake light bulb?? thank you
@juliangalvan8602 - Hello - you have several steps to get to the rear brake light. I will try to make a video this week, unfortunately it is not a simple job! I will let you know when the video is ready.