BMW K1200LT Gas and Air Filter Maintenance

[@samel-amad3689]

I don't understand why would anyone put a dislike for your videos Kirk! I think you are doing a great service to BMW riders. Thank you for the information you provide. I really appreciate it.

[@deureka2002]

Started in 2020 , F650 CS. In 2023 a R1200 GSA. And this week, K1200 LT '04, (the second serie with 116 hp). The adventure has started ! 😄 Good videos and good work you do ! 👍 Greets from Belgium, Europe.

[@zvan-george]

Kirk, my opinion it that you really are doing a great service to all of us BMW riders. Thank you for the information you provide. I really appreciate it.

[@jimtarutis8018]

Kirk thank you for all your videos.....expertly presented. Best to you and your family! Stay well! Jim

[@JamesRoe70]

I used a "Custom Accessories 19420 Plier Oil Filter Wrench" that worked real nice. I didn't have one of them "Jumbo Swivel Grip Oil Filter Wrench" or a "Adjustable Strap Wrench" all will do the job. I also replaced both hoses and clamps, to be safe. For me it took a days to brake and do it all. Also do your air filter at the same time and look over the motor and just take a second to look at things.

[@robertdaniels7662]

Thank you for being honest and not candy coating about the unbelievable price of the manufacture’s parts. I just removed the fuel pump in the fuel tank. While inspecting the fuel pump I found both hoses were bad and the insulation on both wires to the pump inside the tank disintegrated exposing bare wires from the base plate to the pump. Hoses were replaced but I can’t find any info where to purchase electrical wires designed to be immersed in gasoline. Did you make a video on replacing the wires, I can’t be the only person with this problem.

[@itsconnormyguy4985]

This video was awesome. I had a gas soaked foot due to this problem. Thanks so much. Now I can ride without starting on fire.

[@dsuper356]

I could not own a BMW without your informative topics when I get mine altogether will send a donationI

[@SWDAtom]

You saved my butt with this one. Thanks for saving me a fortune. What I thought would take a summer, took a few relaxed weeks.

[@AlanDike]

Just fyi.. OEM equivalent is mahle kl 145. Mahle is OEM provider for a LOT of german production.. They're usually about 10-15 $$ per filter. The hose standard is SAE30R10.. and its expensive. I paid 25 ish for a 1 ft segment... Normally you're one of the best there is for videos.. but I didn't see the specs... Mann filters are awesome.. They're also an OEM supplier... I used them in my TDI

[@sheeshalready]

I find it interesting that every time I contemplate removing the tupperware, I dread it. But then when I actually do the removal and reinstallation, it goes quickly and smoothly. I think us old time bikers are just so spoiled by our easy access bikes that the thought of all those screws etc just makes us shake our heads. Another great vid...thanks Kirk!

[@jeanjacques9980]

I know very little about what goes on under the fairing. Just wondered if it might be possible to have the fuel pump and filter underneath the tank rather than in the tank? I’m sure there is a reason other than space saving. Very interesting video. Thank you, JJ

[@jwcheung72]

You can also use Mahle LX1710, they go for around $30 from Rock Auto :) Great video!

[@davidnewman7088]

Good one.. thanks.. not only are the filters from bmx more expensive... often not in stock, have to come from Germany via mule

[@gdragon8511]

Thank you so much!...I really appreciate all the help you've shown doing all these procedures - You Rock Kirk !!

[@garyturner6257]

A great time to change the coolant when you got it all apart.

[@malamuterescueandrehabilit400]

I just got off the phone from ordering the air-filter, from nationalfleetparts.com , and it was only $28.26 including shipping.It should be here Saturday, or Monday next.I'm going to buy my fuel-filter tomorrow, and start the tear-down Wednesday.Thanks loads for the help!

[@dscalloway]

I might've missed it in the comments but what is the part# for (and/or where is the best place to get) the pump? I have an 05 K1200LT and I need to swap both the pump and the filter. Also your channel is amazing! Love all the insight.

[@bajo50]

Pulled mine apart, changed air and inline filters. When i put it back together one of the male quick couplers cracked. I ordered new ones. Wew! Next time i run into that i will do the same thing as the bike your working one. Eliminate the quick couplers.

[@davidtharp7921]

Chris used to owned a R1150rs 2002, this was the best boxer I have ever owned I took care of it like it was my baby, one day a car. Hite me from behind and totaled it now I'm looking into the BMW K1300s what have you heard about is it. is there anything I should know is it a good BMW is the clutch or ABS works ok, is it hard to set the valves. I did all the work on RS myself,and i put 77k on it before she Died keep up the good work I like watching your videos

[@RossTheBossTrotter]

Thumbs up for Morgan Page at 4:16.

[@danlachappelle]

Thank you , it sure is a labor of love!

[@sid9vfr]

Good , good , good ! Bardzo dobry poradnik ten i wiele innych jakie Pan posiada ,dla tego modelu BMW . Sam posiadam K 1200 LT i z wielkim zainteresowaniem sledze każdy filmik , by muc później samemu wykonywać naprawy .Very good tutorial this and much more that you have, for this BMW model. Sam have K 1200 LT with great interest I follow each video to muc later to repair itself. Yours.

[@AlbertoCoco4494]

7 dislike hits? Maybe, 7 BMW dealers. Thanks for the information. Great job! (Coco was sleeping in the background)

[@culbrzsail]

Kirk, did you see my question regarding the hoses for the charcoal canister?

[@kirksmotorrad]

The hose going to the engine should be plugged and the other can go to the atmosphere. Running the raw gas into the engine side could be bad if a lot of fuel goes in there.

[@culbrzsail]

Kirk, I am studying the charcoal canister removal and the fuel tank removal. The two hoses on the right side of the bike which are for the fuel spill and then for the charcoal canister return are in question. I have removed the charcoal canister. My question is can we turn A loop from those two hoses on the right side where one can be turned back into the other? The previous owner deactivated the canister but left it, I do not see the return line on the vacuum side or the supply hose coming into the canister, therefore my question is the two hoses on the right side, are they the two hoses that I need to deal with and I can loop one back into the other?

[@davewindt1506]

Thanks for all the info. 😎👍

[@WZ2U]

Seems like it would make sense to move the gas filter to an outside of the tank location so it could be rpelaced as a routine service item. Any issue replacing the filter with a hose on the internal side and moving it downstream toward the quick disconnects on the outside of the tank?

[@richardstclaire2736]

At 7:50, you explain the plugs for the fuel pump. On my 2001 K1200LT, there are two additional plugs that are unplugged, one male one female, both are two wire and look like they can plug into each other. Do you know what these plugs go to? Thanks for the vids!!!

[@kirksmotorrad]

+Richard St Claire One is for a spare 12v outlet you can put on the lower fairing. Not sure about the other one without a picture.

[@danmilewski1248]

I plugged this spare plug into the fuel pump and the fuel pump started to run without the key in. I was scratching my head to find the plug for it. This is helpful to know. Thanks Kirk!

[@rac4iz]

Thanks a lot. I have a few questions

[@kirksmotorrad]

Contact me at kirksmotorrad.com

[@bsmvideoproduction4126]

Kirk thank you for all your videos. do you recommend changing the fuel pump? at 100.000km ? thank you and greetings from Switzerland

[@kirksmotorrad]

not really. My bike has 120k miles on it and is still using the original. I would say change it only if you need piece of mind or if you have an issue

[@JamesRoe70]

I thought it was funny that your central heater kicked on (17:33) with a (click, click, click) the fuel tank open and all the fumes in that area... Nothing like going BOOM.... Bet you never even thought about it... (then you hear the fan run 18:06) Safety man we need them videos... TY.. :)

[@ГенадийАлексеевич-д2з]

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[@enotram]

Hi Kirk,..how often does the Fuel Regulator go bad? I am at a stuck point with my 04. Parked it 2 years ago to do an abs ectomy,..it was running,..now it wont,..Replaced plugs, oil, fuel filter, fuel Pump,Battery,..turns over but wont start,..have good pressure coming out of new pump, electricity good to injectors,..will start if I put a bit of fuel directly in cylinders,..but fuel does not seem to be reaching them. Can all the injectors get clogged that bad at the same time? Thanks Dan.

[@davidbwhite]

Hello Kirk Great videos any info on fuel injector replace for a 2000 BMW K1200 LT Thanks Dave

[@kirksmotorrad]

I dont have one for that specifically but you can see how to do it in my clutch series. Its is just a matter of pulling the fuel rail and then swapping the injectors. Use new O rings

[@BradMosch_engineer]

As long as you're on the subject of fuel, a few months ago I had a pretty good fuel leak while my '99 LT was idling in my driveway. As soon as I got to the bike and realized it was gasoline, I immediately shut off the engine (as I was mentally freaking out at the possibility my bike could turn into a fireball at any moment!). Nothing bad happened after that, and I can't reproduce the leak in the shop. So, I've decided to replace ALL the fuel lines between the tank and injector rail, along with new metal quick-disconnects. Any other suggestions? I'm assuming I should buy the original, custom-shaped fuel hoses. They're amazingly-expensive, but I don't know if it's a good idea to replace them with straight fuel lines and risk kinking. I've found a pretty good handful of leaking problems on the BMW forums, so maybe this might be a great future subject for you in a future video to go over leak troubleshooting and/or total hose replacement. 20-year-old vehicles are sure to have various problems like these. Thanks for the videos.

[@kirksmotorrad]

The connections to the gas tank and fuel rail need to be tightened up once in a while or they start leaking when the get dried out.

[@GCWERK]

Ron Jon surf shop, oh yeah!

[@kirksmotorrad]

If my heater was on the floor I would be concerned. However it would make a good outtake! :-)

[@yearight6641]

Last question. I re installed the fuel tank. Connected the fuel lines...connector up top..etc. There are two connectors that can connect to the fuel pump. One connector has a constant voltage, so when i plug that connector in the fuel pump constantly runs even without the key in the ignition. The bike also starts right up. The other connector which I'm guessing is the one to use turns the fuel pump on as it should when the key is turned to the on position and shuts off like it should once pressurized. Problem is the bike won't start, it just cranks. Any ideas?

[@14wntr]

Check the fuses and then the relay under the tank. I dont know which one it is.

[@oliviersauliere3587]

Hi mate, I would like to know what is the gaz filter in/out pipe size ? Thanks and hello from France !

[@tonyclark8129]

Excellent video

[@kirksmotorrad]

Great catch! Saved yourself a tow at the very least!

[@benibeni8354]

perfect video!!!!!

[@deardiary1566]

Question about the air filter. Can you buy an after market air filter and attach it to the beginning of the systrm? That way you dont have to take everything off to replace it?

[@kirksmotorrad]

I suppose anything could be done but that is NOT something I would do. The prefilter would go crazy dirty under there and does not really have enough room for it.

[@deardiary1566]

@@kirksmotorrad cool thank you for the response! Ill just not mess with. At least we have your videos to help!

[@Tahoe0512]

Handlebar grips. Do you have them heated? I would like to put a different ones and I see that you have a not the ones that came from factory.

[@yearight6641]

Also as far as wiring goes which is hot leg and which is ground on top of the fuel pump? Mine were completely broken off so I'm not sure which is which. Also need to know which is which on the connector side. I have a brown and green wire.

[@14wntr]

Brown is always ground

[@yearight6641]

Thanks!

[@rogereastman3187]

Hey Kirk Meister When I changed my air filter, I noticed I had bugs, dragon flies, bees...in the front of the filter and in the box...not unusual I'm sure. Question: I'm thinking about pulling a kids sock ( right tight size) over the air intake tube in the front of the bike. I think it will keep all those bugs from entering the filter. Kind of a pre-filter, but shouldn't impede air flow...... What do you think ????

[@kirksmotorrad]

maybe use a piece of screen over the tube if bugs are a real problem. using a sock will cause issues in the rain since it wont drain well

[@rogereastman3187]

@@kirksmotorrad good point...thx BTW...I Touched the thumbs down by mistake... didn't mean to

[@LOOKER2110]

I just joined the BMW family with a 2005 BMW K1200LT. No sooner then the day I told the wife about it, I began the repair journey. I wanted to address all maintenance suggested by Kirk. I changed the fuel filter during that process (20k miles, never changed filter 2/2/04). Shortly after making that change (400 miles) the bike started stalling on me. Made it home before I got stranded. Broke it down and found the u-shaped hose had a tear (as mentioned in the video, $53 plus shipping for a replacement). I took a u-shaped gas line from Rockauto.com (www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9459692&jsn=2533) and cut it gown to remove the connector and used Sharkbite stainless steel connectors (tinyurl.com/yanuk79t) to install it . It seemed to me that this type of solve prevents the future damage. Total cost (without crimp tool) $15 and probably will never need another repair.

[@schooder]

I would think a K&N filter would work well.

[@brandonoliver9546]

Is the fuel pump wire’s always hot? When I plug it in without the key on, the pump runs. There’s another plug at the connection that fits, but I neglected to mark which one was plugged in.

[@14wntr]

It's the other one

[@JargonGigantus]

That Napa Gold filter is actually a WIX filter. might save a few bucks extra going straight to the well on it. Google: WIX Filters - 33032 Fuel Thanks for the Videos, Just purchased a '09 k1220lt with unknown maintenance history, so I know your videos are going to be required watching over the next month.

[@fiberglassdr]

Hi Kirk, how can I get a torque chart?

[@kirksmotorrad]

check the description of the video for the link

[@burgesshartsell1008]

Does this fuel filter change work similar to an 03 k1200 ? Do you recommend using fuel pumps not made by bmw?

[@kirksmotorrad]

yes and yes

[@thegorm5]

Do you perform services for others? I would rather give you buckets of money to work on my 05LT as opposed to paying my dealership. Please let me know.

[@kirksmotorrad]

+Patrick Russell Absolutely! You can reach me at [e-mail] and I will send you my phone # -Kirk

[@BradMosch_engineer]

Who are the 9 dufus-wads giving the thumbs-down? Just curious, Kirk, can you actually see who gave them? Thanks for the info on the cheaper alternatives for filters. I'm ordering them right now.

[@kirksmotorrad]

Thanks Brad, I have no way to see who gives it a thumbs down. I only know when people comment.

[@yearight6641]

What kind of grips are on this bike?

[@14wntr]

The large BMW heated grips. I thing you can still get them but as usual they are spendy

[@tizianomilzoni1357]

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[@efrainrosario779]

Hi, I own a 2004 1150RT and I a question, hope that you see it and answer me. I'm trying to find a fuel filter for my 2004 1150RT and went to www.bikebandit.com where they have many alternatives besides the OEM at $41, but they all ask for a fuel line size. I have not found the line diameter (not even in the Clymer Manual), please excuse my ignorance but I need to know the line size and/or what other filter you recommend besides the BMW brand and who sells it. Thank you very much for your response, Frank.

[@kirksmotorrad]

It uses the same filter. You can get them on beemerboneyard for a lot less. Mann MWK-44

[@efrainrosario779]

Thank you very much, Awesome videos!!!

[@tomludwigson349]

Hey Kirk, What is the best way to get at the bolt which comes loose on top of the starter on my 2003 K1200LT? I can see it is backed out a bit but can't get to it. Any ideas? My headlight is flashing when riding above 4000 RPM.

[@kirksmotorrad]

I use a jointed or wobble socket to get to that PITA nut

[@tomludwigson349]

Thanks for the come back. It's actually the allen screw. I've enjoyed your videos. Very helpful for me. I just bought the bike. I purchased your torque poster. very nice. :)

[@JamesRoe70]

MANN-FILTER C2243/1 nationalfleetparts . com

[@juanarevalo5282]

when you work so hard to service this motorcycles tend to penny pinching 😳🥱not worded