R 1200 GS oil filter

[prince_ruben]

Hi All.

I'm new to performing maintenance on my GS (helps save money) and I need a bit of guidance.

I'm currently paying $15 for an oil filter which I feel is a bit expensive from the dealership. Is there a cheaper source for similar item?

[marc]

Mann German Made Oil Filters, Crush Washers & Wrenches For Hexhead R1200 Series (From 2005), K1200S/ R/ GT (From 2005) , F800 & F650GS ,K1600GT/GTL & S1000RR Bikes

[Monsignore]

This is what I bought for my '05 GS. It eliminates the need for a special oil filter tool as it needs a 17mm socket.
Of course, if, like me, you need the special tool to remove the old filter, then check out beemerboneyard.com for an inexpensive oil filter tool, as per prince_ruben's post.
Or you can get the very pretty machined aluminum ones for around $60.

[CaptStevens]

Go to calsci.com and click on the oil filter info on the left margin it has a red asterisk on it! this chap has done a lot of research on M/C oil filters, there is also a link for info on Oil as well!! I use Mobil one and purolator pure one filters in a couple of my bikes as well as the amsoil filters, (I have used Amsoil Synthetic), in all my vehicles: cars, boats, Motorcycles and airplanes that I have owned and operated since the early 70S FWIW with excellent results!!! I use the K&N filter on my '08 K1200GT as it has a Nut formed on the end which makes the filter easy to get off in the tight space it is located in!!! they are also top quality filters air and Oil!!