How do you change the oil on a BMW 1200c motorcycle?

Answer 1

Go to Autozone and pick up a Bosch 3330 Oil Filter for six bucks. (MUCH cheaper than the BMW version) Other choices that will fit have 3/4" x 16tpi threads, ?? psi by-pass valve, and an anti-drain back valve.

Recommended filters in blue. Available filters include:

• Purolator PL10241 / PL25230
• Mobil1 M1-102
• Bosch 3330
• Supertech ST3614
• AMSOil SMF 122
• EMGO 10-26740
• Fram PH6063
• Purolator ML16825

At "operating temperature", carefully put your "C" on a work stand, or any way to hold the bike straight upright. Next, place your drain pan under the front of the motor, and carefully remove the drain plug bolt. It is recommended that you change the gasket of the drain plug with every oil change. Let all the oil drain for about 7 minutes. Next, remove your oil filter, using a thin walled tool that looks like a large socket for unscrewing the oil filter. Turn the filter upside down over your drain pan, and let all the oil drain out.

Lube the gasket around your new oil filter with some fresh oil, screw it in until the rubber gasket touches the seat, then turn 3/4 of a turn more for proper torque. Reinsert the Oil Drain Plug and fill engine with oil. Left side, on top of the cylinder, there is a black plastic oil filler cap - remove and fill with 3.96 quarts of 20/50 weight oil.

Right down your mileage and have a safe ride.