HEXHEAD Tech - R1200X - Valve Adjustment - All Years

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Specifics:
[COLOR="White"]space[/COLOR]-Bike shown is a 2008 R1200RT
[COLOR="White"]space[/COLOR]-Heated Seat Option
[COLOR="White"]space[/COLOR]-No Factory Radio
[COLOR="White"]space[/COLOR]-BMW Cylinder Guards

[B]Tools [/B]

(top down)

- 3/8” Drive ratchet and extensions

- 10mm Combination Wrench

- 0.30mm Gap Tool - [COLOR="Blue"]Exhaust Yellow Handle (BMW) 2x[/COLOR]

- T-45 Torx Head Socket

- T-30 Torx Head Socket

- Spark Plug Coil Removal Tool – Reference [url]www.marcparnes.com[/url]

- 0.15mm Gap Tool - [COLOR="Blue"]Intake White Handle (BMW) 2x[/COLOR]

- 3mm Allen Wrench

- Metric Feeler Gauge Set

- Extended Reach 5/8” Spark Plug Socket
[COLOR="White"]space[/COLOR]- Reference [url]www.harborfreight.com[/url] Item number 91705

1 - Place bike on center-stand and have suitable waste oil receptacle nearby to place underneath the respective valve cover being removed.

2 – You do not need to remove the plastic panels to do a valve adjustment – but a valve adjustment is usually followed by a Throttle Body Sync.

For details on how to remove the panels , please refer to this link [url]http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35262[/url]

For details on how to conduct the Throttle Body Sync, please refer to this link [url]http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35446[/url]

[B]REMOVING VALVE COVER GUARD[/B] – below is shown the removal of the BMW Valve Cover Guards, if you do not have these, you can skip to the section on removing the valve cover itself. If you have another type of after-market guards refer to the installation instructions/user guide to remove.

You will be removing 3 T-30 Torx the first is shown:

#2 of 3

#3 of 3

Cover removed with the respective screws - note the middle one is longer, this is important on reassembly!

Repeat for other cylinder

[B]VALVE COVER REMOVAL[/B]

The following pertains to both valve covers

The steps are as follows:

1 - Remove Spark Plug Coil Cover

2 - Remove Spark Plug Coil - special tool required

3 - Lay Spark Plug Coil and harness across Throttle Body/Intake

4 - Loosen 4 T-40 Torx bolts

5 - Remove Cover - note small amount of oil will spill out - have something below to catch the oil.

[B]Removing the Spark Plug Coil Cover[/B]

The cover is made of plastic - pinch here by where the Spark Wire exists the cover and pull off the cover towards you - set aside.

This is the Marc Parnes tool to remove the coil.

Please note the highlighted area - it contains a notch which fits snugly into the groove of the spark coil.

Groove Detail on the Spark Coil

[B][COLOR="Red"]Squarely[/COLOR][/B] fit the spark coil removal tool onto the spark coil.

Note 1 - if it is not fit squarely to the coil groove and you pull out you may damage your coil - DAMHIK

Note 2- my thumb is intentionally placed in this position so the placement of the tool could be observed.

Once properly fit - pull straight out - it will be snug

Note 3 - for ease of next removal you may want to apply a little silicone spray (sparingly) to the inside of the spark plug tube.

Coil popped out

Once coil assembly has been removed off of the spark plug - lay aside and out of the way.

Before removing the valve cover it is a good idea to blow out the spark plug area out with compressed air to get rid of
any debris before you remove the plug.

After the plug recess hole has been cleared you can remove the valve cover.

Using a T-40 Torx remove the 4 highlighted bolts.

Please note that there will be a small amount of oil that will be lost during the cover removal, ensure you have an appropriate device to capture the spill.

[B][COLOR="Green"]RECYCLE NOTE[/COLOR][/B]: for proper disposal of waste fluid please refer to this link to find approved recycling centers in your area [url]http://earth911.com/[/url] - special thanks to Ted for providing the link.


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With the cover removed you can now access the valve train.

Please note that there is a gasket seal for the spark plug which sometimes does not come out when you remove the cover.

You will find it in the highlighted area - please remove.

[B]PART NOTE[/B] - the valve cover gasket is very robust - there is no need to replace it. Treat it with care and you can reuse the gaskets many times with no issues.