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oil change

  1. G

    F900R Oil Capacity

    I recently changed my oil and filter. I put in the 3 litres of oil as stated in the oil capacity specs. Then, I ran the bike using the recommended protocol to check the oil level using the dipstick. Checking the dipstick, I found that the oil level was at the minimum mark. I repeated the...
    • gerberw
    • Thread
    • capacity f900 oil change
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: F-Twins
  2. V

    2012 K1600 GTL Oil Change Question....mixed weights and types...

    I need some advice. I needed to change the oil in my 2012 K1600 GTL before heading up to the Rally. I stopped by to pick up the oil, filter, and crush washer at Eurocycles Orlando. I will never let these guys do service on my bike after the nightmares I've had previously with the. Apparently...
  3. R

    Synthetic Oil

    i've heard that Mobil 1, is an adequate, acceptable oil substitute for the wet head. Is the 15-50 an acceptable oil charistic for the 2018 RT WC.??
    • rtorresg
    • Thread
    • 1200 wc rt oil change synthetic oil
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Wetheads
  4. 1

    K Bike & Dirty Oil

    Both of my K-Bikes (2004 K1200RS & 2008 K1200LT) have developed an interesting habit of late. I don't seem to be able to drain all of the old oil out of the bike during oil changes. When I add fresh oil it turns dark within a minute after starting the bike to check for leaks. Does anyone have...
  5. I

    Should I Change Out New Oil In Spring

    I suspect this has been addressed but I can't seem to find anything when I search. I used to change my oil on my past BMW's at the end of the season and then again in spring after the oil sat in the bike sat for 6 months. I got a new BMW R1200RT last year, and last fall I hit 6,000 miles and the...
  6. 26667

    dumb oil change Q pls

    after draining, changing the filter etc. I replaced with 3.75 ltr. as prescribed for my 11RT. That is; 3+ bottles of Golden Spectro ...actually, perhaps a shade LESS and the sight glass shows absolutely full to the top of the bubble. Is this a problem? If so, how does one correct w/o drawing all...
    • 26667
    • Thread
    • oil change oil level check oil overfill oilhead oil change
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Oilheads
  7. SULLY

    large pieces in drained oil '97 R1100RT

    Drained the rear drive oil, and found many pieces of steel attached to the magnet on the drain plug. 2 of them measure ~5mm in size. I've never had a problem, but my mind is screaming "rebuild the drive unit!!!". It's 85 miles to my mechanic, but I'd rather he handle it if I can't get a decent...
    • SULLY
    • Thread
    • oil change rear drive
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Oilheads
  8. S

    Dirt in oil at oil change

    In doing an oil change today on my 2002 R1150RT, I was using a measurement funnel with on/off and clear plastic tubing to make it easier to be accurate and tidy. When I add an extra 100 ml that should have been the last, I could see some dirty small particulate running down the tube that must...
  9. M

    R1100R Transmission Gear Oil Change conondrum

    Anybody have a good home-made or store bought tool, other than tubbing or funnel so when you drain the oil from the gear box is does not go all over the cat conv? Thanks!
    • marktrawick
    • Thread
    • gear oil oil change r1100r transmission fluid
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Oilheads
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