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You did well but why put yourself through that?
Don't feel disheartened. What an achievement. Keep going!!!
Remember that each day accumulated oil on the underside of the bike will look worse. It might not be leaking badly just annoyingly. If you can keep on top of wiping the excess off it'll be ok I reckon
drop drop marks the spot old yella was here XD looks like you found really good places to stay & awesome scenic route
Maybe the oil leak is worse when the oil is very hot so thinner and can escape easier.
Hope it’s not a sad ending like the film but your playing a blinder maybe the fuel you spilt is making the leak look worse good luck Roger
800 miles in a day…..hell yeah.
I think it’s already been mentioned but the old boxers hate too much oil. Half way up the sight glass and no more. My old airhead would throw what she didn’t want out the breather, so with my 1150 I make sure never to overfill as too much pressure will blow seals.
Great bikes, great engines. Just quirky 😂
Did you pay the car rate or the bike rate on the French Autoroutes? I ask because I saw you take the ticket without pressing the intercom button to tell them you were on a bike. They won't know if you don't tell them. Bike rates are only about 55% to 60% of the car rates.
Looks a great ride, I did all around France this year on my gs and loved it. Looking forward to your next vlog 👍 keep up the good stuff
Well edited video and has the makings of a great trip…. Wouldn’t worry too much about the oil leak if it stays as it is…. “They all do that sir” 😂
I just did a 800 miler took me the same 18 hours coming back from the BMW 100 year anniversary in Alabama. 65 k. attendance. The weather was fantastic, had a good trip. My 1st one. Going camping again next wk. end . Lo❤ve going bike 🏕
Maybe I missed something, but isn't that a gearbox leak, in which case are you checking the wrong oil level?
That is a very nice looking GS. Happy trails to you. 3:41
Oh mate, you blew it. Three days to Gibraltar is not an adventure, it's missing the point of the ride. Two of the greatest riding countries in Europe and you are just belting down motorways. Could you have got it more wrong.
Nice vid but…. minor oil leak, could get worse, could go on rear tyre so I'll wear a t shirt. Nob
Great video
Giving me an incentive to finish my 1150GS restoration. Not finished watching this yet…..oil leak could be crank seal? Not a small job 🙈 but not catastrophic…just keep topping up , or the oil pressure switch 👍🏻(imagine your probably home editing by now anyway?)
800 in a day reminds me of Marseille to Tooting in a day didn’t want to go near the bike again for a fortnight and my girl friend didn’t speak to me for longer …
That oil leak v how much oil you were using did you over fill it?
1300 km in one day – that's impressive! I have done 800 km a few times and that's intense 😳 😝
There's not any "chance" it might be radiator coolant leaking?
Too much oil in the engine/ gear box might push the excessive oil out…
Imo you were doing too many miles and hours per day
Mate, this is one of the best BMW GS1150 vids ive watched. Honest, bare bones , mistakes the lot. Thank you for posting dude. What You have taught me is invaluable.
Fantastic, that first day must have been a killer. Cant keep that pace as it will make the trip a misery if you dont get decent down time. The oil leak a bit of a pain but as long as the level is good and no risk to the motor I think you will just have to accept its there. Just means keep checking as you are I am sure. What an adventure. Hope all is well and Well Done so far 👍 Envious 🙂
Nice to see you on the road and looking forward to next episode
Great video, Gripping stuff with the oil leak. Hope it oil pans out well the end for you if you pardon the pun.
Well done Darren. Did I mention I bought you your first bike (okay push bike 😂). Aunty Fi xx
Just stumbled across your channel and really enjoyed that video, very well edited and put together, hats off to you! 👏🏼…rsmf, Mark
Fair play mate for going for it if it was me I would of s..t myself and turned back but that’s just me I need every thing to be right atvb stay safe
Great video and stunning final stopover. I'd be concerned about the oil leak coming from the gearbox. The amount of engine oil your're burning is quite normal for the bike and I know you have changed the gearbox/clutch seals before the trip but that would be my guess. Have a great trouble free trip. Ride safe
I think you need to change the title to the most expensive gs in the uk after all this works been done hahah
Always had a thing for bmw flat twins , just have to get my bike license 😂
What a great series of vids…Closest thing to doing it without leaving the house…I can't stop watching them…Big thanks!
My 2001 1150 GS (yellow of course) has done 132 000 miles on the clock ..but nearer 140 000 miles in reality. In Belgium last year the starter failed, but I stripped it and fixed it at the side of the road. It screwed the battery though but got one in rural Beldium within 2 hours :-). Great vid. Ive pensioned it off and bought a 2002 GSA. Rock on.
Great to see another ole girl on adventure (GS…not you 😜). Currently on mine, 03, in Greece from Ireland with much more east to go 😈 looking forward to more ✌🏽🏍️💨
Great content—-WORST SOUND TRACK EVER.
Sorry, only starting to watch your Africa trip videos today. Absolutely fantastic footage and that boathouse was a very nice treat indeed, after 3 long days in the saddle. Glad that pesky oil leak hasn't hampered your trip too much, but I was carrying the burden of worry with you as I watched the video!! Very much looking forward to watching your other videos on this trip. Take care for now.