How To: Change Engine Oil on your R1200 GS Adventure (R1200GS/GSA LC, S1000XR)

[@death2pc]

Always place a medium amount of oil into the filter to fully wet the medium via spinning and making certain all medium is saturated. Fill amount only to wet the medium so that none will spill out horizontally when screwed on. Dry starts are NEVER a good idea. Also, here's a tip............. Place aluminum foil underneath the filter prior to loosening the used filter......., curve over the header so as to allow any dripping to hit nothing more than the foil. No mess as a result. I also - as has already been said, thank you - take the bike off center stand and place on kick stand momentarily as additional oil will come out for better complete drain, then return to center stand.

[@chickenforchico]

using a electric driver to remove or install that drain plug is completely insane!

[@TucsonDude]

Disagree. Never put unfiltered oil into the filter...even if it’s straight from the bottle.

[@dimosk7389]

i heard that "presoak the filter" story from many. it makes no sense. the whole engine is already covered in a film of oil, and that tiny filter onle takes a second to fill up. there is no way that it can damage the engine in any way. when the bike is parked, the whole oil system is drained at the bottom of the engine. it also takes a second for the pump to circulate the oil. there is no difference between a morning start and a start after an oil change

[@Rodgonzalez99]

Hey, you should use the factory screwdriver handle instead of the pliers to open the oil fill cap. ;)

[@AffyNoX]

Rodgonzalez99 😀

[@daneluta]

Right!

[@Stall1ALSA]

And you find it under the seat of Your bike

[@lanziegvillegas6359]

🤔, 😅😅

[@jamescathcart359]

Excellent vidro, I have been hesitant to do anything to my 2015 gsa, I feel I can manage this now. Thank you. James.

[@riaanwright411]

Thanx Adam. I like your tutorials and watch them before eveey service. I see the bottom of the screwdriver handle works for the oil cap but I also have a tool from bmw tha I got with my previous air cooled model

[@AdamChandler86]

Totally right. I don't have my OEM seat anymore so I have found improvisations but you're right.

[@TheSilmarallion]

The handle of the torx screw driver fits on the oil cap ;-)

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Because I'm paranoid, I like to fill the oil & run up with the skid plate off just so I can see if the bolt is leaking. I have had that issue before with a defective crushwasher.

[@mbtfp]

Engine temp shows the temp of the cooling fluid, not of the oil. Keep that in mind ;)

[@aces928]

After draining on the center stand, move the bike forward and put on the kickstand. Additional oil will drain from the oil cooler. After a few minutes, put back on the center stand and continue the process. Try it.

[@cpeu671]

Great job on the video Adam, very comprehensive and easy to follow!

[@AdamChandler86]

Thank you. Have a nice riding season!

[@michaeldelaney376]

Great video, thank you, I needed this.

[@FlamingT]

The tool kit under the seat you can use to remove the oil plug. It’s the butt of the handle on the screwdriver.😃

[@AdamChandler86]

Very smart Germans!

[@FlamingT]

Adam Chandler ...... I only found out after I bought a ‘special’ tool. 😩. Informative videos btw.

[@Sven_A.]

read the manual....

[@russpro100]

Nice video !! Good job!!

[@jcrawford068]

Adam - thanks for the video. I'm going to do this myself now.

[@AdamChandler86]

Good luck, Jim!

[@hockanntan]

Brave to do this over grass and gravel. But it's ok if you are very careful. Thanks. Brings back memories of my first airhead.

[@chriscottle5442]

Nice vid. Thanks for the great post. DIY is a great option on items like this.

[@themosho9492]

Great vid. Does your bike burn any of that precious oil?

[@luisvidalkebramar247]

tkanks for the video have a good trips

[@rockout1180]

Informative, thank you.

[@thanabalanperumal9107]

Is it in between max and min ..the correct oil level?

[@AdamChandler86]

Correct is anything in the sightglass. I have started filling mine to the very top line of the sightglass with no issues.

[@i_lovemurica8820]

Adam, respectfully requesting for an ideal set of quality tool kit for both home and road use. BTW, great vlog and I've learned a lot. Cheers, Alan 2018 R1200GSA

[@AdamChandler86]

Hey. Congratulations on the new motorcycle! The tool kit that I will be buying after speaking with a dozen people is the one from BeemerShop - www.beemershop.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MTT001-58 It includes Wheel & Spark Plug removal tools. All you'll need beyond this is a Tire plug kit, a compact DIN Powered air compressor (cycle pump) and maybe one of those battery backup jumper things if your battery dies from a bunch of stuff plugged in overnight :)

[@i_lovemurica8820]

Thank you much, checked the website and T55 torx is not included...oh well Amazon is selling it for $9.68 www.amazon.com/OTC-Standard-TORX-Socket-Square/dp/B0002SR28S/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1512751047&sr=1-5&keywords=torx+t55 Also, I've looked into Ultimate Adventure Designs Compact Tool Kit for BMW R1200GS, GSA, & RT WATER COOLED MADE IN USA with LIFETIME WARRANTY - www.advdesigns.com/ulcotokitfor.html - other than a bit expensive, any thoughts? Thanks in advance

[@AdamChandler86]

ADVDesigns is the other one I was looking at but with the Motohansa, it's everything I need except for a few bolts I already had (like the T55) and a lot of people really like that one. I think both are fine options. You found the two best ones :)

[@AdamChandler86]

Good discussion here - advrider.com/index.php?threads/heavy-tools-in-tool-kit.1270784/

[@brazeagle]

Thanks for the great video. I need 600 service on my new R1250 GS Adventure, I wonder if same oil type and quantity are used on the 1250, moreover, is there any way to clear the service count by yourself? Dealer refuses to clear the service IF you do yourself...Thanks

[@AdamChandler86]

The oil should be unchanged but check your owners manual. Dealers will clear the service light but not all and most still charge. GS-911 for OBDII bikes is $350 I believe. Works with smartphone and computer. You can reset the service light this way as well. If you know someone with a GS, split the cost as the GS-911 can support 7 different VIN numbers.

[@simdina8892]

Sir, I want to know that where can I buy this filter and advantec engine oil in Cambodia?

[@ivantutynin5958]

Use Motul 7100 5w-40

[@09fj23]

Sounds like new rider , but still a good video. 11:00 not engine guard, it's call skid plate .🥂

[@mrswinkyuk]

A skid plate _is_ an engine guard.

[@JuanRamirez-eg6rl]

Good job

[@Stall1ALSA]

Like Your video, thank you.

[@grishfish]

My dealer overfilled my bike on the 600 service by 13 ounces!!!!!! Even with that, they said it wasn't a problem. I drained the excess myself and vowed to never go back for service there.

[@fiveowaf454]

That's what I hate about taking anything to the dealer, often they are incompetent, but at best I know I will do a more conscientious job on my own vehicles, I'm able to leave it drain for much longer and make sure the levels are spot on etc. If it wasn't for warranties I wouldn't go near a dealership.

[@mrswinkyuk]

The dealer _should_ have covered the first service F.O.C. No wonder these places get a bad reputation.

[@AdamChandler86]

This is uncommon. Maybe in your case but I've owned 3BMW bikes. No dealer has even offered that and I've asked for it for free every time.

[@alvarobeas2531]

you forgot to lower the bike from the stand before check the proper oil level

[@mikemullis6805]

Looks like they beat me to the part about the butt of the screwdriver handle and the aluminum foil over the pipe. Here’s a couple more though... The drain plug is actually hex, not torx. Also, if you make a funnel out of a plastic Coke bottle, you won’t believe how well it works. Doing my 30k oil change tomorrow.

[@AdamChandler86]

Looks like I need to re-shoot this video to be honest. I've done a lot of oil changes since this one. Would get the language better but I still wouldn't use the butt of the screwdriver for this job. I have a special tool now that makes it easier.

[@mikemullis6805]

Adam Chandler yea I wanna get one of those tools that goes on your keychain. I’ve seen aluminum ones and 3D printed ones on eBay.

[@kf4cln]

08:07 Thats what she said !

[@eold7451]

Pretty sure this bike has a dry clutch !!!

[@AdamChandler86]

The liquid cooled Boxers are wet clutch.