Whats the deal with the hinged Airhead oil filter?

Sniper X · 10-04-2010, 01:59 PM

I saw them and see them everywhere online. Mine o n the R60 is one piece, is the one on the RS hinged?

rightsideup · 10-04-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

is the one on the RS hinged?

It is.

Sniper X · 10-04-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rightsideup

It is.

es but why? What is the hinge for? or better way to ask, why is it hinged?

fishkens · 10-04-2010, 02:43 PM

Was the hinge added to make it a bit easier to install with the RS/RT fairing lower? I've heard that but never had an RS/RT.

Sniper X · 10-04-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fishkens

Was the hinge added to make it a bit easier to install with the RS/RT fairing lower? I've heard that but never had an RS/RT.

Now THAT would make sense!

crazydrummerdude · 10-04-2010, 03:12 PM

Half of the filters I buy are hinged. I ride /6's.

jtwind · 10-04-2010, 03:21 PM

I don't think you can buy straight ones from bmw anymore. Can you? The hinged ones are somewhat more resistant to collapsing if that matters to you. The hinge certainly does make them easier to install on bikes with fairing lowers and close pipes like gs's etc.

Sniper X · 10-04-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwind

I don't think you can buy straight ones from bmw anymore. Can you? The hinged ones are somewhat more resistant to collapsing if that matters to you. The hinge certainly does make them easier to install on bikes with fairing lowers and close pipes like gs's etc.

I have six of the new in box original straight ones. Got em with the R60/5. I will buy a 6 pac with o rings and gaskets hinged ones.

bmwhacker · 10-04-2010, 06:38 PM

I used to have to remove a set of crash bars at each oil change before using the hinged filters. My sidehack subframe also hangs in the way of a straight filter. Hinged filters are definately a good thing!

bmwrench · 10-04-2010, 07:04 PM

Frequently, the straight filters will not go into a /5-/6. The reinforcing ring is a bit too small to slide over the long center tube in these motors.

Hawk Medicine · 10-04-2010, 07:47 PM

for years I used straight filters on my /6 but once I discovered the hinged jobs, I switched over forever. They just make getting the filters in and out a little easier and quicker.

OTOH, if we're talking R100, the hinged filters are a must-have. If not for those items, I doubt that I could swap filters without pulling the front engine mount!

bgoodsoil · 10-05-2010, 09:28 AM

I've crushed a few that weren't hinged. something about the pressure differential. Didn't seem to affect how they worked but I wouldn't have a way to know. Parts Unlimited filters aren't hinged and they're 6 bucks. I'd spring for the BMW filters if I had a fairing but on the G/S the straight filters go in fine. Can't beat the price.

10-04-2010, 01:59 PM	#1
Sniper X ^OP De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,377	Whats the deal with the hinged Airhead oil filter? I saw them and see them everywhere online. Mine o n the R60 is one piece, is the one on the RS hinged? __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

10-04-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
fishkens Further... Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Oddometer: 5,146	Was the hinge added to make it a bit easier to install with the RS/RT fairing lower? I've heard that but never had an RS/RT. __________________ Forging ahead, down a false trail.

10-04-2010, 03:12 PM	#6
crazydrummerdude Wacky Bongo Boy Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moore/OKC Oddometer: 6,912	Half of the filters I buy are hinged. I ride /6's. __________________ 1974 BMW R75/6, 1974 BMW R90/6, 1969 BMW R60/2 hack, 1929 Ford Model A, Metal casting, Part 2/Part 1 among others..

10-04-2010, 03:21 PM	#7
jtwind Wisconsin Airhead Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Madison WI Oddometer: 3,451	I don't think you can buy straight ones from bmw anymore. Can you? The hinged ones are somewhat more resistant to collapsing if that matters to you. The hinge certainly does make them easier to install on bikes with fairing lowers and close pipes like gs's etc. __________________ JT www.northwoodsairheads.com www.jefftrappwindsors.com "Between two explanations, choose the clearest; between two forms, the most elementary; between two expressions, the shortest." Between two motorcycles the simplest (DW) Eugeni d' Ors (1881-1954); Spanish writer.

10-04-2010, 06:38 PM	#9
bmwhacker Still on 3 wheels Joined: May 2009 Location: MONTANA NATIVE from NATIVE MONTANA Oddometer: 3,382	I used to have to remove a set of crash bars at each oil change before using the hinged filters. My sidehack subframe also hangs in the way of a straight filter. Hinged filters are definately a good thing! __________________ http://jupiterhack.blogspot.com Living proof you shouldn't play with matches

10-04-2010, 07:04 PM	#10
bmwrench Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Oddometer: 1,462	Frequently, the straight filters will not go into a /5-/6. The reinforcing ring is a bit too small to slide over the long center tube in these motors.

10-04-2010, 07:47 PM	#11
Hawk Medicine Coyote's Brother Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NOR CAL Oddometer: 3,299	for years I used straight filters on my /6 but once I discovered the hinged jobs, I switched over forever. They just make getting the filters in and out a little easier and quicker. OTOH, if we're talking R100, the hinged filters are a must-have. If not for those items, I doubt that I could swap filters without pulling the front engine mount! __________________ Hawkdude Hate rots the pocket that carries it.

10-05-2010, 09:28 AM	#12
bgoodsoil Dare to be Stupid Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Oddometer: 3,788	I've crushed a few that weren't hinged. something about the pressure differential. Didn't seem to affect how they worked but I wouldn't have a way to know. Parts Unlimited filters aren't hinged and they're 6 bucks. I'd spring for the BMW filters if I had a fairing but on the G/S the straight filters go in fine. Can't beat the price. __________________ '85 BMW r80G/S--Another G/S on the road--Central America on a Shoestring--Nova Scotia on a Shoestring Proud SmugMug User Support ADV: Don't give those cheap bums your discount code

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