(They also help quite a bit during the valve shim change getting the cam chain tensioner bolt out.) The rubber hose is real oil hose, not the off-the-shelf-stuff at AutoZone people tend to use for the "oil line mod". (My first splice-in hack mod kinked a while back causing all sorts of havok, and the non oil stuff swells and leaks.)
marc. 2920 posts · Joined 2006. #12 · Jun 25, 2008. bobsquad7 said: The air cooled engine in a 1200gs depends heavily on oil for cooling. Oil, even synthetic, begins to breakdown in aprox 1500 miles. An oil change is probably one of the cheapest things you can do to assure a long engine/driveline life.
Even if my R1200R has only 8 months and 10330 km so I decided to change the final drive oil: both drain and filler plug aren't easy to unscrew until the end (by hand, without lever arm) oil drain: unscrew filler plug (with allen / BTR / HC 6 mm): new oil, sealing washers on plugs, and syringe:
Motul 5100 Oil Change Kit with HFlo Oil Filter: BMW G650X Challenge/Country, G650GS. Kit Includes: (3) Motul 15W50 Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil (quart) (1) HF oil filter. Motul 5100 Features: -Technosynthese® 4-stroke lubricant; ester technology to improve engine response. -Newest API rating of SL for catalytic converters.
The average cost for a BMW 650i Oil Change is between $193 and $223. Labor costs are estimated between $44 and $56 while parts are priced between $149 and $167. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
Shop the Help Me DIY store. Oil change on my 2015 BMW G650 GS. Socket:
Adjust the chain tension Remove the auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand Installing auxiliary stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Install right adjusting plate 7. Seat the speed sensor in the cycle on its stand.
BMW F650 GS Dakar version launched with taller suspension and higher screen. Just self service oil change and filter so far. I've owned many 600/650 singles and this bmw is light yearseCWqx3e.