2014RTW - transmission oil change - where's the drain & refill plugs

[T6pilot]

Smoothly was the correct word, darn auto spell
Jim

[Levisp]

A trick I use is wrap the exhaust pipe under the filter with some tin foil (aluminium foil) before removing filter. Keeps oil off the hot exhaust pipe and so requiring no clean up.

[Levisp]

I have now fitted a Stahlbus quick drain valve instead of drain bolt, so oil changes are even quicker and cleaner.


http://www.stahlbus.com/products/en/oil ... /index.php

[richardbd]

Mattye
Takes longer to remove plastic fairing around oil filter, than it does to change the oil and filter, since BMW has also relocated the final drive drain and filler on the LC bikes no reason not to change this oil at each service
Now if reinstalling fairing around filter would only go snoothly

You boys constantly remind me why I let my dealer deal with all this stuff - that's why they're called dealers!


:alas: :alas: :alas:

[guest2360]

Filter can be removed and replaced without removing plastic.

[Levisp]

Filter can be removed and replaced without removing plastic.

With difficulty on LC bike. Its only three screws to remove lower fairing. Easy to remove and just as easy to put back on. First task in BMW Manual is to remove lower fairing.

[T6pilot]

Filter can be removed and replaced without removing plastic.

Gonna try it next week
Bottom screw on Tupperware never wants to co-operate with install

[tinman]

I am new to the board. I purchased a used 2014 R1200RTW and it is getting close to time for my first oil change. I have read posts where people mention using Rotella T6, but I checked out a jug today and it does not say JASO MA2, am I missing something or does the oil not meet the specs?

[guest2360]

If you read the Shell blurb it would appear to be designed more fir diesel engines. Would suggest you stick with what the manufacturer recommends.

[David.]

I have read posts where people mention using Rotella T6, but I checked out a jug today and it does not say JASO MA2, am I missing something or does the oil not meet the specs?

After doing some research (Google),  it seems that Shell Rotella T6 is available in the US, yes it's aimed at the automotive sector not for motorcycle use.
However, it can be used in pre-LC RT's with a dry clutch, (like a car or truck).

The JASO MA2 spec. is for wet clutches, like in the LC RT.

Don't think Shell do a 5w-40 for the LC's but Castrol do, otherwise, it's pay a premium for the BMW branded stuff (made by Shell).