So is my 2005 r1200rt considered a 'hexhead'? Have an appt to take her in for fluid changes and such though it will cost about $1,000. Wondering how hard it is to do some/most of it myself and what is needed in way of tools?
1. Engine oil change - BMW oil, filter, o-ring, and figure I can do it myself though have not looked to see if special tools are needed for access
2. transmission oil - the cost of fluid, recommended oil brand/weight (no flame wars please) and any special tools needed?
3. Rear-end oil - cost, recommended oil brand/weight (no flame wars please) and any special tools needed?
4. Brakes - need fluid changed and it is the servo brake system (don't hate cause you don't have it lol) on an 05. Thinking best I have the dealer do this item
5. Alternator belt - may be best they do this?
My prior BMW was a 1971 r75/5 and have a feeler (misspelled) gauge buried in the garage or a box somewhere.
Have a $150 off $300 coupon from my dealer so trying to figure out what it is best for them to do vs me. Then again, guess if one can afford it one just lets the dealer do all the work.
thanks and ride safe
1. Engine oil change - BMW oil, filter, o-ring, and figure I can do it myself though have not looked to see if special tools are needed for access
2. transmission oil - the cost of fluid, recommended oil brand/weight (no flame wars please) and any special tools needed?
3. Rear-end oil - cost, recommended oil brand/weight (no flame wars please) and any special tools needed?
4. Brakes - need fluid changed and it is the servo brake system (don't hate cause you don't have it lol) on an 05. Thinking best I have the dealer do this item
5. Alternator belt - may be best they do this?
My prior BMW was a 1971 r75/5 and have a feeler (misspelled) gauge buried in the garage or a box somewhere.
Have a $150 off $300 coupon from my dealer so trying to figure out what it is best for them to do vs me. Then again, guess if one can afford it one just lets the dealer do all the work.
thanks and ride safe