BMW R1100R Oil Change

[Anonymous]

#2859

Kia ora.  I have a 99 BMW R1100R.  I wish to do my own engine oil changes.  A couple of questions:1. How often do I need to change the oil?2. What special tools do I need (to remove sump plug, oil filter), and where is the best place to buy them?3. Does anyone sell a 'kit' of tools, washer...Many thanks.Pat

[Guy Freeman]

#11637

just done oil change on my r1100 and only tool i had to purchase was a 76mm oil filter removal tool  12 dollars from cycletreads and just used the lerge allen key in your toolkit i change my oil every 10.000k and filter every 20.000 hope this helps 

[Anonymous]

#11638

Hi.  Thanks for the info.  How do you know how tight to tighten the sump plug?  The manual suggests a torque wrench. Do you just do it by feel?  I do not want to over-tighten, or have it come out!Believe it or not, I am not a complete mechanical klutz.  It's just that I want to get this right!All the bestPat

[Guy Freeman]

#11639

no didnt use torque wrench i did it up finger tight then just nipped it tight not to much pressure tho as they can strip threads but ive never had any trouble 🙂

[Anonymous]

#11640

If oil starts to come out, tighten it a little bit more  😀

[phil1]

#11641

put some of the fresh oil in the new filter before installing – it helps get the oil pressure up a bit quicker.

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