BMW F800ST Oil Service

[@crankicurmudgeon746]

This is one of the best KZbin videos on how to do a motorcycle service that I have ever seen. Bravo and thank you I just bought a 2011 it's only got 5,400 mi on it so I don't think I'm going to need to be doing any of this for a while but I definitely save this video thank you

[@jkbigp]

Fantastic video! I just acquired my first BMW (2007 f800st), and I appreciate people making such informative content. Ride safe friend!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I don't even own this bike and I was drawn to watch. Great video and very detailed.

[@Mav...]

Superb! You know what you are doing. I bought a 2007 F800ST. So glad these videos have been done. Thanks mate. Great learning experience.

[@victorcerdan]

Thank as for the video. I own a yellow f800s since 14 years ago. It is a marvellous bike, good for every kind of use. Nimble in the city, fully enjoyable on twisty roads. Always comfortable. It is an smart choose.

[@ralfhubner5303]

Hi, I just bought my BMW F800ST late summer in 2019. I am really thankful for your well made video.

[@Hoffer09man]

Short, concise, clear audio, meaningful text pointers. All in all a great review, very efficient just like ze german creators of this bike :3

[@chrisvilan]

The way you talk and edit is great, keep it up.

[@oleran4569]

Thanks for posting this. I'm thinking of buying one of these and your video really helps!

[@cabanasjaimejc]

Great video, couldnt have asked for anything better

[@aramasy]

Great video ! Thanks for your time and talent.

[@МихаилБулынин-г4х]

Мужик спасибо тебе большое, что не пожалел время на это, я только сегодня купил себе f800st!!!!

[@mars-5150]

Great maintenance video. Thanks for sharing and showing!!! 🏍 👌🏼🤙🏼

[@davidroyston4357]

Very helpful, thank you! Used the video before going over all the things you describe. 2007 BMW F800ST

[@goffryboss]

Very detailed and useful video! Thanks! Just one thing: The choice of the oil depends on the avaiability, depending on the brand used, synthetic can be a good option, mineral oil of a bad brand does more damage than any other, synthetic or semi-synthetic. I use a semi-sinthetic that costs 18 euros per Liter, around 23 dollars, to give you a comparison.

[@clearskiesahead]

That's an expensive oil. The Castrol I use works out at about €12.50 per litre. I used to use the mineral version, but that is hard to come by lately, so I've started using the semi-synthetic.

[@harrycallahan6100]

@@clearskiesahead synthetic oil works a lot better, especially in high temperatures. Don't spare on lubrication ;)

[@sander9488]

How much oil do i need to put in ? My dipstick broke 🤔

[@donaldklopper]

just what I needed! thanks a million meneer!

[@PassioneBiker]

Beautiful video thanks for the tutorial, 👍👍

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Beautiful explanation

[@flamenco1961]

Just noticed these sidelights. I was told i could not fit those on my F800ST since I haven't got the crashbars. Could anyone point out to me where I might find these?

[@ichhasseamerika]

Question: did you (have to) adjust the gap of the spark plugs? Also, did you use a torque wrench to tighten them? If so, how much torque? Anyone? Otherwise, great vid, thanks!!!

[@ichhasseamerika]

Mine (a 2010) has a 10mm 'female' Hex (aka allen wrench) for the sump nut. But then, I bought it in Germany, about 2 miles from their headquarters. :)

[@crankicurmudgeon746]

Just wanted to make a comment about how much oil the bike actually requires. You need to remember that if you are removing your old filter and starting with a new filter that new filter is going to absorb and fill up with a substantial amount of oil. So you should start the engine let it run for a minute or two and then check your oil level. I believe this guy forgot to mention that information

[@petertofalvi8410]

Thank you for this well-made and very informative video! I am considering buying a 2008 F800ST, It is really good to know that I can easily do a minor service. Do you have advice on resetting the "service needed" warning light? Do I have to have the GS-911diagnostic tool to do that?

[@nithukat]

Amazing tutorial

[@oleran4569]

Thanks for posting this!

[@andreaskroth5680]

How many houres did the hole job taken?

[@chavt66]

Great video. Thank you.

[@htimmermans1938]

Great video!

[@deesterity]

Thank you - very well done and helpful!

[@jimlcher8201]

I see that you removed the mirror (but didn't mention it) when you removed the upper fairing. Is that necessary?

[@clearskiesahead]

Yes, the mirror fixture also fixes the fairing to the frame.

[@terristrickland9923]

What filter is that

[@jasonv9202]

I can never tell where my oil level is. No matter how I attempt to pull out the stick, I can never see a definitive line of oil, it just always looks covered. I wish the F800ST had a window like the 1200 bikes usually do. Are there any tips to actually see a line of oil on the dip stick?

[@clearskiesahead]

I know what you mean, it can be difficult to see the oil mark especially when the oil is clean or the engine is still warm, as well as the brand and viscosity of the oil you use. All I can advise is to insert and remove the stick slowly when cold and have the bike on its main stand. If you're not using Castrol Power 1, I would suggest you try it. I hate endorsing big companies for free, but it definitely makes a difference to gearbox smoothness and it is a mineral oil as stipulated in the fluid specifications. Hope this helps.

[@sinansami2220]

clearskiesahead which one is the main stand on BMW F800 S/ST? Because usually the side stand is main and the other is always optional

[@clearskiesahead]

The main stand is the one with two feet, which leaves the bike vertical.

[@EricNord]

The manual says to read the oil without twisting in the dip stick. If you're twisting it in then you cannot get a good reading.

[@stevensegaloetdemelderse5059]

Actually, it's always good practice to use new washers. They don't cost anything and make sure you'll never leak past the seals.

[@vn3801]

On all the cars and bikes I've owned I've never used new sump plug washers. Not one has leaked.

[@autumnfyxe]

great video, ty.

[@timbo66]

Thanks mate, just bought one. Low mileage, not looking forward to doing the plugs or gaps!

[@philippemarchalbazillac5485]

Very interesting video .. thank you

[@tuneuptony3679]

great how to video!

[@JIMGRAYDARKROOM]

Brilliant ! ... Thank You

[@Tuan280475]

Thanks you.

[@cookaboorra]

just bought a 2007 one. Nice job ! Did you say to stay away from synthetic oil ???

[@clearskiesahead]

As per the user manual, yes.

[@TomislavReskovic]

SAE 15w50 is now prefered, right?

[@Jorge.mac0708]

Imagine my face at min 3:13 when I thought the reason why I was watching the video (seat removal) is just not here 🤣

[@clearskiesahead]

The seat comes off by using the same key for the ignition. There is a key slot to the left of the brake light, simply turn the key while lifting the rear end of the seat, then slide it out of the front catch by moving it towards the rear end of the bike. Anyone using the bike should have picked this up in the user manual or in regular use, and since it is not a technical issue, it was excluded from the video for the sake of brevity. I hope you figure it out, there's a handy helmet catch under the seat too. Look it up.

[@christianguenther1276]

It's better to use a breaker bar, rather than the socket wrench, that way you don't put too much stress on the wrench mechanism.

[@mloclam6917]

Well done

[@rnst007]

15w-50 oil recomended!!!

[@clearskiesahead]

15W-40 in my manual. Good luck trying to find it in Ireland though.

[@tedmarakas2626]

@@clearskiesahead Motul makes it, fully synthetic and available here in the US.

[@michaelhastings7441]

excellent thank you ! i dont mind working on cars but for some reason bikes scare me lol

[@vpsaxman]

Great video but turned me off looking into getting a F800ST. Seems overly complicated to do regular maintenance.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

correct oil is 15W50 100% synthetic

[@augusteaugustin4004]

NB cheik oil level with hot engine ! !

[@cozablac8079]

wtf you got to pull half the bike apart for new plugs ....bmw should of made a smaller boxer engine

[@matthighlifeful]

24 mil spanna

[@davidvalderrama5504]

Clean the bike please :-)

[@謝禎歡]

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