To change oil or not?

You horrible horrible man, how dare you Diss the mighty fatherland with the mention of a "Japanese" motorcycle.
Bendy toy said:
My air cooled Yamaha 900 making more power per cc than the Hexhead 1200 did 75,000 in my care and showed no visible wear on cam bearings never mind measurable wear. It ran on yobbo brand turbo diesel car engine spec oils.
My take from that is that fancy brands are snake oil.
And the clutch only slipped when it wore out suggesting that bike specific engine oils are also made from legless reptiles.
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T12 said:
Last week I picked up an ‘09 GS off a forum member. It is due a service now (last one in May ‘17 and I’ve just rolled it past 6k in the last week) and so is booked in at Studleys in Dorchester for early June (first opening!). I’m going to put another 800miles on it before then so do I change the oil myself now or just leave it? It’s had full BMW up until now but at the mileage and age I’m going to go with alternative/Indy for now and Studleys seem well recommended.

If going for the self oil change where do people recommend for an oil filter and oil? Motorworks seem the main option when googled or will just a 15w40 semi synth be fine?

Thanks in advance,

T.
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The issue isn't should you change it now?.....an extra 800 miles isn't going to make the slightest difference.
More importantly is should you change it.... and the answer is yes. Why pay someone else to do what is very satisfying and piece of piss to do.
And that's if the garage actually even does it and doesn't just give the filter a wipe.
 
Tractors are go said:
Tesco are doing half price on their own 2L oil; semi-synthetic of differing viscosity.

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Indeed they are. Though I must admit to being a little confused as to why the 5W30 suitable for VW was more expensive than the 5W30 suitable for Mercedes....
 

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AberdeenAngus said:
The issue isn't should you change it now?.....an extra 800 miles isn't going to make the slightest difference.
More importantly is should you change it.... and the answer is yes. Why pay someone else to do what is very satisfying and piece of piss to do.
And that's if the garage actually even does it and doesn't just give the filter a wipe.
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Agreed, therefore oil and filter ordered. Part of me didn’t want to compromise the full BMW history but then at 67k that’s now less important!


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This should sort it

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Got home to a package from Opie so oil now changed. Thanks to those who gave their input.


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T12 said:
How do K&N oil filters stack up? Only ever really heard of their air filters? I like the idea of the nut on the bottom...unless it stops the bash plate going back on?!

This seems like a sensible enough package unless someone more informed can tell me other wise??!!

Look at this on eBay
BMW R 1200 GS 2009 Castrol K&N Oil Filter Kit


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Avoid like the plague. Reports of the nut on the end rusting off etc. They also did a product recall earlier this year. Google K&N oil filter failure for more info. Stick with hi flo
 
Thanks - went Mahle and that was changed at the same time.


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Don't over-tighten the filter and a filter socket will have it off in no time. If it's been fitted by a gorilla you are on your own and it will get messy.
 
FWIW I just bought a genuine BMW oil filter from my local motorrad agent for a pre-tour service, it is now marked with both BMW and Mahle part numbers (unlike the old filters). Seventeen feckin' quid for an oil filter, I used to pay £9 ! (I would have gone elsewhere but haven't got time to faff about at present though I hate it when people take the piss with prices.)

I'll pre-order a few Mahle ones now as the price and packaging is the only difference.

I usually buy bulk oil from Costco, Chevron 10W40 semi-synth, 25 ltr drum for about £43 which does about 5 oil changes.
 
Costco has it down in price until 13th May.
Pukmeister said:
FWIW I just bought a genuine BMW oil filter from my local motorrad agent for a pre-tour service, it is now marked with both BMW and Mahle part numbers (unlike the old filters). Seventeen feckin' quid for an oil filter, I used to pay £9 ! (I would have gone elsewhere but haven't got time to faff about at present though I hate it when people take the piss with prices.)

I'll pre-order a few Mahle ones now as the price and packaging is the only difference.

I usually buy bulk oil from Costco, Chevron 10W40 semi-synth, 25 ltr drum for about £43 which does about 5 oil changes.
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fink said:
Avoid like the plague. Reports of the nut on the end rusting off etc. They also did a product recall earlier this year. Google K&N oil filter failure for more info. Stick with hi flo
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K&N have switched most, if not all their production to China. Mahle or Hiflo are a better option IMO.
 
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