Alternative Oil Filters for the GT???

[cccpastorjack]

Do any of you guys know of anyone else (besides BMW) who makes a quality oil filter for an '07 GT? Thanks for any help in advance! :D

[idahogt]

From one sheep to another:
I use "Purolator", which is highly rated due to the amount of synthetic fiber.
I'm out of town working right now, will post part # when I get home.

[k1100ltglenn]

Just got my Scott Performance SS filter. $129.+shipping but it is supposed to last a lifetime. We will see. Glenn.

[loansumrider]

From one sheep to another:
I use "Purolator", which is highly rated due to the amount of synthetic fiber.
I'm out of town working right now, will post part # when I get home.


the purolator pure one PL10241; moble 1 m1-102; bosch 72161 work on the LT. Should work on other K bikes.

let us know.

[Florian]

the purolator pure one PL10241; moble 1 m1-102; bosch 72161 work on the LT. Should work on other K bikes.

let us know.

different filters are used on the new /4 GT motor than are used on the 1200 brick motor....


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[cccpastorjack]

different filters are used on the new /4 GT motor than are used on the 1200 brick motor....


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yup...checked that today and just ordered one from BMW. It just bites that you pay $15 plus shipping for one screw on oil filter. :mad:

[meese]

Of course, you could order the factory oil filter (part# 11 42 7 673 541) from Chicago BMW (https://www.chicagobmwmotorcycle.com/2frames/2frame.html) for 20% off retail. And if you get 2 or 3 filters at a time and maybe an air filter (part# 13 71 7 703 583) the shipping costs get more manageable. You are planning on riding more than 6,000 miles, right? :)

Or you could just support your local dealer on small parts like this which helps when you need them to be there for the big stuff.

Besides, oil filters aren't that expensive, so why take a chance on inferior parts just to save a few $$ on the small stuff? Now brake pads, on the other hand . . . :eek:

[cccpastorjack]

"...You are planning on riding more than 6,000 miles, right? :)"




Man...that one hurt. But I agree with your line of thought completely. It's just frustrating sometimes when a dealer is so far away and you need one of those "small" parts. I pass three honda dealers on the way!