What kind of oil does a BMW R1200R use?
I changed the engine oil and the final drive oil today in my 2015 R1200R. Tin foil on the exhaust pipe kept the oil that drained out when the oil filter was removed from getting on the exhaust pipe. The oil filter is so much more accessible and cleaner to change that it was on either of my Harley-Davidson machines.
What causes loose flanges on BMW R1200GS?
Loose flanges were an issue with a very small number of bikes built in 2004. It hasn’t been a commonly reported problem since then. FD issues tend to be: BMW changed the housing and pinion bearing in ’06 or ’07. The housing has been changed several times since the bike was introduced. I must be the once per year owner…
Are there any failures in BMW transmission oil?
Another failure is the big bearing… it lives on the dry side of the inner oil seal so oil viscosity will have zero bearing D) on its life. The pinion bearing is in the oil, but you don’t hear of many of failures in that area since BMW went to a larger bearing in ’06 or ’07, forget which.
Do you need higher viscosity gear oil on a BMW?
No, there is nothing special about the BMW labeled stuff. I think you have it backwards. Ignore your dealer as he seems to be telling you what makes his inventory situation easier, not what your bike needs. For one thing the consensus seems to be that you should NOT use the higher viscosity gear oil in your FD. It just doesn’t get all that hot.
What kind of oil does a BMW R1200 use?
This kit has all the necessary parts for changing the gear oil on the final drive of your R1200. Kit includes: 200ML bottle of BMW’s 75W-90 C-SAF-XO Final Drive Gear Oil – Don’t settle for other oil just because “it costs less”. BMW special performance oils meet all of the demanding requirements of precision BMW motorcycles.
What kind of oil does BMW final drive use?
We get your order out quick! This kit has all the necessary parts for changing the gear oil on the final drive of your R1200. Kit includes: 200ML bottle of BMW’s 75W-90 C-SAF-XO Final Drive Gear Oil – Don’t settle for other oil just because “it costs less”.
How to change final drive oil on r1200gsw LC?
Install the gator on the FD side in the clips, then lift it back up. It may take a few tries. Once you get them to mate, install the Paralever bolt to hold it in place. Once in place, press the gator clips into the swingarm and make sure it fits correctly. It is pretty obvious: Then pop in 180ml of final drive gear oil.
Do you have to replace drain plug in BMW final drive?
OEM O-Ring for drain plug. At this price point, it’s common practice to replace with every oil change. O-rings are re-usable at times, but it’s always good to have on-hand if needed after inspection. Keep your oil inside the final drive housing and not on the ground!