BMW R1200RS Oil and Filter Change
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- čas přidán 11. 02. 2018
- Finally got around to recording one of my oil and filter changes on the 2016 BMW R1200RS. Part of my 24,000 mile service.
Also check out my Final Drive Oil Change video - • BMW R1200RS - Final Dr... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Another money saving video for us Senior Citizens retired lol THANX AGAIN GOAT!
Thank you! I bought my RS on Thursday and followed your video today to change oil, no issues!
Augcliffe That is good to hear. Thanks to have helped. My website RSWasserboxer.com may be of interest to you as the owner of an RS. The website also has an associated Forum Community for other RS owners to share experiences and information on the RS. Check it out.
Thank you for these videos! You've helped me so much with my bike.
You’re most welcome. Comments like these are the only reason I keep doing it.
thak you for your videos, please keep it up! very informative.
Dorijan Santini Thanks. I will.
Can you call me? Im in a slight panic about oil situation on k1200rs (1998) Eddie
Very nice video, clear explanations and tips not to get your exhaust drawned on oil ;-)
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FWIW, I just corresponded with Castrol regarding this oil, and whether it has any moly in it. As you may know, the BMW owners manual specifically calls out that moly additives are prohibited because they attack coatings of internal engine parts. Castrol's response was that the oil does contain a small amount of moly, but it is less than .01%.
I believe that they mean extra additives the user may feel like pouring into the engine along with the engine oil, not trace amounts in the oil itself. See this discussion here: www.bmwsporttouring.com/topic/97349-bmw-recommended-oil-does-not-say-no-molybdenum/
@@GrumpyGoat Thanks for that info. The test results are interesting, but testing with used oil might not be accurate. I found some info on line that moly from the engine itself goes into the oil, so used oil will show it. The thread indicated however that someone testing virgin BMW oil and found moly so if true then that's pretty conclusive we should be ok.
I use moly (liquimoly mos2 additive) with no issues. I spoke to the liquimoly engineer via email and he stated they run 10% in their r1200rs bikes with no issue.
Sorry, but I laughed after you went through all the trouble of getting oil on the pipe and bracket but the next scene shows all the oil around the bottom part of the engine near the drain. Little bit of brake cleaner would work.
Out of curiosity, there looks to be another drain plug immediately below the oil filter? Any idea what its used for? I'm doing the first oil change on my wife's R1200RS tomorrow.
Glad you got the laugh. 😄
No idea what the plug below the oil filter is. You might want to consider joining the RSWasserboxer.com forum and asking your question there. Someone may know.
Nice job,I have a bike with the same engine protecter bars.What kind of driving lights did you mount on them? Thanks
Dennis Morris Denali D2 system. See my videos for details and installation.
Is there no crush washer on the drain plug?
The drain plug needs a crush washer.
Hi, how do you reset the service light on the screen? Thanks in advance.
You need to use a GS-911. Check this video: czcams.com/video/GoQduAS9m2w/video.html
I have a question, my oil is still full from last year since I haven’t really ridden much, but the service notification is displayed on the bike, should I still take it in for service so the notification to turn off? Thank you for your time
No need to change the oil. Oil does not wear out due to time if the engine is not being used. Hours of use is a more useful determinant, and miles is the next best thing. By the way, oil is not really supposed to get “less full” with use. In other words, oil can still be “full” (if there is no leak or burning of oil) and in need of change.
@@GrumpyGoat thank you. Would you happen to know why the service notification is on if the oil doesn't need to be changed?
@@cheetahking9114 The service light only goes by time. It’s not very smart.
Just a quick note , maybe easier to write on the filter before installing
It would be easier but messier. I use a paint pen and the pain takes some time to dry, so it is better for me to write on the filter after I finish the installation when I don't have to handle it any more.
Grumpy Goat Yes. The filters I have replaced on cars have always been grey, so I use permanent marker. Does not help when the filters are black.
Is it neccessary to use Motorcycle 4T oil, since the BMW R1200 engine has a seperate transmission and its own oil?
ABSOLUTELY. The R1200 engine does NOT have a separate transmission and its own oil. The transmission and engine share the same oil. You may be getting confused with the [final drive] shaft oil which is separate and different from the engine / transmission oil.
My old R1100S had a seperate gear box oil from the engine oil, and also from the rear diff. I think the R1200 engine is also design the same way.
@@RZ500G35 - No problem. That is what this channel and the parent website is for - to help RS owners and people interested in the bike with useful info from others owners! :)
11NM torq for the filter. Or hand tight for some ;-)
If you use the BMW filter it is challenging to apply a measured 11 Nm torque to the filter. That is why I have switched to a filter with a nut on top (such as the KN160 by K&N).
Whether one uses the hand tight method or the applied torque method, I guess depends on the strength of the hand/wrist. Can't go wrong with the hand tight method, even if it exceeds 11 Nm.
@@GrumpyGoat Agreed... thanks for the vid.