Thanks for documenting your ownership of this bike. As the new owner although I knew you personally it was helpful to see the bike in detail and have a digital reference of your experiences. Also thanks for leaving what you bought better than when you bought it. We all try to live up to such a similar ownership experience.
I don't have the part number in my email history for some reason. Maybe I bought it at the dealership. Either way, it would be a better idea to use realOEM.com. Enter your bike's VIN or at least enter the right build date and model number and then look for the oil filter in the engine section. www.realoem.com/
Sure, sorry I thought I put it in the description but I guess I didnt. Here ya go (also in desc. now). GM part #15646250 www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-wheel-lug-nut-cap-15646250
Hi just letting you know the sparkplug wrench in the toolkit is for removing the oil filler cap as well as removing the spark plug, along with the screwdriver in the toolkit. No need to carry anything else, it tells you in the manual on page 69. Here's an online manual here if you haven't got one. The Dakar is a nice looking bike, enjoy. manuals.bmw-motorrad.com/manuals/BA-Extern/IN/BA-INTERNET-COM/PDF/G_0189_RM_0814_07.pdf
Thanks I read that as well and so that's what I tried. I thought I got it on video but maybe not, I tried to spark plug tool in the oil cap and it did not work it just spun around inside. Maybe someone rounded out the oil cap before I got it but unfortunately it did not work for me
@@MindofMatter They must have been a little hard on the poor bike as I see broken indicators and the mess you cleaned up. Maybe heavy handed with the oil cap too. Well, you've got another solution for it, was just in case you didn't know. I've got the Sertao version but the Dakar looks best.
I see no reason to change the chain. If you look at some of the later videos I've been riding it quite a bit with no issues but I am also a beginner at this.
@@MindofMatter Thanks for the answer. I am thinking of buying this one aswell. Your videos have been pretty helpful on educating over things I want to check before buying.
Based on Hondas I have owned in the past which also have a dry sump lubrication system, I would guess no. I believe these are two distinct tanks and they must be drained separately unfortunately
I just bought a 2003 r650cs same engine as yours. It has 12000 miles also. Seems like a very dependable bike. Have you had any problems with your bike?
@@solonwoodall1330 zero surprises for mine. When I bought it I noted that the water pump had a slight weep to it which is a common issue as the water pump start to fail. I expect even it leaking to last a long time but I will change it eventually. These engines are known for their longevity and reliability especially the ones we have in ours with fuel injection. Anything can happen of course but these engines are one of the better bets
Great video thanks. Still helping people years later 😊 Just bought a lovely 2005 Dakar. What awesome bikes.
Thanks for watching. Agreed, they are fantastic bikes. I'm always looking on the classified ads for cheap ones near me
Thanks for documenting your ownership of this bike. As the new owner although I knew you personally it was helpful to see the bike in detail and have a digital reference of your experiences. Also thanks for leaving what you bought better than when you bought it. We all try to live up to such a similar ownership experience.
Thanks Josh! Glad it went to a good home!
Looking clean!!!
What year? I have a 05 with the Austrian built rotax. Changing mine tomorrow. Good vid.
2002 with Austrian Rotax here as well. Not too bad a job to do.
I thought the metal socket that comes in the oem tool kit fits the top of the oil cap?
It's a hassle to get to so I bought a couple of wheel nut covers to keep in the garage as well
I have a 2003 BMW R650CS I’m pretty sure they used same oil filter. Do you have the part number?
I don't have the part number in my email history for some reason. Maybe I bought it at the dealership. Either way, it would be a better idea to use realOEM.com.
Enter your bike's VIN or at least enter the right build date and model number and then look for the oil filter in the engine section.
www.realoem.com/
Where did you buy the front blue gaiters?
Sorry, they were on the bike when I bought them and I dont know where they came from
17:52 GM wheel but socket? What is the part#? Where can I buy it?
Part number and name: 15646250 gm wheel cap
It is available on eBay or direct from GM
Do you have a part number for that GM wheel nut socket thing you used to tighten/loosen the oil filler cap
Sure, sorry I thought I put it in the description but I guess I didnt. Here ya go (also in desc. now).
GM part #15646250
www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-wheel-lug-nut-cap-15646250
@@MindofMatter Awesome - thank you and thanks for the video
@@ChrisHeffler Happy to help and thanks for watching,
@@ChrisHeffler Happy to help and thanks for watching!
Hi just letting you know the sparkplug wrench in the toolkit is for removing the oil filler cap as well as removing the spark plug, along with the screwdriver in the toolkit. No need to carry anything else, it tells you in the manual on page 69. Here's an online manual here if you haven't got one. The Dakar is a nice looking bike, enjoy.
manuals.bmw-motorrad.com/manuals/BA-Extern/IN/BA-INTERNET-COM/PDF/G_0189_RM_0814_07.pdf
Thanks I read that as well and so that's what I tried. I thought I got it on video but maybe not, I tried to spark plug tool in the oil cap and it did not work it just spun around inside. Maybe someone rounded out the oil cap before I got it but unfortunately it did not work for me
@@MindofMatter They must have been a little hard on the poor bike as I see broken indicators and the mess you cleaned up. Maybe heavy handed with the oil cap too. Well, you've got another solution for it, was just in case you didn't know. I've got the Sertao version but the Dakar looks best.
@@Jimireland yeah that's a good guess
Are you going to change the chain as well? This one doesnt look that reliable. ( mostly asking to learn )
I see no reason to change the chain. If you look at some of the later videos I've been riding it quite a bit with no issues but I am also a beginner at this.
@@MindofMatter Thanks for the answer. I am thinking of buying this one aswell. Your videos have been pretty helpful on educating over things I want to check before buying.
@@user-ku6yz3cy1i Thanks for watching!
15w50 vs 10w40 ?
15w50 or 10w40?
If your not in a hurry can you just let it drain for 24 or 48 hours, and not have to take the side plates off??
Based on Hondas I have owned in the past which also have a dry sump lubrication system, I would guess no. I believe these are two distinct tanks and they must be drained separately unfortunately
I just bought a 2003 r650cs same engine as yours. It has 12000 miles also. Seems like a very dependable bike. Have you had any problems with your bike?
@@solonwoodall1330 zero surprises for mine. When I bought it I noted that the water pump had a slight weep to it which is a common issue as the water pump start to fail. I expect even it leaking to last a long time but I will change it eventually. These engines are known for their longevity and reliability especially the ones we have in ours with fuel injection. Anything can happen of course but these engines are one of the better bets
While. You have the bike pulled down,Give it a good degrease and wash…
Need to get you a proper compact impact driver.
Nahhh. This works great!
...is it normal to see oil,at the bottom of the left side of air filter box???kostas Greece,i have a bmw f650gs 2002 model.
No its not, if you fill the oil reservoir too much it will dump the excess oil to air filter housing. Just clean the housing and take some oil off :D