12-30-2024, 12:09 AM
Hello friends,
I started changing my own oil instead of the dealer. OEM oil. It felt off riding, 5,200 miles and 18 months since last oil change, no check lights, so I changed oil myself pulled out 3.35L. Put in 4.0L to top ring. It feels way better. I’m at 23,500. 2016 RS. Used a GS911 to change oil light.
Is that low to pull out? Post new fill it sounded weird left side, rode it a lap, now sounds better than pre change. Should I change before 6k miles from now on? Can I skip valve & spark check? Last done at 12k dealer no change. In HI now no dealer Cycle City only will touch it and wants 4 grand to check valves and spark plugs. CA original dealer wanted $1,400. Way to do this myself if it matters?
Side question, any way to change tires myself? Here in HI Cycle City wants $480 rear only on a 5 year old Michelin road 4 and San Diego wanted that for both tires Michelin road 6.
HI is insane prices and shops refuse my bike saying bc it is a BMW. Another shop Montgomery Powers Sports said they’d only do oil if I brought oil and filter for $460.
Thank you.
I started changing my own oil instead of the dealer. OEM oil. It felt off riding, 5,200 miles and 18 months since last oil change, no check lights, so I changed oil myself pulled out 3.35L. Put in 4.0L to top ring. It feels way better. I’m at 23,500. 2016 RS. Used a GS911 to change oil light.
Is that low to pull out? Post new fill it sounded weird left side, rode it a lap, now sounds better than pre change. Should I change before 6k miles from now on? Can I skip valve & spark check? Last done at 12k dealer no change. In HI now no dealer Cycle City only will touch it and wants 4 grand to check valves and spark plugs. CA original dealer wanted $1,400. Way to do this myself if it matters?
Side question, any way to change tires myself? Here in HI Cycle City wants $480 rear only on a 5 year old Michelin road 4 and San Diego wanted that for both tires Michelin road 6.
HI is insane prices and shops refuse my bike saying bc it is a BMW. Another shop Montgomery Powers Sports said they’d only do oil if I brought oil and filter for $460.
Thank you.
Solo uncaged daily 2016 BMW 1200RS rider with aftermarket Wilber lowered suspension, low seat, Remus exhaust, non-active front suspension, Shorai lithium battery, daytime LED blinker/breaks, brighter headlights, and a Puig tinted screen. Make life a ride!
