Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Coolant on the BMW R 1200

Model: Bmw R 1200 Gs
Part: Antifreeze coolant

Video tutorial

To replace the coolant on the BMW R 1200, loosen the screw that secures the locking ring located at the bottom of the bike, near the coolant hose: once the ring is loosened, you can disconnect the hose and collect the fluid in a suitably positioned container.

After all the fluid has drained, reconnect the hose and top up the coolant: the coolant should be added through the designated bleed screw on the right side of the bike.


Updated on 23 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

R 1200 Gs To replace the battery on the BMW R 1200 GS, remove the side cover of the bike located just beneath the seat on the right side. Once this cover is de…
R 1200 Gs To replace the grips on the BMW R 1200 GS, loosen the bolt that secures the handguard so that the outer end can be completely removed from the grip. …
R 1200 Gs To replace the grips on the BMW R 1200 GS, first, loosen the counterweight located at the end of the grip and detach the corresponding end of the han…

How to Replace the Clutch on a Kymco Downtown 125?

To replace the clutch on the Kymco Downtown 125, loosen the screws that secure the cover located on the left side of the bike, near the rear wheel. Once the screws are loosened, remove the cover to access the components underneath: the clutch at the rear can be removed by unscrewing the fixing screws and sliding out all the discs that make it up. At this point, insert the new replacement part, reposition the drive belt, and cover everything with the cover.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos