Correct Oil Filter - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2017年9月26日 — The old BMW filter # is 1142 7673 541 02. The new BMW filter box # is 1142 7721 779, that filter # stamped on the filter is 1142 7721 779 02. Now the Mahle numbers are identical at 517504-10. AS Cycles is saying the filter and crushwasher are for a K1200, not a 1600. So does anyone know if the filters are exactly the same?
Oil filter - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2023年9月13日 — The guy compared a few oil filters by forcing 200cc of a strontium aluminate slurry through each filter, then photographing each filter's output under UV light (which makes the SrAl 2 O 4 fluoresce). I found his research regimen—which he shows in the video—produced interesting results (first screenshot, below).
Oil Filter Wrench - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2023年1月13日 — What size is the oil filter wrench (cup style) for an original BMW oil filter. It is on my 2019GA. It is near impossible to find on a shelf here in Nova Scotia, Canada. I measured the filter and it is 73 to 74mm and has 12 flutes. All I can find on Amazon.ca is a 76mm with 12 flutes. Thank you for sharing the wisdom.
BMW Oil Filter vs. Mahle OC306 - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2020年8月30日 — I've stocked up on oil and filters for the next 5 oil changes and just went with the BMW branded filters on Amazon because their price was the same as the Mahle. Amazon.com: Castrol 06113 Power1 4T 5W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, 1 Quart Bottle, 6 Pack: Automotive
Oil Filter Wrench for the K1600GTL - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2011年7月13日 — THe manager of Iron Horse BMW here in Tucson started a website with various parts and specialty tools. He actually made a simple wrench specifically for BMW oil filters. It's a loop with an offset handle. Made of flat steel, it fits into tight spaces and works like a champ. You can find it here: Beemer Bits - BMW Parts for Motorcycles -
Oil Filter Basics - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2022年5月30日 — As for the K1600, there are only a couple companies representing that they offer a synthetic media: Mahle, which makes the BMW oil filter and K&N. Photos of the cut open filters cause me to ask questions about the type of "synthetic".
Best Place to Buy Engine Oil and Filter? | BMW K1600 Forum
网页2017年1月22日 — I have a 2016 K1600GT and took it in last week for 18k service. I changed my oil and oil filter prior to going in. The service manager advised me that the K&N oil filter I put on is a "no-no" for this bike.
Changing Your Own Oil - Tools & Tips - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2012年7月8日 — Recall that this is a wet sump design. The exact amount of oil just isn't critical. The bike design, having a separate crankcase oil compartment, keeps the exact oil level for the important splashing action of the crankshaft. The critical aspect of oil is to select an oil that matches the very important specifications of JASO MA2 for our wet ...
Oil Filter - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2012年10月30日 — But BMW lists the K16 filter as 11 42 7 673 541 and the K12/K13 filter as 11 42 7 721 779. I know there was a change in length between the K12 and K13 bikes (although now they call for the same part).
What engine oil - BMW K1600 Forum
网页2016年5月3日 — Now the BMW oil is made by Shell. I did the service on my old GT but when I got my new GT I had the dealer do the 600 mile service and they used the Shell oil. At the 6k mark I put Castrol in it and now the bike doesn't shift as well. It was an immediate difference. I'm going back to the BMW (Shell) oil next time to see if it gets better.