K&N (KN-164) Oil Filter For BMW R1200GS

[DaveDragon]

K&N (KN-164) Oil Filter For BMW R1200GS (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2008/06/kn-164-oil-filter-for-bmw-r1200gs.html)

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While at my localSportbike shop where I mount my tires; the owner handed me a K&N Oil Filter for my BMW R1200GS. KN-164

He also had the K&N filter for the K1200LT.

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The fist the you notice different between the K&N and the OEM filter is the 17mm wrench Nut, where the OEM filter requires a special cup style wrench.

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The only visible difference internally is the baffle/check valve.

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The new K&N filter in place.

The OEM Oil Filter costs $18 at the local bmw dealer. The K&N cost me $15.50.


LATER

[DaveDragon]

http://www.knfilters.com/search/applications.aspx?Prod=KN-164

Here is a link to the K&N Application Chart

[Route66]

Hey Dave,
Thanks for the info about the K&N filter. I just bought a '01 1150 GS and a several quarts of BMW oil and a K&N filter came with the bike. Just changed the oil and installed the K&N but was curious about how it compared to the BMW brand in price. By the way, I want to thank you for the info on your website about the BestRest Spraystopper. My wife and I ride two-up and I was looking for a way to help keep some of the road slop off her in the wet spring weather we're having up here. Talked to a guy at BestRest today and he said that they will have the Spraystopper for the 1150 available in about one month.
Terry
Bellingham, WA

[Route66]

Dave,
I wanted to add that due to your response to my question about side cases for the GS, I checked out the Micatech cases. Mine should arrive next week. Thanks again for the help.
Terry

[DaveDragon]

Thanks Terry, I appreciate it.