BMW Service - R11xxRT Fuel Filter - YouTube version

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[Steve.D]

"Knowledge, experience & attention to detail." Can't ask for anything better! Thanks.

[unknownriderinbound]

Gotta love a Mechanic who respects the machine enough to use hand tools! Beats the heck out of a "technician"who goes at your bike with with power tools just to get to the next job faster.

[therwfer]

Great video again that will save a lot of people a lot of their hard earned cash.

Some additional tipps:
If you can't get the outer fuel hoses off, pushing them further into the rail will produce a fuel layer between the inner and outer line. You can pull them off easily afterwards.

You can make your life easier reassembling the tank, if you tie the 2 thin hoses (breather and drain) with long wire straps. You can grab those from the outside while setting the pump assembly back into place. Sometimes they're a bit too short to use your hands comfortably.

If you find your pickup screen to be torn at the very end, you can buy a new one at BMW at a very reasonable price (kappa). Or you could staple the end back together. If you cant / dont want to, this is a part you should get for 3 bucks from a third party supplier.

Let me reemphasize how important it is to replace that stupid o-ring, even if it looks 100% mint. I seriously had to fight for that against my old boss. A fucking 5 € part. Don't be like my former boss and send me to the gas station only to embarrass myself.

Char coal canister: *laughs in european*

What Chris showed here, can be applied to ANY R850 / R11XX / R1200C in principle. There are minor differences, like additional molded hoses in the R1150R and R1100S; also RTs are the only ones with an electric connector inside the tank you'll have to disconnect. Apart from that, it's mostly the same. ESPECIALLY THE O-RING!!!

[JohnDoe-bffw]

highly detailed, thoroughly explained every step...great video.
I also went ahead and replaced the fuel pump with an after market one that was part a kit that contained the "U" shaped hose and filter. My R1100R runs great.

[rodrigoruffa]

Three years ago, me and other 4 high school friends (30 years after those old school days) traveled through all Scandinavia up to Nordkapp, the Nothernmost point in Europe. Our only spare part was a generic electric gas pump. Guess what went wrong in the middle of nowhere @ Finland? The gas pump inside the tank of a R1150GS. We had to do all that but with basic hand tools by the roadside. Unforgettable

[sweatyhandshake]

Chris, you are an absolute legend for making all of these videos. Believe it or not, I got my 95 R1100RSL on a trade with a guy for an 81 Honda Twinstar - the catch was he inherited it from his dad and it needed a lot of work. I don't make BMW dealership money and your videos have let me turn the bike back into a safe, reliable machine. This weekend is the clutch replacement, with the Clymer manual you recommended & your video I actually feel confident that my friend and I can accomplish the task. Thanks a million!

[gooberNX]

Excellent tutorial Chris, as usual.
Had to remove the fuel tank today on my R1100RT due to a blockage in the drain hose from the filler cap flange. Water couldn't drain away from the flange and every time i opened the fuel cap it would allow water to enter the tank, exactly as you
😮Tried everything so as not to remove the tank but that's how it finished up. Managed to clear the blockage by removing the vent hose at the fuel pump flange. Usual crud and a little bit of rust inside the metal pipe bore. Wouldn't shift with an air line connected but a bit of wire and a fine drill bit did the job. Finished by purging the line with WD40 and high pressure air and all seems good. Your video was a great help in assisting.

Thanks for making the video and for taking the time to upload.

[tiowilt]

Chris:
I sure wish you were in SW Florida, because although I have rode for 60 years, what you showed me on the video is more than I look forward too doing. Great video thank you very much.

[johndrew]

Thanks Chris. I appreciate your thoroughness and level of detail.

[KLR-]

Man, just found your video. You are an excellent teacher. I'm not ready to do this yet, but I will come back to this when I am.

[HMarche]

Love your are back on your craft Chris!!! keep doing it!!

[amarkpierce]

This is another great instructional video. I appreciate your attention to detail. I will often be watching and starting to think "but what if...?" and a minute later you provide the answer I needed. Will be changing the filter on my R1150RT this winter, thanks fir all the tips!

[gthomas]

Good to see the master at his best again...

[keitha.]

Yep, replace the little U hose every 8 years. Also a pair of quick-disconnect connectors outside the tank for the fuel lines are also very helpful.... Great Video Chris...

[jeanjacques]

I love watching these videos, I have zero technical knowledge but I’m able to appreciate a master craftsmen at work much like a fine artist. Sadly after 25 years of good service, I have been relieved of my RT in the middle of the night.

[volvogt]

Seriously great video. Hope you are well Chris. Looking forward to your next video.

[adaptableadventurerider]

Really great video thanks for sharing Chris :) just getting up to speed on my 1150GSA an your vids are invaluable.

[pauld]

Thank you for a quality explanatory detailed excellent video

[bradysolaem]

05 r1200rt here so thanksfull for the quick connects and no nonsense tank removal its a must to bled abs servo brakes

[jaimemartin]

Doing that right now, with your help. Thank you!