BMW R1200RT Cam alignment tools

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Doctor T wrote: Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:46 pm Not clear what these tools are for? Can you explain what they are used to fix? :?
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Starting from the top is the tool for locking the cylinders in either TDC or BDC

Middle is the cam chain tensioning tool which is used in conjunction with the bottom one which is the alignment jig

The alignment jig is used for locking the cams in time with each other after you have found TDC and tensioned the cam chain to the correct spec :thumb:
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Got it now. Looks like an expensive bit of kit.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Doctor T wrote: Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:40 pm Got it now. Looks like an expensive bit of kit.
Can't remember how much it was to be honest! but it certainly wasn't cheap

But it was cheaper than the dealer doing the job ;)
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Re: BMW R1200RT Cam alignment tools

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This is what I paid

1. Alignment pin (83302327790), Quantity: 1, Price: 67,22
2. Timing chain tensioner assembly (83300444292), Quantity: 1, Price: 169,67
3. Sleeve (83302339885), Quantity: 1, Price: 8,51
4. Alignment jig (83302327796), Quantity: 1, Price: 27,30

Thats all in Euro's plus 54 Euro's postage

307,70 in total
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Was the cam timing out ?.
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Panman40 wrote: Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:44 pm Was the cam timing out ?.
Yes on both sides

Only a touch but its enough

These bikes are known for them to go slightly out of time

It's probably due to the cam chain wearing or stretching slightly with use
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I’ve had the tools on order since late December, it’s now going to be April before the 1250 cam jig and the cam chain tensioner are available! :shock:
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Panman40 wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:04 amI’ve had the tools on order since late December, it’s now going to be April before the 1250 cam jig and the cam chain tensioner are available.
Where have the tools been ordered from.

KFM say "probably available from Mar 17, 2023", https://www.kfm-motorraeder.de/item/bmw-83302467268

A part number search came up with this, https://www.topsalesprint.online/detail ... mjpho.html
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David. wrote: Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:28 am Where have the tools been ordered from.

KFM say "probably available from Mar 17, 2023", https://www.kfm-motorraeder.de/item/bmw-83302467268

A part number search came up with this, https://www.topsalesprint.online/detail ... mjpho.html
Cam alignment tool (jig) for R1200 versus R1250 is different, the supplier links are appreciated but appear to be for R1250, the first link is legit, all vendors are guessing at this time, the second link seems like a scam, try calling and see for yourself...this thread BTW is for R1200, just saying.
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sxc wrote: Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:02 amShift-head cam alignment jig available w/free shipping...ordered from here...https://beemerparts.com/product/bmw-ali ... ace800f676
sxc wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:56 pmThis thread BTW is for R1200, just saying.
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Does the Cam shift engine use shims?
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Doctor T wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:40 pmDoes the Cam shift engine use shims.
Yes, see #7, called Adjusting Plate, available in different thicknesses.

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Well it’s over 4 months since I ordered and paid for the tools for the 1250 and still no eta :( , I guess patience is something you need !.
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Panman40 wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 5:28 am Well it’s over 4 months since I ordered and paid for the tools for the 1250 and still no eta :( , I guess patience is something you need !.
:shock:

Must be a big backlog
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Check out Boxflyer on some other BMW forums. He has/makes the tools for cam alignment for 1200 and 1250 motors. Has videos on Youtube showing you how too.
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