Oil Changing Station at Redmond??

[lee]

A filter can easily go 8k miles, so it’s pretty simple for only oil.
DeVern

Back when I would change oil on long trips I was using dino oil and changed at 4,000 miles during the trip. I did not change the filter.
Our Alaska trip was 10,000 miles so I carried a oil filter for both bikes.

 

[glenfiddich]

Am I the only one who doesn’t sweat going over the interval by a couple thousand miles on long trips? I figured riding for hours day after day is easier on (synthetic) lubricants than short jaunts close to home

Pete

 

[lee]

Am I the only one who doesn’t sweat going over the interval by a couple thousand miles on long trips? I figured riding for hours day after day is easier on (synthetic) lubricants than short jaunts close to home

Pete

When I used dino oil I would change the oil at 3,000 miles. On a trip I did not worry about going 4,000 or 5,000 miles before changing oil, but if the trip was going to be 6,000 miles or more I would change it myself around 4,000 miles. Back then I think Castrol GTX was only a couple bucks a quart.
With synthetic oil, 7,000 or 8,000 miles on a trip before changing oil would not bother me.

 

[gsinnc]

Yeah .... I would agree on going over "a bit". I usually change at 3000-4000 so I would be OK going 5000 miles but for ME running 8000 miles would be beyond my comfort zone. But I figure I'm on a motorcycle trip so spending a day getting the oil changed is not a big deal and would provide me a rest day.

 

[r0ckrat]

In case you missed it, the Rally FAQ now states there will be a wash & lube area...

CAN I CHANGE MY OIL AND WASH MY BIKE AT THE RALLY?​

Yes. A Do-It-Yourself area will be provided. There is no guarantee tools, supplies or help will be available, so be sure to bring everything you need.

 

[gsinnc]

In case you missed it, the Rally FAQ now states there will be a wash & lube area...

CAN I CHANGE MY OIL AND WASH MY BIKE AT THE RALLY?​

Yes. A Do-It-Yourself area will be provided. There is no guarantee tools, supplies or help will be available, so be sure to bring everything you need.

So has that changed since Post #3 of this thread?

 

[r0ckrat]

Maybe they will be requiring you take care of disposal? All I did was copy the FAQ...

 

[IronBa]

So far M-Tech in Bend looks like my best option. They are right in Bend and looks like they are familiar with BMW's. Will give them a call about a month or so before and schedule on Wednesday before the Rally. Should be easy.

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Just spoke with M-Tech and scheduled an oil and final drive change as I'll be at a 6k interval. Plan to do the rest of the service when I get home as it'll take more than a day to get all the plastic off my GTL. M-Tech a full service BMW shop and only 20 min south of Redmond. They're aware of the rally and said to tell everyone they're open for business so give them a shout.

(541) 388-5005

Motorcycle Mechanic Service & Repair Work in Bend Oregon | M-Tech Motorcycles

M-Tech Motorcycles provides affordable motorcycle mechanic, repair and service work and performance tuning services for dirt and street riders and racers who want the best. Located in Bend Oregon, we provide motorcycle mechanic and performance services including engine performance, suspension...

www.mtechmotorcycles.com

M-Tech Motorcycles
63043 Plateau Dr
Bend, OR 97701

 

[gsinnc]

Just spoke with M-Tech and scheduled an oil and final drive change as I'll be at a 6k interval. Plan to do the rest of the service when I get home as it'll take more than a day to get all the plastic off my GTL. M-Tech a full service BMW shop and only 20 min south of Redmond. They're aware of the rally and said to tell everyone they're open for business so give them a shout.

(541) 388-5005

Motorcycle Mechanic Service & Repair Work in Bend Oregon | M-Tech Motorcycles

M-Tech Motorcycles provides affordable motorcycle mechanic, repair and service work and performance tuning services for dirt and street riders and racers who want the best. Located in Bend Oregon, we provide motorcycle mechanic and performance services including engine performance, suspension...

www.mtechmotorcycles.com

M-Tech Motorcycles
63043 Plateau Dr
Bend, OR 97701

Perfect !! I’ll call and schedule today!!