Oil issue So I changed the oil on my k 1200 gt last night and my Clymers tells me that the motor wants 2.5 litres of oil. I gave it 2.5 litres and then ran the bike for a minute or so. The oil level on the dipstick only registers to the midpoint on the cross hatched oil level indicator. Is this and indication of a rebuilt motor? Should I add more oil? I should also point out that I checked immediatley after changing the oil and again this mornin' with the idea that more oil may have drained down from the top end of the motor. I followed the book's instructions for checking oil, with the dip stick unscrewed and resting on the top of the fill hole. Kinda curious about what to do. Thanks all.

it helps if you tell us what size of motor your talking about. most hold 4 to 4.5 litres with a filter change. some hold 5 litres.

easily! first pull out filter to let oil get drained than (may take a time)
discharge oil, change filter case lid seal, draining plug copper ring, close it, load fresh oil, last litre of fresh oil into filter case, as quick as possible close it tight with nuts, start motor, watch for leaking.

at first glance not having a model or serial number it sounds like a vacuum leak, ignition malfunction or issues with the governor.

50 litres petrol:1 litre Outboard TCW3 OIl
100litres petrol:1 litre Outboard TCW3
@ 50:1 You Would Put 240Mls Oil In 12 Litres Petrol
@ 100:1 You Woul Put 120Mls Oil In 12 Litres Petrol

According to this site your BMW K 1200 GT's Engine Oil Capacity is 3.7 quarts

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2007models/2007models-BMW-K1200GT.htm

Good luck

2 choices...
1) buy factory manual from honda..it has everything but is allmost $150
2) but chilton or clymers manual from local parts store ($15), IT HAS MOST INFO YOU MIGHT NEED

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hello there

The problem is with the gear oil. To keep ahead of the rest BMW started what they call life time oil for their gear boxes, though that sounds great it doesn't really work in reality, they have now gone back to recommending a gear oil change every 60k miles.

In short you need to change your gear oil and soon, the oil in your gear box is no longer effective and will damage the gear box. You'll need about 5 litres for your car and costs around £15 a litre, expensive stuff!! I had the same problem with my 328i auto, the dealer was clueless and kept quoting the lifetime oil, I changed the oil and the problem has gone and it's so much smoother.

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Also check that bike is properly positioned. Is bike on level ground? With most bikes oil is checked on center stand or holding bike upright not on side stand. Also check manual some bikes say to check hot very few with cold motor. (many bikes with oil tanks will fill up crankcase and appear empty if checked cold especially after sitting for a long time) Most will say to wait a period of time after turning off motor (usually between 10 and 30 min.) but some say to check immediately after turning off. ,

with the dip stick unscrewed and resting on the top of the fill hole. Kinda curious about what to do. Thanks all.Was that with or without the filter change? It's possible that you are checking the spec for not having changed the filter. A fresh filter will require more oil. My $.02 - If it's in the marks, it's good to go.,,,

with the dip stick unscrewed and resting on the top of the fill hole. Kinda curious about what to do. Thanks all.Was that with or without the filter change? It's possible that you are checking the spec for not having changed the filter. A fresh filter will require more oil. My $.02 - If it's in the marks, it's good to go.,,,