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by pc-uk007
Fri Jul 07, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000my R850R fork seals
Replies: 0
Views: 2650

2000my R850R fork seals

Replaced both front fork seals as one was weeping oil slightly and the MOT is due next month,replaced the fork oil with 470ml of 10w oil in each damper. The oil that I removed was red in colour and had a odour of automatic transmission fluid about it?? replaced dust seals with the tongue protector t...
by pc-uk007
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year r850r Headlamp help please
Replies: 5
Views: 5414

Re: 2000 year r850r Headlamp help please

Hi guys, Thanks for help but it is not moisture that is inside the headlamp it is almost like the headlamp is full of smoke, I can only assume that headlamp glass and reflector needs polishing ??

Has anyone here got the same issue as me ??
by pc-uk007
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year r850r Headlamp help please
Replies: 5
Views: 5414

Re: 2000 year r850r Headlamp help please

Its has been a while since I posted this and it looks like nobody has tried doing this, has anyone got a old broken headlamp from one of these ??
by pc-uk007
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year r850r Headlamp help please
Replies: 5
Views: 5414

2000 year r850r Headlamp help please

Hi, I have a Head lamp that appears to be fogged up on the inside of the headlamp, it is the original equipment a H4, I have removed headlamp unit from bike and its chrome rim where unit is held in place by spring clips but the glass appears to be bonded to rear reflector I was going to use a heat g...
by pc-uk007
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine
Replies: 8
Views: 7132

I may have found my starter motor intermittent malfunction I have found the copper link strap from battery neg terminal to negative wire getting hot on cranking so removed the strap filed all mating surfaces to link strap, battery lug and neg lead refitted and now connection is not getting hot at a...
by pc-uk007
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: R850R gearbox changes
Replies: 8
Views: 6047

Thank you for help with oil recommendations I have ordered 75w90 semi synthetic oil for winter use in my final drive unit and the five speed gearbox with intentions of changing it to 90 SAE oil for summer use and 20w50 mineral oil for my engine for winter and summer use. Just a update of 75w90 GL5 ...
by pc-uk007
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:26 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: This is worrying
Replies: 9
Views: 5700

Re: This is worrying

Applies to all oil heads. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3e0gqzylY Thanks for that information nice to know I may have a complete drive failure one day :( Not necessarily, but BMW do seem to have a disproportionately high number of final drive issues compared to other shaft driven bikes. Funnily...
by pc-uk007
Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine
Replies: 8
Views: 7132

I may have found my starter motor intermittent malfunction I have found the copper link strap from battery neg terminal to negative wire getting hot on cranking so removed the strap filed all mating surfaces to link strap, battery lug and neg lead refitted and now connection is not getting hot at al...
by pc-uk007
Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: This is worrying
Replies: 9
Views: 5700

Re: This is worrying

fontana wrote:Applies to all oil heads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3e0gqzylY
Thanks for that information nice to know I may have a complete drive failure one day :(
by pc-uk007
Thu Nov 10, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine
Replies: 8
Views: 7132

What is your oil level like- could be too high? If you get the issue again, try this: - Remove the plugs and then try and crank the motor over on the starter, the motor should free up and turn over faster and faster, don't turn it over too much though only until it sounds a normal speed, now instal...
by pc-uk007
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine
Replies: 8
Views: 7132

As above - if the starter solenoid appears to be kicking the bendix in, then it could well be a "lazy" starter motor. I chased around the belief I had a duff battery on my car for a while - until I bit the bullet and changed the starter motor. Good luck Al Hi Al I will do the groceryrun t...
by pc-uk007
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine
Replies: 8
Views: 7132

I would start with the starter motor. The starter motor is exposed to a lot of clutch and spline dust. On some of the old starter motors, the magnets came un-done. On some of the old starter motors, the armature cover got loose and shorted the starter motor. Take it off , have a look and clean it u...
by pc-uk007
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine
Replies: 8
Views: 7132

2000 year R850R a failing to crank over engine

Hi I have had this bike only a short period of time and this starting issue I have happened at the selling Honda dealer (not a BMW dealer) and was tested out by them and a new battery was fitted the charging system was tested and was told this engine has high cylinder compressions ? occasionally aft...
by pc-uk007
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000my R850R spark plugs
Replies: 21
Views: 11045

milleplod wrote:Job(s) well done then....always a nice feeling working on your own bike yourself! :)

Pete
Thanks Pete for pointing me in the direction of Motorworks they are the best. :D
by pc-uk007
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 2000my R850R spark plugs
Replies: 21
Views: 11045

milleplod wrote:Job(s) well done then....always a nice feeling working on your own bike yourself! :)

Pete


Yes Pete and while the tank was off I gave the underside of the petrol tank and battery carrier a coat of hammerite paint, you would not get that done in a garage would you. :D

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