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Offline kennyc

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how to build a BMW
« on: April 19, 2016, 07:04:22 pm »
sorry if wrong area but thought it interesting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjQ6Gdk-QYw
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2016, 07:16:47 pm »
Incredible how they are put together,

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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2016, 07:41:30 pm »
Has someone hijacked the vid; doesn't seem to wanna open?
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2016, 07:52:21 pm »
Quote from: Phmode on April 19, 2016, 07:41:30 pm
Has someone hijacked the vid; doesn't seem to wanna open?

Sorry, I was watching, your turn now ;D
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2016, 08:08:36 pm »
Nice one  :) :D
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2016, 08:31:48 pm »
Quote from: Phmode on April 19, 2016, 07:41:30 pm
Has someone hijacked the vid; doesn't seem to wanna open?
you need to ditch the ipad Brian, apple doesn't like youtube  :P
PS try it now  8)
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2016, 09:35:06 pm »
Nice, now it works!

I thought the following were interesting points:

The bike kept changing from a K13 to an R12 to an S1000...
The gasket sealant was applied by machine...
The oil for tappets and shafts was applied by hand...
The point at which I instinctively reached for a plastic hammer to 'seat' the gearbox casing, the operator reached for a plastic hammer to seat the gearbox casing...
The operators kept doing non-essential, but very human things like spinning a wheel or patting a panel or stroking a casing; strangely the robots didn't do any of those things...
Coachlines are still painted by hand, by a man with a very strange sense of touch...
There was an S1000 following an R1200 down the assembly line...
The inspectors 'touch' has been automated...
There was almost no 'noise' on the assembly line...
German health and safety didn't insist on the test rider wearing full protective kit and a helmet and gloves...

Brian (who wonders how anything could possibly go wrong)
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2016, 06:00:41 am »
Strangely traffic rules do not apply (only traffic ones) within industrial plant premises everywhere in Germany, that goes for all manufacturers and it was explained that such regulations might interfere with engeeners inspiration and work.
Safety regulations otherwise exist and they are very taff.
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2016, 08:16:48 am »
very good info on bmw bike building
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2016, 09:43:35 am »
I found it fascinating.
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2016, 12:18:29 pm »
I was expecting another one of those ten minute videos but then it carried on!  Amazing video really.
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2016, 03:03:46 pm »
There is another one fm KTM also very quiet its fm Austria you see.
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2016, 03:44:39 pm »
I love the shiny parts, if only bikes could stay that clean, well those of us who actually put some miles on them  ;D
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2016, 04:22:51 pm »
Very interesting video. All the most modern equipment even down to using silicon basting brushes to pre oil the bearing surfaces.
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Re: how to build a BMW
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2016, 08:23:41 am »
Excellent.
I'm sure i caught a glimpse of a completed 1300R too.
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