tutorial links

[snoobar]

Greetings and salutations,

I have now just searched high and low for any online tutorial on the process of one changing tranny oil, engine oil and final drive oil.

i did look on
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/techindex.htm

but i didnt seem to find concise step by step description of all these procedures.

If i have overlooked it please let me know.

otherwise, i would greatly appreciate any assistance.

[sumran]

What year and model?

[Bob_M]

http://www.airheads.org/content/category/3/77/98/

The link above goes to the Airheads BMW Club technical tips. There is a wealth of information there. See if there is a chapter in your neighborhood, and ask to join a tech session. There is nothing like an experienced hand to take the mystery out of motorcycle maintenance.

My advice would be to buy and use a Clymer service manual and use it. These give step by step procedures with photographs and technical information such as torque settings, and dimensions. Also, you can tag and highlight sections that get used frequently, such as valve adjustment.

When you begin to start on a procedure for the first time read that section of the manual a couple of times.

Have good tools.

Before your trip perform a few of the procedures. (valves and carb sync) and go over the bike checking for tightness and good wire connections. Know how to fix a flat tire.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

[20774]

I don't think you're going to find step-by-step instructions on-line. Your best bet is 1) an owner's manual...they're still available; 2) Clymers/Haynes/both as suggested; and 3) get a local Airhead to help you out the first time...maybe even attend a TechDay somewhat near you. Even better yet, announce that you're having a TechDay, you have some magic elixirs on tap and brats on the grill and stand back...they will come!!

This site might give you a few ideas:

http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/index.htm

Another site for future reference is:

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/techindex.htm

If you're new to these bikes, these oils can be changed quite easily. There's typically a drain plug on the lower part of the item (engine, tranny, shaft, final drive) and a fill plug on the top part. There are some nuances regarding loosening and tightening these drain/fill holes...don't want to get too hamfisted and strip the threads. The bike is usually warmed up over say a 30 minute ride before draining.

The engine gets engine oil - brand/weight/dino/synthetic is your choice but an owner's manual is where you should go for refrence; the tranny, shaft housing, and final drive get a hypoid gear oil, typically 80w90...again the choice for dino or synthetic.

You didn't mention the model or year. But there is a /5 service manual on-line at:

http://slash5.net/slash5mn.html

Duane's website (link above) has a /2 manual on-line.

[snoobar]

THanks for all these helpful tips, links and words.

I have searched through all the links posted above and all are great and informative.

by the way, I have a 1983 R80 RT

As for my experience level (appreciation), i have been a bicycle wrench and use to restore old vespas..... In no way am i equating the 2 stroke vespa's mechanisms, equivalent to that of an airhead, but I am certainly apt to learn. :thumb

as for techdays

i am in the process of relocating to portland and help opening up a great little eatery.

i will keep in mind all the yummy foods and libations draw.

have a great sunday friends.


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